SLOVENIAN OUTDOOR FAMILY ADVENTURE TRAILS
Cursed Countess Jingle
Once upon a time, an arrogant countess lived in the castle in Dobrova. Her arrogance brought misfortune and the castle disappeared, taking the countess with it. The curse of the Cursed Countess could only be broken by a person who would wash their face with clean water. When a little shepherd put his herd out to pasture, a mysterious woman appeared, offering him wealth if he washed his face. But the little shepherd refused and the Cursed Countess is still waiting for someone to save her from the curse.
In the picture book THE CURSED COUNTESS by Uroš Grilc and Maša Kozjek, read the story of a haughty countess who was hit by a curse and a kind-hearted shepherd boy (coming soon).
3 hours
5000 m
489 m
6+
EXPERIENCE
At the top of Gradišče above Dobrovo stands a castle where a haughty countess once lived. The first sound mountain trail, The Sound of the Cursed Countess, is an unusual adventure full of sounds created on special instruments and soundscapes in the forest. What does arrogance and temptation sound like? And what about warmth and harmony? For every sound on the tree of treasures, a new coin grows. Will you manage to find the treasure and break the countess's curse? Let your melody of virtue bring it to life! The Sound of the Cursed Countess is the first sound mountain trail that takes children and adults through the legend of the cursed countess from the castle above Dobrovo. While creating music on nine large and unique instruments in nature, children will learn the story of the cursed countess and discover human virtues that make our world better and more beautiful. Along the way, they will collect coins, learn about trees after which towns around Dobrova are named, and solve a musical crossword puzzle to finally lift the curse from the countess and earn a reward. The experience is intended for families, schools, kindergartens, and all hikers seeking well-maintained trails with stories and unique experiences in nature. Na vrhu Gradišča nad Dobrovo stoji grad, kjer je nekoč živela ošabna grofica. Prva zvočna planinska pot Zven zaklete grofice je nenavadna dogodivščina, polna zvokov, ki jih ustvarjate na posebnih glasbilih in zvočilih v gozdu. Kako zvenita ošabnost in skušnjava? In kako toplina in harmonija? Za vsak zvok na drevesu zakladov zraste nov cekin. Vam bo uspelo najti zaklad in rešiti grofico prekletstva? Naj z vašo melodijo vrline zaživijo! Zven zaklete grofice je prva zvočna planinska pot, ki popelje otroke in odrasle skozi legendo o zakleti grofici iz gradu nad Dobrovo. Med ustvarjanjem glasbe na devetih velikih in edinstvenih zvočilih v naravi bodo otroci spoznavali zgodbo o zakleti grofici in odkrivali človeške vrline, ki naredijo naš svet boljši in lepši. Na poti bodo zbirali cekine, spoznavali drevesa, po katerih so poimenovani kraji v okolici Dobrove, ter reševali glasbeno križanko, da bi na koncu rešili grofico prekletstva in si prislužili nagrado.
Experience is available in Slovenian and English.
The experience is intended for families, schools, kindergartens, and all hikers seeking well-maintained trails with stories and unique experiences in nature.
THE STARTING POINT OF EXPERIENCE
The Sound of the Cursed Countess begins at the G Design Hotel on Tržaška Street in Ljubljana, right by the Brezovica exit from the coastal highway (Tržaška Street 330, Brezovica), where parking is available.
You can also reach the starting point by city bus (line 6, Gmajnica station).
At the hotel, you can purchase the Jingling Notebook and collect your reward after completing the hike.
HIKING ROUTE
The trail starts at the G Design Hotel and initially leads along the sidewalk on the paved road towards Dobrova, passing the Breskvar Garden Center and Eurogard. After 1,300 meters, you will reach the Fire Station in Podsmreka, where you cross the road at a marked crossing, follow the hiking signs, and the markings for The Sound of the Cursed Countess. Following the well-maintained mountain path, you will ascend to the top of Gradišče, where comfortable benches and tables await you for a rest and snack. You will return along the same route to the starting point at the G Design Hotel.
The trail is well-marked with signs and well-maintained from Podsmreka onwards. Hiking footwear is recommended, as well as a backpack with snacks and drinks.
THE NOTEBOOK IS THE TICKET AND AN INGREDIENT PART OF THE EXPERIENCE!
The dates of all events are available on our Facebook page.
EVENTSHow to reach us? Click on the logo for directions!
Info: info@skrateljc.org, +386 51 398 843.
Organization of programs for preschool and school groups: ksenja@skrateljc.org, +386 70 409 844.