Goričko Nature Park

The protected area spans 46,200 hectares of hills, forests, meadows, and streams across the northernmost region of Slovenia near the Austrian and Hungarian borders.

The geological formation of Goričko dates back to the ancient Pannonian Sea, with sedimentary deposits creating the characteristic rolling hills of the region.

The park incorporates 90 villages with 23,000 residents who maintain traditional farming practices, including orchards, vineyards, and crop cultivation on the hillsides.

Visitors can explore the park through marked trails, with the main information center located in Grad Castle, which contains 365 rooms and exhibits about local history.

The area hosts Slovenia's only native red deer population that survived historical extinction, along with protected species like otters in the extensive water networks.

GPS coordinates: 46.74810,16.18250

Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:49