Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park

Moss Path – Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park

The trail offers a playful exploration of the natural attractions of this exceptional area.

In the Goriški Mah nature reserve, we get to know the remains of a high bog with well-preserved layers of peat, a habitat for endangered plant species and the habitat of numerous species of rare butterflies. The bird observatory presents numerous species of birds, and if we are not too loud, we may even manage to hear or see one. For most of the trail, we explore the mysterious world of amphibians.

Length and type of trail: 3.8 km circular trail
A mostly macadam trail that initially climbs to the isolated Goričica, from where a slightly steeper descent follows. The trail is suitable for visiting on foot or by bike.

Shade and flooding:
Most of the trail is not shaded, so protection from the sun, mosquitoes and ticks is recommended in the summer. The trail is located in an area prone to annual flooding, so part of the trail is flooded several times a year.

7 information stations:
The “Goriški mah” point is equipped with bike racks and benches. You can also take a break at the bird observatory or at the nature classroom, where benches are available.

Starting point of the route:
At the Prevalje – Goričica pod Krimom fire station
Goričica pod Krimom 29, 1352 Preserje

What they say about Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park at the ljubljanskobarje.si

The Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park is located in the Ljubljana Marshes, which lie in central Slovenia and are the southernmost part of the Ljubljana Basin. The Ljubljana Marshes Landscape Park area is the largest area of wetland grassland with a system of borders and forest, shrub and water areas in Slovenia.

Due to the method of cultivation (extensively mowed meadows), a high biodiversity has been preserved. There are two groups of prehistoric pile dwellings in the area of the landscape park, which are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

You can discover the attractions of the Ljubljana Marshes on your own, or you can also be accompanied by our guides.

NATURE PARK ON THE EDGE OF THE CITY – PDF

A space of constant change

The Ljubljana Marshes are a place of constant change.
The first changes in this area took place independently of man: lake – swamp – marsh. With his activities over the last two hundred years, man has transformed the marshes into a cultural landscape. But even these large-scale interventions cannot stop natural processes such as annual floods and subsidence.

The Ljubljana Marshes are the second most altered landscape in Slovenia.
Massive drainage works and the construction of transport links enabled settlement and farming in the central part of the Marshes. Once the largest and southernmost high bog in Europe, it was transformed into meadows, fields, hedgerows and a dense network of drainage channels.

The marsh mosaic of different habitats is home to many species.
Meadow bird species nest in the wet meadows and numerous butterflies forage. Drainage channels are crucial for the development of dragonflies and amphibians. Alders and willows along the edges of the plots provide a migration corridor, shelter, habitat and food source for reptiles, birds, amphibians and mammals. Shrubs in the borders provide pasture for pollinators, which are also important for cultivated crops in the fields.