Guides · 1 day · 4 stops · from Murska Sobota
The flat far east of Slovenia from Murska Sobota: Grad, the largest castle in the country, on the Goričko hills; the forest lake at Bukovnica with the spring of St Vitus beside it; and the manor at Beltinci back on the plain. A slow day of short drives and long walks.
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Grad Castle is a large castle in the village of Grad in the Goričko hills of north-eastern Slovenia, in the Pomurje region. It is one of the biggest castles in the country and sits on a wooded hill above the village. It makes a good stop on a day trip through Goričko, with paths leading into the surrounding countryside.
Lake Bukovniško is a small lake in the Pomurje region of north-eastern Slovenia, set among the low hills and woods of the far north-east of the country. It suits a quiet stop for a walk along the shore or a rest by the water. The lake lies in the Pomurska region, within easy reach of the towns of the Prekmurje area.
Izvir sv. Vida is a small spring named after Saint Vitus, located in the Pomurje region of northeastern Slovenia. It is a quiet stop for those exploring the gently rolling countryside of Prekmurje. The spring lies in the hilly area northeast of Murska Sobota and is easy to combine with a short walk or a drive through nearby villages.
Beltinci Castle (Dvorec Beltinci) is a historic mansion in the village of Beltinci in the Pomurje region of northeastern Slovenia. It is a stop for those interested in the manor houses of the flat Prekmurje countryside. The mansion lies a short drive south of Murska Sobota and can be combined with an easy stroll through the village.
Grad castle sits in the Goričko nature park — the ring road through the villages is part of the trip. Bukovnica lake has a flat loop path and picnic spots; the spring is a ten-minute walk from the lake. Beltinci manor hosts events in summer; the park around it is open anyway.
