The Water World of Koroška

The true culture of the region is reflected in its forests and streams, which are inextricably linked on the Koroška slopes.

Interesting waterfalls, leaping, gurgling cascades, refreshingly cold springs, fairytale-beautiful pools, mysterious sources, hidden ravines and gorges, and tranquil lakes are countless forms of water, all flowing from the surrounding mountain peaks and merging into the lazily dreamy Drava River. Fishing, rowing, rafting, and meditating along the banks are activities that relax both body and spirit. The beauties of the Drava Valley can also be enjoyed on walks along the water-themed educational trails.

We can refresh ourselves in Slovenia's first natural swimming pool – the Radlje ob Dravi Water Park, or in Ivarčko Lake beneath Uršlja Gora. During a guided tour of the Radlje Water Park, Slovenia's first biological swimming pool, we are introduced to its natural purification system, energy efficiency, and minimal impact on the green environment that surrounds it.

In the lower part of the Mežica Valley, there are two mineral water springs of national importance. The most famous spring, with its pure, alkaline, and sulfur-free Hotulje mineral water, is located at Rimski Vrelec near Kotlje. Given all this, it is no wonder that old stories here also speak of springs of miraculous living water that heal diseases, restore youth, and ward off death.