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Ptuj Castle
Castle above Ptuj, the oldest town in Slovenia, overlooking the Drava river and a Roman-era settlement site.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Zreče
Municipality of Zreče, Slovenia · Europe
About Zreče
Zreče sits on the route: 10 minutes from Oplotnica, 40km from South Styrian Wine Road.
Zreče is in Municipality of Zreče, Slovenia, with about 2,900 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Oplotnica, about 5 km away.
Zreče (pronounced [ˈzɾèːtʃɛ]; German: Rötschach bei Gonobitz) is a town in northeast Slovenia and is the seat of the Municipality of Zreče. It lies on the slopes of Pohorje in the upper valley of the Dravinja River. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included in the Savinja StatisticalRead more
Region. The economy is centred on tourism, especially in the winter months with the ski resort at Rogla. A proportion of the population is also employed in agriculture. Its main businesses are the tool and car parts manufacturer Unior, the manufacturer Weiler Abrasives, and the tourism spa company Unitur.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Zreče?
Within an hour or so of Zreče: Ptuj Castle (38 km), South Styrian Wine Road (40 km), Solčava Panoramic Road (53 km), Logar Valley (57 km).
Are there any good drives near Zreče?
The nearest famous roads are South Styrian Wine Road, Solčava Panoramic Road and Ljubelj Pass (Loibl Pass).
Where is Zreče?
Zreče is in Municipality of Zreče, Slovenia, about 5 km from Oplotnica.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,935
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Slovenia
- Region
- Municipality of Zreče
- Timezone
- Europe/Ljubljana
- Coordinates
- 46.3822, 15.3792
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Slovenia
Motorway vignette required.
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Worth the detour from Zreče
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
South Styrian Wine Road
Ribbon roads roll along vine-covered ridges on the Slovenian border between Ehrenhausen, Gamlitz and Leutschach, the 'Austrian Tuscany': dotted with Buschenschank taverns and klapotetz windmills.
40 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
Solčava Panoramic Road
A high balcony road above the Logar Valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, threading hill farms and viewpoints between Solčava and Podolševa with constant views of 2,000 m limestone walls.
53 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Logar Valley
Glacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.
57 km · about 65 min drive
photogenic
Velika Planina
High karst plateau above Kamnik dotted with one of Europe's last herders' settlements: oval shingle-roofed huts still used by dairymen each summer. Reachable by cable car or a mountain road to nearby trailheads.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Zreče
- 40 kmSouth Styrian Wine RoadRibbon roads roll along vine-covered ridges on the Slovenian border between Ehrenhausen, Gamlitz and Leutschach, the 'Austrian Tuscany': dotted with Buschenschank taverns and klapotetz windmills.
- 53 kmSolčava Panoramic RoadA high balcony road above the Logar Valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, threading hill farms and viewpoints between Solčava and Podolševa with constant views of 2,000 m limestone walls.
- 57 kmLogar ValleyGlacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.
Driving in Slovenia
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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