Uršlja gora
| Region | Carinthia Statistical Region |
| Starting point | parkirišče ob cesti- Naravske ledine |
| Route length | 3,5km |
| route duration | 1.5-2h |
| Start Point altitude | 1072 m |
| End Point Altitude | 1699 m |
| Best time to visit | spomladi, poleti, jeseni |
| Appropriate for | Baby Carriers , 6+ years of age |
| Level of difficulty | srednje lahka označena pot |
Opis poti
Koroška je sicer res ena izmed manjših regij v Sloveniji, ampak lahko potrdimo, da to ne pomeni, da bi imela tudi manj znamenitosti. Kvečjemu nasprotno. Tukaj je tako lepo, da si boste želeli vzeti kar več vikendov, da bi okusili vsaj delček kar ponuja. Na našem seznamu je že dlje časa tlela želja po obisku Uršlje gore in nedavno smo jo končno lahko obkljukali.
Za izhodišče smo vzeli kar Naravske ledine, do katerih pridemo tako, da najprej sledimo oznakam za Kotlje. Pri cerkvi Sv. Mohorja in Fortunata zavijemo levo in tam sledimo oznakam. Parkiramo ob cesti, v bližini planinske koče. Od tu do vrha boste potrebovali nekje 1.5 uro hoda, lahko pa se zapeljete še malce višje, do zapornice in pot skrajšate. Obe izhodišči sta primerni za otroke nad 5 let strosti.
Uršlja gora ali Plešivec (1699 metrov) je najvzhodnejši karavanški vrh, ki leži med Slovenj Gradcem in Črno na Koroškem. Zaradi izjemnega razgleda po vsej Koroški do Kozjaka in Kamniško-Savinjskih Alp je pomembna razgledna postojanka na slovenski planinski poti. Pod vrhom stojijo cerkev svete Uršule, televizijski oddajnik in planinski dom, na robu nad planinskim domom pa spomenik koroškim borcem, ki so padli v bojih za Koroško v letih 1918 in 1919.Ime Plešivec je dobila po sivem apnenčastem vrhu med gozdnatimi pobočji gore, ki iz doline izgleda kakor pleša, ime Uršlja gora pa ima po gotski cerkvi svete Uršule, ki je najvišje ležeča cerkev v Sloveniji.
Vsa pobočja na Uršlji gori so porasla, le na severni strani pod vrhom je pečevje s steno, kjer je nekaj zahtevnih plezalnih poti. Za gorati del so značilni veliki strnjeni kompleksi gozdov, vendar je njihova podoba zaradi človekovega posega (pašništvo, fužinarstvo in rudarjenje) precej spremenjena. Leta 1967 so na območje Uršlje gore naselili muflona, ki ogroža naravno obnovo gozdov. Posebna značilnost živalskega sveta so tudi ruševci. Na vrhu 1.699 metrov visoke gore boste doživeli čudovit pogled na Mežiško, Mislinjsko, Dravsko in Šaleško dolino.
Na poti si lahko ogledate Brančunski sarkofag, Apohalovo kapelico, okusite vodo z izvira čiste studenčnice, stopite v kamnito stopinjo sv. Uršule in se prepustite izjemnim razgledom z vrha.
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Nearby Restaurants
Lokal Punkt
After visiting the lake, we headed for an early lunch and were thrilled with the burgers at the Lokal Punkt restaurant, which also happens to be the first burger joint set up in Carinthia. This is a family-friendly bistro, where parents can enjoy the spacious terrace in peace while they watch their children play carefree on the new 15-m2 playground. In addition to children's burgers and desserts, the menu also includes other kids’ favourites, such as fried chicken fingers and fries, and in summer, an ice cream garden. This restaurant is located in the green village of Kotlje, in the shade of the St. Ursula Mountain, which makes it an ideal starting point for short family trips around the culturally and naturally rich surroundings.
Kotlje 3a,
2394 Kotlje
0820 53177
Vita, Olja and Juna Recommend
Lovro Kuhar (1893-1950), who used the pseudonym of Prežihov Voranc, is one of the most important Slovenian writers. Slovenian poet Oton Župančič describes him: "… a difficult path he had, from grazing and ploughing to foundries and machines, from a peasant shepherd to a worker, from a worker to a conscious socialist and a fighter for the future." His complete works comprise twelve books, which undoubtedly prove Prežih's extraordinary fruitfulness during a time when writing was forbidden by the ruling regime.
As a part of the then Carinthian Museum in Ravne, the Prežihova bajta House, a memorial museum, was opened in 1979. It stands above the village of Kotlje in the village of Preški vrh.
It really is worth a visit!
An old legend talks about this lake, where the Merman (“Jezernik”) lives. He allegedly moved to the lake from Mount St. Ursula (Uršlja gora) when the bells from a newly built church drove him away because they disturbed his peace.
Children, listen to the story!
