POGORELEC DORMOUSE LODGE: DORMOUSE TRAIL
Muzeji in zbirke, Jame, Gore in hribi, Rastlinstvo in živalstvo, Učne poti, Pohodne poti, Kulturna dediščina, Lov in ribolov, Zgodovinska dediščina
Podstenice 7, 8350 Dolenjske Toplice
Pogorelec Dormouse Lodge is managed by Dormouse Society POLH and is a centre of diverse activity. Here visitors can learn interesting information about different species of dormice and a collection of old dormouse traps. Dormouse trapping has been a tradition here for a century and the goal is to preserve that cultural heritage. This was one of the most typical farmers` hunting endeavours in Slovenia.
On the nearby 2 kilometers long loop Dormouse Trail visitors can learn about dormice habitat and other interesting facts about these animals at the 13 points of interest. The trail leads through a former Gottschee village of Pogorelec and mighty forests of Kočevski rog, by Podstenice sinkhole and 118 meters deep Ahnenloch karst chasm. On special occasions visitors can also take a look at dormice nesting boxes. It is best to walk the trail in the company of a local guide.
