At the beginning of the village Šmihel pod Nanosom there is a sculpture of the brave shepherd boy Jakob and the dragon from Postojna Cave.
Legend has it that a terrible dragon that everyone feared once lived in the Postojna Cave. The local residents called the resourceful shepherd boy Jakob for help, who tamed the dragon by bringing him a lime-filled calfskin for a meal.
When the monster got a drink of water after lunch, it blew up. To thank Jakob for his courage, the locals erected a statue at the entrance to the village, and sewed a bag from the remnants of the dragon’s skin, and ever since then the people of Postojna have been known as “torbarji”.
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Dragon’s path
The diverse circular walking path leads through beautiful villages, forest meadows and past numerous sights. You can start your journey at Predjama Castle or at the sculpture of the dragon and shepherd boy Jakob in the village of Šmihel pod Nanosom. From the sculpture of the brave shepherd boy Jakob, who saved the people of...
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Castle cycling trail
The Castle Cycling Trail is a rugged circular cycle path that will take you back to the times of the Middle Ages, when knights fought for their chosen ones. The route passes numerous villages and churches, and on the way you can visit as many as three medieval castles (Prestranek Castle, Orehek Castle, Predjama Castle),...
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