The outlaw Guzaj, who put the fear of God into the unjust rich men and his enemies, was a friend or benefactor of the poor in our region at the end of the 19th century. The outlaw Guzaj can also be called the Slovene Robin Hood in a caricatured view. The marked Guzaj Path, where a hike is organised every last Sunday in August, leads from Prevorje through Planina to Dobje.
Along the trail you will encounter the beautiful Kozjansko landscape, well-preserved nature, rich cultural heritage, and the story of the famous outlaw Guzaj (1839–1880). For seven years his thefts and robberies spread across Styria and even into Croatia. His targets were castles, fairs, and parishes. With cunning tricks, he “lightened” the purses of many landowners, priests, and merchants. Lawmen hunted him from Brežice all the way to Vienna, but he eluded capture until 1880, when he was shot in Košnica near Prevorje.
On the Guzaj Path – Prevorje
A marked circular path in Prevorje leads past 15 interesting points. The hike starts at the Primary School Prevorje (Lopaca 3, 3262 Prevorje). You can also begin at the bus stop in Lopaca, about 600 meters from the school. Below the school stands a wooden sculpture dedicated to Guzaj and his beloved Barbka. The trail descends along the road, following signposts to the Bistrica River. You then continue upstream. At various points of interest—such as traditional mills—informational boards provide details. The road turns into a cart track and later a meadow path. Gradually you ascend to Puhorje (618 m), an outstanding viewpoint offering views of the hilly Kozjansko countryside, with Bohor, Planinski vrh, Sveti Križ, and Planina pri Sevnici clearly visible. The path then leads through the dispersed settlement of Žegar to the main road Šentjur–Kozje. At the inn, follow the road toward the starting point.
Short summary: On the Guzaj Path – Prevorje
- Easy circular hiking path
- Duration: 3–4 hours
- Suitable for families with children, also for baby carriers
- Starting point: Primary School Prevorje (free parking) or the Lopaca bus stop
- Local refreshment point: Jasmin Bar in Lopaca and Obrez Inn in Žegar
On the Guzaj Path – Planina pri Sevnici
A marked circular path in Planina pri Sevnici passes 12 interesting points. You can begin the hike at the Planina Castle, where an information board stands in the park. From there, walk back to the town square, past the pillory (pranger) and church, and head toward Sveti Križ. A path marked with chapels of the Stations of the Cross leads up to the church on the Sveti Križ hill (730 m). From St. Cross Church, continue east, slowly descending along a meadow path, following signs to Šentvid pri Planini. You can extend the hike to cliffs with breathtaking views, or walk to Planinska vas with its Church of St. Nicholas, beneath which lies cave Glija jama—the source of the river Bistrica. In Šentvid pri Planini stands St. Vitus Church, where legend says count Friderik of Celje and Veronika Deseniška were married. From here, a cart track leads to the valley under Doropolje. Continue along the Planina pri Sevnici–Sevnica main road, past Stara Žaga (a starting point for hikes to Bohor). The Sevnična stream runs along the road. At the Golobinjek/Prapretno junction, turn right and follow the road to Visoče, then return to the starting point.
Short summary: On the Guzaj Path – Planina pri Sevnici
- Easy circular hiking trail
- Duration: 4–5 hours (extendable to 7 hours)
- Suitable for families with children, also for baby carriers
- Starting point: Planina Castle or the bus station at Planina pri Sevnici
- Refreshments: Hiša Wambrechtsamer (meals, snacks, à la carte dishes)
- Facilities: well-stocked grocery store and ATM in Planina pri Sevnici
- Cultural stop: Planina Ethnological Collection Šmid (advance booking required)
On the Guzaj Path – Dobje pri Planini
You can start your hike in the village centre, where an information board is attached to the municipal building (Dobje pri Planini 26) opposite the fire station. From here, head past the Church of St. Mary and descend along the road. At the junction, turn left toward Brezje and Ravno. The country road leads past farmsteads to the main road Šentjur–Planina pri Sevnici. Turn right, follow it for about 100 m back toward Dobje, then take the turn for Lažiše. The road climbs through the scattered settlement of Lažiše, past Završe pri Dobju, and up to Handil Hill (651 m), home to a small mountain hut and an excellent viewpoint. From there, descend through the village of Škarnice to the main road Šentjur–Planina pri Sevnici. Turn left, then take the second right onto a gravel road, gently ascending back toward Dobje. Just before the village center stands the mighty Turkish Linden Tree.
Short summary: On the Guzaj Path – Dobje pri Planini
- Easy circular hiking trail
- Duration: 3–4 hours
- Suitable for families with children, also for baby carriers
- Starting point: village center, at the Dobje Municipal Office (Dobje pri Planini 26) and Fire Station (free parking)
- Refreshments: Gostilna Olga in Dobje, along the main road Šentjur–Planina pri Sevnici
Information:
TIC Šentjur
00386 3 749 25 23, 00386 41 660 091, tic@turizem-sentjur.com
Mirko Pajek, Planinsko društvo Prevorje
00386 41 207 835
