Become an adventurer and embark on a treasure hunt hidden somewhere atop the mighty Rifnik Hill (568 m) by a prehistoric girl named Firi. Search for clues, answer questions, complete challenges, and discover fascinating facts from the 6,000-year history of Rifnik and its surrounding area.
About the Treasure Hunt
The treasure hunt is designed for families with children, lasts around 25 minutes, and is free of charge. It starts at the settlement's wall and leads you through a large part of the Rifnik Archaeological Park. The experience runs through the free web application Pustolovščina.si. At the viewpoint, look for the info board, scan the code, and the adventure begins!
Don’t Know Anything About Rifnik?
No worries – no prior knowledge is needed! You solve the tasks and challenges with the help of clues, teamwork, and a bit of brainpower. And if you get stuck, the app offers additional hints to help you out.
Once you've solved all the tasks and completed all the challenges, you'll uncover the secret hidden by the mighty Rifnik.
How to Reach Rifnik?
There are several marked trails leading to the 568-meter-high Rifnik Hill. The shorter routes start from marked parking areas on the northern and southern slopes of the hill. On the northern slope, there's a gravel parking lot near the ruins of the medieval Rifnik Castle. On the southern slope, there's a paved parking area next to a small chapel. From both parking lots, follow the mountain trail signs to the top – the hike takes about 20 minutes.
You can also start your hike from the Šentjur train station, Šentjur bus station, or the Park & Ride lot near the Šentjur Health Center. From all three starting points, head towards the underpass beneath the railway tracks on Leona Dobrotinška Street. Along this road, you’ll see trail markings leading to the base of Rifnik Hill, where you’ll cross the road and climb a set of concrete stairs up the hill. After a short walk along the road, trail markings and a signboard will guide you onto a forest path leading to the summit. From these starting points, the walk to Rifnik takes about one hour.
Want to Learn More About the Rifnik Archaeological Site?
At the Šentjur Tourist Information Center (TIC), you can get a guidebook written by archaeologist Darja Pikmajer, which presents the artifacts found at Rifnik and explains life on the hill from prehistoric times through the Roman period to late antiquity. You can also book a guided tour of the archaeological park at TIC Šentjur.
More Information:
TIC Šentjur
+386 3 749 25 23
tic@turizem-sentjur.com
