Stories from Kočevsko
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Bear encounter
Piše: Kočevsko
The forests of Kočevsko are shared by many inhabitants, including the brown bear. It is wise to keep in mind recommendations on how to behave and act when visiting the forest.
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Following the Footsteps of Wild Animals
Piše: Kočevsko
In Kočevsko, there are many forest areas whose structure is close to original forests, as is reflected in the incredible conservation of numerous animal species found there. Get to know the numerous inhabitants of this mysterious forest.
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Role of forests in nature
Piše: Kočevsko
Delve into the facts about the vital roles forests play in our local environment.
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Learn about Brown Bears and their Behaviour
Piše: Kočevsko
Forests of Kočevsko are reigned by the charismatic brown bear (Ursus arctos), that is the largest representative of carnivorans.
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Green tips for exploring Kočevsko
Piše: Kočevsko
Destination Kočevsko mainly consists of forest landscapes, where green experiences await at every step of the way, and because we want to preserve nature for future generations, we have prepared some guidelines that visitors should keep in mind to be even more respectful of nature.
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The Slovenia Green Capitals Route – Kočevsko
Piše: Kočevsko
The Slovenia Green Capitals route stops in three of Slovenia's most cherished regional centers: Ljubljana, Kočevje and the Kočevsko Region, and the Bela Krajina Region.
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6 ideas for a trip to Kočevsko
Piše: Kočevsko
Kočevsko is an ideal destination for anyone who loves nature and likes to enjoy intact forests, adrenaline-filled hiking and biking adventures, true wilderness or needs a break from the stressful everyday life.
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Bear's winter sleep
Piše: Kočevsko
The brown bear is the largest European representative of the carnivora order and is known as the most characteristic animal representative of Kočevsko, that is dormant in winter and often sleeps through the colder months.
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Project European EcoSphere - Building Youth Community Resilience through Nature Engagement
Piše: Rebeka Jambrovič in Urška Škodnik, Zavod Kočevsko
European EcoSphere is an international project that brings together municipalities and organizations from eight European countries with the aim of encouraging young people to actively participate in environmental protection, climate change mitigation, and the strengthening of local communities.
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Report on the activities carried out in the field of sustainable development of destination Kočevsko
Piše: Kočevsko
The destination of Kočevsko prides itself as a green destination for a reason, as almost 90% of the area is covered by forests, and with our efforts to develop a sustainable tourist offer and raise awareness of this, we are further consolidating its green reputation. Here, we present an overview of the activities we carried out in the field of sustainable development between 2020 and 2023.