70 Geological Wonders of Slovenia
Geological Survey of Slovenia celebrated the 70 years of its existence in 2016. To honour this event we joined efforts with the main geological institutions in Slovenia and published a first modern geological tourist guidebook of Slovenia. The A5-sized book consists of 204 pages where 70 exceptional geological phenomena from all Slovenian regions and 6 museum specimens are described and supplemented with picturesque photographs. The up-to-date scientific information are given in popular-science language and contain also facts about the phenomena’s economic value, e.g. for mining, vine growing, tourism, and about natural heritage sites. The guidebook is intended for all nature lovers and can be used for geotourism.
Bibliography and Further Reading
1 Strahomersko Okno Spring in Ljubljana Marsh
Literature:
- 1a Ljubljana Marsh Nature Park.
- 1b Kali in barjanska okna za prihodnost – projekt LOKNA.
2 Lithiotid Limestone in Podpeč
Literature:
- 2a Buser, S., Debeljak, I. 1996: Lithiotid bivalves in Slovenia and their mode of life. Geologija, 37-38: 23-62.
- 2b Gale, L. 2015: Microfacies characteristics of the Lower Jurassic lithiotid limestone from northern Adriatic Carbonate Platform (central Slovenia). Geologija, 58: 121-138.
- 2c Kramar, S., Bedjanic, M., Mirtic, B., Mladenovic, A., Rozic, B., Skaberne, D., Gutman, M., Zupancic, N., Cooper, B. 2015: Podpec limestone: a heritage stone from Slovenia. Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 407: 219-231.
3 Bauxite near Borovnica
Literature:
- 3a Celarc, B. 2008: Carnian bauxite horizon on the Kopitov grič near Borovnica (Slovenia) – is there a »forgotten«stratigraphic gap in its footwall? Geologija, 51/2: 147-152.
- 3b Dozet, S. 2004: On carnian oolitic iron bauxite of the Kopitov grič and on beds in its fool- and hanging walls. RMZ – Materials and Geoenvironment, 51/4: 2191-2208.
4 Black Limestone of Lesno Brdo
Literature:
- 4a Jelen, B. 1990: The Karnian bivalves (Mollusca) from Lesno Brdo, Slovenia, NW Yugoslavia and their paleobiological significance. Geologija, 31/32: 11-127.
- 4b Ramovš, A. 2000: Podpeč limestone, black and stained Lesno Brdo limestone in time. Ljubljana, Mineral: 115 pp.
5 Dolomite on Polhograjska Grmada
Literature:
- 5a Dolomite.
6 Fossil Seashore in Vače
Literature:
- 6a Fossilised sea shore.
- 6b Zarnik, B. 1994: Geološka zgradba ozemlja med Vačami in Litijo, B. Sc. thesis (in Slovene). Naravoslovnotehniška fakulteta Univerze v Ljubljani, Ljubljana: 108 str.
7 Miocene Fossils in Lipovica
Literature:
- 7a Križnar, M., Mikuž, V. 2014: Lipovica quarry and its interesting paleontological characteristic. Scopolia, Prirodoslovni muzej Slovenije, Ljubljana: 82: 1-120.
- 7b Placer, L. 1999: Structural meaning of the Sava folds. Geologija, 41: 191-221.
- 7c Kuščer, D. 1967: Tertiary formations of Zagorje. Geologija, 10: 5–85.
8 Škofja Loka Conglomerate
Literature:
- 8a Conglomerate.
- 8b Debevec, G. 2015: Sedimenological analysis of Škofja Loka conglomerate in cross section Kamnitnik, B.Sc. thesis (in Slovene). Naravoslovnotehniška fakulteta, Univerza v Ljubljani, Ljubljana: 39 str.
9 Hotavlje Limestone
Literature:
- 9a Quarry in Hotavlje. Link.
- 9b Jarc, S. 2005: The distinction of limestone by statistical methods. RMZ – Materials and Geoenvironment, 52/4: 711-721.
- 9c Kortnik, J. 2009: Underground natural stone excavation technics in Slovenia. RMZ – Materials and Geoenvironment, 56/2:202-211.
10 Zali Log Shale
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11 Triglav Lakes Valley
Literature:
- 11a Urbanc, J., Brancelj, A. 1999: Tracing experiment in the Ledvica Lake in the Triglav Lakes Valley. Geologija, 42: 207-214.
- 11b Ogorelec, B., Mišič, M. 2006: Manganese nodules in Jurassic limestone of the Southern Alps in Slovenia. Geologija, 49/1: 69-84.
- 11c Šmuc, A. 2005: Manganese nodules in Jurassic limestone of the Southern Alps in Slovenia. ZRC Publishing, ZRC SAZU, Ljubljana: 98 str.
12 Iron Pizolite and Other Crusty Iron Ores
Literature:
- 12a Jeršek, M. 2013: Geological characteristics of Bled and its environs. Scopolia, Suppl. 6:43-49.
13 Glacial Moraines and Lake in Bled
- 13a Novak, M, Bavec, M. 2013: Geological Characteristics of Bled and its Environs. In: Gregori, J (Ed.): Geološke značilnosti Bleda in okolice. Scopolia, Suppl. 6, Prirodoslovni muzej Slovenije, Ljubljana: 1-31.
- 13b Bavec, M., Verbič, T. 2011: Glacial history of Slovenia. In: Ehlers, J., Gibbard, P. L., Hughes, P. D. (Ed.): Quaternary glaciations - extent and chronology : a closer look. Developments in quaternary science, 15: 385-392.
- 13c Ogorelec, B., Bole, B., Mišič, M., Leonidakis, J., Faganeli, J., Čermelj, B. 2005: Recent sediment of Lake Bled. RMZ – Materials and Geoenvironment, 52/1: 1-4.
14 Peračica Tuf
Literature:
- 14a Kastelic, V. 2008: Petrological and mineralogical characteristics of Peračica tuff. RMZ – Materials and Geoenvironment, 55/3: 377–388.
- 14b Peračica tuff.
15 Paleozoic Rocks in Dovžanova Soteska
Literature:
- 15a Buser, S. 1991: Slovenska geološka pot = Slovenian geological route = Geologischer Wanderweg Sloweniens, 2. edition. GeoZS, Ljubljana: 122 p.
- 15b Novak, M. 2007: Depositional environment of Upper Carboniferous – Lower Permian beds in the Karavanke Mountains (Southern Alps, Slovenia). Geologija, 50/2: 247–268.
16 Calcareous Tufa Deposit near Jezersko
Literature:
- 16a Buser, S. 1991: Slovenska geološka pot = Slovenian geological route = Geologischer Wanderweg Sloweniens, 2. edition. GeoZS, Ljubljana: 122 p.
- 16b Brenčič, M., Poltnig, W. 2008: Podzemne vode Karavank = Grundwasser der Karawanken. GeoZS, JR, Ljubljana, Graz: 114-115.
- 16c Travertine quarry.
17 Mesozoic Rocks on Mount Mangart
Literature:
- 17a Ogorelec, B., Buser, S., Mišič, M. 2006: Manganese nodules in Jurassic limestone of the Southern Alps in Slovenia. Geologija, 49/1: 69-84.
- 17b Šmuc, A., Goričan, Š. 2005: Jurassic sedimentary evolution of a carbonate platform into a deep-water basin, Mt. Mangart (Slovenian-Italian border). Rivista Italiana di Paleontologia e Stratigrafia, 111: 45–70.
- 17c Črne, A.-E., Šmuc, A., Skaberne, D. 2007: Jurassic neptunian dikes at Mt. Mangart (Julian Alps, NW Slovenia). Facies, 53: 249-265.
18 Debris Flow in Log pod Mangartom
Literature:
- 18a Mikoš, M. Majes, B. 2010: Mitigation of large landslides and debris flows in Slovenia, Europe. Landsides: Causes, Types and Effects. Nova Science Publishers.
- 18b Vidrih, R., Ribičič, M., Suhadolc, P. 2001: Seismogeological effects on rocks during the 12 April 1998 upper Soča Territory earthquake (NW Slovenia). Tectonophysics, 330, 3/4: 153-175.
19 Karstic Pavements of Kanin Plateau
Literature:
- 19a Komac, B. 2001: The Karst springs of the Kanin massif. Geografski zbornik, XLI, 43 p.
- 19b Nature learning trail: Prestreljeniški podi – Kanin.
- 19c The Kanin mountains.
20 Glacier, Quaternary Lake and Earthquake in Srpenica
Literature:
- 20a Gosar, M., Kovačič, K., Bavec, M. 2008: Geochemical feature of laminae in Late Quarternary lacustrine sequence in Srpenica, Soča valley. Geologija, 51/1: 119-126.
- 20b Marjanac, T., Marjanac, L., Poljak, M., Živčić, M., Bavec, M. 2001: Srpenica seismites – indicators od paleoseismicity in the Upper Soča valley, NW Slovenia. Geologija, 44/2: 341-350.
21 Upper Cretaceous Flysch in Otona Pool of Soča River
Literature:
- 21a Miklavič, B., Rožič, B. 2008: The onset of Maastrichtian basinal sedimentation on Mt. Matajur, NW Slovenia. RMZ, 52: 199-214.
22 Dachstein Limestone on Mounts Krn and Batognica
Literature:
- 22a Ogorelec, B., Buser, S. 1996: Dachstein Limestone from Krn in Julian Alps (Slovenia). Geologija, 39: 133-157.
- 22b Babić, L. 1980: The origin of “Krn breccia” and the role of the Krn area in the Upper Triassic and Jurassic history of the Julian Alps. Vesnik, 28/24, ser A.: 38-39.
23 Red Limestone and Marlstone on Mount Rdeči Rob
Literature:
- 23a Kuščer, D., Grad, K., Nosan, A., Ogorelec, B. 1974: Geology of the Soča Valley between Bovec and Kobarid. Geologija, 17: 425-476.
- 23b Radoičić, R., Buser, S. 2004: Biostratigraphy of Late Cretaceous pelagic limestones from surroundings of Bovec in the Julian Alps (Slovenia). Geologija, 47/2: 151-177.
24 Active Tectonics in Tolminka Valley
Literature:
- 24a Zupančič, P., Cecić, I., Gosar, A., Placer, L., Poljak M., Živčić, M. 2001: The earthquake of 12 April 1998 in the Krn Mountains (Upper Soča valley, Slovenia) and its seismotectonic characteristics. Geologija, 44/1: 169-192.
- 24b Kastelic, V., Vrabec, M., Cunningham, D., Gosar, A. 2008: Neo-Alpine structural evolution and present-day tectonic activity of the eastern Southern Alps: The case of the Ravne Fault, NW Slovenia. Journal of Structural Geology, 30: 963-975.
25 Tolmin Nappe on Mount Slatnik
Literature:
- 25a Buser, S. 1989: Development of the Dinaric and the Julian carbonate platforms and of the intermediate Slovenian Basin (NW Yugoslavia). Bollettino della Societa Geologica Italiana, 40: 313–320.
- 25b Rožič, B., Kolar-Jurkovšek, T., Šmuc, A. 2009: Late Triassic sedimentary evolution of Slovenian Basin (eastern Southern Alps): description and correlation of the Slatnik Formation. Facies, 55: 137–155.
26 Carnian Reef Limestone in Zakojca
Literature:
- 26a Turnšek, D. 1997: Mesozoic corals of Slovenia. Research Center of Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Ljubljana: 512 p.
- 26b Turnšek, D., Buser, S., Ogorelec, B. 1982: Carnian coral-sponge reefs in the Amphiclina beds between Hudajužna and Zakriž (western Slovenia). Razprave IV razreda SAZU, 24/2: 1-48.
27 Spilitised Basalt at Stopnik
Literature:
- 27a Čar, J., Skaberne, D. 2003: Conglomerates of Stopnik. Geologija, 46/1: 49-64.
28 Idrija Fault on Oblakov Vrh Pass
Literature:
- 28a Moulin, A., Benedetti, L., Gosar, A., Jamšek Rupnik, P., Rizza, M., Bourlès, D., Ritz, J.-F. 2014: Determining the present-day kinematics of the Idrija fault (Slovenia) from airborne LiDAR topography. Tectonophysics, 628: 188–205.
- 28b Bavec, M., Atanackov, J., Celarc, B., Hajdas, I., Jamšek Rupnik, P., Jež, J., Kastelic, V., Milanič, B., Novak, M., Skaberne, D., Žibret, G. 2013: Evidence of Idrija fault seismogenic activity during the Late Holocene including the 1511 Mm 6.8 earthquake. In: Grützner, C. (Ed.): Seismic hazard, critical facilities and slow active faults: proceedings of the 4th International INQUA Meeting on Paleoseismology, Active Tectonics and Archeoseismology (PATA Days). Grützner & Reicherter Geosolutions, Aachen: 23–26.
- 28c Geopark Idrija.
29 Žveplenica Sulphide Spring in Trebušica Valley
Literature:
- 29a Zega, M., Rožič, B., Gaberšek, M., Kanduč, T., Žvab Rožič, P., Verbovšek, T. 2015: Mineralogical, hydrogeochemical and isotopic characteristics of the Žveplenica sulphide karstic spring (Trebuša Valley, NW Slovenia). Environmental Earth Sciences, 74/4: 3287-3300.
30 Idrija Mercury Mine
Literature:
- 30a Herlec, U., Režun, B., Rečnik, A., Poljanec, F. 2006: Rudišče živega srebra v Idriji. Mineralna bogastva Slovenije, Scopolia, Suppl. 3, Prirodoslovni muzej Slovenije, Ljubljana: 15-27.
- 30b Čar, J. 2010: Geological Structure of the Idrija - Cerkno hills : explanatory book to the Geological map of the Idrija - Cerkljansko hills between Stopnik and Rovte 1:25.000. Geološki zavod Slovenije, Ljubljana: 127 str.
- 30c Geopark Idrija.
31 Triassic Vertebrate Footprints near Godovič
Literature:
- 31a Geopark Idrija, thematic path no. 17: Godovič – paths into prehistory.
- 31b Dinosaur footprints.
32 Vipava Hills Wine Terroir on Flysch Bedrock
Literature:
- 32a Rozman, J., Gomišček, T., Košak, K., Bačar, S., Močivnik, M. 2011: Vipavska – colours, scents, flavours. Revija Vino, Dobravlje: 352 p.
- 32b Jamšek Rupnik, P., Čuš, F., Šmuc, A. 2016: Geomorphology and wine: the case of Malvasia Istriana in the Vipava valley. Acta Geographica Slovenica, 56/1: 7-23.
- 32c Vipava Valley – There’s More Than Meets the Eye!
33 Fossil Fish in Komen Limestone
Literature:
- 33a Cavin, L., Jurkovšek, B., Kolar-Jurkovšek, T., 2000: Stratigraphic succession of the Upper Cretaceous fish assemblages of Kras (Slovenia). Geologija, 43/2: 165-195.
- 33b Jurkovšek, B., Cvetko Tešović, B. Kolar-Jurkovšek, T. 2013: Geologija Krasa = Geology of Kras. Geološki zavod Slovenije, Ljubljana: 205 str.
34 Tomaj Limestone and Teran Wine
Literature:
- 34a Jurkovšek, B., Toman, M., Ogorelec, B., Šribar, L., Šribar, Lj., Poljak, M., Drobne, K. 1996: Formacijska geološka karta južnega dela Tržaško-komenske planote 1:50.000 : kredne in paleogenske karbonatne kamnine = Geological map of the southern part of the Trieste-Komen Plateau 1:50.000 : Cretaceous and Paleogene carbonate rocks. Inštitut za geologijo, geotehniko in geofiziko, Ljubljana: 143 str.
- 34b Jurkovšek, B., Cvetko Tešović, B. Kolar-Jurkovšek, T. 2013: Geologija Krasa = Geology of Kras. Geološki zavod Slovenije, Ljubljana: 205 str.
35 Rudist Limestones of Lipica Formation
Literature:
- 35a Jurkovšek, B., Cvetko Tešović, B. Kolar-Jurkovšek, T. 2013: Geologija Krasa = Geology of Kras. Geološki zavod Slovenije, Ljubljana: 205 str.
36 Škocjan Caves
Literature:
- 36a Debevec, A., Kranjc, A., Mihevc, A., Peric, B., Slapnik, R. 2008. The Škocjan Caves: in the bosom of the Classical Karst. Park Škocjanske jame. Škocjan: 48 p.
- 36b Škocjan Caves Park.
37 Fold in Prešnica
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38 Strunjan Flysch Clif
Literature:
- 38a Vrabec, M., Rožič, B. 2014: Strukturne in sedimentološke posebnosti obalnih klifov. In: Rožič, B., Verbovšek, T., Vrabec, M. (Ed.): 4. slovenski geološki kongres, Povzetki in ekskurzije. NTF UL, Ljubljana: 84-91.
- 38b Strunjan cliff.
39 Refošk Vine on Flysch of Šavrini Hills
Literature:
- 39a Šmuc, A., Glavaš, N., Kovač, N., Čuš, F., Rogan Šmuc, N. 2014: Sol, vino in geologija. In: Rožič, B., Verbovšek, T., Vrabec, M. (Ed.): Povzetki in ekskurzije, 4. slovenski geološki kongres, Ankaran. Naravoslovnotehniška fakulteta, Ljubljana: 92-97.
- 39b Brič estate.
40 Rock Shelters on Veli Badin
Literature:
- 40a Ozis, L., Trpin, J., Šmuc, A. 2014: Rock shelters in Slovenian Istria as a potential for the development of geotourism in the region. Geologija, 57/2: 203-216.
- 40b Ozis, L., Šmuc, A. 2015: Tufaceous speleothems in rock shelters in Slovenian Istria. Razprave, Geografski vestnik, 87-2: 9-22.
41 Postojna Cave
Literature:
- 41a Šebela, S. 2012: Postojna Planina Cave System, Slovenia. In: White, W.B., Culver, D.C. (Ed.): Encyclopedia of Caves. Academic Press, Elsevier Inc., Chennai: 618-624.
- 41b Postojnska jama.
42 Rakov Škocjan Karst Valley
Literature:
- 42a The Rakov Škocjan valley.
- 42b Rak Škocjan.
- 42c Flood at Rakov Škocjan.
43 Cerknica Lake and Podpečmi Spring
Literature:
- 43a Lake Cerknica.
- 43b Hydrologic Model: HBV model for the Ljubljanica river basin in Slovenia.
- 43c Hydrologic Model: HBV model for the Ljubljanica river basin in Slovenia. LIFE Project Number LIFE10NAT/SI/142
44 Kolpa River Canyon
Literature:
- 44a Gams, I., Otoničar, B., Slabe, T. 2011: Development of slope and related subsoil karst: A case study from Bela krajina, SE Slovenia. Acta Carsologica, 40/2: 329–340.
- 44b Dozet, S., Šribar, L. 1997: Lower Cretaceous Shallow-Marine Sedimentation and Biota on Dinaric Carbonate Platform between Logatec, Krka and Kolpa (Southeastern Slovenia). Geologija, 40: 153-185.
- 44c Southernmost Slovenian footpath.
45 Krupa River Karst Spring
Literature:
- 45a Štangelj M., Ivanovič M. (Eds.). 2014: Natural heritage of Bela krajina, Slovenia: 224 p.
- 45b Polič S., Leskovšek H., Horvat M. 2000: PBC pollution of the Karstic Environment (Krupa River, Slovenia). Acta Carsologica 29/1: 141–152.
- 45c Karst interpretative trail from Lebica to Krupa.
46 Karstic Sinking River – Temenica
Literature:
- 46a Kogovšek, J., Petrič, M. 1998: Characteristics of water flow in the karst hinterland of the Temenica river. Acta Carsologica, XXVII/2, 13: 221-233.
- 46c Trail from Trebnje to Novo mesto (in Slovene).
47 Klevevške Toplice Thermal Spring
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48 Colourful Sand in Krško Basin
Literature:
- 48a Quartz sand in Ravno Plant.
- 48b Ocepek, V. 1961: The mineral composition of quartz sands form some finding places in Slovenia. Geologija, 7: 237-245.
49 Quartz Sand in Repnicas in Bizeljsko
Literature:
- 49a Aničič, B., Ogorelec, B., Kralj, P., Mišič, M. 2002: Lithology of Tertiary beds in Kozjansko, Eastern Slovenia. Geologija, 45/1: 213-246.
- 49b The Bizeljsko-Šremiska Wine Road.
50 Natural Mineral Waters in Rogaška Slatina
Literature:
- 50a Nosan, A. 1973: Thermal and Mineral Springs of Slovenia. Geologija, 16:5-81.
- 50b The Tourist Water path Kostrivnica.
- 50c Donat Mg.
51 Miocene Conglomerate on Rifnik
Literature:
- 51a Aničić, B., Ogorelec, B., Kralj, P., Mišič, M. 2002: Lithology of Tertiary beds in Kozjansko, Eastern Slovenia. Geologija, 45/1: 213-246.
52 Glacially Carved Logar Valley
Literature:
- 52a Celarc, B., 2004: Geološka zgradba severovzhodnega dela Kamniško – Savinjskih Alp, PhD thesis (in Slovene). Naravoslovnotehniška fakulteta Univerze v Ljubljani, Ljubljana: 137 str.
- 52b Logar Valley Landscape Park.
53 Kisla voda Soda Spring
Literature:
- 53a Brenčič, M., Poltnig, W. 2008: Podzemne vode Karavank = Grundwasser der Karawanken. GeoZS, JR, Ljubljana, Graz: 114-115.
- 53b Spring of the mineral water.
54 Columnar Andesite on Smrekovec Mountains
Literature:
- 54a Kralj, P. 2012: Facies architecture of the Upper Oligocene submarine Smrekovec stratovolcano, Northern Slovenia. Journal of volcanology and geothermal research, 247/248: 122-138.
- 54b Smrekovec – the Extinct Giant Information Point in Geopark Karavanke.
55 Coal Mining in Velenje
Literature:
- 55a Markič, M., Sachsenhofer, R.F. 2010: The Velenje Lignite – Its Petrology and Genesis. GeoZS, Ljubljana: 218 p.
- 55b The Coal Mining Museum of Slovenia.
56 Metamorphic Rocks in Hudinja Valley
Literature:
- 56a Hinterlechner-Ravnik, A. 1971: Pohorje metamorphic rocks. Geologija, 14: 187-226.
- 56b Hinterlechner-Ravnik, A. 1973: Pohorje metamorphic rocks II. Geologija, 16: 245-270.
- 56c Hinterlechner-Ravnik, A., Moine, B. 1977. Geochemical characteristics of the metamorphic rocks of the Pohorje Mountains. Geologija, 20: 107-140.
57 Cizlakite – a Unique Slovenian Rock
Literature:
- 57a Trajanova, M., Zupančič, N., Dobnikar, M. 2009: Tertiary magmatism. In: Pleničar, M., Ogorelec, B., Novak, M. (Eds): Geologija Slovenije = The Geology of Slovenia. Ljubljana, Geološki zavod Slovenije: 491-502.
- 57b Trajanova, M., Pécskay, Z. & Itaya, T. 2008: K-Ar geochronology and petrography of the Miocene Pohorje Mountains batholith, Slovenia. Geologica Carpathica, 59/3: 247-260.
58 Pohorje Granodiorite
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59 Diamonds on Pohorje Mountains
Literature:
- 59a Hoog, J.C.M. De, Janák, M., Vrabec, Mi., Froitzheim, N. 2009: Serpentinised peridotites from an ultrahigh-pressure terrane in the Pohorje Mts. (Eastern Alps, Slovenia): Geochemical constraints on petrogenesis and tectonic setting. Lithos, 109/3-4: 209-222.
- 59b Vrabec, M. 2010: Garnet peridotites from Pohorje: petrography, geothermobarometry and metamorphic evolution. Geologija, 53/1: 21-36.
60 Roman Marble Quarry on Pohorje Mountains
Literature:
- 60a Jarc, S., Maniatis, Y., Dotsika, E., Tambakopoulos, D., Zupančič, N. 2010: Scientific characterization of the Pohorje marbles, Slovenia. Archaeometry, 52/2: 177–190.
- 60b Roman Quarry.
61 Mineral and Thermomineral Waters in Benedikt
Literature:
- 61a Lapanje, A. 2006: Origin and chemical composition of thermal and thermomineral waters in Slovenia. Geologija, 49/2: 347-370.
- 61b Kralj, P., Eichinger, L., Kralj, P. 2009: The Benedikt hydrothermal system (north-eastern Slovenia). Environmental Geology, 59: 1653-1661.
- 61c Benedikt - Mineral water springs.
62 Natural Mineral Waters in Radenci and Ščavnica Valley
Literature:
- 62a Trail Along The Springs Of Life.
- 62b Nosan, A. 1973: Thermal and Mineral Springs of Slovenia. Geologija, 16:5-81.
63 Mofettes near Stavešinci – Slepice and Strmec
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64 Thermomineral Water in Moravske Toplice
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65 Mineral Water in Nuskova
Literature:
- 65a Žlebnik, L. 1978: Tertiary aquifers in the Slovenske Gorice and Goričko hills. Geologija, 21: 311-324.
- 65b Nosan, A. 1973: Thermal and Mineral Springs of Slovenia. Geologija, 16: 5-81.
- 65c Nuskova Slatina spring in Goričko.
66 Phyllite-Like Schists at Sotina
Literature:
- 66a Hinterlechner Ravnik, A., Moine, B. 1977: Geochemical characteristics of the metamorphic rocks of the Pohorje Mountains. Geologija, 20: 107-140.
67 Volcanic Rocks at Grad
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68 Jeruzalem Hills
Literature:
- 68a Mikuž, V., Križnar, M. 2015: Sarmatian molluscs from site Osek-1 in Slovenske gorice, Slovenia. Geologija 58/2: 221-232.
- 68b Jeruzalem Wine Route.
69 Lead and Zinc Deposits in Mežica
Literature:
- 69a Herlec, U. 2007: Mežica lead and zinc deposits origin and characteristics. In: Hlad, B. & Herlec, U. (Eds.). Geological heritage in the South-Eastern Europe, Field guide. Ljubljana: Environmental Agency of RS: 49–50.
- 69b Tourist Mine and Museum Peca Underground.
- 69c Geopark Karavanke.
70 Porphyroid Syenite in Topla Valley
Literature:
- 70a Dobnikar, M., Dolenec, T., Činč Juhant, B., Zupančič, N. 2000: Magmatic rocks of the Karavanke Granitic Massif, Slovenia. Geologija, 43/1: 55-59.
- 70b Dobnikar, M., Zupančič, N. 2009: Triasne globočnine Železnokapelske magmatske cone = Triassic igneous rocks of the železna Kapla magmatic zone. In: Pleničar, M., Ogorelec, B., Novak, M. (Eds): Geologija Slovenije = The Geology of Slovenia. Ljubljana, Geološki zavod Slovenije: 473-478.
- 70c Geopark Karavanke / Karawanken.
M1 Carboniferous Plants at Ljubljana Castle
Literature:
- M1a Kolar-Jurkovšek, T., Jurkovšek, B. 2002: Karbonski gozd – karbonske plasti z rastlinskimi fosili pri Ljubljani = Carboniferous forest – Carboniferous strata with plant fossils near Ljubljana. Geološki zavod Slovenije, Ljubljana: 191 str.
- M1b Kolar-Jurkovšek, T., Jurkovšek, B. 2007: Late Carboniferous flora of Castle Hill in Ljubljana (Slovenia). Geologija, 50/1, 9-19.
- M1c Kolar-Jurkovšek, T., Jurkovšek, B. 2011: Ljubljana Castle Hill - natural heritage site. In: Medved, M., Vulić, M. (ed.): 4th Balkan Mining Congress, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 18th-20th October 2011. Paper's book. Velenje Coal Mine: 323-326.
M2 Fossils of Dovžanova Soteska
Literature:
- M2a Novak, M., 2007: Dovžanova soteska: classical locality of fossil-rich Late Paleozoic rocks. In: Hlad, B., Herlec, U. (Eds.). Geological heritage in the South-Eastern Europe, Field guide. Ljubljana: Environmental Agency of the Republic of Slovenia: 38–41.
M3 Fossil Seahorses from Tunjice Hills
Literature:
- M3a Žalohar, J., Hitij, T. 2014: Fossil seahorses and other biota from the Tunjice Konservat-Lagerstätte, Slovenia. Siri Scientific Press: 176 str.
M4 Triassic Vertebrate Fossils from the Alps
Literature:
- M4a Hitij, T., Žalohar, J. Celarc, B., Križnar, M., Renesto, S., Tintori, A. 2010: Kraljestvo Tetide : The kingdom of Tethys : the fossilized world of Triassic Vertebrates from the Kamniško-Savinjske Alps. Scopolia, Suppl. 5, Prirodoslovni muzej Slovenije, Ljubljana.
M5 Dravite – a Slovenian Mineral
Literature:
- M5a Žorž, M., Herlec, U., Kobler, G. 2006: Dobrova pri Dravogradu – izvorno nahajališče dravita. Scopolia, Suppl. 3, Mineralna bogastva Slovenije. Prirodoslovni muzej Slovenije, Ljubljana: 245-256.
- M5b The mineral dravite.
- M5c Žorž, Z., Podgoršek, V., Rečnik, A., Mioč, P. 1999: Minerali Pohorja in Kobanskega = Minerals of the Pohorje and Kobansko areas. Published by the author, Radlje ob Dravi, 31 p.
M6 Jesenice Meteorite
Literature:
- M6a Spurný, P., Borovička, J., Kac, J., Kalenda, P., Atanackov, J., Kladnik, G., Heinlein, D., Grau, T. 2010: Analysis of instrumental observations of the Jesenice meteorite fall on April 9, 2009. Meteoritics & planetary science, 45/8: 1392-1407.
- M6b Lenart, A., Jeršek, M., Mirtič, B., Štrim, S. 2010: Meteorite Jesenice: Mineral and chemical composition of the fusion crust of ordinary chondrite. Geologija, 53/2: 139-146.
Collections and Museums
No. | Name of the Museum or Collection | Visit possible by | Phone number | E-mail address | Entrance fee | Web page |
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Osrednjeslovenska Statistical Region | ||||||
1 | Geological and paleontological exhibition, Zois mineral collection, collections of meteorites, minerals and fossils – Slovenian Museum of Natural History | |||||
Muzejska ulica 1, 1000 Ljubljana | schedule | (+386) 1 2410 940 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
2 | Hitij & Žalohar paleontological collection – Slovenian Museum of Natural History | |||||
Godič 39b, 1242 Stahovica | arrangement | / | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
3 | Rok Gašparič paleontological collection – Slovenian Museum of Natural History | |||||
Ljubljanska cesta 4j, 1241 Kamnik | arrangement | / | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
4 | Collection of flowstones and aragonite – Slovenian Museum of Natural History | |||||
Jamarski dom na Gorjuši pri Domžalah, Gorjuša 40, 1233 Dob | arrangement | (+386) 1 7241 577 | / | yes | Web page | |
5 | Geological collections – Department of Geology; Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering of University of Ljubljana | |||||
Aškerčeva 12 in Privoz 11, 1000 Ljubljana | arrangement | (+386) 1 4704 632 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
6 | 310 million years old rocks with fossils – Ljubljana Castle | |||||
Upper station of the funicular on Ljubljana Castle, 1000 Ljubljana | schedule | (+386) 1 2329 994 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
7 | Geological collection of fossils, minerals and rocks – Zalog Library | |||||
Zaloška cesta 220, 1000 Ljubljana | schedule | (+386) 1 5492 665 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
8 | Geological collection – Gymnasium Moste Ljubljana | |||||
Zaloška 49, Ljubljana | schedule | (+386) 1 5474 100 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
9 | Geological collection – Electrotechnical and Computer School and Gymnasium (VEGOVA) Ljubljana | |||||
Vegova ulica 4, 1000 Ljubljana | arrangement | (+386) 1 2444 350 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
10 | Geological collection – Gymnasium Vič Ljubljana | |||||
Tržaška cesta 72, 1000 Ljubljana | arrangement | (+386) 1 2565 993 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
11 | Geological collection Slovenian rocks – Dom Geoss – Peter Svetik Museum | |||||
Society for Development and Preservation GEOSS, Vače 10, 1252 Vače | arrangement | (+386) 41 895 852 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
12 | Geological collection of rock from Slovenia and abroad – Primary School Koseze | |||||
Ledarska ulica 23, Ljubljana | arrangement | (+386) 1 5007 500 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
13 | Permanent collection of pebbles from Sava River | |||||
Fire station in Breg pri Litiji, 1270 Litija | arrangement | (+386) 70 303 321 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
14 | Geological-paleontological collection of samples from surroundings of Kamnik – Intermunicipal Museum Kamnik | |||||
Muzejska pot 3, 1241 Kamnik | schedule | (+386) 1 8317 647 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
15 | Geological collection – Fran Albreht Primary School in Kamnik | |||||
Šolska ulica 1, 1241 Kamnik | arrangement | (+386) 1 8396 300 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
16 | Exhibition about mammoth – Branch School Nevlje – Fran Albreht Primary School in Kamnik | |||||
Nevlje 18, 1241 Kamnik | arrangement | (+386) 1 8396 300 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
17 | Fossils of Tunjice Hills – Primary School Komenda Moste - Unit Moste | |||||
Moste 40, 1218 Komenda | arrangement | (+386) 1 8343 647 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
Gorenjska Statistical Region | ||||||
1 | Geological collection of Gymnasium Škofja Loka | |||||
Podlubnik 1b, 4220 Škofja Loka | arrangement | (+386) 4 5183 332 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | by arrangement | Web page | |
2 | Anton Ramovš mineralogical collection – Škofja Loka Museum | |||||
Grajska pot 13, 4220 Škofja Loka | arrangement | (+386) 4 5170 404 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
3 | Iron Forging Muuseum | |||||
Kropa 10, 4245 Kropa | schedule | (+386) 4 5337 200 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | web page | |
4 | Collection of rocks and minerals of Selca Valley – Železniki Museum | |||||
Na plavžu 58, 4228 Železniki | schedule | (+386) 4 5147 356 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
5 | Rocks and fossils from Dovžanova soteska Gorge - Exhibition and Educational Centre Dolina | |||||
Dolina 22, 4290 Tržič | schedule | (+386) 51 627 057 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
6 | Geological collection of Gymnasium Kranj | |||||
Koroška cesta 13, 4000 Kranj | arrangement | (+386) 4 2811 710 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
7 | Vili Rakovec collection of minerals and fossils | |||||
Jenkova ulica 1, 4000 Kranj | arrangement | (+386) 41 542 028 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | / | |
8 | Museum of millstones – Poličar's farm | |||||
Polica 1, 4202 Naklo | arrangement | (+386) 4 2571 292 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
9 | DINO UNIVERSE, theme park | |||||
Mišače 5A, 4264 Kamna Gorica | schedule | (+386) 41 367 211 | / | yes | Web page | |
10 | History of Bled and surroundings, animations on geological history and Bohinj Glacier – Bled Castle | |||||
Grajska cesta 61, 4260 Bled | schedule | (+386) 4 5729 782 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
11 | Exhibition on Bohinj Lake – Triglav National Park Center Bohinj | |||||
Stara Fužina 37-38, 4265 Bohinjsko jezero | schedule | (+386) 4 5780 245 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
12 | Jože Bedič collection of fossils – Ruard Manor – Upper Sava Valley Museum Jesenice | |||||
Cesta Franceta Prešerna 45, 4270 Jesenice | schedule | (+386) 4 5832 061 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
13 | Ironworks Museum – Ruard Manor – Upper Sava Valley Museum Jesenice | |||||
Cesta Franceta Prešerna 45, 4270 Jesenice | schedule | (+386) 4 5833 500 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
14 | Geology of mountains and the Alps – Slovenian Alpine Museum – Upper Sava Valley Museum Jesenice | |||||
Triglavska cesta 49, 4281 Mojstrana | schedule | (+386) 8 3806 730 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
Goriška Statistical Region | ||||||
1 | Geology of the Alps, Soča River – Information Centre of the Triglav National Park Trenta Lodge | |||||
Na Logu v Trenti, 5232 Soča | schedule | (+386) 5 3889 330 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
2 | Collection of sands and pebbles from Slovenia – Stanka Golob – Sand paintings | |||||
Grahovo ob Bači 65a, 5242 Grahovo ob Bači | arrangement | (+386) 41 425 577 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | voluntary | Web page | |
3 | Stane Bačar collection of fossils – Ajdovščina Museum | |||||
Prešernova 24, 5270 Ajdovščina | schedule | (+386) 5 3359 811 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
4 | Anthony's Main Road - Tourist Mercury Mine Idrija | |||||
Kosovelova 3, 5280 Idrija | schedule | (+386) 5 3771 142 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
5 | Collection of cinnabar ores, minerals and rocks of the Mercury Mine Idrija | |||||
Bazoviška 2, 5280 Idrija | arrangement | (+386) 5 3771 142 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
6 | Lipold geological, mineralogical and petrographic collection, mining collection – Idrija Municipal Museum | |||||
Prelovčeva 9, 5280 Idrija | schedule | (+386) 5 3726 600 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
7 | Janez Klemenčič collection of minerals | |||||
Gorenja Kanomlja 44, 5281 Spodnja Idrija | arrangement | (+386) 31 877 353 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | by arrangement | / | |
Obalno-kraška Statistical Region | ||||||
1 | Geological collection of rocks of the Classical Karst – Škocjan Caves Park | |||||
Škocjan 3, 6215 Divača | schedule | (+386) 5 7082 110 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
2 | Geological collections, Minerals in the Slovenian caves, Dinosaurs from Kozina – Botanical Garden of Sežana | |||||
KSP Sežana, Partizanska cesta 2, 6210 Sežana | schedule | (+386) 41 361 723 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
3 | Fossils of Kras from collection of Viktor Saksida – Karst Information Center – Sežana Municipality (Villa Scaramanga) | |||||
Partizanska cesta 4, 6210 Sežana | schedule | (+386) 5 7310 100 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
4 | Trails in the area of typical Karst - Karst Living Museum | |||||
Partizanska cesta 4, 6210 Sežana | free entry | (+386) 5 7310 128 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
5 | Gabrijel Jeram collection of karstic rocks | |||||
Štorje 2a, 6210 Sežana | arrangement | (+386) 31 622 109 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | / | |
6 | Collection of Slovenian natural stone, and of minerals – Srečko Kosovel Vocational College in Sežana | |||||
Kraška ulica 2, 6210 Sežana | arrangement | (+386) 5 7313 516 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
Primorsko-notranjska Statistical Region | ||||||
1 | Eco Museum of Pivka Intermittent Lakes | |||||
Slovenska vas 10, 6257 Pivka | schedule | (+386) 5 7212 180 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
2 | Formation and dimensions of the Postojna Cave – EXPO Postojna Cave Karst – Postojnska jama d.d. | |||||
Jamska cesta 30, 6230 Postojna | schedule | (+386) 5 7000 100 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
3 | Karst Museum - Notranjska Museum Postojna | |||||
Kolodvorska cesta 3, 6230 Postojna | schedule | (+386) 5 7211 080 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
4 | Museum of the Cerknica Lake | |||||
Dolenje Jezero 1e, 1380 Cerknica | schedule | (+386) 1 7094 053 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
5 | Salt Works Museum – Sečovlje Salina Nature Park | |||||
Seča 115, 6320 Portorož | schedule | (+386) 5 6721 350 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
6 | Nature Park Strunjan | |||||
Strunjan 152, 6320 Portorož | schedule | (+386) 8 2051 880 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
Jugovzhodna Slovenija Statistical Region | ||||||
1 | Fossils and rocks from Southeast Slovenia Region – Dolenjska Museum | |||||
Muzejska ulica 7, 8000 Novo mesto | schedule | (+386) 7 3731 132 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
2 | Seidl geological collection – Gymnasium Novo mesto | |||||
Seidlova cesta 9, 8000 Novo mesto | arrangement | (+386) 7 3718 500 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
3 | Ores and coals of Kanižarica – Bela Krajina Museum Metlika - Local Museum Semič | |||||
Štefanov trg 7, 8333 Semič | arrangement | (+386) 7 3565 200 | / | yes | Web page | |
4 | Museum of Kanižarica Brown Coalmine | |||||
Kanižarica 41, 8340 Črnomelj | arrangement | (+386) 7 3061 190 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | / | |
Zasavska Statistical Region | ||||||
1 | Zagorje Mining Museum (also Loke) | |||||
Loke pri Zagorju 22a, 1412 Kisovec | schedule | (+386) 40 588 351 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
Posavska Statistical Region | ||||||
1 | Geological collection and technical museum (mine tunnel) – Primary School XIV. divizion Senovo | |||||
Trg XIV. divizije 3, 8281 Senovo | arrangement | (+386) 7 4881 900 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
2 | World of Energy – Information Centre of GEN energija d.o.o. | |||||
Vrbina 17, 8270 Krško | schedule | (+386) 7 4910 188 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
Savinjska Statistical Region | ||||||
1 | Collection of rocks and Oligocene fossils – Gornji Grad Museum | |||||
Attemsov trg 1, 3342 Gornji grad | schedule | (+386) 41 531 441 | / | yes | Web page | |
2 | Fossils collection and history of Laško Coalmine – Laško Museum | |||||
Aškerčev trg 5, 3270 Laško | schedule | (+386) 3 7340 236 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
3 | Collections of Potočka zijalka Cave and fossils from Zasavje – Celje Regional Museum | |||||
Trg Celjskih knezov 8, 3000 Celje | schedule | (+386) 3 4280 950 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
4 | House of minerals – Velenje Museum | |||||
Stari trg 19, 3320 Velenje | schedule | (+386) 3 8982 630 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
5 | Paleontological collection of mastodon fossils in Šaleška Valley – Velenje Museum | |||||
Ljubljanska cesta 54, 3320 Velenje | schedule | (+386) 3 8982 630 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
6 | Slovenian Coal Industry Museum | |||||
Stari jašek – Koroška cesta, 3320 Velenje | schedule | (+386) 3 5870 997 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
7 | Zabukovica-Liboje Mining Museum | |||||
Ethnological Society Srečno Zabukovica-Liboje, Migojnice 6, 3302 Griže | schedule | (+386) 51 253 015 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | voluntary | web page | |
8 | Cultural center of European space technologies | |||||
Na vasi 18, 3205 Vitanje | arrangement | (+386) 40 300 052 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes | Web page | |
9 | Minerals and fossils of Zreče Municipality | |||||
Hotel Planja, Rogla 1, 3214 Zreče | free entry | (+386) 3 7575 100 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
10 | Pohorje treasures – Glasswork | |||||
Hotel Planja, Rogla 1, 3214 Zreče | free entry | (+386) 3 7575 100 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | no | Web page | |
11 | Collection of fossils, rocks and butterflies | |||||
Vicarage at TIC Rinka Solčava, Solčava 29, 3335 Solčava | (+386) 3 8390 710 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | yes (groups) | / |