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Slovenia
Goriška
Brda

Šmartno – Šmartno Village loop from Brda

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Slovenia
Goriška
Brda

Šmartno – Šmartno Village loop from Brda

Moderate

5.0

(1)

11

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Šmartno – Šmartno Village loop from Brda

00:48

9.98km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Parking

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118 m

Šmartno

Highlight • Settlement

The medieval village of Šmartno is one of the most beautiful villages in the central Brda region. Built on Roman foundations, it is now considered an architectural gem and cultural monument. Behind its walls, it leads back to the rich and picturesque stories of the past and reveals the charm of Brda hospitality. The village of Šmartno is located in the geographical center of Brda, with views stretching from Nanos in the east to the Carnic Alps in the northwest, and from the vast Friuli region to the Adriatic Sea. The village, surrounded by walls and fortified with defensive towers, was first mentioned in 1317.
In the first half of the 16th century, a medieval fortress was built on the remains of a Roman outpost around the church. The village served as a border fortress until the mid-18th century, when the Venetian threat was over. The houses in the center are grouped around the Church of St. Martin, the largest parish church in Brda, after which the village was named. The church's bell tower was originally a fortress tower. The bell, featuring the motif of the Three Kings, dates from 1857. The Baroque church features three marble altars, one of which is particularly rich. The presbytery and the Stations of the Cross were painted by Tone Kralj.

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1.75 km

Mejnik Observation Tower

Highlight • Monument

On the 321-meter-high Mejnik, a hill above the village of Gonjače, stands a memorial dedicated to the victims of World War II and a lookout tower, offering the opportunity to take one of the most beautiful photos of Goriška Brda. The memorial in Gonjače is dedicated to the 315 victims of World War II, located on the right bank of the Soča River. Next to the memorial is a 23-meter-high lookout tower with 144 steps, built in 1961. In good weather, the tower offers panoramic views of various parts of the region: Brda, the Julian and Carnic Alps, the Dolomites, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the Gulf of Trieste, the Karst, the Vipava Valley, and the Trnovski gozd. The architect Marko Šlajmer designed the tower.

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3

1.79 km

View over Brda and Collio

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4

1.80 km

Panoramic Tower

Highlight • Monument

Panoramic tower with 360-degree viewpoint

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5

1.82 km

Gonjače Tower Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The observation tower offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy sweeping views of the vineyards and surrounding hills, villages, and towns. There's a watering hole in the forecourt.

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6

2.84 km

Rogla on Paved Roads

Highlight • Structure

in honor of the great Primoz

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7

6.47 km

Dobrovo Castle

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beautiful view of the Slovenian hill

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8

9.92 km

Šmartno Village

Highlight • Settlement

The medieval village of Šmartno is one of the most beautiful villages in the central Brda region. Built on Roman foundations, it is now considered an architectural gem and cultural monument. Behind its walls, it leads back to the rich and picturesque stories of the past and reveals the charm of Brda hospitality. The village of Šmartno is located in the geographical center of Brda, with views stretching from Nanos in the east to the Carnic Alps in the northwest, and from the vast Friuli region to the Adriatic Sea. The village, surrounded by walls and fortified with defensive towers, was first mentioned in 1317.
In the first half of the 16th century, a medieval fortress was built on the remains of a Roman outpost around the church. The village served as a border fortress until the mid-18th century, when the Venetian threat was over. The houses in the center are grouped around the Church of St. Martin, the largest parish church in Brda, after which the village was named. The church's bell tower was originally a fortress tower. The bell, featuring the motif of the Three Kings, dates from 1857. The Baroque church features three marble altars, one of which is particularly rich. The presbytery and the Stations of the Cross were painted by Tone Kralj.

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9.98 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.59 km

1.41 km

988 m

Surfaces

7.10 km

1.48 km

1.41 km

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Saturday 4 July

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16°C

59 %

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