Three wine routes from Maribor: which one is right for you?

Mariborska vinska turistična cesta (Maribor wine route) starts beside Najstarejša trta (the world’s oldest grapevine) in Lent and connects the surrounding winegrowing hills and villages, including Malečnik and Vodole.

Choose it if you want to complement city sightseeing with a visit to a nearby winemaker. Spend the morning in the centre and the afternoon on a prearranged estate visit.

Podpohorska vinska turistična cesta (Pohorje foothills wine route) connects the area between Ruše and Zreče, including the Limbuš–Pekre and Dravinja hills.

For an outing from Maribor, choose a specific part of this wider area. Meranovo is an interesting stop, where winegrowing history also connects with present-day research.

The route includes places such as Svečina, Kungota, Pesnica, Jarenina and Jakobski Dol. The heart-shaped road on Špičnik is another of its recognisable sights.

Choose it for a trip where the landscape and meeting a winemaker play an important role. Add a tasting or lunch to the view for a richer visit.

Each wine route is a starting point for exploring an area. For a particular day, you need a selection of stops, confirmed appointments and transport.

One cellar and one lunch may be enough for a first visit. If you stay for several days, divide your exploration between different landscapes. This makes it easier to notice the differences between hosts, wines and surroundings.