Brinjeva gora is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Meža valley. This area is visited by pupils and students of the local primary and secondary schools due to their subject in natural science. High visiting consequences are path erosion and increased number of new hiked paths. The aim of this graduation thesis is the construction of a path that could serve the above mentioned activities for educative purpose and as a trip-destinationfor various visitors. This paper is based on the questionnaire answered by the visitors of Brinjeva gora. The main purpose of hiking was health consciousness - keep your body fit. Almost half of them missed marked paths and points of interest. This path was traced in consideration to the questionnaire and the consolidation with teachers for natural science and biology from the Primary School Prevalje. Some other criteria were respected: the structure and number of visitors, the purpose of hiking, the number and the availability of the future points of interest, the sustainability of paths for a wide range of visitors and care of the environment. The path's length is 5700 m and there are 22 points of interest with the information desks. The content of this information suits the higher level knowledge of the Primary and of Secondary school pupils and students. The topics include the habitats in the woods, their typical animal and vegetation species, tree structure, types of trees, succession, vulnerability and protection of forests, functions and the management of forests. This nature trail Brinjeva gora contributes to the popularity of forests and forestry, entertainment and relaxation in nature, touristy offer, and the consciousness and awareness of sustainability.
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