On the Trail of Waters

1 Day-trip (Municipalities Hodos, Šalovci, Moravske Toplice, Dobrovnik and Lendava)

Wide fields, soft hills, medicinal waters, lines of natural energy, vineyards and living traditions. Unspoilt nature and beautiful views are among the pearls of Prekmurje. While cycling alongside forests and fields, one can find rippling brooks, lakes brimming with plants and animals, as well as clean and refreshing spring waters. Next to the babbling brooks, one can find oldmills; near still waters, information boards and rest areas; and in the area of the refreshing spring waters that carry healing powers can be found energy points and other sights.

Itinerary

Lake Hodoš

Lake Hodoš came into being at the end of the 20th century after the damming of the Dolenci Creek that flows to the Krka Creek. The information boards in the area tell the visitor about the wildlife around the lake and, from the bird-watching tower alongside the forest, one can observe the waterfowl living around the lake.

The well spring of Krplivnik can be found under the shady trees of a small grove. The spring used to play a significant role in providing the daily water-supply of the village. Locals believe that those who drink water from this spring will live a very long life but there are some other interesting stories connected to the spring as well.

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Mala Krka Creek and Čahuk´s Mill in Domanjševci

At the far end of the village stands the partly wooden, partly brick Čahuk´s Mill. It was owned by János Čahuk. The mill-wheel was driven by the Mala Krka Creek that flowed there. Peasants from the wider surrounding area used to bring their crops to this mill.

Koltay´s Mill was built next to the brook Ratkovci Creek that runs through Prosenjakovci. The building was supposed to become a mill but no grain was ever ground there.
At the time, a generator was built which produced electricity for the neighbouring houses with the help of the Ratkovci Creek next to it.

In Motvarjevci, not far from where the Ratkovci and Kobilje creeks merge, stands one of the most modern mills of the area, Goezer´s Mill, which used to operate with a Francis turbine. Thanks to its efficiency, the mill could work night and day, so people from the wider region could bring their crops to be ground as well.

Passing by the Alvarium in Motvarjevci and Vogler´s House in the middle of the forest, we can reach Lake Bukovnica. The lake with its surrounding forest offers wonderful opportunities for taking a walk, cycling, picking mushrooms and even camping or having a picnic. In addition to the numerous stunning sights in the lake´s vicinity, there are restaurants and playgrounds for children as well.

In the depths of the forest, in close proximity to Lake Bukovnica and just a couple of metres away from the Chapel of St. Vitus, one can find St. Vitus´ Spring. The locals believe that the water from the spring bears healing powers. Visitors, therefore, wash their faces and eyes with the cold water and quench their thirst believing in the healing power of the spring water.

Like Radmožanci, Kot is also an important place of pilgrimage where, at the oxbow lake of the River Mura, the Memorial Park of Danijel Halas was established. The memorial park and its area are an interesting sight because visitors can get acquainted with the flora and fauna of the oxbow lake of the River Mura.