Sprehod po starih Železnikih
SPREHOD PO STARIH ŽELEZNIKIH
Informacije / Information
Turistično informacijski center
Na plavžu 58, 4228 Železniki
T: 04 51 47 356, M: 051 458 010
SI
V Selški dolini je bilo nekoč doma fužinarstvo, ki je zaznamovalo kraje vzdolž Selške Sore. Železniki so se že leta 1340 začeli razvijati kot železarsko središče doline. Manufakturno-železarska dejavnost, ki so jo omogočile velike zaloge železove rude po okoliških hribih, bogate zaloge lesa ter reka Selška Sora kot pogonska sila, je dajala utrip mestu vse do leta 1902, ko je predvsem zaradi nekonkurenčnosti železarstvo propadlo. Danes nas na nekdanje železarsko življenje v mestu spominjajo mogočne eno ali dvonadstropne hiše z zamreženimi okni, kovanimi polkni in skriljno kritino.
Sprehod po starem delu Železnikov poteka po naseljih Racovnik, Trnje in Na plavžu, nekdaj trškem delu, ki predstavlja zanimivo in bogato fužinarsko dediščino kraja. Na poti so predstavljene hiše, v katerih so bivali ali se rodili znani Železnikarji, pa tudi cerkvi in rudarski rov. Veličastna je Jegličeva hiša, zanimiv je Egrov vrt, kjer je bila nekoč lesena vila s kopalnico in vodometom. »Plnada« je najstarejša hiša iz 13. stoletja in se imenuje po fužinarjih iz Palmanove. Tu so še Špendalova, Bargeljnova, Bonceljnova in Plavčeva hiša, vsi izredni objekti, ki prikazujejo bogato stavbno dediščino Železnikov. Največja značilnost Železnikov pa je vsekakor ohranjen plavž za taljenje železove rude, ki je kot edinstven v Evropi te vrste in je zavarovan kot tehniški spomenik.
Sprehod po starem delu Železnikov se zaključi (lahko pa tudi začne) prav pri plavžu, kjer se v neposredni bližini nahaja Plavčeva hiša, v kateri je Muzej Železniki, ki vam ponuja vpogled v železarsko zgodovino krajo. V prostorih muzeja je tudi TIC, kjer boste videli bogato zbirko klekljanih mojstrovin in lahko kupili tudi spominek - klekljano čipko iz Železnikov, dražgoški kruhek.
Težavnost: nezahteven sprehod
Ogledi: vodeni ogledi skupin
Čas trajanja: 1 ura 30 minut
EN
In the Selca Valley, ironworking was once a way of life, shaping the towns along the Selca Sora River. As early as 1340, Železniki began to develop as the ironworking centre of the valley. The manufacturing-based iron industry, made possible by the large deposits of iron ore in the surrounding hills, abundant wood supplies, and the Selca Sora River as a driving force, gave life to the town until 1902, when ironworking collapsed, mainly due to its lack of competitiveness. Today, the town’s former ironworking life is reflected in its impressive one- or two-storey houses with lattice windows, wrought-iron shutters, and slate roofs.
A walk through the old part of Železniki takes you through the settlements of Racovnik, Trnje, and Na plavžu—the former market area, which represents the town’s rich and fascinating ironmaking heritage. Along the way, you will find houses where well-known residents of Železniki once lived or were born, as well as churches and a mining tunnel. The Jeglič House is majestic, and the Egar Garden is especially interesting; it once featured a wooden villa with a bathroom and a fountain. “Plnada” is the oldest house, dating back to the 13th century, and is named after ironworkers from Palmanova. There are also the Špendal, Bargelj, Boncelj, and Plavž houses—all extraordinary buildings that display Železniki’s rich architectural heritage. The most remarkable feature of Železniki, however, is the preserved blast furnace used for smelting iron ore; it is unique in Europe and protected as a technical monument.
The walk through the old part of Železniki ends (or can begin) right at the blast furnace, where nearby stands the Plavž House, home to the Železniki Museum, offering an insight into the town’s ironworking history. The museum also houses the Tourist Information Centre, where you can see an extensive collection of lace masterpieces and purchase a souvenir—bobbin lace from Železniki or a “Dražgoški kruhek” (a traditional decorative bread).
Difficulty: easy walk
Tours: guided group tours
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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