The sole representative of its kind in Slovenia as it does not constitute part of a different educational path, despite running in the reverse direction of the forest educational trail. At a single location, 18 different mushroom species have been described and illustrated in detail. In the vicinity of Celjska koča grow certain rare or endangered mushroom varieties, such as Strobilomyces strobilaceus or Old Man of the Woods, as well as certain species considered quite common at this altitude, e.g. Xerocomus badius also known as the bay bolete.

The serpentine forest trails with mighty chestnut, lime, oak, hornbeam and larch trees descends between young birch tree groves and across the picturesque Štalek gorge, then ascends through the spruce tree forest towards the ridge. Just below the ridge are magnificent ancient Douglas fir trees.The trail follows the ridge offering a splendid view of the Celje Basin, then turns towards Laško past the natural beech tree forest, past the hunting lodge through the spruce tree forest with the soft needle-covered ground and back in the direction of Celjska koča.

Along a small island of forest, amidst meadows near the ski piste and lift at the northwestern slope of Tolsti vrh above Celjska koča lies the entrance to the chasm named after the piste. The chasm is 6m deep while its tunnels measure 10 m.

Above the Celjska koča piste at the very peak of Tolsti vrh, about 2m from the registration box and hiking trail stamp, lies the entrance to the 10-metre deep chasm with a total tunnel length of 20m. It was named after the peak. No karst formations are visible inside the chasm. However, a draught can easily be felt, which indicates that the underground tunnels are somehow connected to the surface.

Besides natural sights, visitors are invited to see the cultural and historical landmarks at Celjska koča and its vicinity. Available tours: tour of the Church of St. Mary of the Snow and the Church of the St. Cross at the village of Svetina 2 kilometres from Celjska koča and the final residence of Alma M. Karlin immediately below Pečovnik.

At Pečovnik at the city outskirts is the house where Alma M. Karlin, globetrotter, writer, polyglot and theosophist resided together with her friend Thea during the final years of her life. The residence at Pečovnik was named a cultural landmark of local importance and hosts the exhibition “The Lonely Voyage of Alma M. Karlin” (Samotno potovanje Alme M. Karlin).

Also known as Celje Upper Castle, is located on the hills above Celje (Grajski hrib), more accurately at the southwest of the city centre on a rocky ledge hanging over the Savinja River. Its surface area is the largest of all castles in Slovenia. It is estimated to have originated in the 12th century, more accurately between 1120 and 1130 after the name of the city of Celje was adopted by Gunther Marchione de Cylie, the first and only Margrave named after Celje, son of Hohenwart-Pozzuolo of a branch of the Counts of Heunburg.

The city of Celje is most commonly associated with the name “The Prince Town” (Knežje mesto).Undoubtedly, the lords of Celje have left a significant mark on our history while bestowing onto the city the strength and the spread of the three golden stars throughout Europe. The city was already established by the Celts and Romans enabling its development, which has remained the foundation for progress until the present day. At the centre of Celje is the Celje Regional Museum and the City below the city (Mesto pod mestom) exhibition, the Museum of Contemporary History Celje including Herman’s Den as well as various monuments and other sights.