Velenje (Stari trg) - Koželj

Access to starting point:
A) From the Ljubljana–Maribor highway, take the Žalec exit, then continue driving towards Velenje. In the main roundabout (2nd roundabout) in Velenje, below the ski jumping hill, continue straight (2nd exit) towards Šoštanj–Mozirje.
Then at the traffic-light intersection, turn left and then immediately right to the parking lot, where parking is free.
B) From Koroška, drive through Slovenj Gradec towards Velenje. In the main roundabout (1st roundabout) in Velenje, below the ski jumping hill, continue right (1st exit) towards Šoštanj–Mozirje.
Then at the traffic-light intersection, turn left and then immediately right to the parking lot, where parking is free.

Path description:
From the parking lot, we go back towards the roundabout below the ski jumping hill along the parallel street through Stari trg.
The path leads us past the sign at Villa Bianca with the description of the local community Staro Velenje. To the right of Villa Bianca, the path leads up the stairs to Velenje Castle. We, however, continue straight to the roundabout.
In the roundabout, stick to the 1st exit towards Polzela. Follow the road to the intersection, where the sign for the Šaleška mountain trail directs us left up the road.
At the end of the asphalt road, go right into the forest. The wide, steep forest path over roots and stairs brings us to the ridge of Koželj. The sign for the family and mountain trail directs us to the left.
To the right, the path leads to Veliki Koželj (580 m).
Follow the wide path along the ridge. After approximately 15 minutes of walking, we arrive at tables and benches and a box with the logbook. Here, a wonderful view opens up of Velenje Castle, the town of Velenje, and the hills surrounding it to the north and west.
Especially prominent is the view of Uršlja gora and Peca. Continue a few more metres to the highest point of Koželj at 590 m. From the highest point, there is no view, as it is surrounded by trees.