Panoramic terrace of St. Vid
| Address | Sveti Vid, Nad vasjo Čatež ob Savi |
At an elevation of 386 meters above sea level, you'll be greeted by a splendid view of Brežice and its surroundings, along with the charming Church of St. Vid, housing the ‘Wishing Bell’.
The history of the building dates back to 1689 when the semi-circular apse and nave were constructed, representing the transition from the Romantic to the Gothic period. Today, the interior of the church is covered with plaster and a flat wooden ceiling, giving it a unique appearance. The Church of St. Vid is designated as a cultural monument of local importance.
St. Vid is a popular destination for hikers, offering various trails, an energy path, and the Stations of the Cross.
During a pleasant walk along the energy path through beech forests and meadows with interesting plants like hemp, wild garlic, white hellebore, brown-red knapweed, hikers experience relaxation and peace. The path is suitable for children and is well-marked with markers.
One of the paths leading to St. Vid is enriched with the 14 Stations of the Cross, a Wooden way of the Cross, leading from the Church of St. George in Čatež ob Savi to the Church of St. Vid. Each station is marked by a wooden sculpture.
Hikers can visit vineyards, explore the offerings of cellars along the Podgorjanska wine road, or find refreshments in a nearby tavern along the way.
The highest point of the path is the Church of St. Vid, providing an exceptional view of the Sava River valley, the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Orlica, and even Croatia.
The panoramic terrace, co-financed by the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, offers views of numerous natural and cultural landmarks of the destination, available from December 2023 onwards.