Makole

It is located in the Dravinja Valley on the western edge of the Haloze hills, at the mouth of the Jelovšek stream. In the past, Makole had a black coal mine in Šega, a brick factory in Remont, a sawmill on the Dravinja River, a blacksmith’s shop, water mills for grinding flour, and the town also had many small craftsmen. Today, Makole is a touristically attractive municipality with great development potential and a rich cultural and natural heritage.

The municipalities in the Dravinja Valley are connected by the Dravinja River, which in the past created a picturesque landscape with many natural potentials. Since the municipalities of Makole, Majšperk, and Poljčane share not only their location and natural heritage but also a similar history and cultural heritage, these common features have formed the basis for establishing cycling, educational, and hiking trails in the Dravinja Valley.

The Dravinja Valley is a treasure trove of natural and cultural heritage. The Dravinja River has created a beautiful ecosystem where life in the water intertwines with life on periodically flooded areas.