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Cerkev v Zelšah Traditional Cache

Hidden : 1/22/2012
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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[SI] Cerkev Sv. Volbenka leži južno od vasi Zelše v obcini Cerknica. Zaradi izjemne akustike so v njej obcasno komorni koncerti.

[EN] Church of St. Volbenk is situated south of the village Zelše in the municipality of Cerknica. Because of its exceptional acoustics chamber concerts are held in it occasionally.



Opis

Zelše so gručasto naselje v Občini Cerknica. Ležijo ob severozahodnem robu Cerkniškega polja ob cesti Podskrajnik - Rakov Škocjan. Vzhodno od naselja je del cerkniške industrijske cone, južno pa na nizki vzpetini, ki dominira nad zahodnim delom Cerkniškega jezera, stoji renesančna cerkev Sv. Volbenka, v kateri so zaradi izjemne akustike občasno komorni koncerti.

Cerkev je bila zgrajena okrog leta 1680 na pobudo cerkniškega župnika Gregorja Červiča in je posvečena škofu svetemu Volbenku. Tloris cerkve je zasnovan na obliki trolistne deteljice, kar je edini primerek zasnove s kratko ladjo in trikonhalnim sklepom na Slovenskem. Zvonik je bil dograjen leta 1732 in spada v obdobje visokega baroka.

Dostop

Dostop do Zelš je iz Podskrajnika s ceste Cerknica – Rakek ali pa iz Rakovega Škocjana. Do cerkve vodi od sredine vasi kolovozna pot (točka TRAIL), po kateri se je možno pripeljati z avtomobilom. Priporočamo pa, da avto parkirate nekje v vasi in se do cerkve odpravite peš. Gre za kratek sprehod po lepi in mirni pokrajini.

Zaklad

Zaklad je 1 l Lock & Lock škatla. V njej je poleg knjižice vpisov, svinčnika, šilčka in GC sporočila, ki naj ostanejo v zakladu, še nekaj manjših predmetov za menjavo. Prvega najditelja čaka FTF priponka, ki jo lahko odnese s seboj za nagrado.

Velike nevarnosti za srečanje z nepoklicanimi obiskovalci ni, vseeno pa velja biti pri iskanju zaklada previden. Prosimo tudi, da zaklad dobro skrijete, da ne bo padel v oči kakemu bunkeljnu.

 

 

Description

Zelše is a village in the municipality of Cerknica. It is located along the northwestern edge of the Cerknica field, by the road Podskrajnik - Rakov Škocjan. South of the village stands Renaissance church of St. Volbenk, situated on a low hill, which dominates the western part of Cerknica Lake. Due to the exceptional acoustics of the church chamber concerts are held in it from time to time.

The church was built around 1680 on the initiative of Cerknica pastor Gregor Červič and is dedicated to the bishop St. Volbenk. Layout of the church is based on a three-leaf clover, which makes it the only example of a trikonchos short nave design in Slovenia. The bell tower was built in 1732 and belongs to the period of High Baroque.

Access

One can access Zelše from Podskrajnik on the road Cerknica - Rakek or from Rakov Škocjan. There’s a trail in the middle of the village that leads to the church (waypoint TRAIL). Although the church is accessible by car we recommend you park the car somewhere in the village and walk to the church. It is a short walk along the beautiful and peaceful landscape.

Cache

Cache is a 1 liter Lock & Lock box. In addition to logbook, pencil, sharpener and GC note which are to remain in the cache, there are a few small items for trade. FTF badge is awaiting the first finder to be taken away as a small prize.

It is not very likely to come across muggles, but caution is still advisable. Hide the cache well afterwards to avoid some muggle finding it.


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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[SI] Cbq qerirfavz šgbebz. [EN] Haqre n gerr fghzc.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)