Mesto Radeče označuje slikovita geografska lega v severovzhodnem delu Posavskega hribovja. Zamejujejo ga reka Sava ter apniško-dolomitski “dolenjski Triglav” – Kum (1220 m) in Lisca (948 m).
Kum
The town of Radeče is characterized by a picturesque geographical location in the northeastern part of the Posavje hills. It is bordered by the river Sava and the limestone-dolomite “Dolenjska Triglav” - Kum (1220 m) and Lisca (948 m).
Lisca
Prvotno naselje, trg in kasneje mesto so nastali ob izlivu rečice Sopote v Savo. Ko se slednja izvije iz tesnega objema zasavskih sotesk, se pri Radečah umiri in zareže strugo v osrčje Posavja. Na reki Savi se je že v srednjem veku ustalila meja med Štajersko in Kranjsko, ki velja še danes.
The original settlement, square and later the town were formed at the confluence of the Sopota and Sava rivers. When the latter emerges from the close embrace of the Zasavje gorges, it calms down near Radeče and cuts the riverbed into the heart of the Posavje region. The border between Styria and Carniola was established on the Sava River in the Middle Ages and is still valid today.
Staro mestno jedro se nahaja pod Grajskim gričem, a z žal zaraščenimi razvalinami graščine, tik nad ustjem Sopote. Novejši del mesta se širi proti Savi in navzgor ob Sopoti. Zgodovinsko izročilo pravi, da je bilo tu nekoč osrednje pristanišče na Savi. Mnogi splavarji so si tu služili kruh. Njihovo življenje je pustilo kraju neizbrisen pečat, njihove šege in običaje pa še danes obujajo splavarji s tradicionalnim splavarjenjem in splavarskim krstom.
The old town is located below Castle Hill, but with unfortunately overgrown ruins of the manor, just above the mouth of the Sopot. The newer part of the town expands towards the Sava and up along the Sopot. Historical tradition says that it was once the central port on the Sava. Many rafters earned their living here. Their lives have left an indelible mark on the place, and their customs and traditions are still revived today by rafters with traditional rafting.
Z ukazom kralja Aleksandra so Radeče 15. julija 1925 postale mesto. Do leta 1951 je bil sedež občine v Radečah, zatem se je selil v Hrastnik, kasneje v Laško. Občina Radeče ponovno postane samostojna 1. januarja 1995.
By order of King Alexander, Radeče became a town on 15 July 1925. Until 1951, the seat of the municipality was in Radeče, then he moved to Hrastnik, later to Laško. The municipality of Radeče became independent again on 1 January 1995.
Aleksandar
Današnja Občina Radeče spada med manjše občine. Njena velikost je 50 kvadratnih kilometrov. Ima štiri krajevne skupnosti in 23 naselij. V Radečah pa živi 1949 prebivalcev (SiStat 2021).
Today's Municipality of Radeče is one of the smaller municipalities. Its size is 50 square kilometers. It has four local communities and 23 settlements. There are 1949 inhabitants in Radeče (SiStat 2021).
Učna pot Savus je poučna pot, ki obiskovalca popelje ob reki Savi, na prelepe razgledne točke in pod krošnje eksotičnih dreves parka Dvor. Pet kilometrov dolga krožna pot nudi posebno interpretacijo kulturne in naravne dediščine.
Izhodišče ima pri turistično-rekreacijskem parku Savus, njen simbol pa predstavlja antično rečno božanstvo Savus. Večji del poti poteka učna pot ob reki Savi ter obenem ob eni najdaljših in najlepših ribolovnih tras na območju Evrope. Kot takšna izpostavlja pomemben pomen vode za oblikovanje ekosistemov ter bogastvo flore in favne našega naravnega okolja. Učna pot Savus ni zahtevna, zato jo obiskovalci z lahkoto prehodijo, po njej se je možno popeljati tudi z električnim kolesom. Priporoča se voden ogled poti z lokalnim vodnikom, ki na atraktiven način predstavi najlepše poudarke poti. Učna pot vodi skozi čudoviti park Dvor pod krošnje eksotičnih dreves, inovativno didaktično igralo pa tukaj predstavi mnoge pomembne vrste. Nižje ob reki Savi na Hotemeškem polju obiskovalce pričaka kukalo, s katerim si lahko privoščijo prelep pogled na mehke poteze bližnjega Brunka s cerkvico Sv. treh kraljev. O preteklosti polja pa poučijo besede Janeza Vajkarda Valvasorja. Učna pot Savus vključuje naslednje točke: vstopna točka Savus, Sava nekoč in danes, voda je vir življenja, didaktično igralo »Drevesne vrste«, graščina Novi dvor, pogled na Radeče, kukalo, Hotemeško polje, vstopna točka Ribiški dom, ribnik, Hotemeška lipa in park Dvor.
Med zanimiva doživetja v Radečah spadajo tudi splavarjenje na Savi, ki je kraju pustilo neizbrisen pečat, ročna izdelava papirja s papirmoharjem, ogled etnološke zbirke Ključevšek, oglarjenje, ogled Ostrovrharjeve vinske gorice in drugo.
The Savus educational trail is an educational trail that takes visitors along the Sava River, to beautiful vantage points and under the canopy of exotic trees in the Dvor Park. The five-kilometer-long circular path offers a special interpretation of cultural and natural heritage.
It has its starting point at the Savus Tourist and Recreation Park, and its symbol represents the ancient river deity Savus. Most of the route is a learning trail along the Sava River and at the same time along one of the longest and most beautiful fishing routes in Europe. As such, it highlights the importance of water for the creation of ecosystems and the richness of the flora and fauna of our natural environment. The Savus educational trail is not demanding, so visitors can easily cross it, and it is also possible to ride an electric bicycle. A guided tour of the trail with a local guide is recommended, who presents the most beautiful highlights of the trail in an attractive way. The learning path leads through the beautiful Dvor park under the canopy of exotic trees, and an innovative didactic toy presents many important species here. Lower along the Sava River in Hotemeško polje, visitors are greeted by a peephole, with which they can enjoy a beautiful view of the soft features of nearby Brunk with the church of Sv. three kings. The words of Janez Vajkard Valvasor teach about the past of the field. The Savus educational trail includes the following points: entry point Savus, Sava then and now, water is a source of life, didactic play "Tree species", manor Novi dvor, view of Radeče, kukalo, Hotemeško polje, entry point Ribiški dom, pond, Hotemeška lipa and Dvor Park.
Interesting experiences in Radeče also include rafting on the Sava, which left an indelible mark on the place, hand-made paper with a paper cup, a tour of the Ključevšek ethnological collection, charcoal burning, a tour of Ostrovrhar's wine grove and more.
Ob samem ribniku se je uredila pregrada (ta preprečuje iztekanje mulja in peska v bajer) ter ribolovne trase za invalide, hkrati pa so vzpostavili didaktični krog, ki je v prvi vrsti največja pridobitev za najmlajše. Pot je dolga 760 metrov in vsebuje 9 interpretacijskih točk, ki ponujajo zanimive informacije v slovenskem in angleškem jeziku, med njimi pa je tudi t. i. sprostitvena cona, kjer bodo prav vsi obiskovalci lahko v praksi začutili, kako narava pomirja in sprošča. Med sprehodom ob ribniku se boste lahko odpočili na ličnih klopeh, splezali na drebesno hiško, na kateri boste lahko poslušali živalske zvoke, si prebrali marsikatero zanimivost na info tablah, se preizkusili v ravnotežju - skratka, uživali boste v naravi. Zelo pomembno pa je, da ne smetite in obdržite vse, kar prinesete s seboj, v nahrbtniku.
Along the pond itself, a barrier has been arranged (this prevents sludge and sand from flowing into the pond) and fishing routes for the disabled, and at the same time a didactic circle has been established, which is primarily the biggest acquisition for the youngest. The trail is 760 meters long and contains 9 interpretation points that offer interesting information in Slovene and English, including t. i. a relaxation zone where all visitors will be able to feel in practice how nature calms and relaxes. While walking by the pond, you will be able to relax on nice benches, climb a little house where you can listen to animal sounds, read many interesting things on info boards, test yourself in balance - in short, you will enjoy nature. It is very important, however, that you do not litter and keep everything you bring with you in your backpack.
Pot je primerna za vse starosti, saj poteka ob reki Savi. S sabo imejte pisalo in potrpežljivost, če ne boste mogli takoj do vsebnika. Bodite pa previdni pri jemanju, da vas kdo ne vidi. Je na drevesni hišici.
The trail is suitable for all ages, as it runs along the Sava River. Keep a pen and patience with you if you can’t get to the container right away. But be careful when taking that no one sees you. It's on a tree house.
