Fram brings together a rich water history, church architecture, castle ruins and nature trails. The Stream of Fram is a protected hydrological natural monument; its upper course features a 12-metre-high waterfall. A Roman water supply, historic waterwheels and religious buildings also tell different chapters of the town’s story. For choosing a destination, the connection between culture and nature is clear: history and architecture take centre stage in the town, while nearby hiking trails take in the Pohorje landscape.

Water Between Nature and History

The protected Stream of Fram and the waterfall in its upper course offer a glimpse of the natural side of Fram’s water history. Another connection leads to the Roman Spring in Fram. In Roman times, it was connected to an aqueduct system that carried water to the Roman city of Poetovia, today’s Ptuj. Poetovia and Ptuj are therefore names for the same city in different historical forms.

The former use of water power is also part of the town’s history: once, more than 90 waterwheels powered local mills, sawmills and several oil mills, shaping the character of the village. The natural monument, Roman water supply and former mills represent different roles played by water in Fram—from shaping the landscape and supplying water to supporting local work.

Churches, Chapel and Castle Ruins

The Church of St Anne is Neo-Romanesque and was built in 1875 on an elevated, fortified site above the village, where an older castle chapel once stood. Only ruins remain of Fram Castle. They lie in the forest on the hill above the church. For those interested in history, the architecture and surviving traces of the castle offer two points of interest, though they did not serve the same historical function.

The Chapel of St Agnes has its own timeline: it was built in 1843 and restored in 1997. Services are still held there on 21 January, the feast day of St Agnes. The traditional Anino žegnanje, the feast of St Anne, also has a regular place in the annual calendar: in Fram, it is held on the Sunday of St Anne in July. If this celebration affects your travel dates, check the specific event date before setting off.

Hiking Trails and Wine-Growing Area

Nearby, the Planica nad Framom walking and hiking trail passes through Pohorje forests and by pastures and meadows; it is suitable for children and adults. The primary school in Fram’s natural science, cultural history and geography educational trail is integrated into marked hiking trails and is of interest to tourists. At Planica, forests, pastures and meadows shape the scenery along the trail; the educational trail focuses on natural science, cultural history and geography.

Another hiking option in the Pohorje area is Slap Skalca waterfall. The hiking routes to it are 1.2 kilometres from Mariborska koča or 6 kilometres from Reka. The different route lengths make it easier to choose a hike based on your starting point and preferred distance.

The Podpohorje Wine Route wine-growing area also includes the surroundings of Fram. The connection with wine dates back a long way: Fram was already known for excellent wines before 1435. The route places the area within a wine-growing region, while the town’s early reputation is part of its history.

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