Planinsko društvo Gorenja vas

Founded in 1974, Planinsko društvo Gorenja vas is a non-profit association based in Gorenja vas, Slovenia working on nature & wildlife conservation, children & youth, education +1 more.

Planinsko društvo Gorenja vas (PD Gorenja vas) is a mountaineering association based in Gorenja vas in the Poljane valley, Slovenia, founded in 1974. It maintains mountain trails and trail markings in the Poljane area, operates the Zavetišče Jelenci (Gorska straža) mountain shelter on the Blegoš range, and organises guided hikes, cycling tours and youth hiking activities in schools and kindergartens. Its stated mission includes nature protection, training of mountain guides and trail markers, and education of young people about respect for nature. The association is run by volunteers who carry out trail maintenance and shelter work.