Path of Remembrance and Comradeship
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The Path of Remembrance and Comradeship , also referred to as the Path along the Wire , the Path around Ljubljana or the Green Ring , is an almost 33-kilometre long and 4-metre wide gravel
-paved recreational walkway
around the city of Ljubljana
, the capital of Slovenia
. It was completed in 1985 and runs along the course of the barbed wire
fence that surrounded Ljubljana during World War II
, when Italian
and later German
occupying forces tried to prevent contact between the city and the surrounding countryside. The path is waymarked by signposts, information boards with the map of the path, plaques and metal markers, as well as signposts at the turn-offs. At the former positions of the bunker
s of the occupying army 102 memorial octagonal stones designed by the architect Vlasto Kopač have been laid. Along the green area adjacent to it, 7,400 trees of 49 tree species have been planted.
The path is used by many residents of Ljubljana each day. The most popular form of recreation on it is walking and jogging
. Cycling
is also permitted on condition that pedestrians are not endangered. During snowy winters, cross-country ski tracks are provided at some of its sections. Each year since 1957, on the weekend closest to 9 May, the traditional recreational March along the Path around Ljubljana takes place to mark the liberation of Ljubljana on 9 May 1945. Those who walk the entire distance and collect stamps at all 8 checkpoints receive a memorial badge and a medal.
Gravel
Gravel is composed of unconsolidated rock fragments that have a general particle size range and include size classes from granule- to boulder-sized fragments. Gravel can be sub-categorized into granule and cobble...
-paved recreational walkway
Walkway
In US English, a walkway is a composite or umbrella term for all engineered surfaces or structures which support the use of trails. These include sidewalks, footbridges, stiles, stairs, ramps, paseos or tunnels...
around the city of Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and its largest city. It is the centre of the City Municipality of Ljubljana. It is located in the centre of the country in the Ljubljana Basin, and is a mid-sized city of some 270,000 inhabitants...
, the capital of Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
. It was completed in 1985 and runs along the course of the barbed wire
Barbed wire
Barbed wire, also known as barb wire , is a type of fencing wire constructed with sharp edges or points arranged at intervals along the strand. It is used to construct inexpensive fences and is used atop walls surrounding secured property...
fence that surrounded Ljubljana during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, when Italian
Italy
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and later German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
occupying forces tried to prevent contact between the city and the surrounding countryside. The path is waymarked by signposts, information boards with the map of the path, plaques and metal markers, as well as signposts at the turn-offs. At the former positions of the bunker
Bunker
A military bunker is a hardened shelter, often buried partly or fully underground, designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks...
s of the occupying army 102 memorial octagonal stones designed by the architect Vlasto Kopač have been laid. Along the green area adjacent to it, 7,400 trees of 49 tree species have been planted.
The path is used by many residents of Ljubljana each day. The most popular form of recreation on it is walking and jogging
Jogging
Jogging is a form of trotting or running at a slow or leisurely pace. The main intention is to increase fitness with less stress on the body than from faster running.-Definition:...
. Cycling
Cycling
Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or for sport. Persons engaged in cycling are cyclists or bicyclists...
is also permitted on condition that pedestrians are not endangered. During snowy winters, cross-country ski tracks are provided at some of its sections. Each year since 1957, on the weekend closest to 9 May, the traditional recreational March along the Path around Ljubljana takes place to mark the liberation of Ljubljana on 9 May 1945. Those who walk the entire distance and collect stamps at all 8 checkpoints receive a memorial badge and a medal.