[2] It lies between the Petač Gorge (Slovene: Petačev graben) with Big Božna Creek to the south and the Hrastnica Valley to the north.

[4] Selo nad Polhovem Gradcu literally means 'village above Polhov Gradec'.

[5] The local church is dedicated to Saint Gertrude and stands on the western slope of Mount Tošč (1021 m).

It was first mentioned in documents dating to 1526, but was extensively rebuilt in the mid-18th century, with the bell tower and chancel added in 1756.

The altar dates from about 1800, and the church's painting of Saint Urban and the Pietà were produced by Leopold Layer's school.