Winter hikes and snowshoeing in Slovenia

Experience magical winter nature in a special way. Put on your winter hiking boots or snowshoes and go for a hike in a snow-covered landscape.

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Winter hikes and snowshoeing in Slovenia

Experience the beauty of nature in winter

Imagine a perfect winter idyll. Sparkling snow crystals glittering in sunlight or moonlight, conjuring up the fairy tale image of the landscape. Snow cover suppresses sounds and brings a pleasant sense of peace. When looking at the winter nature that looks like it is covered in cream, many people are tempted to enjoy its soft embrace. Why not? You can be part of this snowy poetry with suitable winter hiking boots or snowshoes. Discover, with or without snowshoes, some of the most beautiful corners for winter hikes in Slovenia.

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Winter views from the peaks

The view of the winter mountain scenery is simply stunning, isn’t it? Although the mighty snow-capped mountains are beautiful to look at, they are much more challenging and dangerous than in the warmer months. So perhaps it is better to choose the lower peaks of the medium-high mountains, offering just as spectacular views. If you are still tempted to climb a two-thousander, make sure you do it as safely as possible.

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Check avalanche and weather conditions.

The days are shorter in winter and the hiking time is twice as long, so get an early start.

Dress warmly and make sure you have the appropriate equipment that you know how to use.

You need to be very fit for a winter tour. Do not go into the mountains alone.

As most huts are closed, bring with you have enough food and hot drinks.

The beautiful winter world of the Julian Alps

Breath in fresh mountain winter air and absorb the sparkling beauty of the landscape between the Julian Alps and the Triglav National Park.

Pokljuka

A high alpine plateau partly located in the Triglav National Park is perfect for you to experience a winter idyll. The magnificent backdrop of the Julian Alps and mighty snow-covered spruces are breathtaking. Enjoy the tranquillity of the mountains.

Pokljuka

Kranjska Gora

The Upper Sava Valley attracts not only alpine and cross-country skiers in the winter, but also appeals to those who want to explore the peace and tranquillity of snow-covered nature on foot. Join organised snowshoe hikes day and night. Popular winter walks include the trail to Tamar, from where you can sledge back down.

Bohinj

Bohinj is one of the most wonderful alpine valleys, which is particularly magical in the winter. Put on your snowshoes and explore the beauty of the Julian Alps. Romantics will enjoy a hike on Vogel at full moon or a lantern walk around Lake Bohinj.

Soča Valley

If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of towns for the serenity of winter nature, go to the Soča Valley. Take a walk retro style on snowshoes between snow-covered spruces and on virgin-white snow-covered forest paths. Or you can put on your hiking boots and gaiters and set off on recommended tours for extensive winter views.

Winter idyll in the Kamnik and Savinja Alps

A hike among mountain huts, a walk near a ski slope or experiencing the wild beauty of one of the most stunning alpine valleys in Europe – the Kamnik and Savinja Alps amaze in winter too.

Velika Planina

Velika planina is worth a visit in the winter. Lovely snow-covered shepherd’s huts create a fairy tale image of a winter village. In addition to skiing, you can enjoy winter walks and hikes, for example past the shepherds’ village to Mala planina or Planina Dol. You can also take snowshoes and go for a hike on untouched snow cover.

Velika Planina

Upper Savinja Valley

Visit the Logar Valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in the Alps, enchanting visitors in winter as well. You can snowshoe through snow-clad landscape in other locations as well. The snow-covered winter shelters on Golte, Smrekovec and other hills are perfect for your winter adventures. Day or night.

Jezersko

In winter, nature in Jezersko turns into a true winter fairy tale, which you can experience in many ways. For instance by taking winter walks, such as the walk to and around Planšarsko Lake, from the mineral water spring Jezerska slatina to Ank’s waterfalls, or the panoramic walk to Jezerski vrh. You can snowshoe along a themed trail through the Ravenska Kočna Valley or to the Jezerski vrh mountain pass across the idyllic mountains of this region.

Learn about the Pohorje winter fairy tale

When snow covers the meadows, forests and paths through them, Pohorje shines in a completely different light. Take a hike or a walk around its fairy tale landscape.

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Rogla

Rogla is one of the most popular Slovenian ski resorts, where there is much more happening on snow than just skiing. A walk on snow-covered paths, well-trodden or untouched, is an amazing experience....

Kope

A walk through the snow-laden forests of the Pohorje Mountains will be the perfect addition to your skiing holiday at Kope. Put on your snowshoes and enjoy the beauty of the magical winter landscape....

Experience winter in Slovenia

Snow-covered slopes and plains call for active winter experiences. Ski resorts around Slovenia have a uniform ski pass and they are only a short drive away from each other. Everyone can enjoy themselves here – from beginners to thrill-seekers.

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Winter hikes and snowshoeing in Slovenia

Experience the beauty of nature in winter

Winter views from the peaks

The beautiful winter world of the Julian Alps

Winter idyll in the Kamnik and Savinja Alps

Learn about the Pohorje winter fairy tale

Experience winter in Slovenia

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Winter hikes and snowshoeing in Slovenia

Experience the beauty of nature in winter

Winter views from the peaks

The beautiful winter world of the Julian Alps

Winter idyll in the Kamnik and Savinja Alps

Learn about the Pohorje winter fairy tale

Experience winter in Slovenia

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