To the highest peaks
Head to the highest mountain of Slovenia, Mt. Triglav, located in the middle of the Julian Alps, or to the popular peaks in the Karavanke Alps and the Kamnik and Savinja Alps. Adjust the hike to your experience and the weather conditions. The bravest hikers can also attach a rope and climb one-thousand metre mountain faces.
Julian Alps
Once you reach the top, time stops. Here, mountains rise over 2500 metres, thus making the Julian Alps the highest mountain range in Slovenia. At 2864 metres, Mt. Triglav is the highest mountain in Slovenia. Numerous ramified hiking trails lead you to high mountain tops through the glacial Tamar Valley, caught between steep mountain faces, or through the wooded Jelovica and Pokljuka Plateaus.
The Karavanke Alps
Explore the natural beauties of the Karavanke Alps, the longest Slovenian mountain range. Numerous trails lead you to panoramic mountain tops, mountain pastures, valleys, and gorges. On the way, take a look at waterfalls, diverse plant and animal species, rich nature, and preserved cultural heritage. Here, marvel at the natural wonder of daffodils on Mt. Golica, which are so lush and dense when they bloom in the spring that they almost seem like a covering of snow.
From the kitchens of Slovenian mountain cabins
There are more than ten thousand km of marked mountain trails threaded throughout the dynamic landscape of Slovenia, and more than 150 mountain huts can be found along them. On weekends in particular, one can detect the aromas of typical Slovenian stews drifting from their kitchens. Many places offer locally typical delicacies. You might be offered žganci (mush) with sour milk if you visit mountain pastures where shepherds live.
ExploreThe composition “Na Golici”
“Na Golici” (On Mt. Golica) is a Slovenian instrumental folk polka from 1955. The composer is the legendary Slavko Avsenik. His brother, Vilko Avsenik wrote the arrangement for their ensemble, adding the now famous echo. It is considered to be one of the most recognisable polka compositions and the most played instrumental composition in the world. The composition has been covered no less than 600 times, and in German speaking areas it is known as the “Trompeten-Echo.”
The Kamnik and Savinja Alps
The Kamnik and Savinja Alps are very popular among mountaineers. The highest peaks are higher than 2500 metres, and well-marked mountain trails will lead you to them. The Velika Planina mountain pasture is considered to be one of the most beautiful Slovenian mountain pastures. In the middle of the mountainous landscape, there are two of the most beautiful valleys in Slovenia – the Logar Valley, with the Rinka Waterfall, and the Kamniška Bistrica Valley. A hike to the glacier under Mt. Skuta is a special experience, and you can also visit a popular panoramic viewpoint on the summit of Mt. Storžič.
There’s nothing better than comfortably resting after reaching the end of the trail
You will find pleasant accommodation in specialised hiking facilities, mostly hotels.
From the sea to the mountain tops
Slovenia is full of adventures, interesting features, special attractions, natural beauty and cultural events.
Alpine Slovenia
Alpine Slovenia, at the heart of the mountains, along lakes and rivers. Visit Triglav National Park, Bled, Bohinj and the Soča Valley.
Bled
Bled is the most famous tourist destination in Slovenia and the jewel of the Julian Alps.
Soča Valley
Soča, the emerald river of a thousand special features
Mountains and hills
From the green landscape, head to rocky heights, to Slovenian hills and mountains.
Mountains and hills
MoreLakes, rivers and waterfalls
Visit famous lakes, rivers, and waterfalls in Slovenia: Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj, the River Soča, Lake Cerknica, the Seven Lakes of Triglav, Savica Waterfall.
Lakes, rivers and waterfalls
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