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.
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. A network of paths leads to the high mountain peaks, crossing glacier-carved valleys, precipitous rock walls and forest plateaus. If you cannot decide which path to take, go for a hike along the 300 km long-distance trail of the Julian Alps and explore the natural and cultural heritage of the entire area. Most of the Julian Alps lie in Triglav National Park.
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.
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 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.
Mountains and hills with their wild beauty and extensive views attract numerous mountaineers and hikers. But safety must be observed. When venturing on a hike, use suitable hiking equipment, check the weather forecast and choose the trails suited to your physical fitness.
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