For too long, Slovenia has been a hidden gem when it comes to hiking. This is somewhat surprising given that walking has long been a national pastime in Slovenia. Testament to this are the 15,000 kilometres of walking trails that criss-cross this picturesque country.
Thankfully, in recent times, Slovenia’s hiking trails have become more accessible to international travellers. This, in turn, has opened up spectacular regions of pristine and uncrowded landscapes for those walkers seeking lesser known nature frontiers to immerse themselves in.
The varied terrain in Slovenia offers something for everyone - alpine mountains, glacial lakes and rivers, deep valleys, tranquil forests, dramatic gorges, limestone rock formations and caves, scenic waterfalls, lush vineyards as well as stunning coastline alongside the Adriatic Sea.
In addition to the memorable scenery, walkers are treated to a wealth of Slovenian culture in the traditional towns and villages, including delicious local cuisine, fresh produce and historic architecture.
All standards of walking are available, ranging from flat valley paths to more challenging alpine tracks and mountain passes. Whilst hiking can be undertaken year-round in Slovenia, the main walking season runs between May and October. The exception to this is in the alpine areas where the mountain huts are usually only open between June and September.
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For further information on some of Slovenia’s stand-out walks regions, click on the region below.
Julian Alps and Triglav National Park Trails
The Slovenian Alps, in the northwest of Slovenia, are divided into three mountain ranges - the Julian Alps, the Kamnik Alps and the Karavanke Range. The Julian Alps is the biggest range and features Slovenia’s highest peak, Mount Triglav (2,864 m), which lies in the centre of the Triglav National Park.
Karst Region, Wine Region and Coastal Trails
Often compared with France’s Provence region and Italy’s Tuscan region, the southwest of Slovenia provides the perfect setting to experience local cuisine and culture. It is home to a marvellous combination of vineyards, orchards, caves, rock formations, coastline, villages and ports.