Karavanke Alps, Slovenia

National GeographicFeb 28, 2022

Slovenia’s landscapes of adventure

Slovenia brings out something special in those who come here to explore its diverse geography, from alpine mountains and karst plateaus, to glacier-fed rivers and rolling meadows.

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Mount TriglavSightSlovenia’s highest peak
Julian AlpsSightlimestone range across northwestern Slovenia
Kamnik-Savinja AlpsSightThe Kamnik–Savinja Alps are a mountain range of the Southern Limestone Alps.
Mount MangartSightthird-tallest peak in Slovenia
Savinja RiverPlace102-kilometer-long river popular with kayakers
Rinka FallsSightwaterfall where Savinja River originates
Mežica MineSightabandoned mine with underground bike trail
Karst PlateauSightborders the Adriatic Sea in southwestern Slovenia
Mišja PečSighthistoric sport climbing site
Črni KalSightIt is best known today for the Črni Kal Viaduct, the longest and highest viaduct in Slovenia.
Karavanke AlpsSight
OspSight

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Slovenia’s landscapes of adventure