Lonely PlanetNov 2
Slovenia's Best Hikes Boast Incredible Alpine Vistas Without the Crowds
The diversity of landscapes in Slovenia makes walking here truly unique. From the coast to the mountains, here
Follows the Soča River from its source to Bovec.
25 things in this story
- Triglav National ParkSightIt was established in its modern form in 1981 and is located in the northwestern part of the country, respectively the…
- Soča TrailTrailFollows the Soča River from its source to Bovec.
- Mount TriglavSightCountry's highest peak.
- Alpe-Adria TrailTrailOverlaps with Soča Trail Stage 24.
- Kanin massifSight
- Elsewhere
- Postojna CaveSightPostojna, SloveniaStalactite-filled cave near Predjama Castle.
- Solčava RegionNeighborhoodLjubljana, SloveniaScenic region in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.
- Slovenia Green Solčava Panoramic RoadTrailLjubljana, SloveniaTakes walkers and cyclists through green valleys.
- Logar ValleyNeighborhoodLjubljana, SloveniaValley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.
- Kamnik SaddleSightLjubljana, SloveniaHike provides show-stopping views of peaks.
- Kamnik Saddle mountain hutHotelLjubljana, SloveniaMountain hut at 1864m.
- Kamniska Bistrica mountain hutHotelLjubljana, SloveniaMountain hut offering a moderate approach to saddle.
- Kočevsko RegionNeighborhoodKočevje, SloveniaNature capital of Slovenia, over 90% covered in trees.
- Rog Hiking TrailTrailKočevje, SloveniaPasses Kočevski Rog forest in the Dinaric Alps.
- Kočevski Rog forestPlaceKočevje, SloveniaVirgin forests of fir and beech.
- Kočevsko LakeSightKočevje, SloveniaAlso called Lake Rudnik.
- Željne CavesSightKočevje, SloveniaAncient caves.
- Luža HutHotelKočevje, SloveniaHut about a third of the way along the Rog trail.
- Rajhenav FarmHotelKočevje, SloveniaFarm about two-thirds of the way along the Rog trail.
- Nanos PlateauSightRazdrto, SloveniaOffers views over karst region and Vipava Valley.
- Via Dinarica TrailTrailRazdrto, SloveniaLong-distance route from Slovenia to the Balkans.
- Via Alpina TrailTrailRazdrto, SloveniaLinks eight countries crossed by the Alps.
- Predjama CastleSightRazdrto, Slovenia12th-century fortress lodged in a sheer cliff wall.
- Rinka WaterfallSightLjubljana, Slovenia
- Logarska Dolina Country ParkPlaceLjubljana, Slovenia