The 5 Best Hikes in Slovenia

Slovenia is a hidden gem in the heart of Europe that offers great possibilities for outdoor sports. If you’re into hiking, you’ll for sure find something you like in Slovenia, whether you seek challenging mountain trails or leisurely walks through picturesque countryside. The Alps in the northwestern part of Slovenia are the most popular destination…

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Ascent to Mount Stenar

Hiking Holiday in the Dolomites, Arabba

Every time we go to the Dolomites for a hiking holiday in summer, we choose our “base camp” carefully to make sure that we have easy access to both hiking trails and necessities. Last time we went (which was in summer 2019, thus pre-COVID-19), the choice fell on the top-tier skiing destination Arabba at the…

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You can reach multiple destinations in the Dolomites by bus

10 things you should know before going hiking in the Alps

In 2016 I conducted seven very different hiking trips in the eastern part of the Alps; two in Italy and five in neighboring Slovenia – a small Central European country with great possibilities for hiking and mountaineering. In the following I will describe some of the characteristics of alpine hiking as well as give you…

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June - Cima del Cacciatore Trail