Hiking in Central Slovenia

Hike the beautiful trails of this region in an enchanting country at the heart of Europe

Central Slovenia boasts pristine natural beauty, great cuisine and wonderful hiking trails. Explore the large highland pasture of Velika Planina, near the beautiful city of Kamnik. Embrace the green landscape, surrounded by pastures and coniferous trees, while discovering the very much alive tradition of herdsmen. Ljubljana, the capital city, is the best starting point to discover a fascinating country. Take your pick from our selection of trips below, hire a certified guide and enjoy a unique hike in Slovenia!

Top hiking trips | Central Slovenia:

Most popular

Hiking day on the Trnovo Plateau, Slovenia

Enjoy an unforgettable hiking day in the Trnovo Plateau with UIMLA mountain leader Dean. These lands in Slovenia offer unique landscapes, pits and ice caves.

1 day

Beginner

Occasional

FromEUR 32

1-day hike in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Slovenia

Join Dean, a UIMLA-certified mountain leader, for this fun, scenic and exciting 1-day hiking trip in Slovenia's Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Choose from a wide variety of trips to different parts of the subrange, personalising the itinerary to fit your skill level, wants and needs.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 55

5-day hiking circle in Logarska Valley

Join Danilo, IFMGA mountain guide, on a 5-day hiking and rock climbing trip in the beautiful Logarska Valley, at the heart of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.

5 days

Beginner

Occasional

FromEUR 800

8-day Julian Alps haute route trek

Join for an 8-day adventure in one of the greatest hiking trails in the Julian Alps and climb Mt Triglav together with Danilo, IFMGA mountain guide.

8 days

Intermediate

Occasional

FromEUR 800

There are many reasons for choosing Hiking in Slovenia

Velika Planina is Slovenia’s largest highland pasture, located in the Kamnik–Savinja Alps, northeast of Kamnik. It offers many great hiking possibilities and one of the best preserved traditional dairy herdsmen’s settlements in the country, with a hilly landscape full of karst sinkholes and hollows.

Good to know:

Country Code

+387

Language

Slovene

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Best time to visit

April-May and September-October are the best time for a hiking trip

Weather

In summer temperatures are moderate, but can rise up to the mid-30s. During the spring and autumn climate is pleasant

Getting there

There are regular flights from many European cities to Jože Pučnik Airport in Ljubljana, the capital city. Slovenia is very well connected by train and bus with its neighbouring countries (Italy, Hungary, Croatia and Austria)

More info about Hiking in Central Slovenia:

Located in Central Europe, Slovenia is becoming a fast-growing top destination in Europe. Breathtaking natural scenery, lower prices and a wide offer of activities make it a great destination for outdoor lovers in Europe, and a hiking paradise. Climbing Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest peak and national symbol, is the most popular mountain challenge in the country

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