Goals, stages and new challenges

Individual climbs and longdistance trails

In Slovenia, hiking in the hills has been one of the most popular forms of recreation for more than a century. The Alpine Association of Slovenia makes sure that the paths that lead to the nearby hills and to the highest peaks are marked. You can choose between individual destinations that can be reached in a few hours and stages of long-distance trails suitable for multiday tours. They connect several regions and are incorporated in international networks of long-distance trails.

Thematic trails for curious people

More than 700 thematic trails enable you to get to know the special features of Slovenia, individual regions or places. The trails are mostly short and circular, suitable for all generations and for families. They present the natural and cultural heritage, gastronomy and ethnology and also invite you to learn about the forest and take up sporting challenges.

For winter hikers and ice climbers

Winter hikes in the high mountains are not recommended due to the height of the snow cover and the risk of avalanches, but if winter is your passion, make sure you take care of all aspects of safety! You can combine winter exploration with ski touring with a guide or with cross-country skiing on numerous trails. Also available are frozen waterfalls for easy or advanced ice climbing and combined routes for dry-tooling. Make sure your climbing experience is safe!

Via ferratas for experienced climbers

Helping you reach your destination on more challenging hiking trails are sections of protected climbing routes, i.e. standard via ferratas with rungs and steel cables. Beginners should only climb via ferratas while accompanied by guides! You can also visit sporting via ferrata venues for climbing pleasures without focusing on a particular hiking destination.

Routes for mountain runners

In addition to standard mountain running in the high mountains, outdoor running on more accessible and scenic hills and close to cities, i.e. trail running, is also an attractive form of outdoor exercise. You can enjoy a combination of outdoor running and walking in Slovenia on easier and shorter routes or explore competitive routes. Please note that mountain and trail running require prior running experience! In Slovenia, beginners can choose suitable cumulative elevation gains, while advanced mountain and trail runners can take part in competitive trials.