Kočevsko

The mysterious forest of Slovenia is one of the most wellpreserved natural habitats in Europe and the most forested region of Slovenia, where forests cover almost 90% of the area. You will be astonished by the power of the mighty primeval forests inhabited by the brown bear, wolf and lynx. Visit Kočevsko – disconnect yourself from the digital world, forget about time, breathe with nature and listen to your thoughts!

ToP HIkE DESTINATIoN

109 km 135 km

sportive hiker easy & family

2 1  mountain guided  guided  self-guided

TIC Kočevsko  www.kocevsko.com Ljubljanska cesta 4, SI-1330 Kočevje t +386 (0)59 931 473, m +386 (0)31 544 744 e info@kocevsko.com

Go on the endurance hike called In the Bear's Footsteps in the third weekend of April, visit the Kočevsko Outdoor Festival in June and cycle Navkreber (Uphill) to Strma Reber.

Try delicious dishes inspired by the forest. They are labelled with the O, Kočevsko! brand and prepared mostly from local ingredients.

We offer you well-maintained cycling trails, mountain biking tracks in the MTB Trail Centre Kočevje, experiences in the forest and bear watching.

Lake Kočevje

Rog Hiking Trail

The path marked with the bear paw symbol is a true opportunity to spend several days exploring the forests of the Kočevski Rog plateau, one of the best-preserved forested areas not only in Slovenia, but in the whole of Central Europe.

Designation on the map: 49 Hiking time: 18 hours Length: 64 km Difficulty: moderate Elevation gain: 1,350 m Starting point: Lake Kočevje GPS coordinates: 45.6463 N, 14.8726 E

Lesser kočevje Mountain Trail

The trail connects the sights of the south-western part of the Kočevsko area, i.e. the municipalities of Kočevje, Kostela and Osilnica, and also approaches the edge of the Krokar primeval forest, which is entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Designation on the map: 50 Hiking time: 72 hours Length: 53 km Difficulty: difficult Elevation gain: 2,050 m Starting point: The lodge by the Jelenov Studenec spring GPS coordinates: 45.6201 N, 14.8472 E

Vipava Valley

Vipava Valley

The green and sunny valley offers daring adventures and various opportunities for recreation all year round. Have a stroll through vineyards and orchards or along the Vipava River and its tributaries, feel the freshness of the forests on the plateaus and absorb the youthful energy of Nova Gorica. Explore numerous hiking trails, mysterious villages, experience beautiful views, heritage and tradition, the friendliness of the people and catch the authentic flavours where the sea and mountains touch.

ToP HIkE DESTINATIoN

266 km 200 km

sportive hiker ferrata & climbing easy & family

3 7  mountain guided  guided  self-guided

 www.vipavskadolina.si TIC Nova Gorica, Kidričeva ulica 11, SI-5000 Nova Gorica TIC Ajdovščina, Prešernova 9, SI-5270 Ajdovščina

Popular traditional events: a hike along the paths of the priest Matija Vertovec, the Ultra Trail Vipava Valley (UTVV) marathon, an Easter hike to Mala Gora.

Dishes of the Vipava Valley are prepared from locally grown ingredients and are seasonal. Try Vipavska jota (sauercrout stew) and štruklji (dumplings with various fillings).

Other outdoor activities: cycling, paragliding, standup paddleboarding, fishing, bungee jumping, adrenaline park.

Hiking among the vineyards

Trail along the Edge

From Predmeja, you walk through the diverse karst terrain, past the Otlica Natural Window, lonely farms – all the time along the edge of the ridge – all the way to Žagolič on Col. The Slovenian Mountain Trail also runs along the entire ridge.

Designation on the map: 51 Hiking time: 5 hours Length: 14.3 km Difficulty: medium difficult, not recommended during the strong bora wind, very difficult in winter Elevation gain: 382 m Starting point: Predmeja GPS coordinates: 45.9468 N, 13.8701 E

Sedevčič Trail

The diverse circular route takes you from Banjščice through scattered hamlets, across meadows, past pastures, through forests and to the nearby peaks, rewarding you with beautiful views from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea.

Designation on the map: 52 Hiking time: 6 hours Length: 20 km Difficulty: easy Elevation gain: 218 m Starting point: Banjšica local community centre GPS coordinates: 46.0526 N, 13.7110 E