Koper

Slovenian Istria

Between the Karst Rim and the Adriatic Sea there is a land with a friendly climate and hospitable people. Together with its green hinterland, Koper offers many opportunities to wander through olive groves and vineyards, explore cultural and historical sights, find unforgettable views and try excellent local cuisine all year round.

HIkE DESTINATIoN

153 km 56 km

sportive hiker easy & family ferrata & climbing

1  mountain guided  guided  self-guided

Zavod za mladino, kulturo in turizem Koper  www.visitkoper.si Titov trg 3, SI -6000 Koper t +386 (0)5 664 64 03, e tic@visitkoper.si

Don't miss eventful festivities ranging from the Istrian Carnival and the Altroke Istra Gourmet Festival to the Sweet Istria and Fantazima events.

Koper offers many opportunities for gourmets to enjoy characteristic Istrian delicacies, local wine or olive oil.

In addition to beautiful cycling routes, the Karst Rim is the main climbing area in Slovenia, offering climbing routes of various difficulty in all seasons.

The Karst Edge

Marezige Wine Fountain

Na Cvetoči Slavnik Circular Path (P1)

1,028 m

The highlights of the route are narrow trails, cart tracks, the Karst plateau and the slopes of Slavnik with their abundant vegetation and magnificent views of the Bay of Koper and its hinterland, the Brkini Valley and Čičarija.

Designation on the map: 64 Hiking time: 2 hours and 30 minutes Length: 8 km Difficulty: moderate Elevation gain: 538 m Starting point: parking lot under the village of Podgorje GPS coordinates: 45.5309 N, 13.9488 E

Circular Trail of the Heart (P8)

285 m

This diverse route offers magnificent views of the Bay of Koper, the Vanganel Valley and the nearby hills. In good weather the view reaches all the way to the Alps and the Dolomites.

Designation on the map: 65 Hiking time: 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours Length: 10 km Difficulty: moderate Elevation gain: 270 m Starting point: parking lot in front of the shop in Vanganel GPS coordinates: 45.5183 N, 13.7785 E