Our hiking blog

Do I need to carry a helmet?

This is a question we get all the time. To answer, it is essential to know exactly which trails you will be taking. A general rule is “Every time you are hiking under a rocky wall, put on a helmet.” The Slovenian Alps are made of limestone which increase the chances of falling rocks. Additionally, [...]

Guided or Self-Guided hiking?

Planning a multi-day hike in a country you have never visited before is rarely easy. Insufficient, false and out of date information found on the internet can make planning the itinerary very stressful. Self-guided hiking Some hikers prefer to hike alone, without the company of a mountain guide. This means you have to come up [...]

Triglav Lakes Valley – A Short Overview

Triglav Lakes Valley – called also the Seven Lakes Valley is one of the Julian Alps’ best gems. It gained popularity in the 19th century and the first mountain hut was built back in 1880! The government at the time protected the valley in 1924, which is considered the year of the first national park [...]

Mountain huts around Mount Triglav

Triglav mountain is Slovenia’s national symbol and therefore on the bucket list of most Slovenians. Well-prepared hikers are able to climb it in one day, but most of the first-timer hikers rather choose to do it in two days. Triglav can be climbed using numerous trails, so it’s up to you to choose the trail [...]

Škrlatica Mountain – A Great Alternative to Triglav Mountain

Have you heard of crowds on the Triglav mountain? Or have you climbed the Triglav yourself and it let you down? There’s always an alternative. Let us present you a great one! Škrlatica Mountain At 2740m above the sea level it’s the second highest mountain in Slovenia. Trust us, if Triglav is the King of [...]

Snowshoeing in Slovenia

Snowshoeing is one of most relaxing winter activities. Untouched snow and serene wilderness, where you have the whole world all to yourself. Yes, snowshoeing does have a special charm. If you’re thinking of snowshoeing, you’re probably asking yourself many questions. Where to go, when and how? When to go Usually from November until March, but [...]

The most beautiful ridge traverse – Zeleniške špice

Kamniška Bistrica valley offers a wide variety of different hikes and climbs. Some of the trails are very popular and some hidden from the crowds. Zeleniške Špice ridge traverse is definitely among the hidden gems. The most beautiful ridge traverse in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, some say even in all the Slovenian Alps! Looking at the [...]