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|1 LONG-DISTANCE TRAILS IN SLOVENIA

1 SLOVENIAN MOUNTAIN TRAIL EUROPEAN LONG-DISTANCE PATH E7 The trail on a map Walking time 28 days The trail on a map Length 599 km Walking time 30 days Information www.pzs.si Length 600 km Information http://eupoti.com/ www.slovenia-outdoor.com

ALPE ADRIA TRAIL The trail on a map WALK OF PEACE Walking time Seven days in Slovenia (a total of 33 days) – 6 hours per day The trail on a map Length 145 km in Slovenia (the total Walking time 5 days length of the trail is 590 km) Length 100 km Information www.alpe-adria-trail.com Information www.potmiru.si www.slovenia-outdoor.com

VIA ALPINA JULIANA TRAIL The trail on a map The trail on a map Walking time 16 days Walking time red trail: 14 days, Length 270 km purple trail: 7 days Information www.julian-alps.com Length red trail: 220 km, www.slovenia-outdoor.com purple trail: 120 km Information www.via-alpina.org www.slovenia-outdoor.com OTHER LONG-DISTANCE TRAILS

Koroška Alpine Trail Via Bela Krajina Zasavje Long-Distance Trail EUROPEAN LONG-DISTANCE Via Dinarica PATH E6 St Martin’s Way

The trail on a map The routes are marked on the map on page 4. Walking time 20 days Length 350 km Information http://eupoti.com/ www.slovenia-outdoor.com

2| Julian Alps with Triglav

SPECIALISED ACCOMMODATION FOR HIKERS Julijske Alpe

THREE HIKERS In addition to everything from the two categories In Slovenia, you don’t need to fear that you will have described above, 3 Hikers facility also organises a gui- to sleep under the open sky. Specialised hiking ded tour twice a week in all weather conditions. accommodation is offered by 52 hotels, guestho- uses, and holiday apartments marked with a sign showing one to five hikers. The most basic ser- FOUR HIKERS vices are provided by accommodation providers In addition to everything described above, the facility ranked with one hiker, and the broadest range also provides a digital topographic map of Slovenia, and quality of accommodation is provided by the possibility of transferring GPS trail data to your accommodation providers with five hikers. device, guided hiking tours twice a week, a sauna and massage.

ONE HIKER FIVE HIKERS This category provides basic information on hiking In addition to everything described above, facilities services and the general tourist offers in the area. categorised as 5 Hikers also employ a licensed hiking guide, organise hiking tours five times a week, offer shoe and GPS device hire. TWO HIKERS In addition to everything included in 1 Hiker, there is also internet access, more hiking information, more printed brochures, and a three-day hiking package.

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4| 19 SPECIALISED HIKING Krvavec, HOTEL KRVAVEC 20 ACCOMMODATION, BIKING AND Luče, KAMP ŠMICA 21 HIKING CAMPSITES, AGENCIES Metlika, HOTEL BELA KRAJINA 22 1 Snovik, TERME SNOVIK Hiking & Biking member 23 Solčava, HOTEL PLESNIK 2 Camp 24 Tolmin, HOTEL DVOREC 3 Specialised travel/sports agencies for hikers

25 SPECIALISED ACCOMMODATION Srpenica, HOTEL BOKA FOR HIKERS

26 Gozd Martuljek, ŠPIK ALPINE RESORT 1 Rogla, HOTEL ROGLA 27 Gradac, KOVAČNICA SREČE HOLIDAY HOME 2 Zreče, HOTEL VITAL 28 Otočec, HOTEL ŠPORT 29 Robidišče, ROBIDIŠČE DISPERSED HOTEL

3 Bled, HOTEL RIBNO 4 BIKING AND HIKING CAMPSITES Bohinjsko jezero, HOSTEL POD VOGLOM 5 Cerkno, HOTEL CERKNO 6 Kobarid, CAMP KOREN KOBARID 30 Bohinjska Bistrica, CAMP DANICA APARTMENT VILLAGE/CAMPSITE 31 7 Rečica ob Savinji, KAMP MENINA Kranjska Gora, HOTEL KOMPAS 8 Mozirje, HOTEL GOLTE 9 SPECIALISED TRAVEL/SPORTS AGENCIES Rakitna, HOTEL RAKITNA FOR HIKERS

32 Kobarid, POSITIVE SPORT 10 Ajdovščina, AJDOVŠČINA YOUTH HOSTEL 33 Kobarid, SOČA VALLEY FREERIDE 11 Bled, CAMPING BLED 34 Ljubljana, MONOLIT 12 Bohinjsko jezero, HIŠA HIKE&BIKE 35 13 Sevnica, TURIZEM TONI Brda, EKOHOTEL SAN MARTIN 36 14 Solkan, SOČA FUN PARK Drežnica, GOSTIŠČE JELKIN HRAM 15 37 Dobrna, HOTEL, GOSTILNA TRIGLAV Zg. Jezersko, FEEL GREEN TRAVEL 16 Gradac, HOLIDAY RESORT & CAMPING BELA KRAJINA 17 Kočevje, CAMP JEZERO 18 Kočevje, HOSTEL BEARLOG

|5 BOHINJ JULIAN ALPS ALPS JULIAN

Lake Bohinj JULIAN ALPS BOHINJ Turizem Bohinj In the heart of the Julian Alps, the Triglav National Triglavska cesta 30, SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistrica Park is home to Bohinj, one of the most beautiful t +386 (0)4 574 75 90 Alpine glacial valleys. High mountains and green e [email protected] forests surround Lake Bohinj and are reflected in www.bohinj.si its glassy surface. The biggest fresh water lake in Slovenia seems like a perfect picture of nature and alpine hiker sportive hiker easy & joy family is an ideal starting point for guided or self-guided

biking or hiking adventures.

4 HOSTEL POD VOGLOM**

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For hikers: • Hike to the Voje Valley and a visit to Mostnica Waterfall • Hike to Vogar • Hike to Triglav Pac d.o.o. • Crossing the Lower Bohinj mountain range (from Ribčev Laz 60, SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezero Vogel to Črna Prst) t +386 (0)4 572 34 61, m +386 (0)40 864 202 • Hike to Komna (First World War trail) e [email protected] www.pac.si Accommodation with breakfast: from EUR 16 per person per night

6| 12 HIŠA HIKE&BIKE

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BOHINJ For hikers: • Owner is a licensed mountain guide • Specialist packages for hikers (guided and self-gui- ded itineraries) • Whole-day guided hiking trips JULIAN ALPS ALPS JULIAN Turistična agencija HIKE&BIKE • Guided hikes to Triglav (twice a week) Stara Fužina 117, SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezero • One-stop shop: accommodation, guide, GPS trac- t +386 (0)31 374 660 king, hire and service facilities, shuttles e [email protected] Per-night price for the house (1–6 people): www.hikeandbike.si EUR 150–200

30 CAMP DANICA

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For hikers: • Hiker-friendly campsite open all year • ECOCAMPING and GREEN ACCOMMODATION marks • Starting point for hiking tours of the Julian Alps Camp Danica Bohinj • Hiking information and maps, massage, and gui- Triglavska cesta 60, SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistrica ded activities for the whole family t +386 (0)4 572 17 02 • Guided torchlit hikes (in season) e [email protected] Campsite accommodation (per person per night): www.camp-danica.si EUR 9.50–27.50. Hut accommodation (2 persons per night): EUR 80–100 10% discount for hikers

34 MONOLIT For hikers: • Monolit2go, a mountaineering, cycling and excursion guide for planning leisure activities in Slovenia. LJUBLJANA

Monolit d.o.o. Letališka 33d, SI-1000 Ljubljana t +386 (0)1 546 67 60

CENTRAL SLOVENIA e [email protected] www.monolit2go.si

|7 Lake Bled JULIAN ALPS BLED Infocenter Triglavska roža Bled The lake with its small island and church against the Ljubljanska cesta 27, SI-4260 Bled backdrop of Mt. Stol and the castle on a large rock t +386 (0)4 578 02 05 will make you feel like you are in paradise. This image e [email protected], www.bled.si excites anyone who walks along the path around the lake. It invites you to many trails that lead from the easy & joy family town to the nearby hills, mountains and wild gorges.

3 HOTEL RIBNO***

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For hikers: • Perfect starting point for shorter, less strenuous hikes in the Bled area (Ribniška Gora, Straža, Ojstrica, Osojnica) as well as for subalpine trips to Jelovica, Pokljuka, Mežaklja and the Karavanke. Hotel Ribno More demanding hikers can set off for the high Izletniška 44, SI-4260 Bled peaks of the Julian Alps t +386 (0)4 578 31 00 • Info corner e [email protected] • Wellness, massage www.hotel-ribno.si Double room with breakfast: EUR 45–70 per person per night

11 CAMPING BLED*****

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For hikers: • Modern campsite that lies on the western shore of Lake Bled, also offers glamping and is open in the winter as well • Activities: cycling, hiking, Segway tours around Camping Bled Bled and its environs, rafting, canyoning, horse Kidričeva 10 c, SI-4260 Bled riding, balloon rides ... t +386 (0)4 575 20 00 • Option to hire GPS-equipped trekking and moun- e [email protected] tain bikes (including e-MTBs) www.camping-bled.com

8| Kranjska Gora JULIAN ALPS KRANJSKA GORA TIC Kranjska Gora Vivid experiences of the Julian Alps await you Kolodvorska ulica 1c, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora in Kranjska Gora and the surrounding villages. t +386 (0)4 580 94 40 There is no end to the adventures you’ll want to e [email protected] experience for yourself, from enjoying an active www.kranjska-gora.si holiday to discovering nature and cultural heritage at your own pace. You can discover the secrets of alpine hiker sportive hiker easy & joy family wellness with the many services on offer, attend

professional or social conferences, or take your family on an adventure to discover the mythical past of the Upper Sava Valley. You won’t be bored here – not even for a moment.

7 HOTEL KOMPAS**** KRANJSKA GORA

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For hikers: • Starting point for hiking tours or shorter excursi- ons around the Karavanke or the Julian Alps • Hike to the Zelenci nature reserve and to Planica, with the world’s biggest ski-flying hill Hotel Kompas • Hiking maps, hiking pole hire, sports massage, Borovška cesta 100, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora wellness, in-hotel activities for the whole family, t +386 (0)4 589 21 00 free entry to the Aqua Larix water park and the e [email protected] Kompas Relaxation Centre www.hit-alpinea.si Double room, half-board: EUR 48–75 per person per night

|9 26 ŠPIK ALPINE RESORT***/****

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For hikers: • Hotel’s location between the Julian Alps and the Karavanke is an excellent starting point for hiking tours KRANJSKA GORA KRANJSKA • Recommended: hike to the Martuljek Falls, visit Alpski resort Špik the viewpoint and dairy on Srednji Vrh, walk to Hotel Špik*** & Hotel Špik**** Kranjska Gora Jezerci 21, SI-4282 Gozd Martuljek • Swimming pool complex with a wide range of

JULIAN ALPS ALPS JULIAN t +386 4 587 71 00 wellness services e [email protected] www.hotelspik.com Double room, half-board: EUR 42–58 (3*), EUR 54–75 (4*) per person per night

Zelenci SLOVENIA TRAILS HIKING AND BIKING Use a mobile guide to enjoy discovering more than 200 biking and hiking trails in Slovenia. Search for useful information, such as the length of the trail, duration and difficulty, signs, and points of interest along the trail. The mobile guide is based on the Monolit topographic map, and does not require an Hiking & Biking Slovenia internet connection. www.hiking-biking-slovenia.com

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10| Soča Valley

JULIAN ALPS SOČA VALLEY Turistično informacijski center Bovec Get away and switch off in the magical surroundin- Trg golobarskih žrtev 22, SI-5230 Bovec gs of the Julian Alps, Triglav National Park and the t +386 (0)5 302 96 47 emerald-green River Soča. e [email protected] You’ll be amazed by the dynamic adventures you Turistično informacijski center Kobarid can get up to in the Soča Valley, which has become Trg svobode 16, SI-5222 Kobarid one of the most popular outdoor destinations in t +386 (0)5 380 04 90 Europe. e [email protected] Those who prefer walking will delight in the wide Turistično informacijski center Tolmin open spaces of the high peaks and the glorious vi- Petra Skalarja 4, 5220 Tolmin ews, all the way to the Adriatic Sea, that the Julian t +386 (0)5 380 04 80 Alps offer. e [email protected] Awaken the explorer in you, discover the area’s www.soca-valley.com natural wonders and the legacy of the Isonzo Front, and take one of the well-marked lowland hiking alpine hiker sportive hiker easy & joy family trails.

|11 25 HOTEL BOKA***

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For hikers: • Hotel situated in the immediate vicinity of the Soča

SOČA VALLEY SOČA and the Boka Waterfall and a mere 4 km from Bovec VALLEY SOČA • Lunch, dinner and light bites at the Boka wine and snack bar Hotel Boka • Numerous hiking and cycling trails (Juliana Trail, Žaga 156a, 5224 Srpenica, Bovec Alpe Adria Trail, Soča Trail) in the surrounding area JULIAN ALPS ALPS JULIAN t +386 (0)5 384 55 52 • Less strenuous guided hiking and cycling tours, ALPS JULIAN e [email protected] water sports and bike hire all offered by the Boka www.www.hotel-boka.si Outdoor Sport agency Double room with breakfast: from EUR 87 per person per night

6 CAMP KOREN KOBARID APARTMENT VILLAGE/CAMPSITE****

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For hikers: • Guided tours, shuttles • Accommodation in eco-cabins and glamping huts or at the campsite • Sauna, gym and salt room for maximum relaxation Eko apartmajsko naselje Kamp Koren Kobarid • Camp shop and half-board arrangements Ladra 1B, SI-5222 Kobarid • Cultural and historical trail, Soča Trail t +386 (0)5 389 13 11, m +386 (0)41 371 229 Half-board: EUR 28–32 (campsite), EUR 49–118 e [email protected] (cabin) per person per night www.kamp-koren.si

29 ROBIDIŠČE DISPERSED HOTEL***

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For hikers: • Peaks: Stol, Matajur, Ivanac, etc. • Following the smugglers’ trails in the villages of Slavia Friulana (suitable for families); • River Nadiža trail Razpršeni hotel Robidišče • Mysterious Pradolina Robidišče 10, SI-5223 Breginj (Robidišče) • Small wellness eco-centre with Finnish sauna t +386 (0)31 345 958, +386 (0)41 388 712 Half-board: EUR 50–100 per person per night e [email protected] www.skvor-holidayhouse.com www.robidiscevillage.com www.friendsandmountains.com

12| 14 GOSTIŠČE JELKIN HRAM***

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For hikers: • Excellent starting point for hikers: one of the

SOČA VALLEY SOČA stages of the long-distance Alpe Adria Trail ends here, with many lowland and subalpine hikes in the area; you could also set out to explore the high Gostišče Jelkin Hram peaks of Triglav National Park Drežnica 30, SI-5222 Kobarid • Rooms, overnight accommodation with breakfast, JULIAN ALPS ALPS JULIAN t +386 (0)5 384 86 10, +386 (0)41 953 370 half-board, itinerary information, map and equ- e [email protected] ipment hire, shuttles, laundry facilities and guide hire www.jelkin-hram.com Double room, half-board: from EUR 38 per person per night

32 POSITIVE SPORT

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For hikers: • Guided excursions • Bike and hiking equipment hire • Shop and bike servicing

Positive Sport Trg svobode 15, SI-5222 Kobarid t +386 (0)40 654 475 e [email protected] www.positive-sport.com

33 SOČA VALLEY FREERIDE

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For hikers: • One-day guided excursion to Triglav • One-day guided excursion to Krn • One-day guided excursion to the Polovnik Ridge • One-day guided excursion to Stol Soča Valley Freeride • Accommodation at Pri Jakobu Apartments Magozd 6, SI-5222 Kobarid t +386 (0)41 759 307 e [email protected] www.soca-valley-freeride.com www.pri-jakobu.si

|13 24 HOTEL DVOREC***

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For hikers: • Hotel Dvorec is situated in the centre of Tolmin

SOČA VALLEY SOČA and offers comfortable lodgings in a casual and friendly atmosphere. You can store your bike in a secure garage equipped with a water pipe and Hotel Dvorec cables for e-bikes. In the morning, we’ll serve you Mestni trg 3, SI-5220 Tolmin a buffet breakfast to set you up for a day of new JULIAN ALPS ALPS JULIAN t +386 (0)5 382 11 00 adventures in the Soča Valley. e [email protected] Double room with breakfast: from EUR 53.50 per www.hoteldvorec.com person per night

36 SOČA FUN PARK

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Offer: • Located along the Solkan–Plave cycle route, Soča Fun Park offers four different courses of varying difficulty levels and with 47 separate obstacles in the pleasant shade of the treetops above the eme- ProAktiv Sport d.o.o. rald surface of the Soča. The first part of the park is Pot na Breg 11, SI-5250 Solkan perfect for children aged between 5 and 10, t +386 (0)40 377 477 while the main section, at heights of between e [email protected] 3 and 11 metres, is intended for older children, www.socafunpark.si teens and adults. • Those who dare can return to base via a 300-metre zipline suspended about 40 metres above the Soča.

37 FEEL GREEN TRAVEL

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For hikers: • One- and multi-day tailored and guided hikes in Slovenia and the Western Balkans • Mountain and tourist-level guiding (Triglav, Julian Alps, Alpe Adria Trail, Jezersko) • Accommodation booking, shuttles for hikers and

KAMNIK-SAVINJA ALPS Park Jezersko, d.o.o. Zg. Jezersko 57, SI-4206 Zg. Jezersko luggage t +386 (0)31 203 930 • Winter hiking and cross-country skiing e [email protected] www.feelgreentravel.com (Walking, Cycling & Winter Tours) www.park-jezersko.si (XC Skiing & Family Park)

14| Kamnik-Savinja Alps KAMNIK-SAVINJA ALPS e [email protected] The Alpine world is full of the sublime views that www.kamnik-savinja-alps.com only the highest peaks can offer. The Kamnik-Savi- nja Alps are criss-crossed by more than 1,000 km alpine hiker sportive hiker easy & joy family of well-maintained marked trails suitable for less

and highly experienced hikers alike. This area has something for everyone. With their varied terrain, the Kamnik-Savinja Alps offer opportunities for a range of activities, the most popular being hiking and cycling. These mountain areas also offer many well-maintained trails along glacial valleys peppered with springs, waterfalls and other sites of natural interest.

19 HOTEL KRVAVEC***

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For hikers: • Numerous marked and well-described trails of varying levels of difficulty leading across the Slove- nian Alps and offering stunning views • Tip: for a magical experience, set off early in the Hotel Krvavec morning and catch the sunrise on top of Zvoh Ambrož pod Krvavcem 50 Double room, half-board: from EUR 55 per person SI-4207 Cerklje na Gorenjskem per night t +386 (0)51 350 830 e [email protected] www.rtc-krvavec.si

|15 23 HOTEL PLESNIK****

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For hikers: Superb hiking and cycling destination of the Logar Valley (Logarska Dolina). • Visit the Klemenča Jama mountain lodge below Ojstrica and the Frischaufov Dom mountain lodge on Okrešelj, and cycle to Rinka Falls or along the

KAMNIK-SAVINJA ALPS Hotel Plesnik Logarska dolina 10, SI-3335 Solčava Solčava Panoramic Road (trails are suitable for t +386 (0)3 839 23 00 families, as well as for more demanding cyclists e [email protected] and hikers) www.plesnik.si Double room: EUR 76–90 per person per night (break- fast), EUR 101–115 per person per night (half-board)

31 KAMP MENINA

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For hikers: • Situated by the Savinja river and a good starting point for hikes into the Kamnik-Savinja Alps • Guided tours to the Kamnik-Savinja Alps organi- sed weekly Kamp Menina • Many trails suitable for families and older people Varpolje 105, SI-3332 Rečica ob Savinji • Wide range of water sports available: kayaking, t +386 (0)3 5835 027, +386 (0)40 525 266 rafting, bellyjaking and canyoning e [email protected] • Accommodation in mobile, eco and glamping huts www.campingmenina.com Half-board EUR 45 per person per night, camping EUR 12.50/8.50 per person per night (adults/children)

20 KAMP ŠMICA

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For hikers: • Situated on the banks of the Savinja not far from the Logar Valley (Logarska Dolina) • Starting point for hikes (Logar Valley, Kamnik- Savinja Alps), cycling and water sports (descent by Kamp Šmica kayak or raft) Luče 4, SI-3334 Luče • Caravan or bungalow accommodation t +386 (0)3 584 43 30 • Bike and kayak or rafting equipment hire available e camp.smica @siol.net • Other activities: swimming, fishing, tennis www.camp-smica.com • Bus shuttle available from airport to campsite

16| 22 TERME SNOVIK****

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For hikers: • 4* apartment complex on the edge of the forest • Kneipp Barefoot Path – Slovenia’s best themed trail • Over 40 km of themed hiking trails in the surroun- ding area • Hikes and excursions to the Kamnik-Savinja Alps

KAMNIK-SAVINJA ALPS Terme Snovik Snovik 7, SI-1219 Laze v Tuhinju • Places of interest in Kamniška Bistrica (spring, Orglice t +386 (0)1 834 41 00 Waterfall, Soteska, the Plečnikov Dvorec lodge, Memo- e [email protected] rial Park, Predaselj), Velika Planina and Menina Planina www.terme-snovik.si • Free use of Nordic walking poles Double room, half-board: from EUR 43 per person per night

8 HOTEL GOLTE****

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For hikers: • Modern hotel in the heart of Golte Landscape Park, 1,410 m above sea level and situated close to the cable car • Over 300 km of cycling trails Hotel Golte • Numerous hiking trails Radegunda 19 c, SI-3330 Mozirje • Wide and varied range of services and activities

SAVINJA AND ŠALEK VALLEY t +386 (0)3 839 11 00 Half-board: EUR 40.50–64.50 per person per night m +386 (0)51 354 806 e [email protected] www.golte.si

15 HOTEL, GOSTILNA TRIGLAV***

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For hikers: • Ideal starting point for hiking trails • Well-marked trails, local guide available • Afternoon excursion to the Valley of the Mills • Trip to the Cultural Centre of European Space Hotel, gostilna Triglav Technologies in Vitanje Dobrna 12, SI-3204 Dobrna • Seasonal restaurant food featuring locally produ- t +386 (0)3 780 11 30 ced ingredients e [email protected] www.gostilna-triglav.si Double room, half-board: from EUR 42 per person per night

|17 Križna gora ŠKOFJA LOKA REGION Turizem Škofja Loka The Škofja Loka Hills, nestled in the hills of Kidričeva cesta 1a, SI-4220 Škofja Loka Cerkno and Idrija and adjacent to the ridges of the t +386 (0)4 517 06 00 Julian Alps, are criss-crossed by a large number of m +386 (0)51 427 827 well-maintained and well-marked hiking trails that e [email protected] lead to peaks with unforgettable views stretching www.visitskofjaloka.si for miles in all directions. There is something for everyone: for families and recreational walkers to easy & joy family those who enjoy a more demanding outdoor expe-

rience. Along the trail and on many of the peaks are beautifully maintained open farms, mountain huts and lodges that tempt visitors from near and far to refresh themselves with homemade food and drink, displaying a joyful hospitality that will make you want to return again and again.

5 HOTEL CERKNO***

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CERKNO For hikers: • Glorious natural surroundings and the perfect starting point for sports activities, recreation and excursions to discover the area’s cultural and historical sights Hotel Cerkno d.o.o. • Shorter and longer hikes nearby Sedejev trg 8, SI-5282 Cerkno • Easier and more difficult ascents to the surroun- t +386 (0)5 374 34 00 ding hills (Porezen, Blegoš, Kojca, etc.) e [email protected] • Numerous themed trails www.hotel-cerkno.si Accommodation with breakfast: from EUR 28 per person per night

18| Pohorje Tree Top Walk on Rogla ROGLA–POHORJE LTO Rogla–Zreče, GIZ The Rogla–Pohorje tourist destination, from the Cesta na Roglo 11j, SI-3214 Zreče peaks of the Vitanje Karavanke to Pohorje and on t +386 (0)3 759 04 70 to the green wonders of Dravinja Valley and its wi- e [email protected] ne-growing hills, attracts visitors who like an active www.destinacija-rogla.si style of life. The breathtaking scenery is a true gift, with the locals’ rich imaginations weaving from alpine hiker easy & joy family it unique stories. Once you get itchy feet or the

adventurous spirit takes you, you won’t be able to stop. With the hiker’s big heart, there are wonders to discover at every turn in Rogla‒Pohorje. Find pe- ace and serenity as you surround yourself with the glories of this stately corner of the natural world, and rediscover your inner child, or indeed open your children’s eyes to the wonders of this place.

1 HOTEL ROGLA***SUPERIOR

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For hikers: • Hotel completely refurbished in 2018 • All-season hiking in the lovely embrace of the Pohorje pine, with hiking equipment hire available • Varied range of adventures for the whole family Unitur d.o.o. • Traditional cuisine with a modern twist Cesta na Roglo 15, SI-3214 Zreče • Wellness Centre for relaxation at the end of an t +386 (0)3 757 71 00 exhausting day e [email protected] www.rogla.eu Double room, half-board: from EUR 64 per person per night

|19 2 HOTEL VITAL****

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For hikers: • Hotel situated in the Zreško Pohorje foothills • Hikes to the surrounding hills and the Dravinja Valley (Dravinjska Dolina) ROGLA–POHORJE • Exercise park for all ages Unitur d.o.o. • Wide range of adventure activities Cesta na Roglo 15, SI-3214 Zreče • Wellness, sports diagnostic programmes and reha- t +386 (0)3 757 60 00 bilitation e [email protected] www.terme-zrece.eu Double room, half-board: from EUR 64 per person per night

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Mariborsko Pohorje MARIBOR–POHORJE Zavod za turizem Maribor – Pohorje, TIC Maribor Maribor is home to the oldest vine in the world Partizanska 6a, SI-2000 Maribor Numerous trails (1,000 km, 20 different itineraries) t +386 (0)2 234 66 11 will allow you to discover the natural gems of Pohorje, such as the Črno Jezero and Lovrenška Jezera lakes e [email protected], www.visitmaribor.si and the Šumik virgin forest with its Mali and Veliki (Little and Big) Šumik waterfalls. Let yourself be sportive hiker easy & joy family enchanted by the views that open up between the vineyards, particularly the famous heart-shaped road. 20| Hop garden hike ŽALEC TIC Žalec The Lower Savinja Valley is encircled by a gentle chain Šlandrov trg 25, 3310 Žalec of forested hills. The reward for a well-executed ascent t +386 (0)3 710 04 34 is a view over the valley of “green gold”, the nickname e [email protected], www.turizem-zalec.si given to the hops that grown in abundance here. The people of Savinja are certainly a little bit different. easy & joy family Every year they set off to walk the hop trail – and have even created the world’s first beer fountain.

Ptuj PTUJ Turistično informacijski center Ptuj Visit Ptuj, Slovenia’s oldest town, the hilly green Slovenski trg 5, SI-2250 Ptuj landscapes of Slovenske Gorice and Haloze, and the t +386 (0)2 779 60 11 wide open plains of Dravsko and Ptujsko Polje. e [email protected], www.ptuj.info During your active biking or hiking holiday, you can take in the varied natural and cultural heritage Znanstveno-raziskovalno središče Bistra Ptuj, of the area, settle down to some traditional local Podravsko-ptujsko-ormoška regionalna food, and try a glass of wine from one of the local destinacijska organizacija vineyards. You can visit numerous museums, Slovenski trg 6, SI-2250 Ptuj churches, castles and traditional festivals, or t +386 (0)2 748 02 50, e [email protected] explore the biodiverse landscape, with its landscape parks, lakes, ponds and lush forests. alpine hiker easy & joy family

|21 River Kolpa BELA KRAJINA TIC Črnomelj, e [email protected] The undulating terrain of Bela Krajina is heaven for TIC Metlika, e [email protected] cyclists and, above all, for hikers, at any time of the TIC Semič, e [email protected] year. Twenty-five well-maintained and marked hiking www.belakrajina.si paths await. You could walk along the River Kolpa or set off for the summits of Mirna Gora, Krašnji Vrh or easy & joy family Smuk, and bask in the area’s stupendous views.

21 HOTEL BELA KRAJINA***

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For hikers: • Slovenia's southernmost walking trail along the Slovenian-Croatian border • Hiking trails in the unspoilt nature of the natural park around the Kolpa, which is Slovenia’s warmest river Hotel Bela krajina • Hike & Paddle Kolpa: hike by the river and return Cesta bratstva in enotnosti 28, SI–8330 Metlika by canoe t +386 (0)7 305 81 23, +386 (0)40 327 492 • Picturesque hiking trails among vineyards and e [email protected] tasting sessions in local wine cellars www.hotel-belakrajina.si Double room, half-board: EUR 38–49 per person per night

16 HOLIDAY RESORT & CAMPING BELA KRAJINA****

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For hikers: • Perfect location in the heart of the countryside, with hi- king and nature trails leading directly from the campsite • Accommodation in mobile homes or Celtic huts, or camping right by the Kolpa river Holiday Resort & Camping Bela krajina • Slovenia’s southernmost walking trail Škrilje 11, SI-8332 Gradac • Hike & Paddle Kolpa: hike through the Kolpa t +386 (0)7 306 95 72, +386 (0)40 327 492 Nature Park and return by canoe e [email protected] • Exciting holiday for the whole family www.camping-belakrajina.si Accommodation (per person per night): EUR 7.50–19.50 (campsite), EUR 15–39.50 (mobile homes, glamping) 22| 27 KOVAČNICA SREČE HOLIDAY HOME***

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For hikers: • Starting point for longer and shorter hikes along the Kolpa, Slovenia’s warmest river, with less stre- BELA KRAJINA nuous climbs among the area’s wine-growing hills • Various sporting activities on offer (swimming, Počitniška hiša Kovačnica sreče running, hiking, cycling) Griblje 65d, SI-8332 Gradac • Numerous themed trails through Bela Krajina m +386 (0)31 864 353 (suitable for all hikers) e [email protected] www.obkolpi.si Accommodation (per person per night): fb Kovačnica sreče EUR 15–25

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KOČEVSKO • 22 well-marked trails of varying levels of difficulty (total length 370 km) • Ascending Fridrihštajn, with its wonderful view of the town and its tragic love story of Veronika of Hostel Bearlog Desenice and Frederick II, Count of Celje Ljubljanska cesta 4, SI-1330 Kočevje • For hardier souls: the “Bear’s Trail” hike along the t +386 (0)5 993 14 73 64-km-long Rog footpath m +386 (0)31 544 744 • Borovška Path, with a view over the primeval beech e [email protected] forest of Krokar (UNESCO World Heritage List) www.kocevsko.com Accommodation with breakfast: EUR 20–50 per person per night

17 CAMP JEZERO

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For hikers: • More than 370 km of marked hiking trails of varying levels of difficulty • Borovška Path, with a view over the primeval beech forest of Krokar Camp Jezero • Hiking trail to the summit of Fridrihštajn Trdnjava 3, SI-1330 Kočevje • Rog footpath (64 km), which reveals the secrets of t +386 (0)8 382 17 62, +386 (0)31 699 600 Kočevski Rog in a series of one- or multi-day hikes e [email protected] • Every third weekend in April, a “Bear’s Trail” endu- www.kocevsko.com rance hike takes along the path Accommodation (per person per night): EUR 12 (campsite), EUR 50 (hut) |23 28 HOTEL ŠPORT****, OTOČEC

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For hikers: • Lovely hiking and biking trails for easy-going DOLENJSKA family excursions or strenuous mountain exercise • Indoor thermal swimming pool and saunas • Tennis, sports hall, golf Hotel Šport, Otočec • Adventure park Grajska cesta 2, SI-8222 Otočec • Healthy food (own organic garden) t +386 (0)8 205 03 00 • Themed rooms for sports enthusiasts e booking@terme-krka.eu • Romantic walks in the surroundings of Otočec www.terme-krka.si Castle Half-board: from EUR 65 per person per night

On the trail of the Trappists BREZOVICA POSAVJE TIC Krško Experience gentle vine-covered hills, vineyard cottages CKŽ 46, 8270 Krško and mysterious medieval castles perched on the slopes. t +386 (0)7 490 22 20, m +386 (0)51 655 936 The Posavje Hiking Festival takes place in May and June e [email protected], www.visitkrsko.com and offers over 30 organised hikes. Married with local CENTRAL SLOVENIA cuisine and an accompanying programme of events, sportive hiker easy & joy family this is one of the region’s truly special experiences.

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For hikers: POSAVJE • Marvel at the morning rays and the glorious sunsets from the summits of Slovenia’s hills and mountain peaks, and bask in the views from the middle of unspoilt countryside. Turizem Toni Naselje heroja Maroka 29, SI-8290 Sevnica t +386 (0)7 816 28 80, m +386 (0)31 643 338 e [email protected] www.avto-prah.si/aktualna-ponudba/

24| Šentjur ŠENTJUR Kolesarski TIC Šentjur Visit a museum dedicated to the Southern Railway, the Ulica skladateljev Ipavcev 17, SI-3230 Šentjur birthplace of the Ipavec family of composers, the Trea- t +386 (0)3 749 25 23, +386 (0)41 660 091 sures of Rifnik Museum, and the permanent New Swing e [email protected], www.turizem-sentjur.com Quartet exhibition at Šentjur Tourist Information Centre.

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9 HOTEL RAKITNA

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For hikers: • Year-round enjoyment of unspoilt nature alon- BREZOVICA gside an idyllic lake 800 m above sea level, with mouthfuls of the special Alpine-Mediterranean air to keep you on your toes Hotel Rakitna • Activities: swimming and beach volleyball in the su- Rakitna 150, SI-1352 Preserje mmer, skating and cross-country skiing in the winter, hi- t +386 (0)41 761 756 king in a mountain wonderland from spring to autumn • Hiking itineraries: forest nature trail, hillside trail, CENTRAL SLOVENIA e [email protected] www.effekt.si/hotel-rakitna-slo/ Krim, Županov Vrh, Vrbca, Osredek and Pekel Double room with breakfast: EUR 47–79 per person per night

Hike on themed trails GORIŠKA Turistična zveza – TIC Nova Gorica The environs of Nova Gorica offer a large number of Delpinova ulica 18b, SI-5000 Nova Gorica hiking trails (all 163 km of them) of varying levels t +386 (0)5 330 46 00 of difficulty. They also include a 42 km of themed e [email protected], www.novagorica-turizem.com trails that offer up the beauties of the region’s na- tural and cultural heritage. They are also perfect for easy & joy family those interested in flora and fauna, and for lovers of history and local traditions.

|25 Villa Vipolže BRDA TIC Brda the winemakers of the area are known throughout Šmartno 13, SI-5211 Kojsko the world for their superb wine. The wine cellars and t +386 (0)5 395 95 95 farm-stays of the area are not to be missed. e [email protected] www.brda.si For hikers: • Hikes along the circular “cherry trails” that start easy & joy family and end at Dobrovo Castle (use the “Cherry trails

around Brda” hiking map) • Climb up to Sabotin Peace Park and visit the First Numerous hiking trails twist and turn through gently World War museum and caverns (Sabotin map) rolling hills planted with vines, orchards and olive tre- • Hike along part of the Alpe Adria Trail (Neblo– es and smelling sweetly of ripening grapes and other Petrnel–Dobrovo Castle or Šmartno) Circular fruit. They say that the women of Brda don’t need trail with a view of the basins and the natural lipstick because they have cherries in abundance, while stone bridge at Krčnik (start at Neblo–Petrnel).

13 EKOHOTEL SAN MARTIN***

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For hikers: • Varied terrain suitable for every type of walk, from an easy stroll or family outing to a strenuous, muscle-pounding hike – all at any time of the year • More than just a hotel, it is your second home in ekoHotel San Martin the heart of Goriška Brda, where sport comes with Šmartno 11, SI-5211 Kojsko premium food and wine t +386 (0)5 330 56 60, +386 (0)51 335 660 • We are geared towards looking after your wellness e [email protected] and rejuvenation, as well as your hiking equipment www.sanmartin.si Double room, half-board: EUR 50/76–60/86 per person per night

26| Vipava Valley VIPAVA VALLEY TIC Ajdovščina The varied nature of the landscape in the Vipava Cesta IV. Prekomorske 61a, SI–5270 Ajdovščina Valley (Vipavska Dolina in Slovenian) is a thrill for t +386 (0)5 365 91 40, e [email protected] every type of hiker. The valley, with its gentle and www.vipavskadolina.si steeper slopes and its high plateau, offer up trails of varying levels of difficulty, all of them furnished sportive hiker easy & joy family with glorious views, surprising sights of interest, and pleasing opportunities for rest and refreshment.

10 AJDOVŠČINA YOUTH HOSTEL

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For hikers: • Hiking trails of varying levels of difficulty • Starting point in the middle of the Vipava Valley for hikes to Čaven, Predmeja, Otliško Okno (in- cluding along the route of the UTVV), Nanos, the Mladinski hotel Ajdovščina source of the Hubelj, the City Run and Sky Run, Cesta IV. Prekomorske 61 A, SI-5270 Ajdovščina and a themed trail t +386 (0)5 368 93 83, +386 (0)41 945 392 • Free hiking equipment rental e [email protected] • Trail maps, guide hire, laundry facilities www.hostel-ajdovscina.si Half-board: EUR 18–30 per person per night

Cerje PEACEFUL KARST Turizem Miren–Kostanjevica The love affair between water and rock connects the Miren 137, SI-5291 Miren green fields and vineyards along the Vipava river t +386 (0)31 310 800 with the rocky Karst, which conceals magnificent e [email protected], www.mirenkras.si caves below its surface. There are over 100 km of marked hiking paths, including the Path of Peace, easy & joy family which offers glorious views across to the Alps and the Adriatic.

|27 HIKING & BIKING SLOVENIA Association of specialist hiking and cycling hotels and partner destinations in Slovenia. Dimičeva 13, SI-1000 Ljubljana m +386 (0)41 646 566 e [email protected] www.slovenia-outdoor.com

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Published by: HIKING & BIKING Slovenia in cooperation with SLOVENIAN TOURIST BOARD · Editor: Marko Lenarčič · Design and layout: Snežana Madić Lešnik · Texts: individual destination-based organisations and companies · Photographs:Jure Lenarčič, STO photo archive, Aleš Zdešar, destination-based organisations and companies photo libraries · Translation: Amidas · Printed by: Para d. o. o. · Print run: 7,000 · 2019 28|