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Slovenia Camping Slovenia camping Packages Couple spring / autumn 19,80 € / day (2 persons + electric / caravan) 1.12. - 31.5; 1.9. - 30.11. Family summer 37,00 € / day (2 persons + kid + elektric / caravan) 22.6. - 1.9. Tandem fly 99,00 € ( tandem fly + camping / day) 1.1.-30.11.) www.camplijak.com [email protected] Camp Lijak, Ozeljan 6a, 5261 Šempas, Slovenia Tel: +386 31 894 694, +386 31 341 591 Cycling Slovenia Downhill bike From the Emerald Valley to the Vantage Point Overcoming the difference in altitude from the Soča river valley to the peak of Korada across footpaths and cart tracks. Length: 40 – 70 km, 4 – 7 hours. More info: www.camplijak.com Mountain bike The cycling labyrinth of Nanos plateau Riding on the plateau above the Vipava Valley with amazing views and labyrinths full of paths and single trails. Length: 35 - 45 km, 4 - 6 h. More info: www.camplijak.com Cross country Green, How I Want You Green Through the Trnovo forest, a forest with a capital F, to various peaks following densely intertwined forest trails. Length: 40 – 70 km, 4 – 8 hours. More info: www.camplijak.com Hiking Slovenia The Path from the Lijak stream to the panoramic view from Sekulak – The land of the energies in harmony The whole track is designed to start the hike in any of the villages: Šmihel, Ozeljan, Šempas, Vitovlje or Osek; and deciding after that, with regard to the preparedness, interests and the available time, the direction to take. More info: www.camplijak.com Hiking trails on Sabotin Sabotin, which was separated from Sveta Gora by the Soča river and now stands alone and proud, offers the hiker much more than one might think when viewing the mountain from the valley below. More info: www.camplijak.com The trail through the vineyards More info: www.camplijak.com Cycling Slovenia Downhill bike From the Emerald Valley to the Vantage Point Overcoming the difference in altitude from the Soča river valley to the peak of Korada across footpaths and cart tracks Along the Slovenian-Italian border winds the Alpine river Soča, famed for its emerald colour. Soča offers numerous water sports activities, such as fishing and adrenaline descents (rafting, canoeing, kayaking, canyoning). Cycling along the fresh river Soča is a perfect choice especially in hot summer days, while a pleasant wind is a perfect cooler when on surrounding hills and peaks. We will also climb up to Korada (812m) and continue our way along the ridge, which literary serves us with a view of Italy, the Alps, the Banjška and the Trnovska plateau. For return to the valley we descent towards Goriška brda, a famous wine-growing region, and then through Italy back to the starting point. Length: 40 – 70 km, 4 – 7 hours Mountain bike The cycling labyrinth of Nanos plateau Description: Riding on the plateau above the Vipava Valley with amazing views and labyrinths full of paths and single trails. Nanos is a Karstic plateau which separates the Slovenian mainland from the seaside. Its scenic Pleša summit, with steep cut off at the edge is the most recognizable mountain in the Inner Carniola. The tour of the Nanos elevates us to the highest point at Suhi vrh (1,313m). The grassy slopes, beautiful views and its rocky trails makes it a paradise for mountain bikers. The connectivity of the paths and single trails offers us a variety of different tours that can be adapted by any time to every type of rider and bike. Length: 35 - 45 km, 4 - 6 h Cross country Green, How I Want You Green Through the Trnovo forest, a forest with a capital F, to various peaks following densely intertwined forest trails The route runs across the Trnovo forest, a plateau situated on an altitude of about 1000m. It is renowned among the locals as a popular recreation spot. In warmer seasons it is perfect for hiking and cycling. The routes are selected from a network of cycling routes among Lokve, Čaven (1241m) and Mali Golak (1495m). For descent to the valley you can choose a variety of routes according to the wishes and technical skills of the rider. Length: 40 – 70 km, 4 – 8 hours Hiking Slovenia The Path from the Lijak stream to the panoramic view from Sekulak – the land of the energies in harmony. The whole track is designed to start the hike in any of the villages: Šmihel, Ozeljan, Šempas, Vitovlje or Osek; and deciding after that, with regard to the preparedness, interests and the available time, the direction to take. Hiking up and down the slope demands a higher physical ability, hiking in the valley on the other hand, comes close to a stroll. The links in-between enable the rounding up of the single sections. Information panels with a map of the territory indicate the starting points of the single routes, single small columns fitted out with a text, a signpost and the distances in time to the neighbouring stations however, the thematic stations. The road from the Lijak stream to the panoramic view from Sekulak discloses beauties of the natural and cultural heritage, it reveals historical memories and mysteries, and offers spirituality as well. It demands a lot of energy giving it however, equally back. On the way one comes across numerous attractions and also peaceful and hidden corners. Imaginative and diverse, these are the words to describe the route. Designed for different tastes, interests and physical abilities and provided with the variety of lined up natural wonders. Anchored in the Here and Now, in the every-day life of the locals, it leads us past other times gratifying the curiosity of the hikers - enthusists of the geology, ethnology, architecture and spirituality, and that of the connoisseurs of the flora and fauna. Hiking trails on Sabotin Sabotin, which was separated from Sveta Gora by the Soča river and now stands alone and proud, offers the hiker much more than one might think when viewing the mountain from the valley below. Sabotin is not just a mountain. It is a reminder and a caution. It calms and integrates. Sabotin is a Peace Park. Discover its turbulent history, its diverse vegetation, with Dinaric, Mediterranean, and Alpine flora, its legged and winged fauna. There are six paths leading up Sabotin. When you come to know the mountain from one direction, you will only know a small part of it. And so you will return to get to know it better, and find solace in its embrace again and again. Hiking paths across the Trnovo plateau The Mt. Čaven is situated at the southernmost of the Trnovo Plateau, rising above the Vipava Valley. From the Anton Bavčar Mountain Hut on the Mt. Čaven you can reach many peaks. The nearest of all is Mt. Mali Modrasovec (1305 m), only 15- minute walk from the Mt. Čaven. Mt. Kucelj (1239) is 40 min away and Mt. Veliki Rob (1237 m) an hour. From those peaks, especially from the Mt. Kucelj, opens a magnificent view of the Vipava Valley, the Karst, the Adriatic See, Gorica region and Friulu Plain. There is a magnificent view also from the Mala Gora mountain refuge. The Mt. Čaven is mostly overgrown with forest, especially with white and black beech and is abundant in Alpine flora. Mount Čaven The description of the hut The Anton Bavčar Mountain Hut is situated in the clearing between the Mt. Veliki Modrasovec in the north and the Mala Gora mountain pasture (1034 m above sea level) in the south. Both mountains stand at the southern edge of the Trnovo Forest and together form an area called Čaven. In 1908 the Vipava – Ajdovščina branch office of the Slovene Alpine Association rented a room in the forest hut in order to found a mountain refuge to all mountaineers. After the Second World War the mountaineers from Ajdovščina renovated the refuge in the forest hut and opened it on 22 June 1947. They named it after Anton Bavčar from Ajdovščina (1905 – 1944), who was in Trieste, during the war shot as a hostage. In 1963 the Ajdovščina Alpine Association bought and renovated the forest hut into a mountain refuge. Between 1978 and 1979 an extension to the refuge was built, the refuge was renovated again and renamed into a mountain hut. In 1993 the road was relocated from the front of the hut to the back, so that it does not disturb the guests. The hut is opened from the beginning of May until the end of September, every Saturday, Sunday and during the holidays. The restaurant seats 50 people and there is also a counter. In front of the hut is room for 40 guests, in two rooms, each with 10 beds and in the dormitory 30 beds, toilet and a bathroom with hot and cold water. The hut has no electric installation, thus the dining room is heated by a stove and electricity is produced by generator..
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