Awe-inspiring walking routes
The showpiece of any Slovenia walking holiday is Triglav National Park. And the scenic rewards are huge – not least those to be found in Vintgar Gorge. Almost a mile’s worth of wooden walkways crisscross the Radovna River and snake around waterfall-splashed pools that come in every shade of green and blue. The headline-grabber is the 16m-high Šum Waterfall.
Equally standout are the hiking opportunities in the Julian Alps. Walk through the alpine meadows of the Krma Valley and into the high forests west of Lake Bled and you’ll reach Debela Peč – arguably Triglav National Park’s best vantage point. Elsewhere, you can take a cable car to the upper reaches of Mount Vogel and cap a seven-mile trail to the summit with views over the snowy 2,864-metre peak of Mount Triglav – Slovenia’s tallest mountain.
Visit Slovenia’s capital
No trip to Slovenia would be complete without a visit to the nation’s compact capital, Ljubljana. Having restricted traffic through the city centre in favour of green spaces and cycling routes, it’s earned a reputation as being one of Europe’s most eco-friendly and liveable cities. Walk along the banks of the Ljubljanica River, drop in at a waterside café for a slice of Slovenian walnut cake, or ride the funicular railway to the spectacular Ljubljana Castle – it’s a city that’s easy to love.
