Albeit one of the smallest alpine countries, Slovenia encompasses one of Europe's most diverse and breathtakingly beautiful regions while retaining its raw authenticity.
With the Julian Alps in the north, the Adriatic Sea in the south, and fertile wine-making regions and medieval towns in between, there could barely be any more contrasts to such a little corner on the sunny side of the Alps.
Hiking is a part of every Slovenian's DNA, expressed in a fundamental wish to summit the country's highest peak, Mt. Triglav, at least once in their lifetime. Beyond that, the mountains and pre-alpine hills are interspersed with more than 10,000 kilometers of hiking paths, connected by approximately 160 huts.
Be it a hut-to-hut hiking adventure along the Slovenian Mountain Trail, a walking holiday on the shores of the magical Lake Bled, or a thorough exploration of everything from the pristine Soča Valley to Slovenian Karst, leaving Slovenia dazzled is guaranteed.
Even though this is a boutique corner of the Alps, a large part of Slovenia's mountain world reaches above 2000 meters. Consequently, the hiking season lasts from late June to the end of September.
With short travel distances, decent public transport, delicious food, and an evolving tourism industry, Slovenia is a joy to visit. It is slowly maturing from a hidden gem to a simply must-visit destination.
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