Adventure Holidays In Slovenia

Occupying almost 2 per cent of central Europe , Slovenia is predominantly hilly. A view of the Soca and the upper Sava river valleys spreads below Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest mountain, while below the hills in the the Dinaric karst region is home to karst caves and sinkholes. The Porhorje region is made up of peat moors and lakes, extensive grassy plains and slopes, mighty forests and gigantic trees, while the glacial valley of Logarska Dolina is offer up waterfalls and caverns. Lowlands make up around one-fifth of the country, mostly in the east and north-east. Almost half the country is covered by forests, making Slovenia the third most forested country in Europe .

ADVENTURE SPORTS IN SLOVENIA

Wherever you are in Slovenia it is possible to discover the natural beauties on foot. The country is covered by countless paths for occasional as well as for zealous hikers. There are also trails through regional parks, circular trails around the towns, cities and lakes and less demanding paths along the rivers, and in forests and mountains. In the mountains of Slovenia there are more than seven thousand kilometres of marked trails, complimented by 165 mountain lodges, huts and bivouacs. For ski enthusiasts, Slovenia also offers a wide range of good skiing resorts.

ADVENTURE SPORTS AREAS AND REGIONS IN SLOVENIA

Best spots for water sports

The Idrijca, Kolpa, Sava , Sava Bohinjka and Dolinka, Savinja and Soca rivers are all ideal for kayaking, canoeing and rafting.

Best spots for hiking & trekking

The Julian and Kamnik Alps are particularly popular.

Best spots for climbing & mountaineering

Slovenian mountaineers like conquering the Slovene Alpine Transversal, which leads from Maribor over the hills and mountains to the Adriatic sea .

Best spots for skiing & snowboarding

Popular ski resorts include those in Bled, Bohinj, Bovec Pohorje, Cerkno, Kranjska Gora, Krvavec, Rogla, and Vogel.