The Slovene Mountain Trail : Slovenska planinska pot

This inspiring long-distance route traverses the heart of Slovenia, crossing the Julian Alps, the Karavanke, and the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, as well as the forested Pohorje plateau and the rolling hills and olive groves of the Karst, offering a unique blend of dramatic mountain landscapes and rich cultural heritage. This comprehensive guidebook presents the complete Slovene Mountain Trail described in 12 stages of 3–6 day treks, covering 550km (342 miles) and taking a total of 49 days to complete. Perfect for fit walkers and mountaineers with some alpine experience, each stage can be tackled individually or linked together, allowing you to tailor the adventure to your own plans and ambitions. The trail is best enjoyed from mid-June to the end of September, when routes are generally snow-free and mountain huts are open. Stages are clearly described with daily distance, ascent and descent, grade of difficulty, and estimated walking times, whether you seek a gentle track-based stage or challenging technical terrain with via ferrata and fixed protection. Every stage includes essential information on start and finish points, public transport connections, mountain huts, accommodation, and refreshment options. Features detailed sketch maps, profiles, and photographs for every stage, plus practical advice on Slovenian wildlife and flora, waymarking, summit stamp collecting traditions, and enjoying local food and drink along the trail. Plan your adventure with this definitive guidebook and discover one of Europe's most varied and rewarding long-distance walks, where each stage reveals a new facet of Slovenia's natural and cultural treasures, from alpine peaks to the sparkling Adriatic coast.