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Discover the remarkable beauty and diversity of Slovenia as you walk from Maribor near the Austrian border to Ankaran on the Adriatic Coast on the legendary Slovene Mountain Trail (Slovenska planinska pot or Transverzala). 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. Perfect for fit walkers and mountaineers with some alpine experience, this comprehensive Cicerone 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. Each stage can be tackled individually or linked together, allowing you to tailor the adventure to your own plans and ambitions. Explore Slovenia’s most iconic mountain regions, including the vast forests of Pohorje, the sheer limestone peaks of the Julian and Kamnik-Savinja Alps, the flower-strewn alpine pastures and ridges of the Karavanke, and the scenic limestone Karst on the approach to the Adriatic. Each day brings new scenery, from high summits to tranquil woodlands and traditional villages.The Slovene Mountain Trail is best enjoyed from mid-June to the end of September, when routes are generally snow-free, and mountain huts are open.Stages of the Slovene Mountain Trail are clearly described with daily distance, ascent/descent, grade of difficulty, and estimated walking times, making it easy to plan each day, whether you seek a gentle track-based stage or challenging technical terrain with via ferrata and fixed protection.The stages are designed for maximum flexibility, with ease of access via public transport and the option to complete sections in any order, whether you dream of a continuous 49-day trek or prefer to savour individual highlights of the Slovene Mountain Trail at your own pace.Each route description includes essential information on start and finish points, public transport connections, mountain huts, accommodation, refreshment options, and facilities, making it easy to plan every stage of your Slovenian Mountain Trail journey.Features detailed sketch maps, profiles, and photographs for every stage, plus practical advice on Slovenian wildlife and flora, waymarking, traditions such as collecting summit stamps, and enjoying local food and drink along the trail. Plan your adventure along the Slovene Mountain Trail with this definitive Cicerone 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.

Experience the enchanting Julian Alps of Slovenia, where limestone peaks tower above emerald valleys, sparkling alpine lakes, and wildflower meadows. Highlights include classic valley walks, dramatic high-mountain routes, and rewarding ascents to iconic summits such as Triglav, Jalovec, and Mangart, as well as tranquil trails around Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj. Ideal for walkers of all abilities, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook presents 40 graded routes, including 37 day walks and 3 multi-day treks, exploring every corner of the Julian Alps. Routes are organised around the main walking centres of Kranjska Gora, Bohinj, Bovec, Bled, and Kobarid, each offering a mix of accessible strolls and challenging adventures. Walks are clearly graded by length and difficulty (1–4), making it easy to choose the perfect day in the Julian Alps, whether you seek a gentle woodland path or a demanding via ferrata.Explore celebrated Julian Alps destinations, including Triglav National Park, Triglav lakes, the Soca valley, and the picturesque lakes of Bled and Bohinj. Routes range from 4km (2 miles) to 24km (15 miles) day walks and 18–34km (11–21 miles) multi-day treks, with walking times from 2 to 11 hours.The Julian Alps are best enjoyed between mid-June and late September, when trails are mostly snow-free and the mountain wildflowers are in bloom.Features 1:50,000 maps and free downloadable GPX tracks for every walk, ensuring straightforward navigation and confident route-finding across varied terrain. Each route description includes an at-a-glance information box with distance, ascent, grade, start and finish points, public transport, and refreshment options, perfect for planning your Julian Alps adventure.Practical advice covers essential planning, equipment, travel, public transport, mountain safety, and accommodation in mountain huts and villages throughout Slovenia’s Julian Alps, as well as food and drink unique to the region, from fresh homemade soups (such as rich mushroom juha) and Soca river trout to buckwheat dishes, sweet or savoury štruklji (dumplings), and delicious local cakes and pastries like gibanica and potica. Plan your adventure in the Julian Alps of Slovenia with the definitive Cicerone guidebook and discover a landscape shaped by nature and tradition, with picturesque mountain huts, historic sites, and the vibrant blue waters of the Soca River.

Discover Slovenia's Karavanke and explore a little-known mountain range of extraordinary variety, stretching 120km along the natural border between Slovenia and Austria through a landscape of soaring peaks, wildflower-filled meadows, ancient ridges, and traditional alpine villages. Less visited than the nearby Julian Alps, the Karavanke offers a wonderfully unspoilt walking destination in the heart of central Europe. Suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook describes 21 day walks and 2 multi-day treks across the full length of the Karavanke range. Routes range from 4 to 26km (2–16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–9 hours, with approaches mainly from the Slovenian valleys and bases in unspoilt towns and villages. Choose from 21 day walks and 2 multi-day treks across the western and eastern Karavanke, from low-level valley walks and flower-filled ridge paths to demanding high summit routes, with all routes graded for difficulty to help you plan your adventure.Tackle two 2-day mountain hut treks taking in the majestic Košuta ridge and the Peca massif, with overnight stays in alpine huts offering a deeper experience of the Karavanke mountains.Discover the highlights of the Karavanke, including Stol, the highest peak in the range at 2236m and a stunning backdrop to beautiful Lake Bled, the prehistoric cave on Olševa, Golica in May for its famous white daffodils, and the fine summit views from Uršlja Gora in the eastern range.Navigate with confidence using sketch maps included for each walk, alongside detailed information on waymarking, and recommended map sheets for every part of the Karavanke.Plan your Karavanke walking holiday with practical information on getting there, local transport, accommodation in the Slovenian valleys, food and drink, money, health and safety, and the best bases including Kranjska Gora, Mojstrana, Jesenice, Tržic, Solcava, and Slovenj Gradec.Deepen your experience of the region with introductory sections on the landscape and geology of the Karavanke, its climate, wildlife and flowers, and the waymarking and equipment needed for walking in this distinctive alpine environment. Venture into the peaks, ridges, and valleys of Slovenia's Karavanke with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. From the wildflower meadows of the western range to the remote summits of the eastern Karavanke, this is the essential companion for walking in one of central Europe's most rewarding and least-visited mountain ranges.