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May 7th, 2021
Rogla is the jewel of the Slovenian mountain, Pohorje. It is also one of the most popular ski resorts in Slovenia - as it's a 90-minute drive from Ljubljana. While the skiers flood the mountain in winter, from spring to autumn, they are dominated by hikers and bikers. Pohorje is not a high mountain. Its popularity comes from the fact that it has a rich pine forest. There is a bike park in the summer, and you can also try a bobsleigh park open all year round. Also, Slovenia's highest canopy prom
April 9th, 2021
There are three ranges in the Alps within Slovenia: the Julian Alps, the Karavanks (Karavanke), and the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. All three mountain ranges are located in the northern part of the country and form a common tourist area - the Alpine region. Part of the area covered by the three mountain ranges belongs to the historical region of Gorenjska. ?90% of the country's top natural attractions can be found here. Quick Details In our current article, we present these three mountain ra
March 29th, 2021
Vintgar Gorge, located only 5 km from Bled, and it is one of the most outstanding sights of Slovenia, perhaps even in Europe. This gorge is a top destination for hikers, families, and groups. We have summarized the most important information for you in this article. Everything about Vintgar Gorge: opening hours, tickets, weather, hiking, getting there, parking, maps, etc. Vintgar Gorge is a 3 km long (one-way) steep-walled gorge dug by the Radovna River. The elevation of the gorge is only 80 me
March 25th, 2021
In an earlier post, we summarised everything you need to know about Bärenschützklamm (Bear Gorge). You've undoubtedly heard of the popular Austrian gorge and seen a lot of pictures, but do you know what else you can do in the area? Enjoy a great weekend if you have decided to spend several days around Bärenschützklamm. And in this case, you should know what programs to choose from! Looking forward to some programs guaranteed to please you is a good idea. You can easily find 2-5 days' worth of
March 17th, 2021
Lake Bled is one of the most visited destinations in Slovenia. Many people come mainly because of the lake or the Vintgar-gorge, but you cannot miss Bled Castle, which is more than a thousand-year-old. Walking to the castle and spending time there is also an ideal medieval program with kids, so it is perfect for families. Slovenia's oldest castle on the lake is waiting for you to discover. Bled Castle is undoubtedly the most famous castle in Slovenia. Bled's prominent place on the list of the b
December 9th, 2020
Who has not heard of the fabulous countryside of Slovenia? In addition to being rich in natural resources, the landscape of this country is incredibly diverse. A great example is the Skocjan cave world, the largest cave system in Europe, and the unique cave Postojna, which is now on display. Postojna is one of the world's largest and most popular publicly accessible caves. The total internal volume of the cave system is 1.7 million cubic meters. The interior's size can also be illustrated by th
Just a stone’s throw from Lake Bled, you can find the Alpine Pokljuka Plateau, which has become one of the symbols of ecotourism in Slovenia. The forested plateau is one of the most gorgeous areas of the Triglav National Park, offering several easy and more difficult hiking and biking trails. The iconic appearance of the plateau is due to its row of mountain huts, and its circularly planted forest. The plateau itself is between 1,100 and 1,400 meters approximately. It is 20 km long and has a
Kaprun offers many fabulous sights and natural treasures. The area, which functions as a ski paradise in winter, is a real excursion and hiking paradise in summer. A lot is happening; families and couples come to the area. One of the top attractions in summer is Kaprun's Gorges. Among them, Sigmund Thun Gorge is quite popular. The fierce glacial river that makes its way through the rocky gorge overcomes the obstacles in front of it for 320 meters. Meanwhile, the water swirls tiny vortices in th
November 2nd, 2020
The Bärenschützklamm is an adventurous, romantic region that deserves a place on your bucket list. If the gorge fever circulating for years has reached you, too, then the Bear Gorge in Austria promises the perfect weekend tour for you. If you love nature, lakes, and waterfalls, you will surely enjoy a half-day tour around the gorge, only 40 minutes from Graz. To help you with your trip, I have gathered everything you need to know, including opening hours, tickets, information about parking, ac
October 15th, 2020
The Ötschergräben, compared to the Grüner See or even the Barenschützklamm, is the most popular excursion destination in Austria. The gorge next to the Ötscher mountain is often referred to only as the Grand Canyon of Austria. The gorge, about 2-2.5 hours from Vienna, is an ideal one-day program for residents of the Austrian capital. Of Austria's many beautiful natural treasures, the Ötschergraben is a real gem. There are several gorges around the Ötscher mountain itself, the most popular of wh
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