Trekking the Slovene Mountain Trail – Cicerone

Trekking the Slovene Mountain Trail – Cicerone   

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.

The Slovene Mountain Trail – Across Slovenia from Maribor to the Adriatic: Quick Facts

Location: Slovenia, from Maribor (Austrian border) to Ankaran (Adriatic coast)
Number of stages: 12 stages, each 3–6 days; total of 49 days for the full route
Distance: 550km (342 miles)
Duration: 49 days (full route; each stage can be walked separately or linked for a longer trek); daily stages vary in length and difficulty
Areas covered: Pohorje plateau, Julian Alps, Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Karavanke, Karst region, Adriatic coast
Route type: Long-distance mountain and upland trail, classic hut-to-hut walking
Difficulty: All levels, from gentle track-based days (Grade 1) to technical alpine terrain with via ferrata (Grade 3); suitable for hikers with varying experience
Terrain: Forested plateaus, limestone peaks, alpine pastures, flower-strewn ridges, karst hills, olive groves, mountain and coastal landscapes
Navigation: Illustrated sketch maps, route profiles, detailed descriptions, and stage-by-stage information
Best season: Mid-June to end of September (snow-free and stable weather; mountain huts open)
Highlights: Julian Alps, Kamnik-Savinja Alps, traditional summit stamp collecting, Slovenian mountain culture, panoramic ridge walks, scenic Adriatic finish
Equipment: Good walking boots, weatherproof clothing, via ferrata kit (for technical sections), and suitable gear for multi-day trekking
Accommodation: Mountain huts, lodges, and inns at stage endpoints and along the route

Details:

• Pages:  256
• Dimensions:   11 X 17 X 1.4 cm
• Publication: 2023
• ISBN 9781786310200