"The Julian Alps" Slovenia by mtncorg

Slovenia Travel Guide: 9,645 reviews and 19,868 photos

Mist rising out of the Krma Valley from Debela Pec

I was introduced to the VT community through internet researches on Slovenia. And what a gorgeous little country I discovered. Slovenia has a lot to offer a traveler within its small borders. The VT members living in Slovenia are great resources and act a grand ambassadors to the World-at-large for their country.

The Julian Alps are what initially attracted me to Slovenia and they did not disappoint. Triglav is the highest peak, but you have a multitude of other peaks to choose from, as well. The range is a limestone range similar to the Dolomites further west in Italy, as well as much of the eastern sections of the Alps. You can spend more than one vacation in these peaks, I have. And so has Patrick and Marko and Frona and Zoran and, and, and.

Some of my hikes are described in the travelogues below. For another kind of ‘virtual’ experience of the country, check out the panoramas offered from where you can view what lies ahead of you at many sites and peaks throughout Slovenia. Have fun.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Hiking, history, wine caves, bees and great people
In a nutshell:Alps that are truly Alpine

Last visit to Slovenia: Sep 2002
Intro Updated Jan 2, 2009
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Comments (51)

hunterV Sep 13, 2011 at 11:20 AM Report Abuse

Hello, Mark!~I would like to visit the true lakes there and to walk the trails, too...
balhannah Feb 8, 2010 at 6:36 PM Report Abuse

Excellent page! Thankgoodness you have done the hiking for me, otherwise I wouldn't get to see all those beautiful sights! Lake Bled, tourist trap or not, I still would like to see it, it is beautiful!
mirliya Oct 14, 2008 at 2:40 AM Report Abuse

what a nice 'okno' to visit this lovely country. Great photos and information ...thanks for sharing.
omidamini Apr 28, 2008 at 9:33 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for great Slovenia page
Jim_Eliason Jul 17, 2007 at 7:10 AM Report Abuse

Incredibly beautiful pictures! I never new Slovenia was such a scenic place.
FRONA Jul 10, 2007 at 4:18 AM Report Abuse

Great photo.. what valley KM??
annnna8888 Oct 27, 2006 at 3:25 AM Report Abuse

Great account of your climb to Debela Pec! I'm doing the same hike tomorrow and can't wait to see the place in fall colors!
Nemorino Jul 4, 2006 at 11:16 PM Report Abuse

Fine travelogues and tips! When I clicked on this page I was hoping for some more of your great mountain photos, and was not disappointed. "Slovenia is not necessarily a great country for flatland bicycling –" LOL.
mary2u99 Apr 20, 2006 at 10:42 PM Report Abuse

Wow great page and beautiful pictures.
gregpip Apr 17, 2006 at 9:23 AM Report Abuse

Great page about Soca battlefield. Very informative!