Slovenia - a hiking paradise
Hikers can expect 10,000 km of marked and well-kept trails in the picturesque Slovenian landscape. Mountain peaks in high and low mountain ranges, lakes and rivers in low and hilly areas, waterfalls and caves, vineyards, and cozy mountain huts, what more could you want?
The most beautiful hikes in Slovenia
The most beautiful vineyard hiking trails in Slovenia
Experience the happiest time in the vineyards on hikes along the most beautiful hiking trails in Slovenia's wine-growing regions.
When autumn is approaching and the vines in the sun-drenched vineyards are bending under the weight of the sweet fruit, when the grape pickers are singing their song and the anticipation of the new vintage is in the air, it is the best time to visit Slovenia's wine-growing regions. Wander through the vineyards and let yourself be carried away by the cheerful mood of the winegrowers. You may even have the opportunity to help with the harvest and sample local delicacies.
If you enjoy being out and about with like-minded people, you can take part in one of the autumn hikes that are organized in Slovenia's wine-growing regions.
PRIMORSKA
Explore the Primorska wine-growing region, which is criss-crossed by numerous hiking trails and characterized by warm Mediterranean breezes until late autumn.
- On the trails of the Vipava Valley: Explore the trails through the picturesque, autumnally colorful Vipava Valley. Discover the region with the most autochthonous wine varieties in Slovenia. Follow in the footsteps of Matija Vertovec, the mentor of Vipava viticulture, alone or in company.
- A picturesque walk in the Brda region: the 8 km long Prvačnica circular trail between Dobrovo, Plešivo and Medana offers breathtaking views of the picturesque fertile hills and pretty villages of the Brda region.
Photo: Marijan Močivnik, Slovenia Tourist Board
PODRAVJE
Discover the paths of the Podravje wine-growing region, where the Klapotetzen set the pace. Let yourself be enchanted by the charms of the idyllic landscape with its many vineyards.
- The wine tavern trail: Take a stroll through the idyllic landscape around Moravske Toplice. An easy, 12-km hiking trail leads you to the culinary delights of Prekmurje.
- The trail to Zlati Grič: The Zreče hiking trail is an easy 12-km hiking trail that offers unforgettable views of the Škalce wine-growing region and leads to one of Slovenia's most modern wine cellars, Zlati Grič.
Photo: Jošt Gantar, Slovenia Tourist Board
POSAVJE
Visit the Posavje wine-growing region and discover the hiking trails that meander between castles and palaces, between vineyards, vineyard cottages and beet cellars, between the rivers Kolpa, Krka, Sava and Sotla.
- Cvičkova gaz - the Cviček wine trail: On a moderately demanding circular trail through the Dolenjska vineyards, you can enjoy the beauties of the realm of Cviček, a unique wine from Dolenjska. The trail is 22 km long and starts in Otočec.
- Follow the Kolpa: Discover the Bela krajina, the mystical landscape of white birch trees and wine-growing hills along the Kolpa. Experience the charms of Slovenia's south-easternmost region on widely ramified hiking trails. In autumn, you can take part in a hike along the Soseska zidanica Drašiči trails and get to know the gastronomic treasures of Bela krajina.
Photo: Jošt Gantar, Slovenia Tourist Board