Location: Julian Alps

Planica near Kranjska Gora is the cradle of ski flying; over decades world records fell on the huge flying hill, and it is regularly the finale venue of the Ski Jumping World Cup. The year-round Nordic Centre with wind-tunnel and zip-line experiences and trails makes the valley a destination outside…

The Tolmin gorges near Tolmin mark the lowest point of Triglav National Park, where two rivers meet in turquoise gorges. Over walkways and the high-spanning Devil's Bridge, a loop leads past Dante's Cave and the wedged Bear's Head rock. A warm spring bubbles in the riverbed. Highlights Turquoise double gorge…

At 2,679 m, the Mangart is one of the highest mountains in Slovenia, on the border with Italy. To its saddle leads the Mangart Road, at around 2,072 m the highest road in Slovenia, through several tunnels and tight hairpins. From the top the view reaches far over the Julian…

Kranjska Gora in the north-west of Slovenia is the country's best-known winter-sports resort and host of alpine Ski World Cup races on the Vitranc. Nearby lie the Planica ski-flying hill and the idyllic mountain lake Jasna. In summer the resort is a starting point for the Vršič Pass and tours…

Lake Bled is one of the most photographed places in the Alps: in its centre lies Slovenia's only natural island with the pilgrimage church of the Assumption, and high above the shore stands Bled Castle. Traditional pletna rowing boats bring visitors to the island, where 99 steps lead up to…

The Triglav, at 2,864 m, is the highest mountain in Slovenia and the national symbol; its three peaks adorn the coat of arms and the flag. It lies at the heart of Triglav National Park, the country's only national park. For many Slovenes the ascent is a rite of passage,…