Location: Julian Alps

Kranjska Gora in north-western Slovenia is the country’s best-known winter sports resort and host of Alpine Ski World Cup races at 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 in the Triglav National Park.HighlightsSlovenia’s best-known ski resort (Vitranc World Cup)Near the Planica ski-flying hillJasna mountain lakeStarting point…

At 2,679 m, the Mangart is one of the highest mountains in Slovenia, on the border with Italy. The Mangart Road, at around 2,072 m the highest road in Slovenia, leads to its saddle through several tunnels and tight hairpins. From the top the view stretches far across the Julian Alps to the Triglav.HighlightsMangart (2,679…

The Tolmin Gorges near Tolmin mark the lowest point of the Triglav National Park, where two rivers meet in turquoise gorges. Over walkways and the high-spanning Devil’s Bridge a circular path leads past the Dante Cave and the wedged Bear’s Head rock. A warm spring bubbles up in the riverbed.HighlightsTurquoise double gorgeHigh-spanning Devil’s BridgeDante Cave and Bear’s Head rockWarm spring in the…

Planica near Kranjska Gora is the cradle of ski flying; world records fell at the giant flying hill over decades, 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 cross-country trails makes the valley a destination off-season too.HighlightsCradle of ski flying, world-record hillSki-jumping World Cup finaleNordic Centre with experience activitiesCross-country trails…

The Triglav, at 2,864 m, is the highest mountain in Slovenia and the national symbol, at the heart of the country's only national park; the ascent leads over secured, exposed routes and is…

Lake Bled is one of the most photographed places in the Alps, with Slovenia's only natural island, a pilgrimage church and a castle high above the shore. Highlights: island with pilgrimage church (99 steps), Bled Castle on the rock above the lake, traditional pletna rowing boats, Bled…