Slovenian Mountain Trail
A major long-distance trail crossing Slovenia’s mountains.
Route overview
A long-distance route across Slovenia’s mountain ranges and karst landscapes.
The Slovenian Mountain Trail is one of Europe’s oldest long-distance hiking routes. It crosses the Pohorje Hills, Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Karawanks, Julian Alps and karst landscapes toward the Adriatic region.
Trail facts
- Country
- Slovenia
- Region
- Slovenian Alps and Karst
- Distance
- 617 km
- Typical duration
- 28–40 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- 37,000 m
- Best season
- June–September
- Trail type
- Long-distance mountain trail
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- Mountain hut rules, national park regulations and local access requirements should be checked.
- Bookings
- Huts can be busy in the Julian Alps during summer, especially near Triglav.
Safety context
Some alpine sections are exposed and may require experience with cables or steep terrain. Weather and hut logistics matter.
Some sections are more technical than typical hiking trails and may include exposed protected paths.
Typical itinerary
A full route can take around a month or more, but many hikers complete selected sections.
Highlights
Julian Alps, Triglav region, mountain huts, varied Slovenian landscapes.
Why find a buddy
This is a strong buddy trail because hikers often want partners for specific alpine sections rather than the entire route.
Explore and prepare
Discover hikes by intent, read the hiking guides, review hiking safety, prepare a BuddyPack, or browse hiking plans.
Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.