hiking festivals 2016 in slovenia · over 20 guided hikes.....to open-air museums of the first...

15 September – 1 OctoberSOČA VALLEY HIKING FESTIVAL Soča Valley – TIC Kobarid, t +386 (0)5 380 04 90 e info.kobarid@lto-sotocje.si, www.visit-soca.com

Discover the beauties of nature and monuments of the past in the com-pany of experienced guides.Over 20 guided hikes......to open-air museums of the First World War,...to the peaks of surrounding hills along the Alpe Adria Trail,...by the emerald River Soča in Triglav National Park,...to high mountain pastures,...along interpretive and thematic trails.

Check out the detailed programme of the festival and talks, exhibitions and film screenings at www.visit-soca.com and www.bovec.si.

15 – 17 September HIKING WEEKEND AT TERME SNOVIK Turistično društvo Tuhinjska dolinat +386 (0)51 313 966, +386 (0)41 633 779, e info@terme-snovik.si www.terme-snovik.si, www.td-tuhinjskadolina.si

• 15 September – Family hike along the trail of Snoviček the Dwarf• 16September–Hikethroughthesurroundingcountrysidewithvisits

to farms and tastings • 17 September–HiketoMeninamountainpasture

MARIBOR – POHORJE TIC Maribor,Partizanska6a,SI-2000Maribort +386 (0)2 234 66 11, e tic@maribor.siwww.maribor-pohorje.si/hiking

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1st International Nordic Walking Trail through Vineyards, Svečina and Ratsch an der Weinstraße – hikes in 2017:• 11February–Valentine’sDayHike• 18March–Springhikes–SvečinaWineriesOpenDay• 22April–SpringVinotour(alsoforcyclists)• 27May–YouthDayHike• 26August–NightHike(alsoforcyclists)• 23September–AutumnVinotour–36thFarmers’FestivalinSvečina

(also for cyclists)• 31October–“HalloWINE”HalloweenHike• 23December–TorchlitHiketoPruh–LivingNativityScene

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Recreational/charity project consisting of two hiking events: • 12FebruaryWinterONYOURFEET!–Kamnica,Maribor• 8OctoberAutumnONYOURFEET!–Kamnica,Maribor

24-HOUR MARTNICA CLIMB 18

Charity event for hikers and cyclists: • 2and3June,Ruše

TRAIL MARATHON POHORJE 18

• 26August– international trail running event inRuše–oneof thebiggest events of its kind in Slovenia

13 – 19 SeptemberTREKKING ON THE E6 TRAIL (MOZIRJE–RADLJE)Kommission for European Footpaths in Slovenia http://eupoti.com

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September, October FORESTFESTTIC Kočevsko, Turistični kompleks Jezero, Trdnjava3,SI-1330Kočevjet +386 (0)8 382 17 62, e info@kocevsko.com, www.kocevsko.com

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3 September – 3 December GORIŠKA HIKING FESTIVALTuristična zveza TIC Nova Gorica Delpinova ulica 18b, 5000 Nova Goricat +386 (0)5 330 46 00, e tzticng@siol.netwww.novagorica-turizem.com

Autumn Part: First World War themed hikes

• 3September–HikeupŠkabrijel• 28October–IsonzoFrontHike• 12November–3rdMartinmasHikeupŠkabrijel

Simon Gregorčič Trails

• 14October–HikealongtheGregorčičTrail• 15October–HikealongtheSimonGregorčičOliveTrail

In the heart of the sunny Goriška region

• 8October–HikealongtheSedevčičTrail• 3December–HikethroughtheŠempasVineyards• 3December–HikealongtheKalanCircularTrail

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15 October – 15 NovemberAUTUMN FESTIVAL OF HIKING AND GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCESCPT Krško – TIC Krško,CKŽ46,SI-8270Krškot +386 (0)7 490 22 20, e tic.krsko@cptkrsko.si, www.visitkrsko.com

Weekend vineyard and gastronomic hikes through the countryside and vineyards of the Posavje (Sava Valley) region.

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AUTUMN HIKING FESTIVALS

15 September – 1 October JUBILEE 10th BOHINJ HIKING DAYS Turizem Bohinj, Triglavska cesta 30, SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistricat +386 (0)4 574 75 90, e info@bohinj.siwww.bohinj.si/pohodnistvo

Guided thematic hiking tours:• “FromValjhun,sonofKajtimar,toBogomila,beautifulasamaiden”

(hike from Ajdovski Grad to the Savica waterfall) • SupplylinefortheKrnbattlefield(BohinjWalkofPeace)• BohinjMountainTrail• “Everythingslungoveryourshoulder”(hikefromBohinjtoČadrg)• IronAgehike“NaMostpoost”(hikefromAjdovskiGradtoMostna

Soči) • “Onthetrailsofourancestors”(high-mountainarchaeologicaltrail:

Iron Trail)

Weekend of outdoor activities.Other: films, discussions, lectures, cultural events.

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HIKING FESTIVALS 2016 IN SLOVENIA

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HIKING & BIKING SLOVENIADimičeva13,SI–1000Ljubljana;Sloveniat +386 (0)41 646 566 e info@hiking.siwww.hiking-biking-slovenia.comwww.slovenia.info

Dom Pod Storžičem Alpine Adventures Day

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Soča Valley Hiking Festival

Posavje Spring Festival of Themed Trails

Autumn Festival of Hiking and Gastronomic Experiences

Brda Spring Hiking Festival

Kamnik-Savinja Alps Hiking Festival

Hiking Weekend at Terme Snovik

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9 April – 4 JuneBRDA SPRING HIKING FESTIVALTIC Brda, Grajska cesta 10, SI-5212 Dobrovot +386 (0)5 395 95 95, e tic@brda.si, www.brda.si

Around the little villages of the Brda district, with views of the Alps and thesea,wherethemildMediterraneanclimateoffersawarmembraceto sports enthusiasts throughout the year. Brda in early springtime is a colourful array of flowering, fragrant, relaxing experiences and without a doubt the best choice to open the Slovenian hiking season.

Festival programme

• 9April–HikeaspartoftheRebulaandOliveOilFestivalinVišnjevik• 21April–FriendlyhikealongtheIdrija• 23April–Brda/CollioEco-Marathon• 27April–TraditionalMedanaCommunityHike• 7May–Springhike todiscover the culturalheritageand foodand

wine of the Brda region• 10May–SabotinFull-MoonNightHike• 21May–Petrnel–Korada–Petrnelmemorialhike• 27May–HikealongtheWalkofPeace• 28May–BarefootaroundBrda• 4June–CherrytoCherryHike

Hike Rogla Destination

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Vinotour

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1624-Hour Martnica Climb

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You can hike in Slovenia in all seasons. Summer is ide-al for visiting the high mountains, because most of the snow melts in June. This is also a season known for afternoon storms, so you should observe the old saying that “the early bird catches the worm” in order to hike in the mountains safely. Autumn is the most beautiful season for hiking. Colourful forests, yellow larches, blue skies, and white limestone rocks are un-forgettable images that hikers can take back to the valley with them.

23 April – 7 MayGORIŠKA HIKING FESTIVALTourist Association TIC Nova Gorica, Delpinova ulica 18b, 5000 Nova Goricat +386 (0)5 330 46 00, e tzticng@siol.net, www.novagorica-turizem.com

Spring Part: Hikes with a food theme

• 23April–AsparagusHike• 7May–HikefromLijaktoSekulak• 7May–BateCircularTrailHike

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27 May – 4 June HIKE SLOVENIA – HIKE ROGLA DESTINATIONLTO Rogla-Zreče, GIZ, Cesta na Roglo 11j, SI-3214 Zrečet +386 (0)3 759 04 70, www.destinacija-rogla.si FB DestinacijaRogla-Pohorje

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20 May – 4 June 11th INTERNATIONAL WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL, BOHINJ Turizem Bohinj, Triglavska cesta 30, SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistricat +386 (0)4 574 75 90, e info@bohinj.si, www.bohinj.si/alpskocvetje

The rich flora of Bohinj and the mountains above it are a feast for the eyes for all visitors to Bohinj and the surrounding area from early spring until autumn. This extraordinary natural heritage and related cultural heritage are an obligation to act responsibly. Through the International Wildflower Festival, we wish to highlight the importance of conserving wildflowers and flowering meadows, promote the development of the localcommunityandoffervisitorstoBohinjagenuineexperienceofun-spoilt nature.

Festival programme

FLOWERS IN SCIENCE• Specialistconferences:Examplesofgoodpractices,interpretationsof

natural and cultural heritage in tourism

FLOWERS IN ART• Concerts,exhibitions,theatricalperformances

FLOWERS AT HOME• Usingflowersincookingandcrafts

GUIDED EXCURSIONS• Botanicalandornithologicalguidedexcursions

WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN• Photographyworkshops,creative/explorationworkshopsforchildren• ThefabulouslandofZlatorog,thegolden-hornedchamois

6 22 – 25 June KAMNIK-SAVINJA ALPS HIKING FESTIVALOrganisers: Association Kamnik-Savinja Alps (Tourism Kamnik, Zavod za turizem Preddvor, Turistično društvo Zg. Jezersko, Občina – TIC Luče, Center Rinka – Logarska dolina d.o.o.)Kamnik-Savinja Alps, t +386 (0)40 135 622,e info@kamnik-tourism.si, www.kamnik-savinja-alps.com

ThisthirdeditionoftheHikingFestivalonceagainoffersawiderangeofactivitiesforeverytasteintheentrancingsurroundingsoftheKam-nik-Savinja Alps. Take a few days to enjoy an active break in the area – makingthemostofthewidechoiceofaccommodation.Joinus!

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19 JuneDOM POD STORŽIČEM ALPINE ADVENTURES DAYOrganisers: PZS, PD TržičPlaninska zveza Slovenije,Dvořakova9,SI-1000Ljubljanat +386 (0)1 424 56 80, e info@pzs.si, www.pzs.si

Programme

Guided hiking and mountaineering tours and a rich accompanying pro-gramme

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»Bear's Trail« Endurance Hike

Forestfest

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11th International Wildflower Festival, Bohinj

Jubilee 10th Bohinj Hiking Days

Goriška Hiking Festival

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Trekking On The E6 Trail (Mozirje–Radlje)

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SPRING HIKING FESTIVALS

22 April»BEAR'S TRAIL« ENDURANCE HIKE ALONG THE KOČEVSKI ROG FOOTPATHTIC Kočevsko, Turistični kompleks Jezero, Trdnjava3,SI-1330Kočevjet +386 (0)8 382 17 62, e info@kocevsko.com, www.kocevsko.com

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1 – 31 May POSAVJE SPRING FESTIVAL OF THEMED TRAILSCPT Krško – TIC Krško,CKŽ46,SI-8270Krškot +386 (0)7 490 22 20, e tic.krsko@cptkrsko.si, www.visitkrsko.com

Organised hikes take place at weekends along themed trails in the Posav-je (Sava Valley) region, with rich content including expert guides, region-al cuisine, local stories and interpretations of natural and cultural herit-age.HikesinthelowmountainsofthePosavjeregionareundemandingand suitable for all target groups, with a wide choice of accommodation in the countryside and additional sports activities available (kayaking, canoeing,SUP, rafting,paragliding).Speciallypriced tourismpackagesavailable!