Alpine Heights & Coastal Delights

8-day self-guided hiking tour with Slotrips

Preparations

Your tour: Alpine Heights & Coastal Delights, 8-day self-guided hiking trip

Detailed information with a day-by-day itinerary will be sent to you approx. 1 month before the start of your trip.

To fully enjoy the trip stay active and prepared, appreciate different cultures, embrace spontaneity, respect nature and local customs, especially in national parks and small villages, and get ready for the adventure.

Our contact details: hello@slotrips.si & +386 6 982 6433

Pre/Post Hike Logistics & Transfers

Arriving to Slovenia: Fly to Letalisce Jozeta Pucnika (Ljubljana Airport) or choose from nearby airports: Trieste (Italy), Venice (Italy), Klagenfurt (Austria) or Zagreb (Croatia).

This trip starts in Ljubljana and finishes in Piran.

The pick-up time is between 8:30 and 9:00 AM. Our driver will pick you up at your first night’s accommodation in Ljubljana and drive you to the trailhead.

Let us know if you have any pre- or post-trip plans. We can assist in extending your stay at the accommodations or recommend where to continue your travels.

Arriving in Ljubljana and departing from Piran:
Here are some useful links for booking a transfer.

GoOpti: A reliable shared shuttle transfer company (to/from airports and between other destinations).
Arriva.si: Public bus service.
JoJo Prevozi: Private taxi service in Slovenia and beyond (Ljubljana-based).
Train Travels:
Slovenske zeleznice (Slovenian Railways): International departure and arrivals from and to Ljubljana.
Treni Italia (Italian Railways): For travel to, from, and within Italy and connections with Ljubljana. The closest and most convenient train stations are Trieste Central Station and Trieste Airport.
ÖBB (Austrian Railways): For travel to, from, and within Austria and connections with Ljubljana. The closest and most convenient train stations are in Villach and Klagenfurt.

Don’t forget to send us the phone number you’ll be using on your vacation so our driver is able to reach you in case of any delays etc.

Luggage & Gear

Luggage Transfers: Your extra luggage will be transferred to your next accommodation every day.

Essential equipment: Proper active clothes will make your trip more enjoyable.

NOTE: Your safety is our priority, make sure you prepare for the trip responsibly.

Packing List:

Comfortable active shoes. We suggest you bring along a pair that fits you well; protects your feet /ankles, provides good traction, and is durable, light, and breathable. Approach shoes are the most common footwear for this sort of trip. We discourage you from hiking in soft running shoes.
Active hiking pants. Preferably fast-drying fabric. Long, short or both – up to you.
Upper layer. Fast-drying short and long-sleeved shirt, warm jacket or fleece.
Rain & wind protection. Lightweight raincoat or poncho.
Sun protection. A hat, sunscreen & sunglasses.
Cold weather protection. Gloves and beanie hat.
Backpack. Medium-sized backpack 20 to 30 litres.
1,5-2 l water bottle or hydration reservoir.
Toiletry kit.
First aid kit. Medicine, blister treatments, tape, earplugs etc.
Swimsuit and a fast-drying towel.
Non-active clothes. Casual clothes and shoes for downtime and dinner restaurants.
Snacks. In case you’re likely to get “hangry“. You can find a wide selection of local and international trail snacks and energy bars in the country also suitable for people with allergies or dietary restrictions. In case you have specific snacks you like to have with you, we suggest bringing them from home.
Travel Insurance
Passport or ID
Power bank and chargers, electricity converter

Optional

Long-sleeve layer for sun protection
Umbrella
Knife
Garbage bag to carry out the trash
Bandana or Buff
Hiking poles. Most people find them extremely handy on Slovenian trails. The poles are available for rent from us.
Headlamp

Activity Level & Trail Info

Difficulty level: Moderate

Daily hikes: 4-6 hours / 8–20 km (5–12 mi) / 100-500 m (300-1650 ft)

Hiking terrain: Your journey spans northwestern to southwestern Slovenia, offering a diverse mix of alpine, karst, and coastal terrain, scenery and climates. It is ideal for hikers with basic fitness who seek varying levels of difficulty and wish to add cultural insights to their active trip.

Paths guide hikers through diverse landscapes, including forests, rolling hills, lakeshores, riversides, vineyards, charming rural areas, clifftop trails, and seaside promenades. Trails range from soft, often uneven terrain to packed gravel paths and shorter asphalt sections with gentle elevation changes. Some areas can become muddy and slippery after rain.

When visiting the Skocjan Caves, expect to walk on forested paths and rocky trails when entering and exiting the cave. Inside, you will traverse constructed walkways, bridges, and staircases that lead over and along deep underground canyons.

Slotrips Difficulty Levels

Weather

Slovenia’s microclimates can lead to rapid weather changes. Conditions may vary significantly within just a few kilometres, especially on this trip, where you travel from north to south and transition between different regions.

In the Alpine Region, from June to September, expect pleasant valley temperatures ranging between 20–30°C. In early May and from late September onward, temperatures become milder. While rare, snowfall can occasionally occur in unexpected months such as March, April, October, and November.

The Wine Region and Slovenian Coast enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate with warm, sunny summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures often exceed 30°C+. Early spring (March, April) and late autumn (October, November) can also be pleasantly warm. The region benefits from abundant sunshine year-round, though strong bora winds occasionally bring cooler air and very strong winds, especially in winter.

Afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August, so carrying rain gear is essential.

Always check the latest weather forecast. Below you can find weather forecasts or web cameras for towns in the Alpine region (Bled and Bohinj Valley), Karst region (Štanjel) and Coast (Piran).

Webcam Bohinj Valley

Webcam Štanjel

Webcam Piran

Good To Know

Breakfast: Is included in all accommodations.

Lunch and Dinner: Each day, you’ll have different dining options which will be detailed in your trip plan.

Snacks: Pack daily trail snacks for emergencies. There are limited grocery stores on some days. However, you can find them in the popular towns – Radovljica, Bled, Bohinj and Piran.

Payment: Most places accept credit card payments. However, we recommend having some cash on you. There are ATMs in Radovljica, Bled, Bohinj and Piran.

Water: Water in Slovenia is abundant and of excellent quality. You can refill your water bottles at your accommodations or any place with a reliable water source. However, we do not recommend refilling bottles from open streams.

Charging: We use 220V electrical sockets like this.

Cell Reception & Wi-Fi: Overall reliable.

Transfers: To explore the diverse landscapes of Slovenia, you will use various modes of transport—some arranged by us and some on your own. While certain factors are beyond our control, please be aware that delays may occur, especially during the high season (July and August).