Hike to Stol (Hochstuhl), 2,236 m, the peak set in the Karawanks Alpine mountain range between Slovenia and Austria, abundant in grasslands, offering beautiful views of Lake Bled Tucked along the Slovenian–Austrian border, Stol (Hochstuhl), the highest peak of the Karawanks, feels unexpectedly welcoming. Its broad grassy […]
Month: October 2023
Golica: slowly ascending into Slovenia’s alpine symphony
Situated in the very heart of the Karawanks mountain range, and framed by a breathtaking combination of grassy and forested slopes, offering stunning views over the Gorenjska region on the Slovenian side and the Drava River on the other, Golica is incredibly green and profoundly moving in […]
Kanjavec: A Gentle Giant of the Julian Alps
Located in Triglav National Park heart between the Dolič Pass (2,164 m), the Hribarice Pass (2,306 m) and the Prehodavci Pass (2071 m), Kanjavec Mountain peak(2,568 m – 8,425 ft) is gentle and mountain panoramic view jam-packed. High in the heart of Triglav National Park, tucked between […]
Things to do in Oprtalj/Portole, a picturesque central Istrian hilltop
Set in central Istria, Oprtalj rests on a 378-metre hill, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and the soft embrace of open skies. As you approach, the scent of olives drifts through the air and the rhythm of the vineyards seems to slow your steps. From the hilltop, […]