Description
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 21 day walks and 2 multi-day treks in Slovenia’s Karavanke. Exploring the 120km mountain range between Slovenia and Austria, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced hikers alike.
Walks range from 4 to 26km (2–16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–9 hours. Two 2-day walks with overnight mountain hut stays are included taking in the Košuta ridge and Peca massif.
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Sketch maps are included for each walk
- Detailed information on public transport, route access and accommodation
- Highlights include Stol the highest peak in the range
Table of ContentsMap key Overview map of Slovenia Overview map of the Karavanke Introduction Landscape and geology Climate and weather Environment Wildlife and flowers The walks When to go Getting there Travelling within Slovenia Accommodation Food and drink Money and shopping Communications Health and hazards Language Maps Waymarking Equipment Using this guide The Western Karavanke Walk 1 Pec (Tromeja) Walk 2 Trupejevo poldne and Vošca Walk 3 Kepa Walk 4 Dovška Baba Walk 5 Hrušica to Planina pod Golico Walk 6 Golica Walk 7 Hruški vrh and Klek Walk 8 Dovška Baba to Planina pod Golico Walk 9 Ajdna Walk 10 Stol Walk 11 Vajnež Walk 12 Stol from Austria Walk 13 Dobrca Walk 14 Preval Walk 15 Begunjšcica Walk 16 Vrtaca Walk 17 The Ljubelj Pass Walk 18 Košutica Walk 19 Košuta The Eastern Karavanke Walk 20 Hochobir (Ojstrc) Walk 21 Olševa Walk 22 Peca Walk 23 Uršlja gora (Plešivec) Appendix A Walk summary table Appendix B Key names in German Appendix C Glossary Appendix D Useful contacts Appendix E Further reading
