SLOVENIA

Slovenia is a country of sporting challenges and a place where
you can put your trust in your own strength! In winter, the
slopes of fresh snow attract Alpine and Nordic skiers, ski tourers,
snowboarders, tobogganing and snowshoeing enthusiasts
– and also those who want to try paragliding over the snowy
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Hiking
Although Slovenia only covers an area
of around 20,000 km2 and can be traversed
diagonally by motorway in less
than three hours, it is criss-crossed by
almost 10,000 kilometres of marked
paths. Exploring areas that can be covered
by car in a matter of minutes can
take hours and hours on foot. And the
more you stray from main routes, the
more you realise that walking is the
right way to discover the true beauties
of Slovenia.
Hiking and Biking SLOVEnia
dimičeva 13, 1000 ljubljana
e-mail: info@hiking.si;
www.slovenia.info/hiking
www.slovenia.info/biking
an association founded as a strategic
partnership with the Slovenian
Tourist Board for the purpose of
the joint marketing and development
of quality tourism products
in the cycling and hiking sectors.
Slovenian Nordic Walking Association
www.pzs.si
Slovenian Mountain Guide Association
www.zgvs.si
Nordic Walking Federation
www.nordicwalking.si
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Biking
Slovenia is almost irresistible for cyclists.
Over 250 marked cycling routes and Slovenia’s
varied landscape offer opportunities
for adventures on two wheels that
are anything but ordinary. Cycle through
the Karst or along panoramic routes to
wonderful Alpine views. You can cycle by
lakes or along the coast, among vineyards
and through villages. You can even cycle
through an abandoned mine!
HeriTage
TrailS
The protection afforded to our national
and regional parks demonstrates our special
care for the preservation and presentation
of natural and cultural heritage and
tradition. There are many areas where the
preservation of our natural and cultural
heritage also provides opportunities for
relaxation and pleasure.
MounTain
cliMBing
The more difficult trails and rock faces
in the high mountains of Slovenia create
countless natural climbing areas. You can
combine climbing with other holiday activities,
but climbing conditions in Slovenia
are good enough for a climbing adventure
of several weeks
Chamber of mountain CentreS
Slovenian ropewayS aSSoCiation
Dimičeva 13, Si-1000 ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 5898 130
fax: +386 1 5898224
e-mail: info@slo-skiing.net
www.slo-skiing.net
www.snezni-telefon.si
www.sloveniaski.info
for more information about Slovenia’s ski
centres,see the electronic publication Slovenia
Skiing at www.slovenia.info/publications
Skiing
The still-vital tradition of the Bloke
skiers reminds us of how skiing has become
one of the most popular sports
on the sunny side of the Alps. The
story began in the 17th century on the
Bloke Plateau, where a unique method
of travelling over the snow on skis was
developed. Slovenian skis still sweep
down the white slopes today and traverse
great distances in the sky. Slovenia
can boast successful professional skiers
who are among the best in the world.
Every year Kranjska Gora and Maribor
host FIS World Cup competitions.
Pokljuka is famous as the fi rst biathlon
centre. Planica holds the record for the
longest ski jumps. And Elan of Slovenia
is one of the world’s most prestigious
and technologically advanced makers
of skiing equipment.