 | Path via Sedlo Kanja to Bavški Grintavec restored and opened
22.08.2026
The Jesenice Alpine Club and the trail markers of the Alpine Association of Slovenia have successfully repaired and reopened the path from Zadnja Trenta to Bavški Grintavec after many years, which bears the title Best Alpine Path 2026.... |
 | Špremova Path to Grintovec Restored and Reopened
20.08.2026
Špremova Path from Dolška škrbina to Grintovec restored and reopened. The technical group of PZS trail markers composed of members of mountaineering clubs from the Kamniško-Bistriško area carried out demanding restoration works on Špremova Path, which leads from Dolška škrbina to Grintovec, on 14 a... |
 | Poll: How long have you been going to the mountains?
18.08.2026
The question in the previous poll was: How long have you been going to the mountains? Poll results: 35 % More than 40 years 30 % Between 21 and 40 years 15 % Between 11 and 20 years 10 % Between 5 and 10 years 7 % Less than 5 years 3 % I do not go to the mountains The poll ran from August 11, 2026... |
 | Notice of full closure of the state road over the Vršič pass
17.08.2026
We inform you that on 24. 08. 2026 at 04:00 a full closure of the Vršič pass will be established, which will be in effect until 25. 08. 2026 at 06:00. The reason for the closure is road reconstruction and parking lot arrangement (asphalting). Section: 1043 Ruska cesta (ErikaVršič) (from km 8,575 to... |
 | After years of waiting, the image of the new Kocbek Lodge on Korošica is emerging
16.08.2026
On Korošica they are preparing a project for a new Kocbek Lodge, which is to stand on the site of the burned-down mountain lodge. The conceptual design has been prepared; opinions of spatial planning authorities are currently being obtained for it, after which it will be presented to the public. Whe... |
 | Adam Jordan sets record on the Slovenian Touring Cycling Route
12.08.2026
Adam Jordan sets record on the Slovenian Touring Cycling Route, which celebrates 10 years. Slovenian ultra-cyclist Adam Jordan has cycled the entire Slovenian Touring Cycling Route (STKP), which connects all major Slovenian mountain groups and celebrates 10 years this year, in 6 days, 21 hours and ... |
 | Already 130 years welcoming hikers and alpinists under its roof...
12.08.2026
Already 130 years welcoming hikers and alpinists under its roof is the hut on Kredarica. The highest-lying Slovenian mountain hut, the hut on Kredarica, has been welcoming hikers under its roof for 130 years. At an altitude of 2515 meters it was ceremonially opened as the Triglav hut on Kredarica o... |
 | Warning: Work on the path in Dolška škrbina below Grintovec
11.08.2026
14 and 15 August 2026 extensive remedial works will take place on the otherwise closed mountain path leading from Dolška Škrbina to Grintovec. Approaching the work site at this time will be life-threatening due to falling rocks (remediation and clearing of the rockfall). 14 and 15 August 2026 exten... |
 | Poll: Veliko Kladivo
11.08.2026
The question in the previous poll was: Have you already been to Veliko Kladivo (2094 m)? Veliko Kladivo is a scenic peak in the Košuta ridge. Poll results: 65 % Yes 33 % No 2 % I don't know The poll ran from August 5, 2026 to August 11, 2026, and 489 respondents participated in it.... |
 | Even in the mountains water is running out, and spoiled mountaineers lack common sense
10.08.2026
Even at nearly 2000 m above sea level there is no longer any real freshness. At Kokrsko sedlo the thermometer (admittedly in the sun) showed 37 C, and mountaineers were sitting shirtless in front of Cojzova koča, where the wardens say: "Up here life is harder, but simpler." August is the month when... |
 | Entire path to Begunjščica restored from Roblekov dom
8.08.2026
The technical group of trail markers of the Alpine Association of Slovenia completed the restoration of the mountain path from Roblekov dom on Begunjščica to the summit of Begunjščica between 30 July and 4 August 2026, making it safer for hikers, and in the following days it will also be newly marke... |
 | Fire raging above Srednji Vrh, planes and helicopter in the air
7.08.2026
Above the village of Srednji Vrh in the municipality of Kranjska Gora, a fire has broken out. Since early morning, three Air Tractor planes and a Slovenian Army helicopter have been on site, the Administration for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief reported. Kranjska Gora police officers were not... |
 | Mountaineering and alpinism inscribed in the register of intangible cultural heritage of Slovenia.
7.08.2026
Mountaineering and alpinism inscribed in the register of intangible cultural heritage of Slovenia. Mountains have a special symbolic meaning in the Slovenian space and have historically contributed significantly to the formation of Slovenian cultural identity. At the initiative of the Alpine Associ... |
 | Snakes also live in the mountains
6.08.2026
When going to the mountains, we always set off with an appropriate measure of self-knowledge and responsibility, but we must also know that we may encounter domestic and wild animals on the way. In the past week, there have been several reports from mountain areas about snake bites, especially in th... |
 | Temporary closure of the mountain path and parking ban near Bukovnik
6.08.2026
Temporary closure of the mountain path and parking ban at the Bukovnik farm. Due to the remediation of the fire site and construction works, the mountain paths and parking area in the immediate vicinity of the Bukovnik homestead under Raduho are temporarily closed. A bypass of the mountain paths ha... |
 | Poll: view from Zadnjiški Ozebnik
5.08.2026
The question in the previous poll was: Can Triglav (2864 m) be seen from Zadnjiški Ozebnik (2084 m)? The correct answer is: yes. Poll results: 65 % Yes 19 % I don't know 16 % No The poll ran from 28 July 2026 to 5 August 2026, with 472 respondents participating.... |
 | Jurij Selan: Tribute to the Alpine Landscape That Also Opens a Painterly Reflection on Color
4.08.2026
Painter, art theorist and art educator Jurij Selan in the painting cycle Gore unites his two key fields of activity. He created a series that is a homage to the Slovenian alpine landscape, while also being a painterly reflection on the fundamental questions of artistic form. The cycle Gore is prese... |
 | Warning: snakes near Blejska koča
4.08.2026
Two hikers bitten by snakes near Blejska koča On the way to Blejska koča on Monday around noon, two foreign hikers were bitten on the hand by a snake. After the bite, the injured continued to Blejska koča, where one hiker's condition worsened. A helicopter with the on-duty team from Brnik flew to t... |
 | Savica Waterfall from 1 August 2026 onwards with a new management system
1.08.2026
Savica Waterfall from 1 August 2026 onwards with a new visitor management system. Savica Waterfall is one of the most visited natural features in Slovenia and one of the most recognizable symbols of Triglav National Park. The large number of visitors requires coordinated management that simultaneou... |
 | Road to Mangart Pass closed until further notice
1.08.2026
Fire in the Planja area on Bovško partially contained, extinguishing to continue on Saturday morning Settlements not threatened, road to Mangart Pass remains closed A fire broke out on Planja at an altitude of around 1500 meters in the municipality of Bovec, which has so far affected approximately 1... |
 | Even mountain path markers in the high mountains need good conditions
29.07.2026
Even mountain path markers in the high mountains need good conditions, just like mountaineers. The summer mountaineering season is at its peak, and on the mountain trails, in addition to numerous mountaineers, there are also volunteer path markers of the Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS). The pa... |
 | Accident on the freight cable car to Koča na Golici: the load-bearing steel cable broke
28.07.2026
Sometimes something happens that no one can prepare you for. Just a few hours ago we were happily looking at the newly arranged entrance to Koča na Golici. After several days of voluntary work, material transports and work actions, we were proud that the project was successfully completed. Thanks to... |
 | Have you noticed a damaged or impassable path?
28.07.2026
The mountain visiting season is in full swing. Trail markers are also at work, having to inspect more than 10,000 kilometres of mountain paths. You can help them. If you notice that a mountain path is damaged or impassable, scan the QR code. Photograph the damaged section and describe the problems.... |
 | Poll: Turska gora
28.07.2026
The question in the previous poll was: Have you already been to Turska gora (2251 m)? Turska gora is a scenic mountain in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Poll results: 55 % Yes 43 % No 2 % I don't know The poll ran from 21 July 2026 to 28 July 2026, with 535 respondents participating.... |
 | Successful re-greening of the surface on Uskovnica mountain pasture
24.07.2026
Among the meadows we are restoring is also the plot on Uskovnica mountain pasture, where the local meadow had become overgrown with forest due to abandonment of use. The flowering meadow is already a real feast for the eyes and for pollinators Restoration of degraded meadow areas represents an impor... |
 | Poll: view from Storžič
21.07.2026
The question in the previous poll was: Can the highest peak of Obir (2139 m) be seen from Storžič (2132 m)? The correct answer is: yes. From Storžič, Ojstrc, the highest peak of Obir, can be seen in good weather. Poll results: 66 % Yes 21 % Don't know 13 % No The poll ran from 14 July 2026 to 21 ... |
 | Planinski vestnik, July-August 2026
18.07.2026
And here is this year's double issue, July-August 2026. The theme of the month is the forgotten alpinist Anna Escher (1894-1986), who between the two wars achieved an enviable number of alpine ascents at home and around the world, many of them first ascents. Although she climbed with the most eminen... |
 | Temporary closure of the path to Golica
15.07.2026
We inform you that tomorrow the implementation of sanitary logging will begin in the area from the lower station of the freight cable car to the Koča na Golici hut, along the right mountain path. Due to forestry work and ensuring visitor safety, this section of the mountain path will be CLOSED durin... |
 | Warning for the trail Kredarica - Mali Triglav, 16. - 18. 7. 2026
15.07.2026
In accordance with the Article 16 of the Alpine Paths Act (Official Gazette of RS, no. 61/2007) Alpine Association of Slovenia and Alpine Club Ljubljana Matica wish to inform you that from 16th to 18th of July 2026 the very difficult section of the marked trail Kredarica (2515 m) Mali Triglav (2737 ... |
 | Closed path to Obel kamen, expected 17. 7. 2026
15.07.2026
GB: In accordance with Article 16 of the Alpine Paths Act (Official Gazette of RS, no. 61/2007) the Alpine Association of Slovenia and Alpine Club Solčava wish to inform you that the access to Obel kamen (1883 m) will be CLOSED on 17th July 2026. Urgent maintenance will be carried out on the trails.... |
 | Poll: Krn Lake
14.07.2026
The question in the previous poll was: Have you already been to Krn Lake? Poll results: 81 % Yes 17 % No 2 % I don't know The poll ran from 6 July 2026 to 14 July 2026, with 596 respondents participating.... |
 | Path through Bistriški vintgar closed until further notice
8.07.2026
Due to a forest fire and firefighting efforts, the mountain path through Bistriški vintgar near Slovenska Bistrica is closed until further notice. Due to intensive firefighting, please avoid the wider area of Bistriški vintgar. Due to the large number of firefighters and other protection and rescue... |
 | Warning: A larger forest fire has broken out in the area of Bistriški vintgar
7.07.2026
A larger forest fire has broken out in the area of Bistriški vintgar, hiking trails are closed! In the vicinity of Slovenska Bistrica, near Rimski kamnolom, an extensive forest fire has broken out in a hard-to-reach area. Authorities urge any hikers to avoid the area. According to the Maribor poli... |
 | Poll: Dleskovec
6.07.2026
The question in the previous poll was: Have you already been to Dleskovec (1965 m)? Dleskovec is a scenic mountain in the Kamniško-Savinja Alps. Poll results: 59 % No 38 % Yes 3 % Don't know The poll ran from June 27, 2026 to July 6, 2026, with 465 respondents participating.... |
 | Tomo Česen: I Get Teary Eyes Again and Again
2.07.2026
The 30th anniversary competition of the World Series in difficulty climbing will on 4 and 5 September 2026 in Koper attract not only the biggest names in sport climbing and the loudest fans, but also all Slovenian national team members who were finalists at either the Kranj or Koper competition. Did... |
 | New cross-border bus connection
2.07.2026
Passenger transport operator Arriva, in cooperation with the Posočje Development Centre, started operating a new seasonal international bus line Kranjska Gora-Trbiž-Podklošter on 1 July. During the summer season, the line will provide a daily connection between Slovenia, Italy and Austria and contri... |
 | Accident in the area of Belopeška lakes
1.07.2026
On Monday evening, hikers in the area of Belopeška lakes found two dead people, presumably Slovenian citizens. According to current findings, they most likely died in a mountain accident. One of the victims, a 49-year-old woman, was found with a personal document. The other person has not yet been ... |
 | Information on summer transport to Vrata Valley and along Mangrt Road
30.06.2026
For all who plan to visit Vrata Valley this summer or travel along Mangrt Road, we have collected information in one place that may help you plan your trip. In summer, free public bus transport is organized to Vrata Valley. Buses run from the beginning of June to mid-September. Buses in Vrata Valley... |
 | Notice for visitors to Koča na Grohotu
29.06.2026
After the recent fire at the Bukovnik farm in Podolševa, intervention works, cleanup of the burned area and remediation of the consequences of the accident are still ongoing in the area. All visitors heading towards Koča na Grohotu are kindly asked, if possible, to park their vehicles at the parking... |
 | Poll: view from Prevalski Stog
27.06.2026
The question in the previous poll was: Can Vernar (2225 m) be seen from Prevalski Stog (2075 m)? The correct answer is: yes Poll results: 64 % Yes 24 % I don't know 12 % No The poll was conducted from 20 to 27 June 2026, with 381 respondents participating.... |
 | Mountain hut on Čemšenik reopened
27.06.2026
Dear hikers and mountain lovers! We are pleased to inform you that the doors of the Planinski dom na Čemšeniku are wide open again. The team now welcomes you with fragrant coffee, refreshing drinks and delicious homemade treats from Thursday to Sunday, every day from 8 a.m. onwards. You are cordiall... |
 | Hop on - Hop off Tourist Line around the Kamniško-Savinjske Alps
26.06.2026
The Hop on - Hop off Tourist Line around the Kamniško-Savinjske Alps entered its sixth season of operation on Saturday, 20 June. This summer brings two exceptional novelties: transport with the electric van will be completely free for all passengers, and the municipality of Gornji Grad is joining th... |
 | All the best, Slovenia!
25.06.2026
On the Day of Statehood of the Republic of Slovenia, we wish everyone a wonderful and proud holiday! The most beautiful view of our homeland opens precisely from its green hills and majestic peaks. The holiday is a perfect opportunity to feel the beauty of the Julian Alps, the Karawanks and the Kam... |
 | Night fire destroyed Bukovnik farm under Raduha
22.06.2026
The highest-lying Slovenian farm was destroyed by fire at night. Many mountaineers liked to stop there. Let's help these unfortunate people! Funds are being collected on account number SI56 0110 0600 8362 393 (Recipient: Občina Solčava, Purpose code: OTHR, Reference: SI99, Purpose of payment: POMOČ... |
 | Janja's record 50th victory, 101st for Slovenian sport climbing
22.06.2026
Janja Garnbret celebrated her first World Cup victory on 12 July 2016 in Chamonix, and a decade later she swept the competition in Innsbruck and on 21 June set a new record - her 50th World Cup victory or, under the new name, World Series victory. Her jubilee individual victory is at the same time t... |
 | Planinski vestnik, June 2026
22.06.2026
The June theme of the month is With Children in the Mountains. Also about what this means, how to organize and prepare joint trips with a child from the cradle onwards, how the dynamics of a mountaineering family change with the birth of a child and how valuable it is to spend time together in the h... |
 | Poll: Golica
20.06.2026
The question in the previous poll was: Have you already been to Golica (1835 m) this year? Golica is a scenic mountain in the Karavanke. Poll results: 70 % No 30 % Yes The poll ran from 13 to 20 June 2026, with 453 respondents participating.... |
 | Wild animals find their own food in nature
17.06.2026
In Javnem zavodu Triglavski narodni park we warn that feeding wild animals is not good for either people or animals; for the latter, the type and quantity of such food is harmful in several respects. Triglavski narodni park is worth visiting for many also because of the wild animals that a visitor w... |
 | The most common causes of accidents in the mountains are slipping and unfamiliarity with the terrain
16.06.2026
arno v gore tudi poleti Mountain rescuers responded in 660 cases last year and came close to the record from 2023 (687). This year the number of accidents is rising, as they have already had 220 interventions, compared to 190 in the same period last year. The Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia... |
 | Speed silver at the European Championship and national record
15.06.2026
Speed climbing is becoming increasingly popular both here and around the world. Stella Novak improved the Slovenian record of Janja Garnbret from five years ago by one hundredth of a second with a new national record, while Zoja Leskovar took second place among older girls at the European Youth Cham... |