“If the point at which you immerse yourself in the river is the present, I thought, then the past is the water that has flowed past you, that which has gone downstream and where there is nothing left for you; whereas the future is the water that comes down from above, bringing dangers and surprises. The past is in the valley, the future in the mountains. Whatever destiny may be, it resides in the mountains that tower over us.” Paolo Cognetti, The Eight Mountains
We enjoyed countless mountain adventures together this past year, the same as in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and the years before that. I’ve written about our Best mountain tours of 2024, yet the list of memorable mountain tours that we had is much longer and thus my heart is filled with fond memories. Therefore, a big Thank You All for trusting us as your go-to mountain trekking and climbing Slovenian agency in 2024!
What may have set us apart in the valley became meaningless up in the pristine raw mountains. I even dare to assume that we all strived for the same goals as we humbly approached the daring peaks together, hanging from steep walls above looming cliffs, staring dreamily at the glittering mountains as the sun sank behind them, and hiked lightly along wonderfully remote paths to the unknown. The mountains connected us and what seemed big in the valley, may it have been burdens or victories, got lost somewhere on the trail. We simply WERE and that was enough.
It has truly been a privilege sharing those moments with you! You have enriched my life and, hopefully, me and other guides of Exploring Slovenia managed to touch yours as well.
Here are a few highlights of the mountain paths that we shared in 2024. Enjoy!
Exploring Slovenia’s best guided hikes available from Ljubljana:
Goli Vrh above Jezersko
Velika Planina
Southern Rim of the Ljubljana Marshes
We extended our Krn Lakes hike into two days and hiked also to Mt. Velika Baba
Exploring Slovenia’s best day hikes:
Stunning Julian Alps
Fairytale hike in Karavanke
Goli Vrh above Jezersko
Flower hike on Golica
Exploring Slovenia’s best multi-day treks:
The Karawanks Traverse
From Bohinj to Soča Valley Trek
7 Triglav Lakes Trek
Triglav Lakes and Soča Valley
News alert! We started a cooperation with Residence Soča in 2024! You can find our guided tours as part of their special Hiking Getaway for Couples offer which includes accommodation, massages and spa, treats and a dinner, while also a guided hike in the beautiful Julian Alps.
Exploring Slovenia’s best multi-day treks:
The Karawanks Traverse
From Bohinj to Soča Valley Trek
7 Triglav Lakes Trek
Triglav Lakes and Soča Valley
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This is such a beautifully reflective and inspiring post, Neja! The mountains truly do have a way of grounding us and bringing perspective, stripping away the distractions of the valley and leaving us with the pure essence of being. Your heartfelt gratitude and vivid descriptions of these adventures make it clear how much you treasure these experiences with your fellow explorers. Here’s to many more unforgettable journeys in 2025—thank you for guiding so many to discover the magic of Slovenia’s peaks and valleys! 🌄
Thanks Jessie, you made my day with your comment. Here’s to many unforgettable journeys to the Everest with yourself! 🙂