Set against a playground of high peaks of the Julians Alps and yet so snugly hidden in the otherwise thick forest, Pokljuka’s Alpine pastures offer perfect easier hiking with breathtaking views. Recommended throughout the year to anyone that is fairly fit (kids aged 12+ years).
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Ratitovec, a mountain popular with hikers of all ages and experience, is a long mountain ridge with several peaks, the most visited being Gladki Vrh a few steps above the Krek mountain hut. Surprisingly friendly with inviting open meadows and stellar stunning views of the Slovenian Alps and Triglav, it calls for sunrise and sunset hikes and everything in between.
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Nestled below an amphitheater of mountains, the Bled Hut is one of the friendliest and scenic mountain huts in Slovenia, easily accessible to young families and those who prefer to take it easy. Boost back your energy with traditional mountain food while enjoying the views for the gods.
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One of the most popular hiking destinations for families, not yet discovered by tourists. An easy trail ends by the Kofce Hut on a vast Alpine meadow underneath big peaks, where you can enjoy tasty local food and the famous chocolate dumplings (“štruklji”) . Children can enjoy a small playground and watch cows and horses freely grazing around the hut. Recommended for all generations.
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A picturesque and incredibly scenic mountain that’s easily accessible with minimal effort. While it’s an easy walk right to the top, the scenery opens up to impressive views of Jalovec and the Julian Alps, and really evokes that feeling of a true adventure. Children love to dig in small ponds in a beautiful meadow just underneath the top and chase after countless butterflies. A must for everyone.
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Velika Planina, one of the top hiking destinations for Ljubljana families, is actually a large plateau interwoven with magnificent easy trails across vast meadows, perfect mountain villages and remote farmsteads. A snowshoeing paradise in the winter, its endless meadows turn purple with endless crocuses in early spring, but the most interesting time to visit Velika Planina might be summer. Then, an old herdsmen settlement comes alive again, offering an insight into the traditional ways of local life.
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