The Figerhorn (2,742 m), though only a subsidiary peak in the mighty Glockner Group of East Tyrol, is charmingly Alpine, surrounded by green meadows and filled with the sound of cowbells. It offers an ideal viewpoint to admire Austria’s highest mountain, the Großglockner. Due to steep rock faces dropping into the Ködnitztal valley, the safer […]
Located right above Tržič and Podljubelj Pass (Loibl Pass), on the border between Austria and Slovenia, Košuta slopes are magnificent and green. Some mountains draw their power from drama—jagged peaks, exposed ledges, daring ascents. Others, like Košuta, pull you in with quiet grace. Sprawled across the border between Slovenia and Austria, Košuta isn’t a single […]
Located into theJulian Alpsheart mountain range with ends of the Vršić Pass, Mala Mojstrovka (2354 m)and Velika Mojstrovka (2366 m) is scenic and nature great hike. The Julian Alps don’t shout. They don’t demand attention with flashy signs or crowded gondolas. Instead, they whisper—through wind over ridgelines, through snow softening under your boots, through still […]
The “Grobnik Alps” mountain range in Croatia, named after the village of Grobnik and the valley beneath it, rises like a wall above the Grobnik Field in the hinterland of Rijeka. This natural barrier separates two distinct climatic zones: the mountainous interior and the coastal region. The area is characterized by lush vegetation, making it […]
The city of Novigrad, Croatia, a charming coastal town on the northwestern shore of Istria, sits between Umag and Poreč. With its rich history and the soul of a Mediterranean fishing village, it’s a perfect blend of tradition and seaside feel. Tiny at first glance,but with plenty of shops, cafes, eateries, restaurants, and the life […]
Located at the Ćićarija Mountain range foothill at Mirna Valley, The Seven waterfalls Trail used to be fresh and naturally cool. Tucked away in the rolling foothills of the Ćićarija mountain range, at the entrance to the Mirna River valley, lies a hiking gem that seems almost too poetic to be real. The Seven Waterfalls […]
Medieval Grožnjan is 900 years old, and its artistically innovative design makes it one of the most visited and liveliest hill towns in Istria. At a glance, Grožnjan seems to be just another in a series of medieval Istrian towns of flysch hills. However, upon entering the town, which is located on the south side […]
Stricken in a time, with cobblestone streets and houses touched by Venetian elegance — the legacy of the medieval Serenissima — Rovinj feels at once ancient and alive in the present. On the western edge of the Istrian peninsula lies Rovinj—a town that feels more like a story than a destination. Cobbled alleys, pastel-colored houses […]
Located in southwest Istria about 10 kilometres north of Pula, the largest city of the peninsula, Vodnjan is colourful and full of topics. Why should you visit Vodnjan Unlike other old Istrian towns that were mostly built on hills, Vodnjan—like the neighbouring Svetvinčenat—was built on a plateau with rare, shallow karst depressions called “vale” (hollows). […]
Situated on the easternmost edge side of Julian Alps, looking on to the Karavanke Mountains on the one side and Triglav Summit on the another, Debela Peč isgentleand smiley green. Debela Peč is one of the most popular and easily accessible 2000-meter peaks in Slovenia. However, the hikers often used to call it the mountain […]
Located on a 256-meter high hill in northern Istria, Višnjan seems small at first glance but is filled with a medieval historical heritage that will amaze you. Višnjan which has become more popular in the science districts rather than in the touristic sense is the place that will show you the full ambience of central […]
There’s a calm kind of majesty to Stol (2,236 m)—the highest peak of the Karawanks, that broad and gentle Alpine range running like a green spine between Slovenia and Austria. Stol, whose name translates simply as Chair, doesn’t command with cliffs and edges. It welcomes with wide views, gentle pastures, and a path that unfolds […]