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Walking in Slovenia: The Karavanke
ISBN
9781852846428
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7 May 2013
Edition
First
Pages
192
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.20cm
Weight
220g
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This guidebook offers 23 walking routes across the 120km Karavanke mountain range, a natural border between Austria and Slovenia. The one and two-day routes are graded for difficulty, and range from low-level walks to high summits. The approaches are mainly from the Slovenian valleys, with bases in unspoilt towns and villages.
Seasons
Main walking season late June to early September, safely extended to include May for the wonderful bursts of spring flowers and up to mid-October for the amazing autumn coloursCentres
Kranjska Gora, Mojstrana, Jesenice, Tržic, Solcava, Slovenj GradecDifficulty
Although the Karavanke lack the steep rock and barren heights of the nearby Julian Alps, several of the peaks are over 2000m and many just under this altitude; a number of the walks include short steep sections of rock protected with steel cable and pegs; all routes gradedMust See
Major peaks in the Karavanke are: Stol - the highest at 2236m and a stunning backdrop to beautiful Lake Bled; Uršlja Gora - the furthest eastern peak with its fine summit mountain; the majestic Košuta ridge Olševa with its prehistoric cave; Golica in May for the white daffodilsISBN
9781852846428
Availability
Published
Published
7 May 2013
Edition
First
Pages
192
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.20cm
Weight
220g
Delivery & Returns
Free Royal Mail 48 postage on UK orders. European postage is £3.50 per item. Worldwide postage is £5.50 per item. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.
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Overview
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A guidebook to 21 day walks and 2 multi-day treks in Slovenia’s Karavanke. Exploring the 120km mountain range between Slovenia and Austria, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced hikers alike.
Walks range from 4 to 26km (2–16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–9 hours. Two 2-day walks with overnight mountain hut stays are included taking in the Košuta ridge and Peca massif.
- Sketch maps are included for each walk
- Detailed information on public transport, route access and accommodation
- Highlights include Stol the highest peak in the range
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Table of Contents
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CONTENTS
Overview map of Slovenia
Overview map of the Karavanke
Map key
Introduction
Landscape and geology
Climate and weather
Environment
Wildlife and flowers
The walks
When to go
Getting there
Travelling within Slovenia
Accommodation
Food and drink
Money and shopping
Communications
Health and hazards
Language
Maps
Waymarking
Equipment
Using this guide
The Western Karavanke
Walk 1 Peč (Tromeja)
Walk 2 Trupejevo poldne and Vošca
Walk 3 Kepa
Walk 4 Dovška Baba
Walk 5 Hrušica to Planina pod Golico
Walk 6 Golica
Walk 7 Hruški vrh and Klek
Walk 8 Dovška Baba to Planina pod Golico
Walk 9 Ajdna
Walk 10 Stol
Walk 11 Vajnež
Walk 12 Stol from Austria
Walk 13 Dobrča
Walk 14 Preval
Walk 15 Begunjščica
Walk 16 Vrtača
Walk 17 The Ljubelj Pass
Walk 18 Košutica
Walk 19 Košuta
The Eastern Karavanke
Walk 20 Hochobir (Ojstrc)
Walk 21 Olševa
Walk 22 Peca
Walk 23 Uršlja gora (Plešivec)
Appendix A Walk summary table
Appendix B Key names in German
Appendix C Glossary
Appendix D Useful contacts
Appendix E Further reading
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Maps
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The walks are almost all covered by three maps:
- Kranjska Gora 1:30,000 (Walks 1–4)
- Karavanke 1:50,000 (Walks 5–20)
- Kamniško-Savinjske Alpe 1:50,000 (Walks 21–22, and part of Walk 23)
Frustratingly, the first half of Walk 23, Uršlja gora, is on a different map, Pohorje 1:50,000. The maps are published by PZS (Planinska zveza Slovenije – the Slovene Alpine Club) except for Kranjska Gora, which is published by LTO Kranjska Gora.
The Karavanke website has a free map of the range which can be printed out: go to www.karavanke.eu/index.php?t=news&id=19&l=sl. This has the full route of Uršlja gora on it.
Note that the sketch maps that accompany the route descriptions in this guide are not intended to be used alone, but to provide orientation to the sheet map.
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Updates
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By Justi Carey
Justi Carey and Roy Clark started visiting the British mountains in their teens, a discovery which has shaped their whole lives. Their passion for the outdoors has since led to travels across the world and a deep commitment to the environment, while their continuing interest in being 'out there' has resulted in an enthusiasm for skiing, canoeing, cycle touring, horse riding and even rollerblading! Since moving to Slovenia in 2002, Justi has worked as an English teacher, while Roy has developed his skills in landscape photography. They now run a Bed and Breakfast in the mountainous north-west corner of Slovenia.
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By Roy Clark
Justi Carey and Roy Clark started visiting the British mountains in their teens, a discovery that has shaped their whole lives. Their passion for the outdoors has since led to travels across the world and a deep commitment to the environment, while their continuing interest in being 'out there' has resulted in an enthusiasm for skiing, canoeing, cycle touring, horse riding and even rollerblading! Since moving to Slovenia in 2002, Justi has worked as an English teacher, while Roy has developed his skills in landscape photography. They now run a Bed and Breakfast in the mountainous north-west corner of Slovenia.
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