03. 10. 2026

Javorniki hills – wilderness on our doorstep

A group of hikers is gathered in a green forest around a tree stump, the guide is touching it, the others are watching with interest.
Photo: Blaž Žnidaršič

Basic information about the event

Date: 03. 10. 2026
Time: 9.00–16.00
Location: Rakov Škocjan

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The mysterious Javorniki hills are calling for the discovery of this primeval forest ridge, which offers shelter and food for the survival of many animals. On the hike to the top, we will encounter traces of forest life, listen to the silence of the forest and smell its mysterious thousand-year-old spirit, and observe the playfulness of colors and shadows on the vegetation.

The approximately 16 km long circular trail runs along paths, trails and cart tracks, remnants of historical events (Rapallo border) and is suitable for prepared hikers who are able to walk for 6–7 hours (total 930 meters of elevation gain).

A group of hikers with hiking poles walks through the forest, in the foreground there is a guide with a cap in a green T-shirt with the inscription "I feel Slovenia".
Photo: Blaž Žnidaršič
A group of hikers is standing in the forest near the top of a hill, the female guide is pointing into the distance with her hand, the others are looking in the same direction.
Photo: Blaž Žnidaršič
  • Trip duration: from 9:00 to 16:00 (7 h)
  • Meeting point: Rakov Škocjan, parking by the Rakov Škocjan Hotel (N 45.78862, E 14.29770)  
  • Guide: Stanislav Gnezda, Odvezana pohajanja
  • Required equipment: hiking boots, hiking poles, suitable clothing, a drink, mosquito and tick repellent
  • Suitable for: hikers in good physical condition, ages 12 and up
  • Price: includes guided tour
    - €18.00 per person

The experience can also be held in English.

Places are limited. We are collecting registrations until Friday, October 2, via the registration form on this page. More information at tic@notranjski-park.si or +386 31 668 223 (Visitor Center Lake Cerknica).

Participation is at your own risk.

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