Krn from Planina Kuhinja: The Short Way Up Is Still 1,250 Metres
Krn from Planina Kuhinja is the shortest way to the summit and still a long, sunny climb. Route, timing, the hut, WWI trenches, and the view to Triglav.
Slovenia
Slovenia here means the Julian Alps you reach on foot - high lakes above Lepena, limestone peaks with snow into late spring, and the quieter side of a country often treated as a drive-through.
Snežnik Castle: The Slovenian Castle That Kept Its Furniture
Snežnik Castle in Loška dolina still holds its 19th-century rooms. What the tour costs, when to go, and what to do with the rest of the day.
Krn Lake from Lepena: The Forest Climb Worth Doing
Krnsko jezero is Slovenia’s largest high lake. The hike from Lepena is mostly forest - then the water and Krn’s limestone wall show up.