Even if you are not planning of conquering any of the peaks which overlook this Alpine valley as guards, the Vrata Valley itself is worth seeing. Take time for a three-hour walk and head along an excellently marked Triglavska Bistrica Trail to the gable of the valley under the Triglav northern wall. All the way from Ros, the paths and trails continue along the Triglavska Bistrica stream, which springs up in the Vrata Valley and is 10 kilometres long. Follow the typical information boards of the Triglav National Park.

Water of the Triglavska Bistrica stream is cold and refreshing. Sit on one of the white stones next to it, take off your shoes and put your tired feet in it, and let your eyes travel through the most beautiful rock faces of the Julian Alps.

Planica is a long, typical glacial valley in the northern part of the Slovenian Julian Alps.

Near Rateče it branches off from the Upper Sava Valley. To the west it is limited by the Ponc ridge and to the east the Mojstrovka and Cipernik mountains rise above it. The upper part of Planica continues in Tamar and Zelje, which is one of the most beautiful gables in the Slovenian Alps, at the end of which rises Mt. Jalovec in its impressive form. During the Pleistocene period, a glacier moved slowly down the slopes of Jalovec and transformed the upper and middle part of the valley. A moraine, which is an accumulation of glacial debris, covers the central ground of the valley.

The characteristics of this landscape are presented along the Trail through the valley.

Seven kilometres, where you will find out about everything you wanted to know about the formation of the village of Rateče, the pastures, and forests in the Karavanke Mountains, the Rapal border and the Triple Border, the crossroad of three nations and cultures.

The Tromeja tourist route can be started in the centre of Rateče at the ethnographic sight, the Kajžnik House. Then, you follow your way towards the Šurc Inn and along the forest path towards the Peč Peak.

This 7-kilometre trail can be walked alone or with a guided group.

The Pokljuka Gorge Trail (known in Slovene as Pokljuška pot) spans 7.5km and takes three hours, stops at information points included. Since the visit can be adjusted to the time limitations and purpose, visitors will only choose to explore the section of the trail that they find most interesting. The Pokljuka Gorge Trail is intended for all visitors to the Pokljuka plateau: school children and other groups, professional excursions, and individual visitors. The trail is marked by TNP information posts, and interpretative boards at info points. A guided tour can be arranged with the Triglav National Park or Slovenian Forest Service.

The picturesque gorge, through which runs the Tržiška Bistrica River, is a unique site to find remnants of petrified flora and fauna. As well as a walk through the gorge, you can visit the collection of rocks in the Exhibition and Educational Centre in the village of Dolina.

Themed trail along the Rupnik Line, a defensive line with fortifications and bunkers built between the two world wars for protection against Italian attacks. The trail is educational, panoramic and equipped with information boards.

Themed trail from Škofja Loka to Puštal, on which you will be accompanied by stories that will reveal how the ‘Puštuci’, the inhabitants of Puštal, used to live in days gone by. You will find out how the devil, combs and frogs are connected to Puštal.

Forest educational trail, presenting 29 exotic trees, mainly from North America; the ash tree lane and the giant sequoias are especially interesting.

Themed educational path on which iron ore was once transported, equipped with description boards.

Guided tours of the town airraid shelter from WWII. You will also find real stalagmites and cave-dwelling animals here, and you can visit the mineral and fossil exhibition, experience a simulation of an air raid or take part in various events.

Educational path along the Kokra River, presenting the river with all its characteristics.

Themed trails in the area of the landscape park of Udin boršt, where you will encounter karst phenomena – caves, chasms, depressions and springs; you will discover how man coexists with nature and you will find out more about bandits and robbers who met here in the 19th century.

Marked path, named after a noble family, leads to the archaeological sites in the area of the village of Begunje, past the Katzenstein Mansion and to the Kamen Castle.

A round trip from the town of Radovljica, past blooming meadows and fields to the ruins of the Lipnica Castle, with information signs about the cultural and natural heritage of the Lipnica Valley.

Themed path along the Ravenska Kočna valley, by the Jezernica brook and through meadows where majestic views of the Alps open up. Information signs about the origin of the valley, its fauna, flora and other attractions.

The largest natural rosary bead in the world

The Rosary Bead Path (Rožnovenska pot) is unique in the world. The pilgrimage walk is shaped like a rosary bead, but so large that it cannot be seen by the human eye. The eyes are blind and to see the truth, one must look with an open heart, calm mind and relaxed body. A pilgrimage is one of the best ways to experience all three.

The best-sounding path

Is this where a witch lives? Is there anyone hiding in the cave? Is the crystal clear water of karst springs still tinged with magical power? Udin boršt is a rugged terrain of karst topography that captures imagination. The Path of Three Bells (Pot treh zvonov) that winds along the northern part of Udin boršt is undemanding and suitable for hikers of all ages.