Hiking in the Balkans

Due to the varied landscape of the region, hiking in the Balkans offers endless possibilities of all levels – whether you want to climb the high Alps in Slovenia, explore the lower terrain of the dalmatian islands in Croatia or combine trekking with rafting on Tara River in Montenegro – there is something for everyone who likes active holidays.

At Ekorna Travel Agency we offer a wide range of active tours throughout the Balkan peninsula. As you can see below, there are self-guided trekking tours mostly prepared for independent hikers who prefer to explore the natural beauties on their own, as well as escorted hiking trips in groups which include professional mountain guides.

But there is a lot more! Beside these pre-existing tours we can prepare something completely new and tailor-made just for you! Let us know your expectations, physical condition, budget and other vital components we need to organise unforgettable active holidays just for you. We can combine it with cultural tours, cycling or other adrenaline sports such as rafting, kayaking or paragliding. In Croatia we even offer special hiking cruises that take you around the islands of the Adriatic Sea and allow you to explore them on foot. There are so many options you will have to pay a visit to this area more than once!

Organising a group expedition? We have knowledge and experience! Email us at ➨ info@ekorna.net for more information.

➨ Hiking the Julian Alps in Slovenia
➨ Exploring Plitvice & other National Parks of Croatia
➨ Trekking the beautiful Durmitor in Montenegro
➨ Challenging the Accursed Mountains in Albania

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Hiking Slovenia’s Via Alpina

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The Via Alpina Trail represents some of the best hiking Slovenia has to offer. It is a mix of 4 alpine trails of different levels and therefore suitable for experienced walkers with suitable equipment, but don’t worry – none of the stages has a climbing rating. The route takes you along the mountains, meadows and valleys while impressing you with views at every step

8 8 days
self guided
from 650,00 €
on request

Julian Alps Hiking Trail

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This amazing Julian Alps Hiking Trail will take you through the most beautiful area of the Triglav National Park. It passes the gorgeous mountain lakes and links several mountain shelters where you will stay overnight. Good physical preparation is required.

8 8 days
self guided
690,00 €
on request

Holidays in the Alps in Summer

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The active trip through Slovenia will take you through the most attractive points of green Slovenia. Accompanied by a guide in English, you will visit the capital, Ljubljana, Bled with the Vintgar Gorge and the Julian Alps. Several days you will enjoy light marches through the Triglav National Park.

8 8 days
guided
from 1.250,00 €
9/8/2020
13/9/2020

Hiking the Valleys of Julian Alps

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This is a collection of simple hiking routes through valleys and forested slopes of the Julian Alps. Passing through the best known Slovenian alpine towns within the area of the beautiful Triglav National Park. No climbing experience or equipment is needed.

8 8 days
self guided
from 670,00 €
on request

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Trekking Slovenia’s Karst

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While trekking Slovenia’s diverse Karst region you will be able to enjoy delicious food and wine, complemented by impressive landscapes (not just overground but even underground) and significant cultural monuments. This hiking trail is suitable for almost every average hiker.

8 8 days
self guided
610,00 €
on request

Hochkönig – The Hiking Adventure

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Along the beautiful Königsweg route in the land of Salzburg you will discover an unusual nature, steep cliffs, gentle meadows, vast alpine pastures and magical forests. The route goes next to the majestic and mythical Hochkönig massif.

7 7 days
self guided
620,00 €
on request

Hiking the National Parks of Croatia

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This great hiking tour will take you to the five out of eight national parks of Croatia: Risnjak, North Velebit, Plitvice Lakes, Paklenica and Krka River. Daily walking routes through the inland mountain region are suitable for most hikers and are normally between two and five hours long. The schedule is relaxed and leaves plenty of time to enjoy the evenings. 5 or 8 day option.

8 8 days
guided
from 560,00 €
15/8/2020
29/8/2020
12/9/2020

Slovenia for families

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Family activity holidays in Slovenia! Enjoy active holidays in Slovenia with the whole family. This trip is made for a family who wants to enjoy the beautiful nature of Triglav National Park. Enjoy the Alpine lakes and emerald rivers, trekking in the Julian Alps and cycling in the beautiful nature…all this and much more in Slovenia.

8 8 days
self guided
on request

All Balkan countries offer superb hiking experiences, but Slovenia is definitely in the lead in terms of maintenance and signposting. There are more than 10.000 kilometres of marked paths in this small country and it will take you a lifetime to hike them all. Your best attempt at it world be at the Slovenian Mountain Hiking Trail – a more than 600 kilometres long trail connecting all major mountain ranges in Slovenia, opened back in 1953. If you don’t have that much time or energy, at Ekorna we can prepare a sorter version that only includes the highlights or recommend other – equally charming long distance trails such are Juliana Trail circling the Julian Alps or Alpe-Adria Trail connecting three countries – Austria, Slovenia and Italy.

Hiking in the Balkans – something for everyone

If you like the idea of an international hiking experience, there are other long-distance trails between the Balkan countries we can recommend and organise for you or a group of your hiking buddies. One of them is almost 500-kilometres long High Scardus Trail connecting the peaks of Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia while its shorter version, 192-kilometres long Peaks of the Balkans Trail focuses on mountains in Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro. There are ambitious plans of connecting all Balkan countries with three trails of Via Dinarica, but for now only one of them – the White Trail from Postojna in Slovenia to Valbona in Albania – is operative. Let us know if you are up for a challenge at ➨ info@ekorna.net.

We go even further and also have experiences in organising small and large group hiking expeditions not just in the Alps and the Dinarides but also in other mountain ranges in our vicinity including the Dolomites in Italy and even Mt. Olympus in Greece.

But don’t get scared – we don’t just specialise in long-distance intense hiking. There are tones of daily active trips we can organise and design your holidays so that you get to know the most spectacular natural environment of the Balkans without breaking (too much) sweat. The pristine nature is waiting for you to be discovered!

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