Landscapes of SLOVENIA by David Robertson and Sarah Stewart
Summary: Slovenia: walking and touring, Slovenia walks; walking in Slovenia;
[ The book is described below. Click above to order or to access other information ]

Check out the book's Contents click here
Check out the book's Index click here
To view some photographs from the book click here
To view a pdf of one of the walks featured in the 2nd edition click here

Slovenia. Small is beautiful', a much-used cliché, certainly applies to Slovenia, which is only half the size of Switzerland. With a population of only two million, the landscape is still essentially rural. The jagged snow-capped peaks of the Julian Alps contrast with fertile valleys, full of colour and activity. The porous limestone rock has created the Karst landscape. Typical features can be seen everywhere and are exciting to explore: underground rivers appear from rock faces and cascade down in dramatic waterfalls, narrow gorges are carved through the cliffs, while caves and natural rock arches

Slovenia borders Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia and was once part of the Austro-Hungarian Ernpire. After the First World War, it was amalgamated into Yugoslavia before finally gaining independence in 1991. Happily it has avoided all the recent troubles of the neighbouring Balkan states and today is a modern country, western in outlook. The people are prosperous, friendly and eager to share their pride in the beauty and heritage of their homeland. Tourist facilities are modern, spotlessly clean and blend in sensitively with the countryside.

Slovenians love the land and, while only about 10 per cent farm full time, more than 25 per cent of the population grow some of their own food. Farming is mainly traditional. The mountain valleys are immaculate, with strips of vegetables and corn amidst the hayfields and orchards. There are hop-growing areas and beautiful vineyards. Amongst these industrious people one senses an orderly contentment and a feeling that everything is in tune with nature. All over the country there are opportunities for walking and exploring.

Useful information and where to stay: www.slovenia-walking.com or www.justslovenia.co.uk www.slovenedream.com/index.htm also www.sloveniaforfamilies.com and www.thinkslovenia.com or www.pureslovenia.com

Best months for walking: May and June, September and October

6 car tours, 25 picnic suggestions, 41 main walks (plus variations)
136 pages + touring map

2nd ed, March 2005 ISBN 1-85691-285-X £12.99
Post paid UK £14.00; Europe £16.00; USA/Canada £17.00; Far East/Australasia £18.00
First class extra: UK 50p; Europe £1.00; USA/Canada £2.00; Far East/Australasia £3.00

Have the book today if you order before 15.00hrs GMT! To get the complete book as an Acrobat pdf document (e-mailed to your computer for £14.00), click here

(Note: If you buy from Amazon, book prices are discounted, therefore amazon.co.uk's post paid prices differ from those shown here.)