Imagine yourself like this, observing the calm of Lake Bled, with your best friend
If hiking was the most, the latest is hiking with dogs. With sense, of course, and without forcing ourselves or our dog beyond our possibilities to follow a trend.
If you are fit and enjoy long walks in nature, ** Slovenia is your destination. Did you know that more than half of the country is covered by forests?**
As if that wasn't enough to convince you, Slovenia is considered one of the best countries to travel with a dog for the number of dog friendly hotels it has. And the parks in its capital, ** Ljubljana , will take your breath away.**
Also, it is very close to Venice , and on the way to a dog friendly route through croatia . Ready to organize your next vacation together?
One of the most beautiful towns in the world, Bled
** LJUBLIANA : A NORDIC CITY IN CENTRAL EUROPE**
The first impression when arriving in Ljubljana is that the GPS has played a trick on you and you have ended up in some danish or swedish city. Ljubljana exudes peace and tranquility. Its inhabitants speak almost perfect English and most travel by bike.
Lucky for your dog, in the heart of the city there is a forest in which to venture. Its location in the center of the country makes it perfect for establishing a base and moving to other areas to hiking with your dog.
We have already recommended it to you on more occasions. airbnb it is one of the best platforms to find accommodation when traveling with your dog.
Wearing the “Pet Friendly” filter, Rarely will you find discrimination based on size, breed or even number of dogs, especially if you accumulate positive recommendations from your previous hosts.
A perfect place to stay due to its location and the quality of the apartments, it is Vila Teslova . The apartments are just 15 minutes walk from the city center, and half an hour from Ljubljana Castle, from where you can enjoy a sunset with the best views of the city in the background.
Aerial view of Ljubljana
But here we come to talk about nature, right? Tivoli Park is 20 minutes from the accommodation. More than five square kilometers of nature in the heart of the city.
Your dog you can run freely in the park or go into the forest. If you don't even know where to start, download the Wikiloc application –or a similar route app– and search for routes that fit your time and preferences.
for a snack, Bazilika Bistro , very close to the park, offers different healthy and organic options: smoothies, salads, toasts and sandwiches, soups, and even delicious cakes and pies. In addition, they will always have a bowl of water ready for your dog.
If you are looking to sit down and taste the local gastronomy, it is also possible. Many restaurants have u a sticker on the door that identifies them as dog friendly.
It is also very useful to consult the map of recommendations for traveling to Ljubljana with a dog que ha creado the dog magazine “Kuzek”. It is not up to date in detail, but it helps to get an idea. There you will find such charming places, and right in the center, like the spajza restaurant.
Yes, and n high season or during the weekends it is advisable to reserve, or you will find yourself walking around the city without a place to sit.
Bazilika Bistro
BLED: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE IN EUROPE
After spending a day or two in the capital, it's time to get going. Only 40 minutes from Ljubljana we find Bled.
Lake Bled is one of those sites photographed ad nauseum. Considered one of the villages most beautiful in Europe, the area also offers many hiking trails that you can share with your dog, even some for the most experienced.
If what you are looking for is tranquility, it is best to move a little away from the town to look for accommodation. Despite not being one of the most touristic areas of the country, its routes for hikers, cyclists and its surroundings make Bled a popular destination, especially between locals and Italians.
just half an hour of Bled you will meet bohijn lake, where you will breathe absolute tranquility, you can take a dip and even practice different water sports, such as kayaking or the fashionable paddle surf. Surely in one of the companies they do not inconvenience furry customers.
We can't recommend it highly enough. the cabins in the Triglav National Park. Especially one in which your dogs will be happy and you will have the opportunity to live the full experience with nature: Chef's Lodge .
A lake in Bled, Slovenia
One of the most famous routes in the area, although of course not for all levels, it is the ascent to Mount Triglav (2864m). Fortunately for the rest of the mortals, there are many other alternatives . Our favorites are the circular ones, as it is always much more rewarding not having to retrace the path traveled to return.
Forget about the routes that recommend bordering the lakes. Lake Bled is usually very crowded, and close to the road. It is nice for a walk at the end of the day, when you take the opportunity to visit the city and perhaps try its famous cream cake.
The same happens with Bohjin Lake. Although one of its banks has no traffic, in high season it is full of bathers. You can find a corner to take a dip, but it is better go further into the mountainous area for hiking trails.
The famous Triglav statue
DIVJE: THE WILD LAKE
That is what it means Divje in Slovenian, “wild”. Less than an hour from Ljubljana, you will also find this other wonder of nature. The ** Lake Divje ** is considered one of the treasures of the natural heritage Slovenian for its emerald color.
Single the lake deserves a visit, but if you want to take advantage and take a walk, you can reach it on foot. in its surroundings there are routes of just three kilometers, and hiking trails to go with your dog walking for hours.
Wild lake in Divje, Slovenia
POHORJE: A NATURAL OASIS
Northwest of the country, an hour and a half from the capital, is the Pohorje mountain range (1543m). Near its best-known city, Maribor, the mountain offers endless opportunities to relax and enjoy nature: waterfalls, lakes, forests…
How could it be otherwise, you will find several hiking trails to do with your dog. there are for all tastes and levels. Some routes, such as the circular route through the Ursankovo forest , it allows you choose between a walk of just over a kilometer, or walk three kilometers.
Path in the middle of a forest in Pohorje, Slovenia
Do you want to walk several hours in peace? The grebe trail It is a circular route of 12 kilometers that will take you through a castle, a botanical garden with the largest collection of aquatic plants, and will allow you admire the fauna and flora of the Slovenian mountains.
Nor should you miss the route that accompanies the Bistrinca creek , a six kilometer road under the shade of the trees that passes in front of several waterfalls.
Already dreaming of the next vacation, right?
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