Summer Herding Festivals
Tourism Sites
Kamnik-Savinja Alps & Velika Planina
🧠Fact: Known for alpine pastures and traditional herdsmen’s huts, Velika Planina offers panoramic mountain views.
đź’ˇ Tip: Visit in June for blooming wildflower meadows and summer herding festivities.
Info: The Kamnik-Savinja Alps, located in northern Slovenia, are a stunning alpine range known for dramatic peaks, deep valleys, and scenic trails. Popular with hikers and climbers, the area offers pristine nature and spectacular views, with highlights like the Logar Valley and Mount Grintovec (2,558 m), the highest peak in the range.
Nestled within this range is Velika Planina, a high alpine plateau famous for its traditional herdsmen’s settlement with charming wooden huts. In summer, it’s a living pastoral village where visitors can sample local dairy products and witness authentic Slovenian mountain culture. In winter, it transforms into a peaceful ski and snowshoeing destination.