The Mountain World of Koroška

Among the Slovenian regions, Koroška is one of the most mountainous. The mountain world offers sanctuary to all nature lovers and rewards travelers with exceptional views.

Koroška is among the most mountainous of all Slovenian regions. Elevations cover ninety percent of the territory and mostly belong to the Alpine foothills. Foremost among these are the mountain pilgrimage peaks – Peca, Raduha, and Uršlja Gora, the Pohorje range, and the somewhat less visited Olševa, which is all the more attractive for it.

The Koroška mountains are characterized by the whiteness of sunlit rocks and the softness of the hillsides. Therefore, the summits of these mountains primarily offer relaxing views of quiet valleys, the dark greenery of vast forests, and the fleeting sparkle of water droplets. This mountain area also possesses a special charm of the wilderness, revealing traces to the curious hiker from approximately two hundred million years ago, when the waves of the Tethys Ocean crashed here. The lovely blossoms of rare and endangered Alpine plants during the short mountain spring and summer enchant those who hike not only to strengthen their bodies but also for their souls.

The slopes of Raduha, where sheep graze on mountain meadows.

A trail runner on the rocky ridge of Olševa, surrounded by mighty views and mountain scenery.

Our mountains possess yet another gem. Where the Karawanks first rise toward the sky in the east, beneath the mighty cliffs of Peca, lies a valley of unique beauty and appeal – the Topla Landscape Park. A nature lover's pace slows and their heart leaps when they try to catch, even for a moment, the uniqueness of the soft mountain meadows and the free morning views.