A sustainable trip around the Kamnik-Savinja Alps?

Do you like to explore natural beauty and enjoy local cuisine while contributing to the preservation of the environment? Come on a Hop on – Hop off trip around the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, running all days of the week between 22 June and 1 September. The circular route gives you easy access to popular tourist spots in this beautiful Alpine landscape, without having to worry about parking or finding the right route.

The shuttle, which can carry up to 8 passengers at a time (or more on request), runs twice daily. In the morning it departs in one direction and in the afternoon it returns in the opposite direction. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, it leaves Kamnik first in the direction of Luce in the morning, and on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, it leaves Kamnik first in the direction of Komenda (yes, right past the pink roundabout in honour of Tadej Pogačar).

The entry and exit stations and the timetable can be found on the Kamnik-Savinja Alps website, but pick-up times and locations can be adapted to passenger demand, if necessary and by arrangement.

You can, of course, tailor your trip to suit your needs, but here are some ideas to help you plan. And you can always ask for advice from our friendly drivers, who will be happy to show you some of the hidden spots.

You can start your trip in Kamnik, which is easily accessible by both rail and bus, and from there take the Hop on – Hop off service to Logarska dolina. This beautiful valley will amaze you on arrival with its spectacular views of the surrounding peaks, which create a unique atmosphere in this unspoilt corner of Slovenia. You can disembark at the Plesnik Hotel and from there, follow the thematic trail, which will leave you with its rich natural and cultural heritage, to see the mighty Rinka Waterfall. You won’t leave hungry, as the hospitable stops along the way will provide you with plenty of authentic local dishes. Recharged by the fresh energy of the glacial valley, take a stroll through the town centre and enjoy one of the local Kamnik beers on your return to Kamnik. Kamnik is famous for having the most breweries per capita in the world!

There are two Gornik villages in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Luče and Jezersko, and you can take a day trip from one to the other with Hop on – Hop off transport. In Jezersko, you can stop at Planšar Lake, from where you can follow a themed trail through the Ravenska Kočna valley, or in the centre of the town at the local TIC point, from where a freshly-laid out themed trail leads to a lehnjak spring. After an active day, enjoy a tasty lunch at the Šenk’s Homestead, where you can enjoy the local delicacies and the beautiful views.

If you fancy a day full of ethnological heritage and exceptional cuisine, then take a trip to Luče. Their traditional fireflies are definitely not to be missed! This subalpine village is also a great starting point for various hiking trips, as it is surrounded by mountains. With the Hop on – Hop off shuttle service, you can also go on longer hikes in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps without worrying about parking.

From Cerklje to Preddvor (or vice versa), you can walk along a section of one of the stages of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps Water Trails Network, and return by Hop on – Hop off. On the way, you can refresh yourself at the spring by Strmol Castle, whose chemical and microbiological analyses show excellence, and the castle itself, which is one of the state’s protocol buildings, will not leave you indifferent. The water trail will then take you past the Češnjevek pond and the monastery in Adergas to Lake Črnava, where you can relax with the beautiful views and a good coffee in the Bor Park. From there, you can walk past the local TIC point to the centre of Preddvor, where you should not miss a visit to the Dvor Castle. The recently renovated castle offers fresh and very attractive content, which is further spiced up by the hosts, the Countess and the Count.

The Kamnik-Savinja Alps are an exceptionally picturesque part of the Alpine world and provide a stunning backdrop for a wide range of activities and nature discovery. With Hop on – Hop off transport, you can explore them in an easy, sustainable and above all, fun way.