Walking in Slovenia: The Karavanke. Justi Carey

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      Justi Carey and Roy Clark started visiting the British mountains in their teens, a discovery which has shaped their whole lives. Their passion and love for the outdoors has since led to travels across the world – taking in Iceland, North America, Jordan and New Zealand, among others – and a deep commitment to the environment. Their continuing interest in being ‘out there’ has resulted in an enthusiasm for downhill and cross-country skiing, canoeing, cycle touring, horse riding and even rollerblading! Since moving to Slovenia in 2002, Justi has worked as an English teacher, while Roy has developed his skills in, and passion for, landscape photography. They now run a Bed and Breakfast in the mountainous north-west corner of Slovenia, minutes from both the Julian Alps and the Karavanke – see www.rivercottageslovenia.com.

      Other Cicerone guides by the authors

      The Julian Alps of Slovenia

      Trekking in Slovenia: the Slovene High Level Route

      Trekking in the Alps (contributing authors)

      © Justi Carey and Roy Clark 2013

      First edition 2013

      ISBN: 978 1 85284 642 8

      Printed in China on behalf of Latitude Press Ltd.

      A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

      All photographs are by the authors unless otherwise stated.

      Dedication

      To all the people who tend the pastures and woodlands of the Karavanke and to the people of Mojstrana who have made us so welcome.

      Acknowledgements

      We would like to thank the numerous people who have helped us wiith this book, but special thanks go to the following for their help and friendship: Tatjana and Brane Sitar, Stanko Klinar and Eva Varl.

      Advice to Readers

      While every effort is made by our authors to ensure the accuracy of guidebooks as they go to print, changes can occur during the lifetime of an edition. If we know of any, there will be an Updates tab on this book’s page on the Cicerone website (www.cicerone.co.uk), so please check before planning your trip. We also advise that you check information about such things as transport, accommodation and shops locally. Even rights of way can be altered over time. We are always grateful for information about any discrepancies between a guidebook and the facts on the ground, sent by email to [email protected] or by post to Cicerone, 2 Police Square, Milnthorpe LA7 7PY, United Kingdom.

      Warning

      Mountain walking can be a dangerous activity carrying a risk of personal injury or death. It should be undertaken only by those with a full understanding of the risks and with the training and experience to evaluate them. While every care and effort has been taken in the preparation of this guide, the user should be aware that conditions can be highly variable and can change quickly, materially affecting the seriousness of a mountain walk. Therefore, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law, neither Cicerone nor the authors accept liability for damage of any nature (including damage to property, personal injury or death) arising directly or indirectly from the information in this book.

      To call out the Mountain Rescue, ring the international emergency number 112: this will connect you via any available network. Once connected to the emergency operator, ask for the police.

      Front cover: Descending from the Bielschitza Sattel (Sedlo Belščica) (Walk 12)

      CONTENTS

       Overview map of Slovenia

       Overview map of the Karavanke

       Map key

       INTRODUCTION

       Landscape and geology

       Climate and weather

       Environment

       Wildlife and flowers

       The walks

       When to go

       Getting there

       Travelling within Slovenia

       Accommodation

       Food and drink

       Money and shopping

       Communications

       Health СКАЧАТЬ