Triglav National Park is the only national park in Slovenia. In this precious corner of unspoilt nature and rich cultural heritage, we visitors are just guests.
Your experience of Triglav National Park and its thematic trails should be authentic, inspiring and respectful of the environment. Remember – you are treading through a sensitive area of outstanding natural value, which should remain unspoilt even after your visit.
Be responsible travellers
Mountain peaks, wild and deep gorges, a wealth of flora, a cultural landscape with mountains and picturesque villages with a rich cultural heritage invite you to visit. Getting to know the nature, the cultural landscape and the people in the park is a great experience, but we must bear in mind that we are only guests in a fragile environment.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR VISITING
Be a respectful guest
You are entering a sensitive world of nature. Peace and tranquillity should be the privilege of the park’s inhabitants and visitors.
Use marked routes
The sensitive natural environment requires an aware visitor, so walking off the marked trails is not recommended.
Burning of fire is forbidden
Burning fires is prohibited in natural environment. Exceptionally, it is allowed in specially designated places and for agricultural and forest protection purposes.
ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK
Use of drones is prohibited
The use of drones is prohibited in the natural environment without the prior consent of the national park.
Swimming in high mountain lakes and streams is prohibited
High mountain lakes and streams are sensitive and vulnerable habitats where swimming is not allowed. Dogs are also prohibited from swimming.
Prohibited driving in natural environment
Driving, stopping and parking of motor vehicles is prohibited in the natural environment of the park.
Bicycle riding in natural areas is prohibited
It is forbidden to ride bicycles in the natural environment of the park. You can find the routes where it is acceptable to ride here.
CAMPING AND TENTING
Overnight stays outside the designated areas are not permitted
Tenting and sleeping outside the designated areas is not allowed. There are enough beds in the mountain huts.
Camping is not allowed outside the designated areas
Camping and overnight stays outside the designated areas are not allowed.
IN THE PARK WITH YOUR DOG
Dogs must be kept on a leash in the natural environment of the park
Let’s visit with a non-intrusive presence, ensuring the dog is always on a leash.
Stay away from livestock in pastures
For your own safety and the safety of your dog, do not approach livestock in pastures. Keep dogs on a leash.
Dogs are prohibited from swimming in high mountain lakes and streams
High mountain lakes and streams are sensitive and vulnerable habitats where dogs are not permitted to swim.
Source: Triglav National Park
Principles:
- Respect nature. Leave no trace.
- Let’s walk the paths.
- I learn about nature and contribute to its conservation.
- I alert animals to my presence, but I do not disturb them.
- I am an example to others.
- I respect myself. I know my abilities and respect them.
- I am properly equipped.
- I visit nature because it is good for me.
- I respect others. I say hello.
- I give preference to the weak.
- I care about safety.
- I park in car parks.
- I respect property. Other people’s property is not my right.
- I do not walk on farmland.
- I avoid work sites.
- I respect my local community. I know and respect local customs.
- I know and use local names.
- I buy local!
