Today we head to the heart of the Pohorje’s, an area famous for its rugged beauty. Streams, dense forests, the Drava river and an organic farm are all part of today’s adventure. Starting at Ožbalt train station, we make our way to Stalag XVIIID, before our walk truly commences. Then it’s straight into dense forests, located close to the Drava river. While it is steep to begin with, you are quickly immersed in the beauty of the forest and can leave your cares behind.

Today’s lunch comes from Sadonik Organic Farm, a 400-year-old Slovenian farm in the centre of Lovrenc na Pohorju serving homemade dishes with generous hospitality, making you feel extremely welcome.

Our accommodation is simpler tonight, as is dinner. Both are a great example of the simplicity of some of the areas we will be travelling through. Wines in this region are still light, fresh and young.

Be inspired by breathtaking views, gorgeous wetlands, an incredible 360-degree view from a tall tower and authentic Slovenian hospitality. Today we have a beautiful serene walk through the forests, although it is slightly harder than yesterday. Throughout the wetlands you’ll see pools of water perfectly reflecting the sky, the vegetation changes then we come to forests full of tall trees you can lose yourself in.

Tonight we stay in a world-famous ski resort and wellness centre where you’ll have access to spa, pools and can book in a massage if you would like. At dinner, you will have a delightful selection of traditional Slovenian meals to choose from. As for wine, the Pohorje’s are famous for a variety of flavoured liqueurs, especially herb and fruit flavours such a plum, pear and blueberry. There is also a selection of distilleries and wineries around Rogla, so you have more options but the focus is still white wines in this region.

Today we will explore the Loverenška lakes, cross meadows to Ribniška cottage, drink from “Lover’s Spring” if you wish, then walk through to Mislinja. This path is full of breathtaking scenery and unique views, especially around the lakes.

It’s believed you will fall in love with the first person you see after drinking from “Lover’s Spring”, which you can try for yourself before we reach Ribniška cottage for lunch. Ribniška cottage is a popular ski resort and during summer frequented for it’s great views and delicious, authentic Slovenian meals with generous servings.

Tonight, we stay in a nice hotel with various meal options. Out the front, you’ll find a bar with a great selection of drinks, an ice-cream bar, pizzeria and down the street a cute bar on the corner. Locals frequent this hotel, always friendly and welcoming to tourists.

Wines for the area still lean to the crisp whites for now but as we head further along, you’ll notice a shift in options.

Gorgeous forests, a musical guest house, quaint farms, colourful beehives, friendly Slovenians and a famous spa resort are all packed into today. As we continue our walk today, if farmers are home, they often come to greet us, share schnapps, produce and stories. The hospitality and genuine enthusiasm for life is amazing throughout Slovenia. Slovenians want you to feel at home in their beautiful country and today will truly show you that.

Our accommodation tonight is a gorgeous spa resort located in a lush forest. With a variety of wellness options available, numerous pools, spas and treatments, you’ll see why people travel from everywhere to spend time rejuvenating here.

Wines in this region are young, fresh and crisp, whether white or red. Deep red wines aren’t as common until we get further south but the whites have a few deeper options.