Two-day guided hiking tour through Žumberak and Gorjanci

Two countries. One adventure.

Tour dates 2026:

7–8 November 2026

Two-day guided hiking tour for €149 per person.

Croatia → Slovenia → Croatia

How about two days of forest trails, waterfalls and wide meadows — with an overnight stay in a mountain hut and a climb to a summit that connects two countries?

Join the Sraka Horizont team on a circular hiking adventure starting in Sošice, taking us through Žumberak into Slovenia’s Gorjanci Hills and back to the Croatian side. Along the way, we will discover Sopot Waterfall, stop at mountain huts, learn the story of Gospodična Spring and climb Sveta Gera, also known as Trdinov vrh.

Two active days await, with varied scenery and time for conversations that flow naturally as we walk.

Day 1: From Sošice and Sopot Waterfall to Slovenia’s Gorjanci Hills

Approximately 16–18 km and 5–6 hours of walking, plus time for breaks

We meet in Sošice, at the car park by the visitor centre, where we set off towards one of Žumberak’s most beautiful sights — Sopot Waterfall.

Here, the water tumbles over rocks in three cascades, surrounded by forest. It is a lovely place to pause, listen to the waterfall and take a few photographs.

After the waterfall, a steeper climb takes us towards Vodice Mountain Hut. We will take a longer break in the forest clearing beside the hut and enjoy the food we have brought before continuing towards Pliješ.

We continue through beech forests towards the border ridge and cross into Slovenia. The trail then leads through the Gorjanci Hills, with occasional views towards Dolenjska and Žumberak, until we reach our overnight accommodation.

We spend the night at Dom pri Miklavžu mountain hut. In the evening, we put down our backpacks, rest our legs, and enjoy good company after a day of hiking.

Day 2: Gospodična Spring, Sveta Gera and a return along historic trails

Approximately 3–4 hours of walking, plus time for breaks

In the morning, we will visit nearby Gospodična Spring. A legend recorded by Janez Trdina tells that its water restores youth. We cannot promise it will make us younger — but a break beside the spring will certainly be welcome!

Next comes the day’s most demanding climb, towards Sveta Gera / Trdinov vrh, at 1,178 metres. At the highest point of Žumberak and Gorjanci, the Croatian and Slovenian sides of the same mountain range meet. Alongside the distinctive tower, we will also see the remains of the churches of St Gera and St Elijah.

We continue across Žumberak’s hay meadows, open mountain grasslands that offer a different perspective on the landscape after the forest sections.

For our return, we follow the Stara laška Trail, a historic route connecting people and settlements on both sides of the border. Through forest, past pastures and hamlets, we descend towards Sošice, where our two-day circular adventure ends.

Two days of nature, good company and trails that connect.

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Adventure
Ivy-covered stone ruins with an open doorway in a sunlit forest on the Gorjanci–Žumberak hike.
A green wooden hut with a tiled roof and picnic benches in the forest.
Bracket fungi grow along a tall broken tree trunk beneath the green canopy.
A shallow stream flows over small cascades between wooded slopes.
A narrow hiking trail climbs a leaf-covered slope between tall trees.
A view across a densely forested valley towards a rocky ridge beneath blue skies.
Distant wooded hills and mountain ridges appear between tall tree trunks.
A sunlit forest hiking trail runs beside a pale rock face.
A leaf-covered trail descends through a shaded forest of tall trees.
A narrow wooden footbridge crosses a shallow stream among forest trees.

Is this tour right for you?

This tour is for hikers with a good level of fitness who are used to walking for several hours, with ascents and descents, on two consecutive days.

The steep, damp section above Sopot Waterfall and the climb towards Sveta Gera require particular care. We walk together, with breaks and guidance, but good physical preparation is important for an enjoyable experience.

  • Meeting point: the car park by the visitor centre in Sošice
  • Route: Sošice – Žumberak – Gorjanci – Sveta Gera / Trdinov vrh – Sošice
  • Suitable for: fit hikers used to walking for several hours on two consecutive days
  • Terrain: forest trails, ascents, descents and Žumberak’s hay meadows
  • Take extra care: the steep, damp section above Sopot Waterfall and the climb to Sveta Gera
  • Overnight stay: Dom pri Miklavžu mountain hut
  • Food and drink: bring enough water and food for the first day; meals are charged separately
  • Getting there: make your own way to Sošice; transport is not organised
  • Highest point: Sveta Gera / Trdinov vrh, 1,178 m

What to bring

For an enjoyable trip, please bring the following equipment:

  • Ankle-supporting hiking boots with good grip and trekking poles.
  • Enough water and food for the first day.
  • Layered clothing, protection from wind and rain, and a change of clothes.
  • An identity card or passport.
  • Personal essentials for an overnight stay in a mountain hut.
  • A comfortable backpack for a two-day hike.
  • Any personal medication you take.

Price and additional costs

Tour price: €149 per person.

Accommodation at Dom pri Miklavžu mountain hut is charged separately:

Overnight stay: €25 per person

Meals are not included in the price and are charged separately. Transport is not organised; participants make their own way to Sošice.

Registered participants receive detailed information about equipment, accommodation and meal options before departure.

Total additional cost for one overnight stay, including taxes: €25 per person.

 

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