Samarske stijene is a strict nature reserve. In addition to them, only Bijele stijene (White Rocks) and Rožanski and Hajdučki kukovi (Rožanski and Hajdučki kukovi) have such a level of protection in the Northern Velebit National Park. By this criterion, these are the most protected areas in Croatia. Samarske stijene is a unique geomorphological phenomenon, and is one of the most attractive mountaineering destinations in Croatia. Thanks to the ‘Bijele stijene’ Mountaineering Association from Mrkopalj, the Mrkopala Mountaineering Route (MPP) has been routed through Samarske stijene since 1. 7. 1990, open to hikers and visitors. It consists of two parts: Western or Northern and Southern groups. Each of these groups has four checkpoints. The south is somewhat longer and more demanding, but the west is not exactly a ‘cat cough’ either. Passing through the Samarske stijene requires solid fitness (there are not many straight sections, non-stop going up and down) and a little (sometimes a little more) dexterity, because it is often climbed by the hands.

The Dolomites or Dolomite Alps are a mountain group in the eastern Alps in Italy. They are mainly located in the province of Belluno (Veneto) and, to a lesser extent, in the provinces of South Tyrol and Trentino (all in northeastern Italy).

By convention, it stretches from the Adige river in the west to Piava in the east, and between the Puster valley in the north and the Sugana valley in the south. One national park (Parco Nazionale Dolomiti Bellunesi) and several regional parks are located in the Dolomites.

In August 2009, the Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Dolomites have 21 peaks higher than 3,000 m above sea level and cover an area of about 141,903 hectares. There are some of the most beautiful Alpine landscapes with vertical rocks, steep cliffs and a large density of narrow, deep and long valleys. There are varied landscapes of great geological significance, such as natural columns and walls, karst formations (the largest number of different limestone formations in a limited area in the world) is, peaks and glaciers. They testify to the rich geomorphological past of rocks formed by erosion, earthquakes and glaciation.

Some standalone rocks are more than 1,500 m from their bottom, and are among the highest limestone cliffs in the world. This is why landslides, floods and avalanches are common in this area.

Dolomites are perhaps the most visited mountain massif in the world, which is the cause of their only flaw - too crowded.

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a charming town in southeastern France, located at the foot of Mont Blanc (4810m), the highest Alpine peak, on the triangle of France, Switzerland and Italy. Chamonix was discovered as a tourist destination by British explorers William Windham and Richard Pococke back in 1741, and in 1924 the first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix. Today, Chamonix is a tourist mecca, both for skiers and for hikers and climbers. In addition to the highest Alpine peak, there is also the highest cable car in France (Aiguille du Midi, 3842m), the largest glacier in France (Mer de Glace), the highest high-rise railway in France (Tramway du Mont Blanc, 2372m), as well as many other attractions.

The Dolomites or Dolomite Alps are a mountain group in the eastern Alps in Italy. They are mainly located in the province of Belluno (Veneto) and, to a lesser extent, in the provinces of South Tyrol and Trentino (all in northeastern Italy).

By convention, it stretches from the Adige river in the west to Piava in the east, and between the Puster valley in the north and the Sugana valley in the south. One national park (Parco Nazionale Dolomiti Bellunesi) and several regional parks are located in the Dolomites.

In August 2009, the Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Dolomites have 21 peaks higher than 3,000 m above sea level and cover an area of about 141,903 hectares. There are some of the most beautiful Alpine landscapes with vertical rocks, steep cliffs and a large density of narrow, deep and long valleys. There are varied landscapes of great geological significance, such as natural columns and walls, karst formations (the largest number of different limestone formations in a limited area in the world) is, peaks and glaciers. They testify to the rich geomorphological past of rocks formed by erosion, earthquakes and glaciation.

Some standalone rocks are more than 1,500 m from their bottom, and are among the highest limestone cliffs in the world. This is why landslides, floods and avalanches are common in this area.

Dolomites are perhaps the most visited mountain massif in the world, which is the cause of their only flaw - too crowded.

Damn, the mountain range on the border between Montenegro and Albania, is one of the harshest and most inaccessible mountain areas of the Balkan Peninsula. Damn it or Bjeshket e Nemuna, the meaning is the same: Damn or haunted mountains. On both the Montenegrin and Albanian sides, the area was declared a National Park; in Montenegro the NP Prokletije, and in Albania the NP Valbona. Damn they prey on vastness, cruelty and mysticism. The vast and deserted area is permeated with alpine landscapes (hence the name of the Albanian Alps) as almost nowhere in the Dinaric region: deep valleys, serrated, hard-to-reach peaks, glacial lakes and wild rivers with numerous waterfalls. The highest peak of Prokletij, but also of the entire Dinaric highlands, is Maja Jezerce (2694m), located in Albania. Also, there is the highest peak of Montenegro, Zla Kolata (2534m), as well as the highest peak of Kosovo, Gjeravica (2656m).

Pronunciation ’All the mountains on one side and the damned on the other side“” was not accidental. 

Triglav (2864m) is the highest peak of Slovenia and the Julian Alps in general, and is a great challenge for many hikers, not only Croatian and Slovenian. There is no easy path to the top, all approaches are characterised as ‘zelo zahtevne poti’ (meaning that all are ‘Via Ferrata’), i.e. there is no possibility of reaching the top without cables and wedges. Most hikers organize a trip to Triglav as a two-day trip, because it is so much more comfortable and easier and there is much more time to enjoy the Alpine highlands (of course, there are those who do it in the summer months in one day). The summer season of climbing Triglav lasts only a few months, so it is always crowded at that time. The most common starting points for the final climb are the mountain huts Kredarica and Planika. Although they are among Slovenia's largest mountain huts, sleeping places are almost always filled, especially on weekends.

Triglav (2864m) is the highest peak of Slovenia and the Julian Alps in general, and is a great challenge for many hikers, not only Croatian and Slovenian. There is no easy path to the top, all approaches are characterised as ‘zelo zahtevne poti’ (meaning that all are ‘Via Ferrata’), i.e. there is no possibility of reaching the top without cables and wedges. Most hikers organize a trip to Triglav as a two-day trip, because it is so much more comfortable and easier and there is much more time to enjoy the Alpine highlands (of course, there are those who do it in the summer months in one day). The summer season of climbing Triglav lasts only a few months, so it is always crowded at that time. The most common starting points for the final climb are the mountain huts Kredarica and Planika. Although they are among Slovenia's largest mountain huts, sleeping places are almost always filled, especially on weekends.

The Dolomites or Dolomite Alps are a mountain group in the eastern Alps in Italy. They are mainly located in the province of Belluno (Veneto) and, to a lesser extent, in the provinces of South Tyrol and Trentino (all in northeastern Italy).

By convention, it stretches from the Adige river in the west to Piava in the east, and between the Puster valley in the north and the Sugana valley in the south. One national park (Parco Nazionale Dolomiti Bellunesi) and several regional parks are located in the Dolomites.

In August 2009, the Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Dolomites have 21 peaks higher than 3,000 m above sea level and cover an area of about 141,903 hectares. There are some of the most beautiful Alpine landscapes with vertical rocks, steep cliffs and a large density of narrow, deep and long valleys. There are varied landscapes of great geological significance, such as natural columns and walls, karst formations (the largest number of different limestone formations in a limited area in the world) is, peaks and glaciers. They testify to the rich geomorphological past of rocks formed by erosion, earthquakes and glaciation.

Some standalone rocks are more than 1,500 m from their bottom, and are among the highest limestone cliffs in the world. This is why landslides, floods and avalanches are common in this area.

Dolomites are perhaps the most visited mountain massif in the world, which is the cause of their only flaw - too crowded.

Bohinj is the geographical name for the area located in the southeastern part of the Julian Alps, which includes the Upper and Lower Bohinj Valleys, the Nomen Valley and the area along Bohinj Lake. Bohinj is a basin, which stretches from Soteska to Ukanac. On the south side, the valley is closed by the Spodnje (lower) Bohinj mountains, up to 2000 m high, and on the north by the Triglav Mountains with Triglav (2864 m). Bohinj is one of the most beautiful valleys in Triglav National Park. High mountains, green forests, meadows and pastures with their natural beauties, cultural and historical monuments, villages and settlements with hotels, ‘guostišči’ and ‘kmetija’, rich outdoor offer... all this makes Bohinj a desirable destination. 

Bohinj Lake is the largest permanent natural lake in Slovenia with an area of 3.3 km2. It is over 4 km long, a kilometre wide and up to 44.5 m deep. A well-maintained 12 km long trail leads around the lake.

The ridge of the Spodnji Bohinj Mountains is 32 km long and covers 31 peaks, from 1776m to 2085m. There are not many mountain lodges or water sources on the ridge itself, so it is necessary to plan the route well. Very good walkers will be enough one day to pass the entire ridge, while most will still take two days.

On this trip, in three days we pass one part of the ridge, and the rest of the time is used for ascent to the ridge and descent from it.

The Dolomites or Dolomite Alps are a mountain group in the eastern Alps in Italy. They are mainly located in the province of Belluno (Veneto) and, to a lesser extent, in the provinces of South Tyrol and Trentino (all in northeastern Italy).

By convention, it stretches from the Adige river in the west to Piava in the east, and between the Puster valley in the north and the Sugana valley in the south. One national park (Parco Nazionale Dolomiti Bellunesi) and several regional parks are located in the Dolomites.

In August 2009, the Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Dolomites have 21 peaks higher than 3,000 m above sea level and cover an area of about 141,903 hectares. There are some of the most beautiful Alpine landscapes with vertical rocks, steep cliffs and a large density of narrow, deep and long valleys. There are varied landscapes of great geological significance, such as natural columns and walls, karst formations (the largest number of different limestone formations in a limited area in the world) is, peaks and glaciers. They testify to the rich geomorphological past of rocks formed by erosion, earthquakes and glaciation.

Some standalone rocks are more than 1,500 m from their bottom, and are among the highest limestone cliffs in the world. This is why landslides, floods and avalanches are common in this area.

Dolomites are perhaps the most visited mountain massif in the world, which is the cause of their only flaw - too crowded.