Planinski Lodge na Slivnici
3.6Planinski Dom na Slivnici
About
Planinski Dom na Slivnici sits at 1,075m on Slivnica in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. The hut is accessible from the village of Slivnica pri Kamniku—a 2-hour walk gaining 500m through forest. Most hikers approach from Kamnik town, which lies 20km south and is reachable by bus from Ljubljana. The route is well-marked and suitable for steady walkers. Slivnica itself is a rounded summit that anchors the western end of the range, making the hut a logical base for day walks across the Kamnik foothills or as a waypoint on longer traverses.
The lodge sleeps around 40 people in mixed dormitories. The PZS-affiliated hut serves hearty Slovenian meals at lunch and dinner, with basic packed lunches available for early starts. Water comes from a spring; there is no WiFi. The hut runs year-round but sees fewer visitors in winter—check conditions before December. The atmosphere is straightforward: you'll find other hikers planning routes, not tourists seeking luxury.
Email the hut directly to book (contact details available on the PZS hut list). Phone contact is available if you need immediate confirmation. Weekends from June to September fill quickly; book at least 2 weeks ahead. Midsummer weekends require 4–6 weeks' notice. Outside peak season, a few days' notice usually suffices.
The lodge sleeps around 40 people in mixed dormitories. The PZS-affiliated hut serves hearty Slovenian meals at lunch and dinner, with basic packed lunches available for early starts. Water comes from a spring; there is no WiFi. The hut runs year-round but sees fewer visitors in winter—check conditions before December. The atmosphere is straightforward: you'll find other hikers planning routes, not tourists seeking luxury.
Email the hut directly to book (contact details available on the PZS hut list). Phone contact is available if you need immediate confirmation. Weekends from June to September fill quickly; book at least 2 weeks ahead. Midsummer weekends require 4–6 weeks' notice. Outside peak season, a few days' notice usually suffices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut by email or phone at least 2–3 weeks ahead, longer during July and August weekends.
The hut is typically staffed June to September; check ahead for exact dates as staffing varies by season.
Take a bus from Ljubljana to Kamnik (20km south), then walk 2 hours and 500m gain from Slivnica pri Kamniku village on a well-marked forest trail.
The hut provides basic mountain meals and dormitory beds; there is no WiFi, so come prepared to disconnect.
Yes—the 2-hour approach is steady but not steep, making it suitable for hikers with basic fitness; it's a good base for day walks in the Kamnik foothills.
Location
45.7897, 14.4059
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- PZS
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +386 1 709 41 40
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