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Adrenailne Sports - Slovenia Has it All

If you want adventure and excitement during your vacation see what adrenaline sports Slovenia offers to lovers of extreme activities.

If you look at the natural treasures Slovenia abounds in you think that the country was made to be adrenaline sport lovers' paradise.

High mountains where alpine streams flow through rapidly into green valleys, snow-covered slopes in winter, the short stretch of Slovene coastline along the Adriatic sea provide plenty of opportunity to enjoy speed. height and excercise acrobatic skills in all seasons.

To make Slovenia even more popular destination for adventure lovers adrenaline sports cost considerably less than in Austria or in Switzerland.

Well equipped sport centres and foreign language speaking experienced guides and tutors make possible that even inexperienced tourists can taste the excitement and feel the adrenaline rush in the Slovenia's untamed natural wonderland.

High Adrenaline Water Sports in Slovenia

Rivers Soca, Sava and Krka are the three major Slovene rivers visited by rafters and kayakers all over the world. Descending on the wildly running white waters in an inflatable rubber boat is thrilling and but relaxing at the same time, especially as the adrenaline rush begins to fade.

Early spring and autumn are the most favourable times of the year to enjoy water sports in Slovenia.

The rapids and waterfalls can be a challenge even for the most seasoned rafters. The less experienced water sport enthusiasts however can gon on easy rafting which can be tempting even for families with kids. See more Activity Ideas for Kids in Slovenia.

Canyoning is another way of exploring the fast flowing rivers and streams of Slovenia. During canyoning you discover the canyons and caverns carved in the rock by the water without a boat. You can't imagine what magical formations you'll find and can admire during a canyoning tour in Slovenia. It1s like uncovering secrets of nature.

To really pump your adrenaline go on hydropspeeding or (riverboarding)which is perhaps the most extreme of all water sports. You hold onto a riverboard with your hands and wear flippers on your feet while combating the gushing water e.g on River Sava Bohinjka. Lying on your stomach on your riverboard you can feel the power of currents swirling underneath you.

Experienced guides in the sport centres help those who have no experience in adventure water sports.

You'll find many sport centers in the Triglav National Park area (Bohinj, Bovec, Bled) that organise water sport tours.

Mountain Adrenaline Sports in Slovenia

Apart from trekking and hiking the rolling hills and mountains of Slovenia offers many other more adrenaline pumper sports like mountain boarding. If you're a fanatic snowboarder but can't wait for winter to come you can practice your boarding skills even in summer.

For example in a ski resort in Velika Planina you'll get your equipment and the instructors teach you the basics of mountain boarding.

Climbing up the steep cliffs Triglav Mountain can be real challenge for even the experienced mountain climbers but the dramatic alpine scenery's worth the effort.

Soaring From High Above

Even who never done it before can try paragliding or hang gliding in Slovenia.

Descending in tandem with an instructor from a clearing on a hillside is one of the most spectaular sports and an extreme fun.

The green and blue pathces of landscape in the Lake Bohinj area just float by you while you soar like a bird and feel weightless during the glide.

Winter Adrenaline Sports in Slovenia

If you want to conquer the frozen cliffs of the Slovene Mountains than ice climbing is for you. You can even do it at night by the light of reflectors and of course with experienced ice climbing guides.

The best spots for ice climbing are in the northern part of the Julian Alps nearby Kranjska Gora resort where several hidden icefalls await the brave climbers:

Planica Valley-Tamar,
the Vrsic Pass.

Beginners can strat with the 30 m high frozen waterfall in Mlačca gorge.

Some Sport Tourist Agencies try to offer a way to enjoy summer adrenaline sports in the winter like snow rafting in Bohinj valley where you slide down on the snowy slopes on a raft boat.

Mountain biking is also possible in winter. To provide some sort of fixation the bikes have spiked wheels. This way you can bike down on the slippery tracks of the Julian Alps or Kranjska Gora while absorbing the picturesque winter landscape. Read about skiing and ski resorts in Slovenia.

Caving- Spectauclar stalagmites and stalactites, in hardly accessible rock chambers

Exploring some of the extensive cave systems of Slovenia's karst region can be a real adventure for those who enjoy climbing up rock walls only to descend into a dark, humid cavern.

Adrenaline Parks

And for those who aren't satisfied the challenges offered by nature there are some adrenaline parks in Slovenia with high rope courses.

Pohorje Adrenaline Park has a bike park including a challenging downhill trail called Mosnter roller, a summer sled track, and a whole range of adrenaline activities.

Team Building in Slovenia

Many companies use adrenaline sports for team building pruposes. Why not do it in Slovenia where the amazing scenery, affordable prices and good old Central European hospitality add a special zest to the company training.

Find other tips on Active Holidays in Slovenia.

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