Depending on your fitness ability and the difficulty of the trail you choose, it can take anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes to hike to the top of Mount Saint Mary. Opt for a guided hiking tour enjoy the views without having to worry about navigating your way to the summit. You can also enjoy rock climbing on the craggy limestone cliffs, mountain biking, or cross-country skiing in the winter. Don’t miss enjoying some traditional Slovenian sweets at the summit restaurant like the puffy sugar-covered donuts called miške and ringing the church bell for good luck.
The top of Mount Saint Mary can only be reached by foot. Fifteen different trails lead to the summit, with the most easily accessible trail starting in Tacen. Tacen is about 5.5 miles (nine kilometers) north of Ljubljana and is easily reached by bus from central Ljubljana.
Mount Saint Mary is a popular year-round destination for both locals and visitors alike. The peak can be hiked year-round and is frequented by cross-country skiers and sledders during the winter months. Mount Saint Mary is one of the best spots to catch the sunrise in Ljubljana.
Ljubljana is crisscrossed with numerous hiking and cycling trails. Right in the center of town, several hiking paths lead to the top of Castle Hill from Old Town. Another locals’ favorite, Rožnik Hill is reached via several paths leading from Ljubljana's Tivoli Park. From Roznik Hill, you’ll also find the 1.9-mile (3-kilometer) Jesenko Trail interpretive trail.
