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Welcome to Kočevsko!
Kočevsko is one of the most forested and unspoiled regions in Europe. A wilderness dominated by forest, silence, and a strong sense of space. Kočevsko’s natural environment offers exceptional conditions for trail running, hiking, and other outdoor activities. The forest is home to brown bears, lynx, and wolves, but encounters with them are extremely rare. The animals avoid people, making the experience truly wild, yet safe.
The competitive program includes trail runs of 5, 10, 15, 30, and 60 km, as well as a vertical climb to Fridrihštajn Castle. The festival is organized by an experienced team behind the events Julian Alps Trail Run by UTMB, Soča Outdoor Festival, Archipelago Trail Run, and UTVV Slovenia.
After the races, the action moves to Lake Kočevje, where there will be time to relax, swim, paddleboard, socialize, enjoy local food, and attend an evening concert.
See you at the Kočevsko Festival. A festival that connects challenge and relaxation. Movement and rest. Wilderness and a welcoming atmosphere.
Trail runs
Hikes
Family program
Dogs welcome
Outdoor activities
Guided experiences
EUROPE TRAIL CUP
We are proud to be part of the Europe Trail Cup.
Europe Trail Cup (ETC) brings together a selection of trail races across Slovenia, Slovakia, Italy, Poland, North Macedonia and Croatia.
Each race stands on its own, shaped by its terrain, local community, and identity, but together they form a shared experience for runners who want more than just a single event.
ETC is about showing up across the season, discovering different environments, and staying consistent. It connects races and runners through a simple idea: keep moving, keep exploring, and be part of something that goes beyond one start line.
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