The Path of Remembrance and Comradeship (Pot spominov in tovarištva, usually abbreviated PST) is a roughly 34 km circular walk around Ljubljana that follows the line of the barbed-wire fence with which Italian occupation forces encircled the city from February 1942 until May 1945. The path was laid out and opened in 1985, and it is marked by a trail of numbered stones and wooden signs. Almost all of it runs through woodland, meadows and village edges on the city fringe, so it passes the Tivoli, Rožnik, Šiška, Dravlje, Golovec and Rakovnik areas. The trail is traditionally done in sections of a few hours each, or in a single day of seven to nine hours by fit walkers; it is also popular with runners and cyclists on its easier stretches. A map is available from the Tourist Information Centre and stamps can be collected at inns along the route. Elevation changes are modest, around 500 m in total, and the surface is mostly packed gravel, forest track and road. Hikers will find water and food in several villages, so full supplies are not essential.
| Distance | About 34 km for the full loop |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7-9 hours for the full loop, or 2-3 hours per section |
| Difficulty | moderate |
| Trailhead | Join from the city centre on foot or by LPP city bus; sections are reachable from many stops, see lpp.si |
| Best season | April-November |
| Address | Tivoli Park (Cesta v Tivoli) or any point along the route, 1000 Ljubljana |
Trail facts
- Trail area
- Ljubljana (ring around the city)
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water
- Map from the Tourist Information Centre
- Snack or lunch
- Sun protection
- Tick repellent
Location
Tivoli Park (Cesta v Tivoli) or any point along the route, 1000 Ljubljana
46.0551, 14.4957 View on map
Highlights
- Circular route of about 34 km that follows the line of the WWII barbed wire around the city
- Marked with numbered stones and signs since 1985
- Passes Tivoli, Rožnik, Šiška, Golovec and Rakovnik
- Can be walked in short sections or in one long day
- Inns and village cafes along the route
Tips for visiting
- Walk the route in sections and plan a city bus back to the centre at the end of each stage.
- Collect a map and stamps from the Tourist Information Centre before starting.
- Carry water; villages have shops but inns may be closed on Mondays.
- Wear shoes with grip, since forest sections can be muddy.
- Use tick repellent in the woods from April to October.
- In an emergency call 112.
When to visit
April to June and September to October offer the best weather. Winter walks are possible but sections can be icy.
Accessibility
Parts of the route are on paved roads and are accessible, but forest sections are uneven and not suitable for wheelchairs.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Path of Remembrance and Comradeship?
The full loop is roughly 34 km and takes seven to nine hours of walking, with modest elevation changes totalling around 500 m.
Where does the route start?
It is a loop with no single start, but many walkers join at Tivoli Park or near Šiška. The Tourist Information Centre sells maps.
Can it be done by bike?
Several stretches are suitable for cycling and running; sections through forest are walking-only in places.
Why was the path built?
It follows the line of the barbed wire fence that encircled Ljubljana from 1942 to 1945, and it was opened as a memorial in 1985.