In 2006, the Ministry of Health declared the thermal water in Snovik a natural healing remedy. Terme Snovik is Slovenia’s highest-altitude thermal spa and the country’s first Kneipp center. This combination makes thermal water and Kneipp clear themes for a stay, alongside cycling and hiking trails offering different options. When planning, it is therefore worth deciding first whether you want to focus on thermal experiences, outdoor activities, or both.
Thermal Water and Pools
A natural thermal spring lies about one kilometer from Terme Snovik; the resort has indoor and outdoor thermal pools. The spring and pools are therefore separate points of interest during your stay. As seasonal facilities may vary, check which pools are available before your visit.
Kneipp Heritage and Barefoot Experience
Terme Snovik’s Kneipp center preserves and continues the legacy of the former Kneipp health resort in Kamnik—a connection that gives the Kneipp offering a tangible historical link beyond Snovik. The Kneipp barefoot experience follows a 3.2-kilometer barefoot trail. Availability may vary for guided programs, so check in advance if a guided tour is important to you.
Walk Through the Landscape to Clearly Defined Destinations
Terme Snovik is set in the unspoiled nature of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and the Tuhinj Valley. The hiking trail to Sv. Miklavž is excellently marked with signposts throughout; at the end, hikers reach the Church of St. Nicholas and a panoramic view. The Jakobova pot begins a little beyond the central Terme Snovik complex, in the direction of the village of Snovik. Its section near Snovik runs through a valley lined with meadows and forests, alongside a stream. Another trail leads from the starting point at Terme Snovik to Hruševka and is suitable for Nordic walking. The short, easy Snoviček Dwarf Trail introduces children to nature in a playful way.
Cycling and Choosing a Route
Ten cycling routes start at Snovik Spa, with varying lengths and difficulty levels. These criteria help you choose a ride to suit your preferred distance and challenge; check current route availability before setting off. Bicycles, helmets, and other cycling equipment can be rented at Snovik Spa. For travelers planning to go without their own bike, this rental option is a practical starting point. As rental stock may change, check in advance whether the equipment you want is available.
What Can Help You Choose
The activities can be compared by different features: the Kneipp barefoot experience has a specific length of 3.2 kilometers, while the Snoviček Trail is short and easy and introduces children to nature. The ten cycling routes vary in length and difficulty, while the trail to Sv. Miklavž offers a clearly defined destination, with continuous waymarking, a church, and a panoramic view. Your choice therefore depends on whether you prefer a trail with a specific distance, a short nature walk for children, a cycling route at the right difficulty level, or a hike to a named destination.
Discover more destinations: Kamniška Bistrica, Kamnik, Podgorje, Velika Planina, Kališe, Stahovica.
Go to the main travel overview: Kamnik.
