This hike is dream come true for food and wine lovers. Trekking through 3 countries you able to indulge in three diverse cuisines while also passing through countless vineyards sampling their wines as you go. Truly fantastic! Below are some things you should try.

Traditional Foods of Carinthia, Austria

• Nudeln: These are pasta pockets filled with a mixture of cheese, potatoes, mint, and chervil.

• Lax'n: A type of lake trout, often grilled or baked.

• Brettljause: A charcuterie board featuring local cheeses, sausages, and bread.

• Reindling: A traditional sweet bread, often served with butter and jam.

• Krautfleckerl: A pasta dish with sauerkraut and bacon.

• Kasnudeln: Pasta pockets filled with cheese, potatoes, and herbs.

• Saibling: A type of char, often grilled or smoked.

Local Wines

• Welschriesling: A light and refreshing white wine.

Traditional Slovenian Dishes:

• Jota: A hearty soup or stew made with sauerkraut, beans, potatoes, and often smoked meat.

• Kranjska Klobasa: A traditional Slovenian sausage, often grilled or boiled.

• Potica: A sweet bread roll filled with various fillings, such as nut, poppy seed, or cheese.

• Prekmurska Gibanica: A layered pastry dessert with various fillings, including poppy seed, walnut, apple, and cheese.

• Štruklji: A type of dumpling, often filled with cheese or fruit, and served with butter, sugar, and sometimes poppy seeds.

• Tominčeva Juha: A hearty soup made with beans, potatoes, and smoked meat.

• Triglav Cheese: A hard, aged cheese made from cow's milk.

Slovenian Wines

Slovenia is renowned for its diverse wine regions, producing a wide range of wines. Here are some of the most popular Slovenian wine regions and their signature wines:

• Goriška Brda: Known for its white wines, particularly Rebula.

• Vipava Valley: Produces a variety of wines, including white, red, and sparkling wines.

• Posavje: Famous for its Cviček, a unique blend of red and white wines.

• Štajerska: Produces a range of wines, including white, red, and sparkling wines.

​Orange Wine

Slovenian orange wine is a unique style of wine made from white grapes that have been macerated on their skins for an extended period. This process gives the wine its distinctive amber color and complex flavors, often described as nutty, spicy, and sometimes even funky.

Popular grape varieties used for Slovenian orange wine:

• Ribolla Gialla: A versatile grape that produces wines with a wide range of styles, from fresh and fruity to complex and tannic.

• Pinela: A local grape variety known for its aromatic and spicy character.

• Malvasia: A grape variety that can produce both sweet and dry wines.

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​ Traditional foods of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

• Jota: A hearty soup made with beans, sauerkraut, potatoes, and pancetta.

• Frico: A simple yet delicious dish of fried potatoes, onions, and Montasio cheese.

• Cjarsons: Ravioli-like pasta filled with a mixture of herbs, potatoes, raisins, and cinnamon.

• Polenta: A versatile dish made from cornmeal, often served with various toppings like ragù, cheese, or mushrooms.

• Brodetto di pesce: A flavorful fish stew with a variety of seafood, tomatoes, and herbs.

• Prosciutto di San Daniele: A world-renowned dry-cured ham.

• Montasio: A hard, aged cheese with a nutty flavor.

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is renowned for its excellent wines. Some of the most notable include:

• Friulano: A crisp, aromatic white wine with citrus and floral notes.

• Ribolla Gialla: A full-bodied white wine with a rich, complex flavor.

• Pinot Grigio: A light, refreshing white wine with fruity aromas.

• Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso: A robust red wine with high tannins and dark fruit flavors.

• Prosecco: A sparkling wine known for its delicate bubbles and fruity flavors.