Remembrance, Comradeship and Unity

Ljubljana is not the only city to have been surrounded by wire during World War II, but it holds a special place in history. The city was completely cut off from its backcountry due to the wire fence. This had a significant impact on the lives of the inhabitants, who faced severe shortages. The main purpose of the wire was to prevent possible attacks and weaken the resistance movement. The wire ring was expanded several times and, in the end, it stretched nearly 30 kilometers.

Along the path 206 bunkers and watchtowers were built and around 1,300 soldiers and 400 police officers were stationed.

After the capitulation of Italy, Ljubljana remained surrounded by wire even under German occupation.

The Green Ring around Ljubljana

The first walk along the route where the wire once stood was organized in 1957. Today this event has become a tradition and takes place on the first Saturday after May 9th, Ljubljana's holiday. It is one of the largest sports-recreational events in Slovenia, with thousands of walkers and runners participating each year. Last year over 37,000 people joined. The walk along the Path is actually a three-day event, beginning on Thursday and Friday with walks for kindergarten children, elementary school students and high school students. The biggest is the Saturday walk around Ljubljana.

Participants start at one of the eight checkpoints, where they receive a paper booklet that is stamped at each checkpoint with the time of their visit.

The event runs from 6 AM to 5 PM, and those who walk the entire route and collect all the stamps receive a medal. The distance covered can be adjusted according to one’s abilities. Many people, in a relaxed and sporty atmosphere, get to know Ljubljana in a slightly different way. Since 2016 the walk along the Path along the Wire has been officially declared a part of the living cultural heritage.

The Path along the Wire

The first walk along the route where the wire once stood was organized in 1957. Today this event has become a tradition and takes place on the first Saturday after May 9th, Ljubljana's holiday. It is one of the largest sports-recreational events in Slovenia, with thousands of walkers and runners participating each year. Last year over 37,000 people joined. The walk along the Path is actually a three-day event, beginning on Thursday and Friday with walks for kindergarten children, elementary school students and high school students. The biggest is the Saturday walk around Ljubljana.

Participants start at one of the eight checkpoints, where they receive a paper booklet that is stamped at each checkpoint with the time of their visit.

The event runs from 6 AM to 5 PM, and those who walk the entire route and collect all the stamps receive a medal. The distance covered can be adjusted according to one’s abilities. Many people, in a relaxed and sporty atmosphere, get to know Ljubljana in a slightly different way. Since 2016 the walk along the Path along the Wire has been officially declared a part of the living cultural heritage.

The Troika Run

The Troika Run is part of the Walk along the Wire, an event where teams of three participants run together from the start to the finish. All three members of the team must cross the finish line together, and the time of the last team member is what counts. This is what makes the Troika Run so special, as it’s not just about competition but also encourages teamwork and mutual assistance. Runners can choose to participate in races of 12, 5 and 20 kilometers. A shorter 3-kilometer race is also organized for children.