How are the rules in slovenia for walking on private property like private forests? Can I step on a private meadow while for example birdwatching?

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  2. This… depends.

    You can walk in the forrests no matter who the owner is. With meadows depends… if it’s fenced it could be trespassing, but some tourists ignore even that, and then get mauled by cows.

    The rule of thumb would be, don’t climb over fences, and don’t walk on peoples front and back yards.

  3. You can basically go wherever you want except fields under crop, fenced in areas and courtyards around houses, even if not fenced in.

    You can also take up to 2kg per person of natural produce (berries, nuts, mushrooms) from the forest, you can pick flowers (in reasonable quantities) in meadows, but you’re of course not allowed to do any damage to anything. In meadows, this might mean not trampling the grass. Nobody should mind if you step into a meadow to watch a bird, just make sure that your presence doesn’t leave a noticeable difference.

  5. I see you poses common sense, so it’s easy for you. All forests are free for anyone. Fields with crops and grass are off limits, but this goes under common sense. Since they are usually very small just use paths on borders of the fields and no one will be unhappy. Someone might ask you what are you doing, and bird watching is common and not frowned upon, so you’ll be fine. Don’t make photos of houses and yards, people might get a bit touchy.

  6. I think there is a period when you shouldn’t walk on it. Of course if it’s just cutted no problem, and single person crossing will never be a problem. Farmers in areas, where they have more problems with hikers might be angry faster, but usually they don’t bother with anyone who looks half respectful.

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