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==Hitchhiking out = North-West =  === Northeast towards [[KranjMaribor]], [[Graz]], [[VillachVienna]] ([[Austria]]) , [[Hungary]] {{E|57}} ===Direction north-west '''Option 1: World trade center, Recommended''' From the center (Slovenska Cesta, Dunajska Cesta), take a bus number 6 (direction Črnuče), 8 (dir. Brnčičeva) or 11 (dir. Ježica) and get off at the stop "Smelt", close to the WTC tower. Walk a bit further on towards the motorway and turn right at the crossroads. Right after the fountain you will see the road forking, the left lane going down to the motorway, the right lane going higher up. Stand with your sign in the middle between the two lanes, or on the pavement next to the parking place entrance. Even though the first option might look a bit strange, this is the most common spot and it's easy for drivers to see you and there's enough space for one car to safely stop there . '''Option 2: Letališka''' Take bus no 27 towards "Letaliska" and get out at "Jarše". Continue following "Šmartinska cesta" about 400 meters and turn right from the traffic lights. There is a bus stop right after. Most of the cars passing now are going towards the motorway highway. You can also take bus no 2 to "Nove Jarše" from Southern part of Slovenska cesta. The last stop is the mentioned hitchhiking spot.  === Northwest towards [[Kranj]], [[Bled]], [[Villach]], [[Salzburg]] ([[Austria]]), [[Munich]] (german: ''[[KrainburgGermany]]'') {{E|61}} === [[File:Hhfromljubljana.jpeg|right|thumb|334px|Hitchhiking spot for direction: Kranj]] Direction north-west there is the motorway E61/A2 towards Kranj through the Karawanken Tunnel (slovenianSlovenian: ''Predor Karavanke'') or over the pass over the border to [[Villach]] (slov.: ''Beljak'') in [[Austria]] and further on on the Tauern-motorway to [[Salzburg]] and over to [[Germany]]. It is the way that is used by most of those numerous Germans that go to the Croatian coast for hollidays. This motorway E61/A2 starts from the Ljubljana bypass. The best way to join this motorway is from the street Celovška cesta, at the bus stop Šentvid (stand in the corner before the bus stop!!). Get there by bus number 1 (direction Vižmarje), 25 (dir. Medvode), or 8 (dir. Gameljne) from the city centre. If people who pick you up don't go as far as you like, you can get a lift as far as the first "Petrol" gas station on the highway (17km away) or the former toll station Torovo and keep hitchhiking there. There is also a petrol station at the Radovljica-exit (right before Bled) which is useful for getting into Austria. Another option is to get dropped at ~25km from Šentvid, there's a great hitchhiking spot [https://goo.gl/maps/d4kMoNHzbEYPRT9d7 here] on a ramp where there's enough room for a car to stop (GPS 46.267470, 14.339623). === Southwest towards [[Koper]], [[Nova Gorica]], [[Rijeka]], [[Pula]] ([[Croatia]]n coast ), ([[Italy]]) {{E|61}} === '''Option 1: Rest stop Barje - North (Avtocestno počivališče Barje - Sever)''' Catch bus 1 to bus stop "Tbilisijska", continue walking in the same direction and turn left at the roundabout. Follow the road for a few more minutes and cross the meadow to reach the rest stop. Alot of cars and trucks are going to Italy from here, easy to get a ride west. Just ask people at the gas station.There is a shower in fuel station for 3 eur and places for wild camping around. If your destination is Venice or further, the easiest way is via Nova Gorica (town on the walkable distance from Gorizia, Italy): use sign GO and ask to be dropped at the service area on the border. For Trieste it doesn't work well with TS sign - best option might be to use Koper sign and then ask the driver to drop you off at Kozina exit (go right in the crossroads after toll booths). It's only 3 km from the border and on the main Rijeka-Trieste road. If your destination is Rijeka, take also rides going to Postojna or further west. Get out at Postojna exit and walk across the highway from there (use the bridge). There is a good spot to hitchhike southwards just few hundred meters after the bridge. '''Option 2: Highway entrance Dolgi Most''' [[File:DSCI0054.JPG|right|thumb|334px|Hitchhiking spot ''Dolgi most'']] From the city centre (Dunajska cesta, Slovenska cesta) take the bus number 6, 1, 1D (direction Dolgi most) or 6B (dir. Notranje gorice), to bus stop "Dolgi Most". You will be dropped off on a large parking lot right next to a motorway bridge. There is also a Bicike(lj) (bike rental) station nearby, if you prefer it to taking the bus. On the opposite side of the road, there is a busy motorway entrance with a great hitchhiking spot where cars can easily see you and stop safely. April 2024: Unfortunately, after the reconstruction the entrance doesn't make such a good hitchhiking spot anymore. Hitchhiking is still possible, but stopping has became much more difficult for drivers. The Barje rest stop is recommended instead, or try to get a pick from the Petrol gas pump on Tržaška cesta. '''Option 3: Fuel station on the road to highway''' Near the crossing of streets: "Pot Na Rakovo Jelšo" and "Barjanska Cesta" there is a fuel station with a lot of cars heading towards Koper. === Southeast towards [[Novo mesto]], [[Zagreb]] ([[Croatia]]) {{Aat|2}} === [[File:Hhspottowardszagreb.jpg|right|thumb|334px|Hitchhiking spot for direction: Zagreb]] '''Option 1: Rest stop Barje - South (Jug)''' This service area is on the Ring around Ljubljana and is very well-served by a lot of long-distance drivers. To get there take a bus number 1 or 1B in direction of "Dolgi most" from the center. Get off the bus on the stop "Mestni Log" and walk back in the direction of the highway. When you reach the overpass look for a very small and steep pathway on your right, starting next to the overpass. Descend down to the fence, turn right and walk a few metres untill you reach an unlocked door. When you're on the other side of the fence, you should already be able to see the rest stop. Follow the pathway for another 100 m or so and there you are. There is a shower for 3€ and places for holydayswildcamping around. * [[User:MartinJ888|MartinJ888]] August 2022: Works very well. The door is still unlocked! Took us about 1 hour to get a ride, asking people.

*[[User:JackMcJackJack|JackMcJackJack]] August 2023: This motorway (that is still just an ordinary road in some parts where they are about to parlay it to a true motorway) starts outside gas station and has been demolished and people rarely stop here, avoid this place. The on ramp beside the city of Ljubljana. There Lidl on Pot Rdečega križa is a big road going off 20min walk away from the circle-road/-motorway leaving the city in the direction north-westMestni Log bus station. On this road there is also a big petrol stationMost people here are heading south, that is open 24 hours a day where one can ask people. Somewhat out of town on but we found a crossroad the motorway starts ride to the right. Just before that right Šmarje - Sap gas station after a bus stop there is a good possibility to standan hour.

=== South towards [[Koper]], [[Rijeka]], [[Italy]] ===From the city center (Dunajska '''Option 2: Highway entrance Barjanska cesta, Kongresni trg) take bus number 6 in direction south, till the last station (Dolgi most). Get out, and on your left side you will side the entry lane into the autostrada. There will also be an entry to a parking of a small house, stand on the side there with your sign (you will see where everybody else stands...).'''

=== South-East towards [[Novo Mesto]], [[Zagreb]] ===Hitchhiking Catch bus 9 in this direction seems of "Barje" from the center or the train station and exit on the final stop "Barje". You can hitchhike next to be more difficult comparing the parking lot or walk down the "barjanska" street and try to other directionfind a better place. You have three options That's the entrance people from Ljubljana would use to follow enter the highway going south, so this route:spot might be less suitable for long distance picks, but perfect to get you to Novo Mesto.

2. You can also try your luck at Not many cars go in this direction, and the ones that do usually do not enter the Resting area Barjemotorway here - this on-ramp mostly serves inter-urban traffic, in direction of Zagrebso you might have to wait a bit longer. This service area is on From the Ring around Ljubljana. To get there city centre take a bus number 1 or 1B line 3 in direction Mestni Log from of "Rudnik", and get off at the centerfinal stop. Go off one station before, last, called KoprskaIn front of you there will be the motorway entrance. Continue straight Cross the street and on the street Cesta v mestni logside of the on-ramp road, on your left, after 2 minutes you will cross a bridge over see a small riverasphalt surface where all the cars pass, and there you can stand and hitchhike easily. Continue straight and cross Pay attention that you're hitchhiking on the highway over entrance (the bridge, left turn) and not on the other side go down the hill into the highway itselfold road (Dolenjska cesta), turn right which is continuing straight ahead. Drivers going to Kočevje and walk for 5 minutes till you get to the resting areaRibnica use this entrance.

Notice - If you are hitchiking towards [[Novo Mesto]]Ljubljana is a very walkable and cyclable city, pay attention that you so those two are hitchiking on best options to move around. I highly recommend the high-way entrance bike share system '''Bicike(lj)''', used daily by many locals. It costs only 1€ for a weekly subscription (and 3€ for the turn leftwhole year) . You can use the bikes unlimitedly 24/7, the 1st hour of every use is free. Definitely the cheapest and not most comfortable option, download the BicikeLJ app for use.Another option is taking the busses, payment is possible on the old road, which bus with a credit card - one 90 min ride costs 1.3€. In case of credit card payment changing the busses is continuing straight aheadnot possible (every change will cost another 1.3€). If you are Hitchiking to Zagreb, pay attention Another option is to use the "Crossing borders" section in app Urbana or buying the [[Slovenia]] Pagecity card.

==Internet==Internet cafes are quite expensive The best option in Ljubljana (~€4/hr)a walkable distance from the city centre would be park Tivoli. You It is huge so you can surf for free easily find a good place to hide and set up your tent somewhere. People often drink there in the evening so it might be a good idea to sleep in or at KiberPipaleast close to the forest, so nobody will bother you. Edit: if you go to the forest behind Tivoli, be prepared for it is steep. Go there during daylight and plan in enough time to find a suitable spot. If you go until the bag side of the park (just before the forest starts) and go west you'll reach a cyber center located at Kersnikova 6little staircase out of stone. You can also surf for free using computer at Climb it and you'll find a calm spot to spend the night  Another place is up the student info centercastle, located next close to Preseren square, on Trubarjeva ulicathe antena. Just follow the path going away from the castle entrance and it will take you to a small meadow and a small forrest. There is a bigger chance to be spotted here. == Nomadwiki & Trashwiki == {{nomadwiki}}