At 1,028 metres (3,373 ft) high, Slavnik is one of the highest peaks of the Slovenian Istria.

In the direction of north-east one can see in the distance Kamnik-Savinja Alps and closer Nanos, Vremščica, Brkini.

Visible to the east are Javorniki, Trojica and Snežnik, and in the distance also Gorski Kotar, Risnjak, Snježnik.

Towards the west, the coast of the Adriatic sea and places like Umag, Piran, Koper, Trieste, also Venice, are visible from the peak.

From the west to the north one case see Dolomites, Julian Alps including the highest mountain in Slovenia Triglav, as well as the Karawanks.