Lakes and Valleys of Slovenian Alps

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Day 1: Arrival at Kranjska Gora

Arrive at Ljubljana Airport and take either a public or a private transfer to your hotel at Kranjska Gora. The famous ski resort of Kranjska Gora is the starting point for this tour. It is most famous for hosting the annual World Cup Slalom every January, but it is hushed and idyllic in summer. You will spend your first night here in the shadows of the mighty Western Julian Alps. Meet our representative, who will brief you on the walks and give you the maps and the documentation needed for your trip.

• Accommodation: Hotel Miklic or similar

Day 2: Jasna Valley | 17km

Your warm-up walk will take you via a trail to the end of Jasna Valley. Emerging at the other end is the glorious mountain vista of the Prisank and Razor Mountains. You can have a simple warm lunch at Krnica hut. Upon return, you can visit the Russian Chapel, a touching monument dedicated to Russian POVs’ who died during WW1 while building the military road over Vršič Pass.

• Accommodation: Hotel Miklic or similar
• Walking for the day: 17km, 5-6h, ↑460m

Day 3: Three Countries Border Point | 18km

This walk takes you along forest and mountain meadows to the summit of Mt. Peč (1508m) and the triple border point where the borders of Slovenia, Italy and Austria meet. At the top, you can soak up the dramatic views across the Julian and Carnian Alps, with the Hohe Tauern, the highest alpine range in Austria, forming a picturesque background. The trail then descends through the valley to the source of the mighty Sava River, the longest in Slovenia, back to Kranjska Gora. Ten-minute morning car transfer from the hotel to trailhead included.

• Accommodation: Hotel Miklic or similar
• Walking for the day: 18km, 6h, ↑520m, ↓730m

Day 4: Radovina Valley, Vintgar Gorge and Lake Bled | 14km

You will be transferred through the lush green Radovna Valley, amid soaring mountain peaks, to the trailhead where the Radovna River has carved the 150 m deep Vintgar Gorge (Note you need to secure your entrance tickets for the Vintgar Gorge here well in advance). The trail leads along a wooden walkway through the gorge and onwards to the world-famous Bled Lake via the lovely Katarina Church viewpoint.

• Accommodation: 4-star Triglav Hotel or a similar
• Walking for the day: 14km, 4h, ↑210m, ↓320m

Day 5: Bled Panoramic Walks | up to 15km

Today you will take a leisurely stroll around Bled, a famous town on the shore of the beautiful glacial lake, with its medieval castle standing guard over the picturesque island church from the edge of the lakeside cliff. For the best photos and views of the lake, church and castle and Karavanke mountain range, ascend to Straža hill. A hike around the lake takes about 1 hour. You can reach the famous island church on the lake by a unique boat called “Pletna”, or visit Bled Castle and its museum inside. The museum hosts an interesting exhibition on the history of the castle. End the day with the local speciality – the cream cake “Kremšnita” – in one of the great little tea shops beside the lake.

• Accommodation: 4-star Triglav Hotel or similar
• Walking for the day: depends on the walking route chosen, up to 15km, 5h, ↑520m

Day 6: Down to Lake Bohinj | 14km

You will be driven by car up to the Pokljuka Plateau, where you will begin your hike across mountain pastures and rustic farmhouses to a viewing point into the beautiful Bohinj Valley. As you descend, you can stop at the little historic village of Studor and see how local people lived 150 years ago. Your final destination is Lake Bohinj, a real gem in the heart of the Triglav National Park and the small settlement of Ribcev Laz.

• Accommodation: Kristal Hotel (family hotel) or a similar
• Walking for the day: 14km, 4h, ↑30m, ↓830m

Day 7: Around Lake Bohinj and to Savica Waterfall | 21km

Spend the day strolling around this beautiful, tranquil lake sitting in the shadows of the immense mountains of the Julian Alps. Weather permitting, you can swim in its crystal clear water. Try the delicious Bohinj trout. At the western end of the lake is a short trail up to Savica Waterfall, which feeds the lake. Then you can take the cable car up to the 1,532m high Vogel Mountain for a spectacular view of Mount Triglav, the highest peak in the Julian Alps. Spend the evening in one of the cosy village pubs and try the local homemade honey brandy.

• Accommodation: Kristal Hotel (family hotel) or a similar
• Walking for the day: 21km, 6h, ↑330m

Day 8: Departure

Return home or individual stay extension.

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• Triglav Hotel
• Kristal Hotel
• Hotel Miklic

Hotels are subject to availability. In case a particular hotel is fully booked for your desired dates we will replace it with a hotel of equal value and quality level. We will provide you the exact accommodation details upon booking confirmation.

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Transfers from Ljubljana to Kranjska Gora and from Bohinj to Ljubljana are very easy by public transport.

For up-to-date bus schedules, please check https://www.ap-ljubljana.si/en/. Travel time is about 2h to Kranjska Gora and 1.5h from Bohinjska Bistrica.

The nearest train station is in Jesenice, where buses take you to Kranjska Gora 20km away from Jesenice, a half an hour trip. For up-to-date train schedules, please check https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/.