Hiking
Slovenia
Welcome to one of Europe's most beautiful – and most underrated – mountain areas. Slovenia and the Julian Alps offer dramatic limestone peaks, crystal-clear alpine lakes, green high-mountain plateaus, and a unique network of historic mountain huts.
And towering in the middle of this landscape is the country's highest mountain – Mount Triglav (2864 m a.s.l.) – a national symbol and a destination for every mountain enthusiast.
Slovenia is one of those countries that surprises you from the very first moment. Small in size, but with a variety that allows you to have breakfast in the Alps, hike through incredibly beautiful, green valleys and waterfalls in the middle of the day – and catch an espresso by the Adriatic Sea in the evening.
At the foot of the Julian Alps lies Bled. A small town of around 8,000 inhabitants. Known for its crystal-clear lake, island church, and the castle that towers over the town. This trip begins here, at a leisurely pace – with time to settle in, stroll along the lake, and see what Bled has to offer.
But already the following day, the journey goes up into the heights, and the landscape changes character.
This is a trip for intermediate to advanced mountain hikers with good experience from longer day stages in alpine terrain. On this trip, you will walk in the Julian Alps – at your own pace, through forests, mountain pastures, and open plateaus, and further towards higher and more open mountain terrain. Along the way, you pass areas with clear traces of the First World War, beautiful waterfalls, and alpine lakes.
The last few days, the trip goes down from the high mountains to the valley, via the famous Savica waterfall, as well as stopping by villages in the Bohinj valley before finishing at the final destination, Ribcev Laz. After 6 days on foot, you can now look back at the mountains you have crossed this week. Job well done!
This is a self-guided hike, without a tour leader. You walk alone or with your own travel companions, and manage the days at your own pace. At the same time, the framework is well-established: accommodation is pre-booked, necessary transport is organized, and luggage is transported on selected stages. You walk with digital maps and clear route information, making it easy to follow the stages day by day.
Main luggage will be collected at Pokljuka on day 3 and kept in Bled until day 6. You must carry what you need in your backpack during this period.
Should the need for assistance arise along the way, you have access to a 24-hour emergency number, and our partner is available if needed. This provides extra security – while you maintain the freedom of walking on your own.
And after the mountains? Then you can extend your stay and enjoy Slovenian life, architecture, café culture, and Adriatic atmosphere in cities like Ljubljana, Piran, and Bled. We will of course help you with any extension (additional cost).
This is a demanding mountain hike in true alpine terrain with rocks, scree, high mountain trails, and plateaus. The days are long and varied, with an average of over 800 meters of elevation gain per day. The trip requires good physical condition and mountain experience. Perfect for experienced hikers who want the ultimate high mountain adventure – without a guide.
The trip is well-suited for couples, friends, or solo travelers who want an ac
This is a self-guided hike, without a tour leader. You walk alone or with your own travel companions, and manage the days at your own pace. At the same time, the framework is well-established: accommodation is pre-booked, necessary transport is organized, and luggage is transported on selected stages. You walk with digital maps and clear route information, making it easy to follow the stages day by day.
Main luggage will be collected at Pokljuka on day 3 and kept in Bled until day 6. You must carry what you need in your backpack during this period.
Should the need for assistance arise along the way, you have access to a 24-hour emergency number, and our partner is available if needed. This provides extra security – while you maintain the freedom of walking on your own.
And after the mountains? Then you can extend your stay and enjoy Slovenian life, architecture, café culture, and Adriatic atmosphere in cities like Ljubljana, Piran, and Bled. We will of course help you with any extension (additional cost).
This is a demanding mountain hike in true alpine terrain with rocks, scree, high mountain trails, and plateaus. The days are long and varied, with an average of over 800 meters of elevation gain per day. The trip requires good physical condition and mountain experience. Perfect for experienced hikers who want the ultimate high mountain adventure – without a guide.
The trip is well-suited for couples, friends, or solo travelers who want an ac
Lakes, waterfalls, green valleys and spectacular views
St. Mary's Church on Bled Island in the middle of Lake Bled - a natural lake situated around 475 meters above sea level
Hiking in the Julian Alps - like walking in a painting
The Valley of the Seven Lakes
Slovenia's most legendary mountain hut - the Planika hut
The Savica River with the iconic Savica Waterfall - so beautiful that it almost doesn't look real
Accommodation in a mountain hut below Slovenia's highest mountain - Mount Triglav
On your own, but well-prepared - you walk at your own pace
June - Sept., optional date
The daily program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make changes in the event of any typing errors / currency changes.
The daily program is preliminary, changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make changes in the event of any typing errors / currency changes.
A peaceful start in one of Europe's most beautiful lake towns. We recommend visiting Mary's Church on Bled Island, the castle on the cliff, a stroll along the lake promenade, and a nice dinner on the shores of Lake Bled (not included).
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on your own (not included).
Short transfer to the Pokljuka High Plateau (1280 m a.s.l.). Today's hike goes through fresh spruce forests, lush alpine pastures, and open high mountain areas. A break and mountain lunch at the cozy Lipanska Hut (not included), before hiking further along a panoramic path with views of the Karawanks, the Bohinj Mountains, and the Krma Valley.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
Main luggage will be collected at Pokljuka and stored in Bled until day 6. You will need to carry what you need in your backpack during this period.
After breakfast, today's stage starts in Triglav National Park. This stage is one of the truly classic mountain hikes in the Julian Alps. Varied, atmospheric, and with a clear sense of moving ever deeper into the high mountains.
Eventually, you will reach the Vodnikov Dom hut, beautifully situated with views of the Triglav massif. This is a natural stop for a break and refreshments. Perhaps lunch? (not included). Here, you clearly notice the transition from forested mountains to a true alpine landscape – the air becomes clearer, the terrain more rocky, and the views increasingly dramatic.
As you hike past the hut, the vegetation becomes lower, the mountainsides steeper, and the surroundings more rugged. Along the way, you are rewarded with wide-ranging views of the Julian Alps' characteristic limestone mountains and deep valleys. The trail is well-marked but requires a bit more concentration due to the altitude and rougher terrain.
The final part of today's stage leads you to today's goal: the Planika Hut! Spectacularly situated high in the mountains, right below the mighty north face of Triglav. 2,401 m a.s.l. The arrival gives a true "wow" feeling – here you are right in the heart of Slovenia's mountain world, surrounded by rock, sky, and silence. And this is where you will spend the night – dormitory style!
The main luggage is transported onward – you only carry a day pack.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
From Planika pri Triglavu, the day starts in the open high mountains, with fresh, clear air and views of mighty peaks. The trail continues at a gentle pace through rocky terrain, where the silence and the vast landscape set the mood.
Eventually, nature changes. The mountains become rounder, and the path gradually leads you down towards greener areas. The smell of mountain grass and damp soil takes over, and the first mountain lakes appear – still and mirror-like in the landscape.
The stage ends at the mountain hut Koča pri Triglavskih Jezerih, beautifully located in the middle of the Valley of the Seven Lakes. Here, the pace is slow, the surroundings peaceful, and the mountain experience complete.
Overnight stay at the mountain hut, in a dormitory.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included). Note! It might be wise to buy a packed lunch to take with you from the Planika Hut.
From Koča pri Triglavskih Jezerih, the journey continues through a more open mountain landscape. You follow the path in the valley for a while before it gradually climbs into higher terrain.
Along the way, you walk through a varied landscape of both soft and more rocky, rugged terrain. The silence is palpable here – just wind, footsteps, and occasionally the sound of water flowing between the stones.
Eventually, you arrive at the Komna Plateau in the southern part of Triglav National Park, at around 1,500 meters altitude. The area consists of a relatively flat high mountain plateau with paths in open terrain, scattered vegetation, and sections of rock and grass. The plateau serves as an important junction for trails between the Valley of the Seven Lakes, the Bohinj area, and the mountain huts in the region. Among others, the Komna hut is located here, our accommodation for this stage.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
This stage offers a beautiful transition from mountain to valley. The path leads you down through forest and gorges. The air becomes milder, and the smell of damp soil, moss, and spruce trees takes over from the clear freshness of the high mountains. The sound of running water accompanies you for much of the way.
A natural highlight of this stage is the iconic Savica Waterfall. Here, the water plunges dramatically into an emerald green gorge, and the roar of the waterfall fills the air. Cool water vapor settles lightly on your skin – a refreshing stop!
This will be a natural place for lunch, perhaps at the Savica hut? (not included).
Then the journey continues – on good paths down towards the valley floor. The landscape gradually opens up, and soon the lake and the green meadows around Bohinj – the destination of the stage – can be glimpsed.
Once in town, there is the opportunity for swimming, café life, or a cable car to Mount Vogel, 1532 m a.s.l. (not included).
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included)
Today you can take a well-deserved rest day by Lake Bohinj and enjoy what it and the surrounding area have to offer, or an optional trip to the Upper Bohinj Valley. On this trip, you can hike through idyllic villages and up to Rudnica hill, which offers a final view of the lakes and mountains you have hiked in.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included)
After breakfast, it is time for departure. Transfer to the airport is not included; you must book this on your own.
Alternatively, you can extend your stay with opportunities for new adventures such as rafting, kayaking, ziplining, cycling, or extra mountain hikes. Feel free to contact us for an offer.
The program is preliminary; changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make adjustments in the event of currency changes or typos.
A peaceful start in one of Europe's most beautiful lake towns. We recommend visiting Mary's Church on Bled Island, the castle on the cliff, a stroll along the lake promenade, and a nice dinner on the shores of Lake Bled (not included).
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on your own (not included).
Short transfer to the Pokljuka High Plateau (1280 m a.s.l.). Today's hike goes through fresh spruce forests, lush alpine pastures, and open high mountain areas. A break and mountain lunch at the cozy Lipanska Hut (not included), before hiking further along a panoramic path with views of the Karawanks, the Bohinj Mountains, and the Krma Valley.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
Main luggage will be collected at Pokljuka and stored in Bled until day 6. You will need to carry what you need in your backpack during this period.
After breakfast, today's stage starts in Triglav National Park. This stage is one of the truly classic mountain hikes in the Julian Alps. Varied, atmospheric, and with a clear sense of moving ever deeper into the high mountains.
Eventually, you will reach the Vodnikov Dom hut, beautifully situated with views of the Triglav massif. This is a natural stop for a break and refreshments. Perhaps lunch? (not included). Here, you clearly notice the transition from forested mountains to a true alpine landscape – the air becomes clearer, the terrain more rocky, and the views increasingly dramatic.
As you hike past the hut, the vegetation becomes lower, the mountainsides steeper, and the surroundings more rugged. Along the way, you are rewarded with wide-ranging views of the Julian Alps' characteristic limestone mountains and deep valleys. The trail is well-marked but requires a bit more concentration due to the altitude and rougher terrain.
The final part of today's stage leads you to today's goal: the Planika Hut! Spectacularly situated high in the mountains, right below the mighty north face of Triglav. 2,401 m a.s.l. The arrival gives a true "wow" feeling – here you are right in the heart of Slovenia's mountain world, surrounded by rock, sky, and silence. And this is where you will spend the night – dormitory style!
The main luggage is transported onward – you only carry a day pack.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
From Planika pri Triglavu, the day starts in the open high mountains, with fresh, clear air and views of mighty peaks. The trail continues at a gentle pace through rocky terrain, where the silence and the vast landscape set the mood.
Eventually, nature changes. The mountains become rounder, and the path gradually leads you down towards greener areas. The smell of mountain grass and damp soil takes over, and the first mountain lakes appear – still and mirror-like in the landscape.
The stage ends at the mountain hut Koča pri Triglavskih Jezerih, beautifully located in the middle of the Valley of the Seven Lakes. Here, the pace is slow, the surroundings peaceful, and the mountain experience complete.
Overnight stay at the mountain hut, in a dormitory.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included). Note! It might be wise to buy a packed lunch to take with you from the Planika Hut.
From Koča pri Triglavskih Jezerih, the journey continues through a more open mountain landscape. You follow the path in the valley for a while before it gradually climbs into higher terrain.
Along the way, you walk through a varied landscape of both soft and more rocky, rugged terrain. The silence is palpable here – just wind, footsteps, and occasionally the sound of water flowing between the stones.
Eventually, you arrive at the Komna Plateau in the southern part of Triglav National Park, at around 1,500 meters altitude. The area consists of a relatively flat high mountain plateau with paths in open terrain, scattered vegetation, and sections of rock and grass. The plateau serves as an important junction for trails between the Valley of the Seven Lakes, the Bohinj area, and the mountain huts in the region. Among others, the Komna hut is located here, our accommodation for this stage.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
This stage offers a beautiful transition from mountain to valley. The path leads you down through forest and gorges. The air becomes milder, and the smell of damp soil, moss, and spruce trees takes over from the clear freshness of the high mountains. The sound of running water accompanies you for much of the way.
A natural highlight of this stage is the iconic Savica Waterfall. Here, the water plunges dramatically into an emerald green gorge, and the roar of the waterfall fills the air. Cool water vapor settles lightly on your skin – a refreshing stop!
This will be a natural place for lunch, perhaps at the Savica hut? (not included).
Then the journey continues – on good paths down towards the valley floor. The landscape gradually opens up, and soon the lake and the green meadows around Bohinj – the destination of the stage – can be glimpsed.
Once in town, there is the opportunity for swimming, café life, or a cable car to Mount Vogel, 1532 m a.s.l. (not included).
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included)
Today you can take a well-deserved rest day by Lake Bohinj and enjoy what it and the surrounding area have to offer, or an optional trip to the Upper Bohinj Valley. On this trip, you can hike through idyllic villages and up to Rudnica hill, which offers a final view of the lakes and mountains you have hiked in.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included)
After breakfast, it is time for departure. Transfer to the airport is not included; you must book this on your own.
Alternatively, you can extend your stay with opportunities for new adventures such as rafting, kayaking, ziplining, cycling, or extra mountain hikes. Feel free to contact us for an offer.
The program is preliminary; changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make adjustments in the event of currency changes or typos.
A peaceful start in one of Europe's most beautiful lake towns. We recommend visiting Mary's Church on Bled Island, the castle on the cliff, a stroll along the lake promenade, and a nice dinner on the shores of Lake Bled (not included).
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on your own (not included).
Short transfer to the Pokljuka High Plateau (1280 m a.s.l.). Today's hike goes through fresh spruce forests, lush alpine pastures, and open high mountain areas. A break and mountain lunch at the cozy Lipanska Hut (not included), before hiking further along a panoramic path with views of the Karawanks, the Bohinj Mountains, and the Krma Valley.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
Main luggage will be collected at Pokljuka and stored in Bled until day 6. You will need to carry what you need in your backpack during this period.
After breakfast, today's stage starts in Triglav National Park. This stage is one of the truly classic mountain hikes in the Julian Alps. Varied, atmospheric, and with a clear sense of moving ever deeper into the high mountains.
Eventually, you will reach the Vodnikov Dom hut, beautifully situated with views of the Triglav massif. This is a natural stop for a break and refreshments. Perhaps lunch? (not included). Here, you clearly notice the transition from forested mountains to a true alpine landscape – the air becomes clearer, the terrain more rocky, and the views increasingly dramatic.
As you hike past the hut, the vegetation becomes lower, the mountainsides steeper, and the surroundings more rugged. Along the way, you are rewarded with wide-ranging views of the Julian Alps' characteristic limestone mountains and deep valleys. The trail is well-marked but requires a bit more concentration due to the altitude and rougher terrain.
The final part of today's stage leads you to today's goal: the Planika Hut! Spectacularly situated high in the mountains, right below the mighty north face of Triglav. 2,401 m a.s.l. The arrival gives a true "wow" feeling – here you are right in the heart of Slovenia's mountain world, surrounded by rock, sky, and silence. And this is where you will spend the night – dormitory style!
The main luggage is transported onward – you only carry a day pack.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
From Planika pri Triglavu, the day starts in the open high mountains, with fresh, clear air and views of mighty peaks. The trail continues at a gentle pace through rocky terrain, where the silence and the vast landscape set the mood.
Eventually, nature changes. The mountains become rounder, and the path gradually leads you down towards greener areas. The smell of mountain grass and damp soil takes over, and the first mountain lakes appear – still and mirror-like in the landscape.
The stage ends at the mountain hut Koča pri Triglavskih Jezerih, beautifully located in the middle of the Valley of the Seven Lakes. Here, the pace is slow, the surroundings peaceful, and the mountain experience complete.
Overnight stay at the mountain hut, in a dormitory.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included). Note! It might be wise to buy a packed lunch to take with you from the Planika Hut.
From Koča pri Triglavskih Jezerih, the journey continues through a more open mountain landscape. You follow the path in the valley for a while before it gradually climbs into higher terrain.
Along the way, you walk through a varied landscape of both soft and more rocky, rugged terrain. The silence is palpable here – just wind, footsteps, and occasionally the sound of water flowing between the stones.
Eventually, you arrive at the Komna Plateau in the southern part of Triglav National Park, at around 1,500 meters altitude. The area consists of a relatively flat high mountain plateau with paths in open terrain, scattered vegetation, and sections of rock and grass. The plateau serves as an important junction for trails between the Valley of the Seven Lakes, the Bohinj area, and the mountain huts in the region. Among others, the Komna hut is located here, our accommodation for this stage.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included).
This stage offers a beautiful transition from mountain to valley. The path leads you down through forest and gorges. The air becomes milder, and the smell of damp soil, moss, and spruce trees takes over from the clear freshness of the high mountains. The sound of running water accompanies you for much of the way.
A natural highlight of this stage is the iconic Savica Waterfall. Here, the water plunges dramatically into an emerald green gorge, and the roar of the waterfall fills the air. Cool water vapor settles lightly on your skin – a refreshing stop!
This will be a natural place for lunch, perhaps at the Savica hut? (not included).
Then the journey continues – on good paths down towards the valley floor. The landscape gradually opens up, and soon the lake and the green meadows around Bohinj – the destination of the stage – can be glimpsed.
Once in town, there is the opportunity for swimming, café life, or a cable car to Mount Vogel, 1532 m a.s.l. (not included).
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included)
Today you can take a well-deserved rest day by Lake Bohinj and enjoy what it and the surrounding area have to offer, or an optional trip to the Upper Bohinj Valley. On this trip, you can hike through idyllic villages and up to Rudnica hill, which offers a final view of the lakes and mountains you have hiked in.
Lunch and dinner on your own (not included)
After breakfast, it is time for departure. Transfer to the airport is not included; you must book this on your own.
Alternatively, you can extend your stay with opportunities for new adventures such as rafting, kayaking, ziplining, cycling, or extra mountain hikes. Feel free to contact us for an offer.
The program is preliminary; changes may occur. Expa Travel reserves the right to make adjustments in the event of currency changes or typos.
This is a self-guided tour. We at Expa Travel have planned the routes for you, and using GPS as a tool, you cycle / walk / drive the stages at your own pace.
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This is only a recommendation – feel free to borrow gear from friends or use what you already have. Look at the list as a starting point, and adapt it to your needs and what you feel you will need on the trip.
This is only a recommendation – feel free to borrow gear from friends or use what you already have. Look at the list as a starting point, and adapt it to your needs and what you feel you will need on the trip.
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