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The main advantage of the Vodnik Lodge is its location – it is situated at the crossroads of routes that lead to Pokljuka, Krma, Bohinj, Dolič, and Planika, so it’s truly a great starting point for a hiking adventure. The lodge was built at the end of the 19th century and was named after the Slovenian Enlightenment poet Valentin Vodnik, to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of his ascent of Small Triglav.
The lodge has its own drinking water source and is a great Alpine post where you can rest and get something to eat when hiking to or from cabins that lie higher up in the mountains. It’s also a good stopping point to spend the night on hut to hut tours. The lodge can accommodate 70 people and has 50 seats in its dining rooms and in front of the lodge.
Access
From Pokljuka: 3h
From Bohinj via Voje Valley: 5h
From Krma Valley: 4h
Interesting tours
Triglav: 3h
Vodnik lodge above Velo Polje
Vodnik Lodge
The view of Velo Polje from Vodnik hut
Vodnik lodge with Triglav in the back
Helicopter supplying Vodnik lodge
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Things to know
Triglav is amongst the most popular mountains in Slovenia. It has a great symbolic value for us and the saying goes that you are not a true Slovenian until you stand on its summit. Therefore, you can expect a lot of people on the mountain in the high season (July-September), especially on weekends. On week-days, however, it is much more peaceful. Luckily, our guides have some tricks up their sleeves when it comes to avoiding the crowds. Hint: they know exactly when and where to go.
Thousands of people climb Mt.Triglav every year. Some come better prepared than others, who underestimate the climb, which can lead to accidents. But with the right approach, knowing the weather conditions (especially the possibility of thunderstorms and snowfall), with the proper safety equipment and an experienced guide, you can minimize the objective dangers and feel completely safe.
Mountain huts in the Slovenian mountains are very cosy and authentic, but provide only basic comfort. Don’t expect too much luxury. Early bookings are usually rewarded with a room but if all rooms are full there are dormitories. There is no shower and the lavatories are basic. There is running water but it is not drinkable. The food is tasty and local but the menu is limited to a few dishes and drinks.
The earlier the better. The highest season, from July to September, it is not unusual for huts to be fully booked for months ahead. Weekdays are better but we still suggest bookings at least a month in advance. Last-minute bookings are very dependable on the weather – if the forecast is not a perfect bluebird, then some spots usually become available a few days before.
Shane McVeigh
Verified Customer
Had an amazing day with Uroš. He was very friendly and easy to communicate with. Even though he had a child due a few days before we did the climb he was super relaxed and lots of fun to talk to. Made me feel very comfortable the entire time and had lots of information about the location and different history of the area. 10/10 would recommend and a very heartfelt thank you from me for making sure I was safe and we completed the day. I hope one day you can make it to Alaska my friend :)
Ivana Vrbos
Verified Customer
Our trip this past August was one that we will never forget. Jakub was a fantastic guide who always kept our spirits up, especially with the via ferata. It was our first time climbing a mountain and he kept checking in on us to make sure we were doing ok. 10/10 would recommend!!
Andrew Luff
Verified Customer
A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
Abbey A
Verified Customer
I went on the Triglav Winter tour with a friend, and guided by Klemen, in December 2023. The hike was absolutely fantastic! Beautiful views and an exciting climb up to the top. Klemen was incredbily helpful with any questions we had beforehand, and he was a wonderful guide all the way up. This hike was the best part of our Slovenia trip!! Thanks Klemen!
Alex Breen
Verified Customer
Excellent experience with Triglav Tours and especially my guide Bine! I did the 1 night/2 day hike up Triglav in mid October and everything exceeded my expectations. Bine's a legend - very knowledgeable, friendly, and confident in assessing the groups experience levels. He had to spend a bit more time with a member of our party who needed rope assistance on some parts of the climb and the extra work he had to put in didn't slow us down at all, very professional. Would definitly book a tour again, cheers!
James MacLaren
Verified Customer
I went on a 2 day tour with Luka and Luka. We were very fortunate with the weather but despite that both Luka’s were exceptional. Could not recommend them more highly. Ultimate professionals. The organisation from Tina to the guides was first rate. I would not hesitate to recommend them or use them for future adventures. 😃
Michael Melnikov
Verified Customer
I completed my Triglav 2 days tour in September of 2023 starting at Rudno Polje and it was the best experience of this year summer season. Miha is quite a professional and intelligent guide who perfectly estimates the strengths and weaknesses of the team he guides, weather forecast and other circumstances like how dense would be expected traffic at via ferrata sections on the way out and back and to plan the tour accordingly. Not to mention he is a wonderful interlocutor with a deep knowledge of the area and mountains in general. I'd definitely recommend both the company and the guide.
Liliana Kujundzic-Tesevic
Verified Customer
This was fantastic 2days of mountaineering. The gide Miha was an expert in clamming his knowledge was unsurpassed.Very helpful and kind .Our team made ii to the top and back to the Kredarica in 8 hours with almost 1700M elevation gain
The Triglav Tours and Miha -Alpine Gide are highly recommended.
emily vollmar
Verified Customer
My friends and I did a 3 day hut-to-hut hike in Triglav National Park this summer and loved it! Our guide, Bine, was very knowledgeable and provided necessary equipment and fun facts through the hike. We really enjoyed the via ferrata experience and we were happy to have someone guide us through the more technical aspects. The overnights in the huts were a blast with our guide and the other girls on our tour as well. Great way to see Triglav National park and meet new people! I cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!
pam r
Verified Customer
Exceptional “Panorama 3 day Hike to Pokjuka Plateau” October 6-8. Stayed first night at Hotel Jelka (which I highly recommend) because Blejska hut was fully booked. The hotel is a nice option as it has been fully renovated and is close to the hut but offers hot showers and a private room! Second night was at Uskovnica hut which could use updating but offers lots of outdoor patio space, hot & cold running water and indoor flush toilets, much appreciated. It is accessible to day hikers so busy mid afternoon on a sunny Sunday! My guide Klemen, was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, helpful and kind! Every detail of our route was carefully planned to make the experience perfect for me. Assistance was generously offered and accepted through rough scree coming down from the shoulder. Pace and snack breaks were set to meet my needs exactly and Klemen is a super friendly person. I was alerted about dangerous karst crevices and places where there were steep steps and tricky spots to navigate. All of which made my experience stress-free and fun, as well as extremely safe.
I can’t find enough words to express how much I recommend Triglav Tours and particularly my guide Klemen Gerbec.
Triglav National Park is spectacular- don’t miss it!
Josh
Verified Customer
Diese Bergtour mit unserem Bergführer Luka (ein Profi!) war ein beeindruckendes Erlebnis. Die Gesamtorganisation war gut, das Zeitmanagement von Luka (wir haben den Gipfel 7 Minuten vor Sonnenaufgang stressfrei und ohne Zeitdruck erreicht) top. Der Klettersteig war einfacher als erwartet. Bei einer normal guten körperlichen Verfassung mit etwas Ausdauer und Trittsicherheit macht diese Tour viel Freude.
Carly Leonard
Verified Customer
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
Roman Klymenko
Verified Customer
Very beautiful hike. I did not expect that Slovenia is so amazing.
Dominik Schrotter
Verified Customer
We had a great day with Klemen on this hike, he showed us some lesser known spots/highlights of the southern part of the julian alps with a nice viewpoint at the end. 10/10 would book again
Birgit Kindler
Verified Customer
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Jillian Armstrong
Verified Customer
My Triglav Tours experience was fantastic. The woman who coordinated everything, Tina, was responsive and made sure I got the experience I was looking for. She was always upbeat and helpful in all correspondence. I did the 3-day Triglav trek with one other participant and our guide, Luka. Luka was down-to-earth, super knowledgeable, and fun to be around. He made such wonderful observations about the landscape, the flora, and the fauna, which made the experience so much more authentic and meaningful. It's clear that he has a deep connection to and appreciation for the place he grew up exploring. The weather was not on our side, and it rained a good amount of the time. But it didn't matter. It was mysterious and peaceful and beautiful to be away from crowds exploring the mountains. And we were in safe hands all the way. The experience left me wanting to return to the Julian Alps as soon as possible, but for a longer trip next time! I highly recommend working with Triglav Tours for your adventure travels around Slovenia.
Christophe Bossens
Verified Customer
I took the two-day trip to Triglav and it was an amazing experience. Communication with the company in advance to the trip was super helpful. We were even more lucky in that we had Klemen as our guide on day 1, and Luca on day 2. Both were very knowledgeable not only about practical issues related to hiking/climbing, but also about their knowledge of the mountains, the geography, local wildlife, mushroom harvesting, ... (you name it). The best part was that Luka took us to the summit before the sun got up. Climbing Triglav by itself is already an experience, but starting in the dark and experiencing sunrise while going up, it doesn't get any better than that!
Sarah Luvisutto
Verified Customer
Thank you for this breathtaking and fabulous hiking adventure in Slovenia. We loved every minute and highly recommend Hut to Hut Hiking Europe. Fantastic experience! Our guide Jan was so knowledgeable and thoughtful and we truly appreciated his expertise and very much enjoyed his company. We are already looking forward to planning our next adventure!
Joe Shoemaker
Verified Customer
My son and I took the 2 day hike to the summit of Mt Triglav. Amazing and once in a lifetime experience. Great challenge and fun. Our guide, Roc, was excellent and knew how to keep us moving and keep us safe.
Jenny B
Verified Customer
Thank you Triglav Tours for organising two fantastic days hiking in the Triglav National Park with Jan.
We walked the Seven Lakes hike and Triglav view high on two separate days, from our base in Bled. Jan was a fabulous guide, providing great support for the hike and lots of excellent information and local knowledge about Slovenia and the Triglav region. He also created a couple of unexpected but wonderful extra treats for us, including a fabulous cheese and butter making workshop with a friend from one of the high meadows. He went above and beyond our expectations with his support and the time spent with us on both days, providing a really personal and memorable experience.
Barbara Lucas
Verified Customer
We could not have had a better time with Triglav Tours & our tour guide Jan. We had 2 serious days hiking in the Seven Lakes area & near Triglav Peak at the end of May which required crossing some deep snow drifts. Stunningly spectacular scenery with an expert flexible guide who kept us safe at all times. Jan went above & beyond in his role as a guide including arranging attending a cheese making workshop in a local farm on the way home. I could not recommend more highly.
Erick Castellan
Verified Customer
On top of being a laid-back, accomodating and super professional guide, Klemen made sure we had a brilliant experience in the Slovenian Alps: a lot of powder, breath taking sceneries and an awesome traverse of the Slovenian High Road.
The Futon Shop Ltd.
Verified Customer
We got a bit of a bug for mountains after hiking up Toubkal in Morocco and wanted another challenge. We picked Triglav as it offered an opportunity to get some 'real climbing' as you approach the summit.
As a family of 6 ranging in age from 25 to 55 we had a fantastic time, this is a great mountain to take on with some breath taking moments and stunning scenery.
The people at Triglav Tours could not have been more helpful, a pleasure to do business with from start to finish, we would recommend them 100%. Communication was great, they arranged everything from hut accommodation to a top guide, Luka, whose knowledge of the mountains kept you mostly away from the summer crowds, these are the people to book with.
Slovenia is a truly beautiful place with friendly people from all over Europe sharing a common interest in trekking and the outdoors, if this is you just book it now!
Nina A
Verified Customer
Klemen at Triglav Tours was helpful and professional. Arranged all the details, answered any questions via whtsapp I had before my hike and also he was happy to schedule a call to discuss anything that I may have missed.
Prior to the hike I had the guides details - Martin Žumer - who also
text and emailed the day before and on the morning of the pick up. Our group was small as it was early season nut we all had a brilliant time. Martin explained historical references and got us to the top and back down. I would highly recommend Triglav Tours. They are professional, familiar with the areas and highly experienced when it comes to outdoor activities.
N A
Verified Customer
Klemen at Triglav Tours was helpful and professional. Arranged all the details, answered any questions via whtsapp I had before my hike and also he was happy to schedule a call to discuss anything that I may have missed. Prior to the hike I had the guides details - Martin Žumer - who also text and emailed the day before and on the morning of the pickup. Our group was small as it was early season and we all had a brilliant time. Martin explained historical references and got us to the top and back down.
I would highly recommend Triglav Tours. They are professional, familiar with the areas and highly experienced when it comes to outdoor activities.
Joseph Skeps
Verified Customer
Triglav Tours is a fantastic way to experience the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park! Klemen is a brilliant guide with a ton of knowledge who can tailor hikes to any ability level. He is great at assessing your ability as a hiker and finding ways to push your boundaries in a safe, fun way. Klemen took us on our first Via Ferrata and we had a blast! I would absolutely recommend Triglav Tours (and Klemen) to anyone who wants to experience the hidden gems of the Julian Alps or the better known hikes/climbs.
Joseph S
Verified Customer
Triglav Tours is a fantastic way to experience the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park! Klemen is a brilliant guide with a ton of knowledge who can tailor hikes to any ability level. He is great at assessing your ability as a hiker and finding ways to push your boundaries in a safe, fun way. Klemen took us on our first Via Ferrata and we had a blast! I would absolutely recommend Triglav Tours (and Klemen) to anyone who wants to experience the hidden gems of the Julian Alps or the better known hikes/climbs.
Urška Tišler
Verified Customer
It was my first time on Triglav and I would do it again! I’m not much of a hiker so I thought I will never get there but with Triglav Tour I made it and it was one of the best challenges in my life. Our guide was very patient and kind, he kept a slow pace and he never rushed us. Nature was so beautiful all the way up, and the view was breathtaking. My favourite part was climbing on the peak of Triglav. It wasn’t as dangerous as I thought. The path was very safe and well maintained. I’m so proud of myself for reaching the top of the highest Slovenian mountain thanks to Triglav tour and the amazing guide.
Urška T
Verified Customer
It was my first time on Triglav and I would do it again! I’m not much of a hiker so I thought I will never get there but with Triglav Tour I made it and it was one of the best challenges in my life. Our guide was very patient and kind, he kept a slow pace and he never rushed us. Nature was so beautiful all the way up, and the view was breathtaking. My favourite part was climbing on the peak of Triglav. It wasn’t as dangerous as I thought. The path was very safe and well maintained. I’m so proud of myself for reaching the top of the highest Slovenian mountain thanks to Triglav tour and the amazing guide.
Ben Yonge
Verified Customer
Flawless - great guide
william smiddy
Verified Customer
Riga the guide was fantastic
Emily Ward
Verified Customer
We had an incredible 3 day trek/climb with Alenka. She was so friendly, patient, and skilled. The Julian Alps are spectacular!
Olivia Berriff
Verified Customer
Excellently organised and the apps worked brilliantly without data/roaming. This was expertly managed by Sara and we had the best time in full confidence that we were in great hands.
Catherine Landry
Verified Customer
Nous avons eu Miha comme guide et il était parfait! Il a été d’une grande aide technique et il s’est adapté à notre rythme. De plus il est une mine d’or d’histoires de montagnes!!! Un rêve que j’ai réalisé! Merci!
Tim R
Verified Customer
We had a lovely trip with our guide Alenka, who picked us up early in the morning. We did the 7 lakes hike, which was challenging, but felt just right. The organisation & communication was very good. Would definitely recommend!
Jody Visser
Verified Customer
Nik was a terrific guide - we loved spending the day with him taking less touristed tracks and covering lots of ground. Beautiful hiking and informative, friendly guide.
Rachel Krone
Verified Customer
Hiking with Triglav Tours was a great experience. Before the tour, I sent several emails with questions and Sara (or someone else in the office) took the time to answer each one helping me prepare for the hike.
Sara and Jakob were wonderful guides, you could tell they both experienced and that they enjoyed their job. This was a challenging hike with a couple of 9+ mile days (and quite a bit of uphill ... straight uphill). Sara and Jakob chose a route that best suited our group. The scenery along the route was spectacular!
I had never hiked via ferrata before and didn't know what to expect so at first I was a little apprehensive. Sara encouraged me and helped me feel comfortable during the whole experience. I felt it was a great accomplishment to reach the summit!
Overall, climbing Triglav was a challenging, yet great experience!
Holly M
Verified Customer
We did the three day Mt Triglav tour, and it was fantastic - worth taking the extra day to see the Seven Lakes Valley - and we had a great swim in Lake Bohinj after finishing the hike. We had done multi-day hikes in the mountains before but not via Ferrata, and found the trip a good level of challenge: physically stretching, but we were never put too far out of our comfort zone. Luka was a great guide - friendly and full of interesting local knowledge.
Robert Backlund
Verified Customer
Our Guide Luka was amazing! And the three-day hike was a Memory for life, really beautiful. Cant recommend it enough.
Libby Johnson
Verified Customer
We came to TriglavTours as customers of another of Klemen’s businesses, Walking Holidays Slovenia, with whom we’d booked the Hike and Bike tour (highly recommended). Triglav Tours was the vehicle through which our hiking guide, Jan, was booked.
If you are thinking you don’t need a guide to go on some waymarked walks, think again! Having a guide was the best decision we made - even though we were just doing 1 day hikes - and Jan was a total star. He tested our capabilities in the nicest way, was unfailingly patient with my going slowly, took us to places we never would have ventured on our own and helped us achieve things we wouldn’t have thought possible. Jan went way beyond the basic brief - he is genuinely committed to giving guests the best possible experience they can have from their visit. He varied start times (with our agreement) to ensure we got the best weather conditions and (in a non-fussy way) made sure we were always safe. We knew what each stage would involve, and refreshment stops came at just the right moments. He drove us to other places of interest post-hike so that we could see as much of the region as possible. Jan has a huge knowledge of the mountains and tons of experience, but also great people skills. So no worries about forced conversation or prattling guides - he is a genuinely interesting person to spend time with. We came away knowing a lot more about the mountains, the region and life in Slovenia. Highly recommended!
Helene Wells
Verified Customer
Thank you so much Triglav Tours, you made my time in Slovenia very memorable! Sara & Tina were very prompt answering my questions and arranging a private day hike of Seven Lakes Valley for me. Jan Valentinčič, my guide for the day, was very knowledgeable, experienced and fun to hang with! What a great day we had and we practically had the Julian Alps to ourselves. I will definitely reach out to Jan and Triglav Tours in the future for more fun adventures in Slovenia. Thank you :)
David Buchanan
Verified Customer
My wife, son and I completed a 5-day privately guided hike in late August through the beautiful Julian Alps.
Our guide Jan was amazing.....with rain of 3 out of 5 days, we were still able to hike every day (including an epic 11-mile hike on the last day) and think we ended up with an even better trip than originally planned! He was constantly checking the weather and pivoting us to different areas.
Not originally planned was a hike in the wine region in which we visited a family owned (and family run) vineyard and sat with the owner drinking wine and talking about family and life. It was really great......and Jan made this happen.
Slovenia and the Julian Alps are absolutely stunning, the people are wonderful, the mountain huts are an incredible experience and I couldn't rate this trip any higher. Thank you, Jan and thank you, Triglav Tours.
Dan K
Verified Customer
It was my first hike and it was just brilliant. Despite 1+m deep snow and all lakes frozen I felt absolutely satisfied. Sašo the guide provided all needed equipment and made everything for our hike to be safe and fun. We even saw a few deer! Great experience, highly recommend.
Daniil Kuznetsov
Verified Customer
It was my first hike and it was just brilliant. Despite 1+m deep snow and all lakes frozen I felt absolutely satisfied. Sašo the guide provided all needed equipment and made everything for our hike to be safe and fun. We even saw a few deer! Great experience, highly recommend.
Paul Mather
Verified Customer
Had a great day climbing Triglav. Long day but worth it for the fabulous views . Thanks to Andraz for guiding and all his assistance on the via ferrata part of the climb.
Montana Pawittranon
Verified Customer
I had such a great time hiking Slovenian mountains for the first time. I highly recommend this tour. Jacob is a lovely guide who knows the areas. The trail is amazing...so beautiful.
Christopher Galla
Verified Customer
What a great trip. Small group, great guide. Happy I booked the trek and plan to do more in the future. Highly recommend.
Maxime Stirmlinger
Verified Customer
Expérience fantastique sur 2 jours avec Klemen et Luka ! L'ascension du Triglav était magnifique et riche en émotion. Klemen et Luka sont deux excellents guides, qui ont su être disponibles et de bons conseils en plus d'être très sympathiques !!
Je recommande vivement Triglav tour pour vos randonnées 😉
Natalie Shaw
Verified Customer
This three day hike was breath takingly beautiful! Diverse and stunning landscapes, with Klemens expert knowledge of the land, its history and culture blew me away :)
I was a little apprehensive about my first solo trip, but from the first second was made to feel welcome and at ease.
TOTALLY recommend, Thank you Klemen & Hut to Hut! Unforgettable experience :)
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