Slovenian Mountain Trail Highlights Hike
Traverse two Slovenian mountain ranges — the Julian Alps and the Karawanks
Visit the captivating Triglav Lakes Valley in the Triglav National Park
Stay in charming mountain huts
Walk along some of the most spectacular parts of the Slovenian Mountain Trail
Customize your adventure with additional stages
Finish your hike on the shores of Lake Bohinj or extend it and circle back to Lake Bled
Vrata valley
Kanjavec is a fantastic climb with one of the best views of the Julian Alps
Sunset from Prehodavci
The top of Karawanke, Mount Stol
Pericnik waterfall is a great stop on the way
Karawanke offer the best views of the Julian Alps
Kidney lake is the biggest of the Seven Lakes
Mojstrana is a small village and the entrance to the Julian Alps from the north
The Prehodavci hut, with an amazing backdrop
The mountain hut at Triglav lakes
Triglav Lakes lodge in autumn
A short descend in Karawanke ridge
A morning visitor of the Dolic hut
The start of the last day by the Double Lake
Itinerary
Your adventure begins beside the Završnica lake, just above the village of Žirovnica. The path will lead you past the Valvasor mountain hut beneath Mt. Stol before traversing its southern slopes, crossing a mountain pasture, and winding through the woods before emerging on the grassy hillside of the mountain and reaching the Prešeren lodge below the mountain top.
7 km, 1600 vertical meters up, 60 meters down
You will kick the day off with a climb to the top of Mt. Stol, the highest point of the Karawanks. Afterward, you will follow one of the most scenic Slovenian mountain ridges, which borders Austria and offers awe-inducing views of the southern valley and the Julian Alps beyond. Crossing grassy meadows and alpine pastures, you will arrive at the Koča na Golici mountain hut.
14 km, 670 vertical meters up, 1300 meters down
Once again, you will have a mountain top to conquer for a good morning. After that, you will enjoy similarly grand views as the day before while you are making your way toward the Dovška Baba mountain. Can you spot Mt. Triglav?
Upon reaching Dovška Baba, you will descend to the village of Dovje and continue through Mojstrana to the Vrata Valley, entering the Triglav National Park while following the lively Triglavska Bistrica mountain stream. You will spend the night in the Aljaž lodge beneath the massive north face of Mt. Triglav.
24 km, 1100 vertical meters up, 1600 meters down
From Vrata Valley, you will ascend to Luknja, a narrow passage through the mountains to the Trenta Valley. Traversing the slopes beneath Mt. Triglav and its western plateau, you will eventually climb above an altitude of 2000 meters to reach the Dolič hut beneath Mt. Kanjavec.
9 km, 1500 vertical meters up, 400 meters down
Circumventing Mt. Kanjavec on its southern side, you will head toward the north entry point of the Triglav Lakes Valley — Prehodavci. Following that, you will gradually descend along the valley floor and past some of its most picturesque glacial lakes until you reach Double Lake and the mountain hut next to it.
9 km, 350 vertical meters up, 800 meters down
On your last day, you will descend across the charming mountain pastures above Bohinj, including the Dedno Polje and Blato mountain pastures. The journey will wrap up in Stara Fužina, an authentic alpine village on the shore of Lake Bohinj.
13.5 km, 400 vertical meters up, 1550 meters down
Day 0: Draga Valley to Zelenica hut
You can begin your hut-to-hut hike in the Draga Valley, from where you will ascend past the Preval mountain pasture to the top of Mt. Begunjščica to lay your eyes on one of the most striking views in Slovenia. By descending to the other side of the mountain, you will reach the Zelenica hut, a popular ski touring destination in winter.
You will hike to Mt. Stol from here the next day.
Day 7: Bohinj to Pokljuka Plateau
To prolong your hiking adventure in Slovenia, you can ascend the Pokljuka Plateau, marching through its wooded area and crossing the famous Zajamniki mountain pasture dotted with wooden shepherd huts and a mountain vista in the background. You will spend the night in a hotel in Goreljek.
Day 8: Goreljek to Lake Bled
The final stage will take you straight to the shores of the Slovenian crown jewel. You will strike across the Pokljuka Plateau, visit some less-known mountain pastures, and gently descend to Bled. You’ll know you’re at the end when you see the magical Lake Bled with an island in its middle!
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The Slovenian Mountain Trail Highlights Hike is the ideal way to immerse yourself in the charm of the Julian Alps and the Karawanks. From the breathtaking views atop Mt. Stol to the scenic Triglav Lakes Valley, this trip offers a truly unique experience.
The route runs along the least technically demanding and picturesque section of the famous Slovenian Mountain Trail, the ultimate hiking challenge in the country. Although the path is adapted to be doable for any regular hiker, it includes some rocky passages and height exposure but requires no scrambling or climbing skills.
Starting in the Karawanks on the Austrian border, the track will lead you along grassy ridges, across meadows and mountain pastures, and through alpine valleys before dropping you off in the heart of the Julian Alps next to Lake Bohinj. But not before introducing you to the towering north face of Mt. Triglav and the Peričnik Waterfall in the Triglav National Park.
Passing kilometers in the stunning mountain landscape of the Alps, you will rest your legs in cozy mountain huts along the way. These lodges offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a chance to meet other hikers and learn about the local culture, including trying the authentic local dishes.
We strive to make your experience as comfortable and convenient as possible. That’s why we take care of booking your spots in the mountain huts in advance and provide you with a booklet that includes a detailed itinerary and GPS navigation along the planned route. Our team will offer you support during your hike as well.
The tour is customizable, with options for extra days before the first stage and after the last one. If you share your wishes with us, we can start sorting out the itinerary to suit your needs in no time.
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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.
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