A self-guided walking holidays for those who like alpine scenery and sweeping vistas. The start point of this walk is about 5 minutes drive from the Italian and Austrian border, the famous Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj, as well as Mt. Triglav National Park, are the highlights of this walk.
A very picturesque mountain tour through glorious landscapes with a collection of easy valley-floor and forest-covered hillsides walks. Though in an Alpine area, no climbing experience or equipment is necessary. Most of the well known Slovenian Alpine towns and villages are visited; more than half of the walks are within the central area of the Slovene national park.
Suitable for hikers of average fitness, recommended for photography enthusiasts.
FREE This trip createstonne(s) of CO2, we offset it for free
Kranjska Gora to Lake Bohinj
Slovenia Lakes and Valley
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7 nights in 3* & 4* hotels
7 Breakfasts
Luggage Transfer – Days 3, 4 & 6
Car transfer on days 3, 4 & 6
Digital roadbook (guidebook)
Welcome meeting upon arrival
24/7 Customer Care
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Transfer from/to airport
7 dinners
Additional nights in Bohinj & Bled 3 or 4* hotel
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Itinerary
Day 1
Kranjska Gora
(Arrival
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. You will spend your first night here in the shadows of the mighty western Julian Alps.
Day 2 17km
Kranjska Gora and Jasna Valley
Your warming up walk will take you via a trail to the end of Jasna Valley. Emerging at the other end is the glorious mountain arena of the Prisank and Razor Mountains. A typical hikers lunch can be taken in Krnica hut. Upon return, one can visit the “Russian Chapel” a touching monument dedicated to Russian POWs’ who died during WW1 while building the military road over Vršič Pass.
Day 3 15km
Three Countries Point
This walk takes you to the summit of Mt. Peč (1508m) to the triple border point where Slovenia, Italy and Austria meet. At the top you can soak up the dramatic views across the Julian and Carnian Alps, and the Hohe Tauern, the highest alpine range in Austria, forming a picturesque backdrop. The trail then descends through the valley to the source of the mighty Sava River, the longest in Slovenia, and back to Kranjska Gora.
Day 4 11km
Lake Bled
You will begin your walk after a car transfer through the Radovna Valley, an untouched wilderness between the Pokljuka and Mežakla plateaus. You will be dropped off at the start of the stunning 1.6km Vintgar Gorge, carved 150 m deep into the mountains by the Radovna River. The trail leads along a wooden walkway through the gorge and onwards to the world-famous Bled Lake, via the lovely Katarina Church viewpoint. Your hotel is on the western side of the town, overlooking the lake.
Day 5 15km
Bohinjska Bela
Today you will take a leisurely stroll into Bled, a world-famous town on the shore of a beautiful glacial lake, with its unique island church sitting proudly in the lake, and the castle perched high upon a cliff standing guard over the town. A short panoramic walk can be taken to the villages of Kupljenik and Bela. For the best photos of the lake, castle and Karawanke range, photographers will want to ascend Osojnica. End the day with the local specialty – the cream cake “Kremšnita” – in one of the great little tea shops beside the lake.
Day 6 12km
Lake Bohinj
You will be driven by car up to the Pokljuka Plateau from which you will begin your hike across mountain pastures and old farmhouses where you will come to a viewing point providing outstanding views into the Bohinj Valley. As you descend, you can stop at the little historic village of Studor where you can visit the museum and see how people lived 150 years ago. Your final destination is Lake Bohinj, the jewel in the heart of the Triglav National Park, and the small settlement of Ribčev Laz (Fisherman’s Pass).
Day 7 23km
Round walk around Lake Bohinj
Spend the day strolling around this wonderful, tranquil lake sitting in the shadows of the immense mountains of the Julian Alps. Warm 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 1532-metre 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 home-made honey brandy.
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