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Route through the Julian Alps from Lake Bled to Lake Bohinj

8 Days

42 miles | 68 Km

Bled - Lake Bohinj

From $1,859

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Hotel accommodations

Your holiday starts at the glacial Lake Bled, where you will begin the ascent for your high mountain route through the beautiful Triglav National Park, which stretches across the eastern part of the Julian Alps. This tour will surprise you with beautiful crystal clear waters, alpine meadows and colourful wooded trails, at heights of up to 2,500 metres. You will walk under the summit of Triglav, slovenia's highest peak, the Valley of the Lakes, the Karawanken limestone mountain range and Lake Zeleno Jezero.

Enjoy a full day in Bled and get to know its medieval castle.
Get to know the highest trails through the Triglav National Park, a natural gem in Slovenia.
Discover the fauna and flora typical on alpine terrains.
Walk to Savica Waterfall, with crystal clear waters and stunning beauty.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Bled

We recommend flying to Ljubljana Airport, where you can take a taxi or private transport to Bled. Another option will be to take a bus to Ljubljana, where you take the connection to Bled.

Once in Bled, you will find the only island in Slovenia and one of the natural jewels in this country, located at the foot of the Julian Alps.

Overnight in Bled

Hotel Park

This hotel overlooks Lake Bled and the Julian Alps. Each room here will provide you with a balcony, a mini-bar, a safe deposit box and satellite TV.

Enjoy delicious food at the hotel's pizzeria and pastry shop.

*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.

Day 2 - Bled to Pokljuka 9 miles I 14 km

After a briefing with the local provider, we will transfer you from Bled to the green plateau of Pokljuka, located in the most forested part of the Triglav National Park, where today's walk will start. During winter, it is an appropriate place for skiing and sledding, and in the summer it is a perfect area for walking and cycling.

The final route to Pokljuka will be through the Karawanken limestone mountain range, which stretches between the Slovenian and Austrian border, and the unspoilt Bohinj Valley.

Overnight in Pokljuka

Hotel Center

This hotel is surrounded by beautiful forests and a famous ski biathlon center.

It features a sauna, wifi, cable TV and a restaurant serving local dishes.

*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.

Day 3 - Pokljuka to Planika Hut 7,5 miles I 12 km

Today, before you start your walk, you must hand over your luggage to the local provider for safekeeping at the head office until day 6, when you arrive in Bohinj, where it will be returned to you. For this reason, you should carry a backpack with everything you need for each day.

Afterwards, you will start an ascent through one of Slovenia's greatest treasures, Triglav National Park, declared in 1924 as the largest protected area in the country, with a total of 84,805 hectares. The end of this first climbing stretch will be at the Vodnikov Dom mountain hut, a traditional place where walkers stop to rest and feed.

The walk will continue to Planika Hut, your accommodation for tonight.

Overnight in Planika Hut

Planika Cabin

Spend the night in a mountain retreat located on the south side of Mount Triglav.

*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.

Day 4 - Planika Hut to Koča Pri Triglavskih Jezerih Hut 7 miles I 11,5 km

Your destination today will be the Koca Pri Triglavskih Jezerih refuge, the walk will take you up to 2,358 metres in altitude, by the Hribarice Pass.

You will discover unique views and typical alpine flora and fauna on the way. You will also get to know some of the seven lakes of Triglav National Park, including Lake Zeleno Jezero (Green Lake), a name given thanks to the high algae content that give it its colour.

Overnight in Refugio Koča Pri Triglavskih Jezerih

Koča Pri Triglavskih Jezerih Hut

This mountain hostel is located between Double Lake and the artificial Mocevic Lake, two places you won't want to miss.

*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.

Day 5 - Koča Pri Triglavskih Jezerih Hut to Komna Hut 5 miles I 8 km

Head to a swampy area amid the Pohorje forests, home to the amazing Black Lake, which looks black because of organic waste that settles at its bottom, but actually has crystal clear water.

The path will continue through the pine forests of the Komna Plateau to the Komna Hut.

Overnight in Komna Hut

Komna Cabin

In this accommodation, you can rest while enjoying views over Lake Bohinj.

*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.

Day 6 - Komma Hut to Lake Bohinj 9,3 miles I 15 km

Walk along the wooded hillside on the way to the Savica Waterfall, with crystal clear waters and stunning beauty. You can get close up and touch the turquoise blue water of the waterfall through the stairs around it. This waterfall inspired the famous Slovenian poet, France Preseren, to write his poem "Baptism in the Savica".

Continue to the famous Bohinj, Slovenia's largest lake, formed during the Ice Age.

Overnight in Lake Bohinj

Hotel Kristal

This family-run hotel is located 500 meters from Lake Bohinj and surrounded by beautiful mountains and alpine forests that you can see from its terrace.

It offers a cozy atmosphere with spacious rooms with cable TV and private bathrooms.

*In case this accommodation is not available, you will stay at a similar category one.

Day 7 - Enjoy your day in the surroundings of Lake Bohinj 8 miles | 13 km

Today you will have the possibility to stay at the hotel and relax or take a pleasant circular route to the Bohinj Valley and its lake. This true natural spectacle will serve as the perfect end to this magnificent walking tour in the Julian Alps.

Overnight in Lake Bohinj

Hotel Kristal

Day 8 - Lake Bohinj

You can head to Ljubljana Airport, taking a taxi, private transport or bus.

End of our services.

Itinerary map

Services

Included

Accommodation in en suite rooms in charming hotels
Daily Breakfasts
Luggage transfers between accommodations
Transfers as specified in the itinerary (on Day 2)
Information dossier with maps and routes
24-hour telephone support
Sustainable travel, we compensate the CO₂ emissions of your trip
Taxes

Extras

Travel insurance
Cancellation insurance
Additional nights

Accomodation

General information

The accommodation with which we collaborate is carefully selected by our team to ensure that you have an unforgettable experience throughout your trip.

For this walking route, we have chosen comfortable hotels for the first and last night to guarantee peace of mind, rest and enjoyment.

For your other nights, we have selected mountain huts, which will allow you to discover culture and enjoy the hospitality in these traditional lodgings.

Due to the location and limited capacity of the huts, we recommend that you confirm your booking with us as soon as possible. We will let you know the name of each accommodation thirty days before the start of your trip.

Room types

For the first and last night's accommodation, your booking will be in private rooms with en-suite bathrooms.

In the huts, on the other hand, rooms are generally shared and mixed.

Travel & transfers

To start your holiday, we recommend flying to Ljubljana Airport, to which several low-cost airlines fly. From there you can take a taxi or private transfer to Bled. Another option will be to take a bus to Ljubljana, where you take the connection on to Bled.

At the end of the route, you can head to Ljubljana Airport, taking a bus, taxi or private transfer.

FAQs

Is luggage transfer included? What are the luggage requirements?

Absolutely! Each traveller has included 1 piece of luggage that we will transfer between your accommodations. It's important that this piece of luggage meets the following criterias:

Maximum weight of 45 lbs (20 kg).
Must be only 1 piece of luggage without any attachments or accessories.
Should not contain valuables, fragile items, food or medications.
Must be correctly identified (booking reference of your trip and the full name of the trip holder).

The approximate luggage delivery time will be at 4:00 PM.

What is the best time of year to do this route?

The best time to complete this route is summer (between June and September), when you have a good climate and the highest alpine trails are clear of snow.

What should my physical preparation be?

This route has a level of medium-high difficulty, with walks between 7 and 18.5 km, it has steep and bordered ascents and descents, so you must have walking experience and be in good physical condition.

What equipment do I need to bring?

Once you make your reservation we will send you all the detailed information about the specific equipment you need for this route, considering recommendations for shoes, boots, clothes and a day-to day backpack.

What if I'm not able to finish one of the stages?

You can call us to arrange a private transfer for you. If you prefer, you can also use public transport or local taxis to get to your next accommodation.