Slovenia Walking Holiday
Fully
Guided
Nights
Half Board
Flights &
Transfers
- Discover the untouched natural beauty of Slovenia on this guided walking holiday.
- Stay 4 nights at Lake Bohinj & 3 nights in the foothills of the Julian Alps.
- Embark on 5 days of guided walking in the Julian Alps with packed lunches included.
- Experience highlights like Vintgar Gorge, Mt Triglav & Trenta Valley as you walk.
- Enjoy free time to explore Lake Bohinj, Lake Bled & Kranjska Gora at your own pace.
- Includes 7 nights on a half board basis (5 packed lunches included and 1 in hotel)
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Join us as we trek through gorges, explore national parks, tackle mountain peaks and enjoy ample free time for independent exploration on this guided holiday. Situated in the heart of Eastern Europe against the backdrop of the Julian Alps, Slovenia is a country that offers unlimited opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. During this holiday, we’ll spend 4 nights staying just minutes’ walk from Lake Bohinj and 3 nights in the charming alpine town of Kranjska Gora. With the help of an expert guide, we’ll explore the highlights of the surrounding area on exhilarating walks. From taking in the spectacular views of Mount Triglav, the highest mountain in Slovenia, to hiking through the stunning Vintgar Gorge, there is plenty to see and discover in this stunning landscape. If you’re ready to uncover one of Europe’s hidden gems by foot then look no further than our Slovenia Walking Holiday.
This trip will include a choice of moderate or challenging routes on each walking day and is ideal for moderately experienced or experienced walkers. The average daily walking distance on moderate walks is between 10km – 13km and the average daily walking distance on challenging walks is between 11km – 20km.
Trip Itinerary
Travel to Slovenia
Fly to Venice (Italy), transfer to Lake Bohinj
Afternoon
Begin your Slovenian adventure with a flight to Venice Airport in Italy. On arrival you will be met by our representative and will travel by coach over the border to Slovenia towards your hotel in Lake Bohinj (Driving distance 304 km / approximate duration 4 hours and 30 minutes including comfort stops)
Arrive at your hotel
Late evening
You will arrive to your hotel in Lake Bohinj the late evening. Lake Bohinj is the largest lake in Slovenia, covering an area of 318 hectares. It is located within the Bohinj Valley of the Julian Alps and is part of Triglav National Park in northwest Slovenia.
Accommodation
Overnight
4 star hotel in Lake Bohinj (4 nights)
Orientation meeting & walking day
Orientation meeting
Morning
This morning you will have an orientation meeting with your local expert walking guides. On each walking day throughout your holiday there will be a choice of either a moderate or a challenging walking route. During the orientation meeting your local expert walking guides will discuss the kind of distance and terrain you can expect for both walking options, and the level of physical fitness required to join either the moderate or the challenging route.
Moderate Route
Full Day
The moderate walking route will take in Uskovnica, an Alpine pasture on the Pokljuka plain, Voje Valley and Mostnica gorge. The Mostnica gorge is the perfect example of the creative and powerful forces of nature. The Mostnica stream has carved out a narrow gorge that expands over 2km in length. Admire the extraordinary rock shapes and pools that the water has created in the gorge as you follow the crystal clear stream, encountering gorge walls of up to 20m in height. In some places the stream bed is extremely narrow before widening in the upper part of the Mostnica to reveal the idyllic Voje Valley with rolling meadows and traditional Slovenian holiday homes. At the end of the valley is Voje waterfall. A packed lunch is included today, as well as on all walking days, for both the moderate and the challenging route. (Distance: 10km / Duration: 6 hours / Incline: 560m)
Challenging Route
Full Day
The challenging walking route will take in Triglav Lakes Valley, a rocky hanging valley in the Julian Alps, below the sheer sides of Mount Tičarica and Mount Zelnarica. The valley is also often referred to as the Seven Lakes Valley, despite having ten, and not seven, lakes in the valley! Located at 1500 above sea level, Triglav Lakes Valley is surrounded by stunning landscapes. Today's challenging hike will take you to three of the ten mountain lakes, through forests, across alpine pastures and past traditional timber framed farm buildings. There will also be the chance to catch a glimpse of Slovenia's highest mountain, Mount Triglav, and the surrounding mountains. (Distance: 20km / Duration: 9 hours / Incline: 700m)
Walking Day
Moderate Route
Full day
The moderate walking route will begin in Vintgar Gorge, a 1.6km gorge that was carved by the Radovna River. Marvel at the vertical rocks of the Hom and Boršt hills as you pass by the gorges waterfalls, pools and rapids along an elevated wooden trail ending at a bridge overlooking the 13m high Sum waterfall. Afterwards walk up to Hom hill, before proceeding to Ojstrica and Osojnica peaks from which you will have beautiful views of Lake Bled and the surrounding mountains. (Distance: 13km / Duration: 5 hours / Incline: 300m)
Challenging Route
Full Day
The challenging route will take you to Mt Visevnik, one of Slovenia's most visited peaks. Starting from the Pokljuka Plateau, you will follow a mountain path which begins on open ground and is fairly easy underfoot before becoming a little more broken and rocky underfoot as you approach the summit of Visevnik. The challenging climb will definitely be worth it as once you reach the top there will be breathtaking views of the surrounding Julian Alps and Karavanke mountains. (Distance: 12km / Duration: 5 hours / Incline: 700m)
At leisure
Full day at leisure
Full day
Today you will have a full day at leisure. You may chose to rest and recuperate at your hotel or enjoy some independent exploration in the Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj areas. Your local expert guide will be happy to make suggestions on places to eat, drink, shop, sightsee and explore in your free time. The possibilities to keep you entertained are endless and the choice is all yours! Lunch will be included today at your hotel in Lake Bohinij.
Walking Day
Moderate route
Full day
This morning it will be time to say goodbye to your base in Lake Bohinj as you transfer by coach to Kranjska Gora, an alpine town nestled in the Sava Dolinka Valley of northwest Slovenia. Kranjska Gora enjoys an enviable location near the mountains and glacial lakes of Triglav National Park. During the winter months, Kranjska Gora is Slovenia's largest ski resort but is also an ideal place for hiking with endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts during the summer months. (Driving distance 70km / approximate duration 1 hour and 15 minutes). You will embark on your walking day en route from Lake Bohinj to Lake Bled, checking in to your hotel in the evening. The moderate route will take you to the Martuljek waterfalls. Starting in Gozd Martuljek, you will walk through Jasenje Planina, where you can see traditional Slovenian mountain huts and a local chapel, towards Mt Spik, underwhich you will find the Martuljek waterfalls. The upper waterfall is particularly impressive, descending in three levels over a 100m vertical wall. (Distance: 10km / Duration: 5 hours / Incline: 400m)
Challenging route
Full day
Today's challenging route will take you to the summit of Golica. Begin walking from the small alpine village Planina pod Golico, through forests, in order to reach the meadows on the slopes of the Karavanks mountain range. Hike towards the mountain hut before reaching the top of Golicia, from which you will have views of Slovenia to one side and Austria to the other. (Distance: 12km / Duration: 7 hours / Incline: 900m)
Accommodation
Overnight
4 star hotel in Kranjska Gora (3 nights)
Walking Day
Moderate route
Half day
The moderate route will follow the Triglavska Bistrica trail. Begin your day in the Vrata valley in the heart of the Julian Alps towards the base of the northern wall of Slovenia's highest peak, Triglav. You will stop along the way at the Peričnik Falls before continuing along the trail under the Galleries, a series of hollowed conglomerate rocks which have been eroded by the stream. The last stop of the day will be the Aljazev dom mountain hut in Vrata valley, the largest glacial valley on the north side of the Julian Alps. (Distance: 10km / Duration: 4 hours / Incline: 270m)
Challenging route
Full day
Today's challenging route will take you to Luknja. Begin walking in the Vrata valley, walking along the Triglavska Bistrica trail before starting to slowly climb above the forest to see the surrounding mountains rising above the valley of Zadnjica. (Distance: 10km / Duration: 6 hours / Incline: 800m)
Walking Day
Moderate route
Full day
The moderate route will take you to Slemenova Spica, a wonderful grassy viewpoint in the Julian Alps. The coach will take you to Vrsic mountain pass which is 1611m above sea level and from here you will begin walking across the plateau which is surrounded by mountains. You will have the chance to see some of the most beautiful Slovenian peaks along the way , including Mt. Jalovec and Mt. Mangart. Upon reaching Slemenova Spica you will have views down towards the Planica valley, which has been made famous by the Planica ski jumps. (Distance: 10km / Duration: 5 hours / Incline: 300m)
Challenging route
Full day
Today's challenging route will take you to Zavetisce pod Spickom, a shelter set under the Spica peak in the Trenta Valley. The coach will take you to Vrsic mountain pass which is 1611m above sea level and from here you will begin walking through shubbery pines and up slopes of broken rock fragments towards Zavetisce pod Spickom. After enjoying some time to take in the views at the top you will begin the descent down through Trenta Valley, during which you can admire the mountain peaks above the Soca River. (Distance: 18km / Duration: 7 hours / Incline: 800m)
At leisure & return home
Transfer to airport
Afternoon
After breakfast, it will be time to say goodbye to Slovenia as you make the journey back over the border towards Venice Airport in Italy for your return flight home. (Driving distance 244 km / approximate duration 2 hours and 40 minutes)
Know before you go
Will I be met at the airport?
You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.
Do I need a Visa?
Please visit our visa page for information on requirements for each country's entry requirements
What if there is an emergency?
We have local representatives in all of our destinations who are available 24/7 as well as an emergency contact number for our offices in Ireland should you ever need it.
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