Julian Alps Highlights: Mt. Triglav & Soča Valley

Today, you will begin the guided section of your hike. The day’s route will take you on a steady and challenging ascent to the Kredarica Hut, the highest mountain hut in Slovenia, located at 2,515 meters. The hike will involve significant elevation gain, mostly on marked alpine trails with rocky terrain. Upon arrival, you will settle in for the night at the hut, which offers basic accommodation and meals and serves as the main base for ascents of Mount Triglav.

You will continue your guided hike from the Kredarica Hut towards the summit of Triglav, the highest peak in Slovenia at 2,864 meters. The ascent involves exposed sections secured with fixed cables and requires the use of a helmet and via ferrata equipment, which your guide will assist you with.

After reaching the summit and taking a short break at the top, your guide will accompany you to Koča na Doliču.

From there, you will continue on a self-guided hike to Koča pri Triglavskih Jezerih, a scenic route passing alpine meadows and glacial terrain. 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.

Today, you’ll backtrack slightly, past the beautiful lakes of Triglav National Park all the way to Zasavska Koča na Prehodavcih to grab a bite and recharge. Although much of the day will be spent walking through the valley, the views of the surrounding high peaks will still provide an unforgettable Alpine experience. From Zasavska koča, you will descend further into the Trenta Valley, where you will spend the night.

You will hike along the most beautiful European river, the jewel of Slovenia — the Soča. Beyond the emerald-green depths of the Soča and its thrilling rapids, you will also admire the traditional architecture of the Trenta Valley. Footbridges will carry you above the river’s troughs and gorges, and if you are brave enough, you can even jump into the freezing cold water. This will be an easy day of hiking, with mostly flat terrain to cover. If desired, the amount of walking can be reduced with a transfer to Lepena, where you will spend the night.

With your energy restored, you will tackle steeper terrain once more. You will hike up to the crystal-clear Lake Krn and stop at the mountain hut to get something to eat. The trail will then lead you into the heart of the Komna Plateau, an area rich with WWI remnants. This is also where the coldest temperature ever recorded in Slovenia was measured.

You will end the tour by descending to Lake Bohinj. Along the way, you can visit the famous Savica Waterfall, the spring of the Sava Bohinjka River. The hike will then continue along the north shores of Lake Bohinj, where you will have the perfect opportunity to jump in for a refreshing swim.