Julian Alps Hut-to-Hut Walking Holidays

Today is all about settling in your comfortable hotel by the magical Lake Bled and exploring its surroundings on the doorstep of the Julian Alps. Depending on the time at your disposal, you can take a walk around the lake, try a bite of the famous local “kremšnita” creme cake, or visit the Bled Castle on a little hilltop overlooking the lakeside. Let the adventure begin!

The day will begin with a short and scenic hike to the top of the panoramic viewpoint above Lake Bled, Mt. Ojstrica. Being up there during sunrise rewards you with views like you’ve never seen before, but you’ll have to get up early! Then, you’ll walk across the fields above Bled to Vintgar Gorge, where Radovna River cut a deep ravine, which visitors can now traverse along a series of boardwalks fixed along the side of the steep stone walls. After a day filled with new experiences, you’ll return to Bled for another night at your hotel.

Following a slightly more laid-back day of hiking and exploring Bled, you’ll venture deeper into the Julian Alps today. Starting with a bus and then a short shuttle transfer, you’ll begin hiking in Stara Fužina, initially following the path through the scenic Mostnica Gorge and Voje Valley. Then, the trail ascends, crossing several quaint mountain pastures before leading you to your destination for the night, Vodnikov dom mountain hut, from where you’ll enjoy views of Slovenia’s highest mountain, Mt. Triglav.

This is, without a doubt, the most scenic day of this holiday. To warm up, you’ll start ascending towards the Hribarice mountain pass. The path is uneven and rocky, thus presenting the toughest challenge of the hike. Beyond the pass, you’ll reach the first hut on today’s route, the Dolič Lodge. Soon after, another will offer you a chance for a well-deserved break: the Zasavje Lodge on Prehodavci. Then, the only thing left for you to do is to descend past several lakes through the magical Triglav Lakes Valley until you reach the hut next to the Double Lake, where you’ll spend your second night in the mountains.

It is time to set your sights on Bohinj again. You’ll follow an undulating path to the Ovčarija mountain pasture and then the Dedno Polje mountain pasture. Here, you can pay a visit to a local cheese maker, who still produces cheese the traditional way up on the pasture. Afterward, you can also grab a bite at the mountain hut on Planina pri Jezeru. From there, you only have to descend back to Bohinj, where you’ll check into your hotel for the last two nights.

After three days of strenuous hiking, you’re allowed to take it easy today, enjoying some leisure time on the beach of Lake Bohinj. You can even rent a SUP or kayak to explore the lake from a different perspective or just wander around the quaint pasture hamlets on the eastern shores of the lake to soak in the peaceful ambiance.

After a week in Slovenia, your holiday with us comes to an end. We can arrange a transfer to the airport or Ljubljana, allowing you to enjoy one last hassle-free day in our country. You can grab some last-minute souvenirs or just explore Bohinj some more until it’s time to leave.