Ultimate Slovenia :
Hiking and Trekking in the Julian Alps, Triglav National Park,
visiting Ljubljana, Kranjska Gora and Bled
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ITINERARY, HIKING AND SIGHTSEEING IN SLOVENIA (10 days)
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Day 01: arrival day
All guests will be met at Ljubljana airport and driven to our hotel in the centre of town.
Free time until 6:30 pm, when you will meet your guides for a briefing and welcome dinner.
DAY 02: LJUBLJANA SIGHTSEEING
Transfer to the town centre, where we take a walking tour of the old town.
Ancient buildings and monuments are nestled in the heart of this medieval city.
Due to its strategic situation in central Europe, Ljubljana has witnessed many cultural and architectural influences over the centuries.
In the afternoon, weather permitting, we will take a boat trip on the Ljubljanica River, accompanied by snacks and a glass of wine.
We will stay another night in Ljubljana
DAY 03: LJUBLJANA - BLED
After breakfast, we will start our hike through one of Slovenia's natural wonders, the 1600 metre long Vintgar Gorge. Our trail winds its way through the gorge above the Radovna River and the 26 metre high waterfall. We return via the same trail out of the gorge.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bled
Day 04: GONDOLA TRANSFER TO VOGEL, TREK TO MOUNT RODICA, BOHINJ LAKE
The shuttle transfers us into the heart of the Julian Alps - the Bohinj basin.
The idyllic glacial lake is nestled amidst steep hills, exuding tranquility.
A gondola takes us from 580m to 1520m, to the Vogel plateau, from where we have a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. In about an hour's walk, we reach Sija peak (1800m). The South East ridge leads towards Rodica, a scenic grassy summit (1960m), known for its rich alpine flora such as the famed Edelweiss. The descent is done through Suha valley, which reaches Bohinj Lake at Ribcev Laz village (540m).
Altitude gain: 450m, descent: 1400m, total time: 5-6 hrs.
Day 05: BOHINJ LAKE - KOMNA PLATEAU - VALLEY OF THE SEVEN LAKES
Hidden behind the Bohinj Mountains is a beautiful glacial basin.
We take a winding trail towards the Komna plateau - the largest karst plateau in Slovenia.
This area was infamous for the Isonzo front during the WW I.
Present-day trails were constructed in that time to help transport huge quantities of war material to inaccessible outposts.
From the plateau, we turn northeast, until we reach the valley of the seven lakes near the Double Lake. Adjacent to the lake, at 1700m is a lovely mountain hut, welcoming us after a day on the trail.
Altitude gain 1100m, total time: 4hrs
Day 06: THE SEVEN LAKES VALLEY - Bohinj
From the hut, the trail follows the valley floor, passing other lakes along the way.
Reaching Green Lake at 2000m, our path ascends to the Hribarice pass (2300m).
The views broaden and our destination comes into view - the grand Triglav (2864m).
A long, but scenic traverse still lies ahead with a short descent at first, and then the gradual climb towards the Planika Hut. (2400m)
Alternatively, the Triglav hut (2500m) lies another hour ahead.
Altitude gain: 900m, descent: 100m, Total time: 5-6 hrs.
Day 07: BOHINJ - KRANJSKA GORA
Today we will drive from Bohinj to Kranjska Gora, the famous ski resort in Slovenia, where we have ample time to explore the village and to go for a walk to the source of the Sava river.
DAY 08: MOUNT MAGART - KRANJSKA GORA
An early transfer on a stunning alpine road will take us to the foot of Mount Mangart,
the third highest peak in Slovenia. Mount Mangart stands sentinel along the border with Italy jutting up from the lush fields below. The most straightforward, yet scenic and interesting route leads from Mangart Pass (2000m).
The pass is reached in an hour's drive from Kranjska Gora, taking a road that ends on the highest Slovenian road.
From the saddle, the trail ascends gently, but then becomes steep, as some in-situ protection / via ferrata allows us to negotiate the trickiest parts. Views are stupendous, and get better the higher we climb.
As we ascend, we get glimpses of the Julian Alps, Carnia, Tyrol, the Dolomites, and off in the distance the Adriatic, if the skies are clear. Return via the same trail, and stay in Bovec.
Altitude gain: 650m, time: 4hrs ascent, 3hrs descent.
Day 09: KOBARID
In the morning we will visit the town of Kobarid and its World War I Museum, which is of excellent quality. After a guided visit of the museum and a hearty lunch we will head out along the Soca Front where Ernest Hemingway's 'Farewell to Arms' was set.
The night will be spent in Kobarid.
Day 10: BOVEC-KANIN-TRENTA-BLED
After the breakfast we will use a cable car to access the trails towards Mount Kanin.
When returning to the valley of Soca, we pass through the Trenta valley back to Bled
Overnight in hotel***, dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 11: BLED - Ljubljana
After breakfast there is time for optional sightseeing and visit of the island of Bled.
Based on guests' departure times, transfers to Ljubljana International Airport will be arranged.
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