Walking the Slovenian Alps

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Excl. flights

Walking & Trekking

Activity Level

Moderate

Comfort Level

Superior

Ways to Travel :

Guided Group

Activity :

Walking & Trekking

Group Size :

4 - 16

Ages :

16+

Trip Code :

TVL2

Peak beauty… find it in the dramatic Julian Alps with a tour leader who knows all the best views and trails

With the snow melted and the skiers in colder climes, the Julian Alps of Slovenia transform into a hiker’s dream. Dramatic limestone spires, mirror-like glacial lakes, tumbling waterfalls, they’re yours to discover, if you know where to look. So, join a tour leader who knows every twist in every trail to explore a land of extraordinary natural beauty. Our base is a wonderful mountain lodge in the tranquil alpine town of Kranjska Gora, providing easy access to the best hikes in the region and a wellness centre for post-excursion relaxation.

Highlights

Discover the dramatic beauty of the Julian Alps: limestone peaks, glacial lakes and tumbling waterfalls
Hike through the wild landscape of Zelenci Nature Reserve, home to unique wildlife
Marvel at the magnificent dual waterfalls under Špik mountain
Gaze over the two iconic lakes of Slovenia: Lake Bohinj and Lake Bled
Take a detour into Italy to hike around the glacial Fusine Lakes
Experience the natural beauty and cheese-making traditions of Velika Planina

Key Information

Accommodation: 7 Superior nights (Hotel Kompas)
Five days with walking
Travel by private minibus
Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16

Countries visited: Slovenia

What's Included

All breakfasts and two dinners
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader(s) throughout
Group arrival and departure transfers available

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations

5 Days of Walking & Trekking

Pace:

Moderate: 3mph-4mph (5kph-6kph)

Terrain:

Low altitude; good paths with some steep ascents

Day 2

15 km / 9.3 miles

Day 3

15 km / 9.3 miles

Day 4

4 km / 2.5 miles

Day 5

10 km / 6.2 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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Itinerary

Kranjska Gora Kranjska Gora

Begin your adventure in the tranquil mountain town of Kranjska Gora, a hub for hikers and adventure seekers.

Around 6pm, say živijo (hello) to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather for the first time to hear more about the days ahead. Your tour leader then ensures a big Slovenian welcome by arranging a group dinner.

Want more time in Kranjska Gora or Ljubljana? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Meals included: Dinner

Our first hike takes us into Zelenci, a wetlands reserve home to carnivorous plants, frogs and breeding birds.

Hiking on the western side of the reserve, we find the emerald lake after which the nature reserve is named (zelenci means green) and continue to Planica Valley, passing one of the most famous ski-jumping hills in the world.

Exploring the valley, we enjoy spectacular views of vertical slopes and white limestone mountains that sparkle in the sun. We return to Kranjska Gora on foot.

Distance covered: 9mi (15km)

Activity hours: 4

Meals included: Breakfast

Travel to the village of Gozd Martuljek for a hike beneath the triangular spire of Špik mountain. Two waterfalls plunge dramatically here: the lower cascades through a rocky gorge, while the upper drops more than 360ft (110m) over a sheer white cliff.

The route includes steps and bridges, rewarding us with views of jagged peaks and tumbling water.

After returning, the afternoon is free to relax or explore Kranjska Gora.

Distance covered: 9mi (15km)

Activity hours: 4

Meals included: Breakfast

We take the bus to Bled, a wonderfully scenic town on the shores of Lake Bled that’s wrapped by the Julian Alps. With free time here, you can climb to Bled Castle or stroll by the lakeshore. Many also make time to try the local speciality: cream cake.

A 15-minute transfer then brings us to Vintgar Gorge, where we walk one of Slovenia’s most beautiful trails, crossing small wooden bridges, passing mini-waterfalls and finding crystalline water oases. The trail ends with a view of Šum waterfall.

After the hike, we enjoy a scenic drive around Lake Bohinj with a photo stop before returning to Kranjska Gora.

Distance covered: 2mi (4km)

Activity hours: 1hr 30min

Meals included: Breakfast

Start today just over the Italian border at the glacial Fusine Lakes. Our hike begins at Lago Superiore, the upper lake, where the water is so clear it can reflect the snow-capped peak of Mount Mangart.

Track the shoreline trail to Lago Inferiore, the slightly smaller and quieter of the two lakes, before hiking up a nearby trail for a panoramic view of both lakes framed by dense pine forest.

Finishing, we return to the bus and cross back into Slovenia to Možnice Gorge, where the emerald tones of the Soca Valley and rugged cliffs set the stage for our next adventure.

Here, a path leads between mossy boulders, wooden bridges and turquoise pools fed by mountain streams. It’s a quieter spot than some of Slovenia’s more famous valleys, giving us time to enjoy the alpine landscapes in peace.

Distance covered: 6mi (10km)

Activity hours: 3

Meals included: Breakfast

Our bus takes us up the switchbacks of the Vršič Pass, the highest road in Slovenia. From here, we set out for Slemenova Špica, a grassy summit known for its photogenic view of Jalovec, sometimes called the Matterhorn of Slovenia.

The hike isn’t long, but the rewards are immense, with alpine flowers and panoramic ridges surrounding us throughout. We return to Kranjska Gora in the afternoon.

Activity hours: 3

Meals included: Breakfast

Leaving Kranjska Gora, we drive through the Slovenian countryside to the Kamniška Bistrica valley, where we board a cable car to the pastures of Velika Planina. The ride itself is an adventure, with views of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and the valley below.

Alighting at the mountain plateau, we step into another world: a traditional shepherd’s village with unique wooden huts dotted across the green pastures. First, we visit the Preskar Museum, housed in a reconstructed shepherd’s hut, to learn about the traditions of the herdsmen who still graze cattle here during summer.

Then, a cheese-making demonstration introduces us to trnič, a pear-shaped cheese once carved with decorative patterns by shepherds for their loved ones.

After, we hike across meadows filled with seasonal wildflowers before descending by cable car. Back in Kranjska Gora, we share a farewell dinner at the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

You’ve walked to waterfalls, traced rivers through narrow gorges, and stood at viewpoints high in the Julian Alps, but now it’s time to begin your return journey home.

Alternatively, if you’d like to extend your adventure, speak to your sales representative to discuss our large range of extension options.

Meals included: Breakfast

Essential Info

Is this trip for you?

This trip is graded Activity Level 3 (Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings, visit our Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip, please contact us.

Suitability: All walks are on well-maintained paths, although some may have loose stones underfoot. Each day there are ascents and descents and three to four hours of walking. This tour is not recommended for those who suffer with vertigo.

Following a review of all our trips we have categorised this trip as generally not suitable for persons of reduced mobility. However if you are a regular traveller on such trips, please contact customer services to discuss the trip and your personal condition.

Joining Instructions

Start hotel: Hotel Kompas, Borovška cesta 100, 4280 Kranjska Gora
Phone: +386 4 589 21 00
Recommended arrival time: There is a welcome briefing around 6pm, followed by a group dinner
Airport: Ljubljana Airport (LJU)

Getting to the start hotel

The start hotel is approximately 50 minutes’ drive from the airport. We provide one group transfer from the airport to the hotel, which you can join at no extra cost, provided you can be at the airport before the transfer leaves. Speak to your sales representative for the transfer times or to arrange a private transfer.

If you would like further information on joining this trip, please speak to your sales representative.

Catching your return flight

There’s one group transfer to the airport, which you can join at no extra cost. Please speak to your sales representative for the time of the transfer. If the group transfer does not suit your flight time, speak to your sales representative to arrange an alternative.

Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.

Location start: Kranjska Gora
Location end: Kranjska Gora

Vaccinations and Health

Slovenia

There are no required vaccinations. However, you may want to consider vaccinations for tetanus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE). Please confirm with your doctor or travel clinic.

Visa

Slovenia

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Slovenia. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

Food & Drink

Traditional Slovenian cuisine is hearty and tasty, with plenty of stews, sausages and dumplings to fuel your hikes. The produce is influenced by the seasons and we’ll sample trnič cheese on this adventure, learning how it was once used by shepherds as a romantic gesture.

Vegetarians are well catered for, but please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements.

Weather

Slovenia has a mixed alpine climate with summer temperatures of 18C-25C (64F-77F). In the mountains, cool mornings are normally followed by warm pleasant days, with temperatures in the Alps ideal for walking. During summer, afternoon showers reduce the humidity, giving way to clear skies and pleasant temperatures.

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Hotel Kompas, Kranjska Gora

Handpicked for its excellent amenities and unrivalled location, Hotel Kompas is the ideal spot for a hiking adventure in the Julian Alps. When you’re not on the trails, unwind in the wellness centre, perhaps with a dip in the pool or a muscle-soothing moment in the sauna, or take a stroll through the gardens, enjoying wonderful views of the surrounding peaks.

At the hotel restaurant, there’s plenty of choice to fuel your activities, while the Ice Bar provides an excellent place to come together and bond with group, re-telling tales from the day.

The town of Kranjska Gora is a well-known adventure hotspot, for skiers in winter and hikers in summer. There are plenty of amenities in town, including a thriving food and drink scene.

Tailor your trip: Extend your adventure by securing extra hotel nights before or after the main itinerary. Speak to your sales representative to book.

Private rooms: Like most tour operators, we room solo passengers together. If you’d prefer to have a private room, it’s normally possible to do this for a supplement. Speak to your sales representative to book.