Hit the highlights of Slovenia’s two best hiking trails
Want to experience two of Slovenia’s top hiking trails and end your journey in the country’s best-known destination? The Walking the Best of the Alpe-Adria and Juliana Trail tour is the one for you! This hiking adventure covers some of the premier grounds of gorgeous Slovenia, taking you along the absolute best sections of the Alpe-Adria and Juliana trails and ending off in Lake Bled.
Each day in the Julian Alps shows you even more unforgettable scenery. You’ll walk along suspended bridges, watching bright aqua water flow underneath you. Trace the Soca River, one of the most beautiful rivers in the world, before ascending into the Alps. Expansive views await, with Slovenia’s verdant mountainsides surrounding you in all directions. You’ll trek long days, but the sight of idyllic Lake Bled on the final day makes every single step worth it! The Walking the Best of the Alpe-Adria and Juliana Trail tour is a must for any hiker looking to experience Slovenia.
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Walking the Best of the Alpe-Adria and Juliana Trail Itinerary
Day 1 Kranjska Gora
Welcome to Kranjska Gora, a little ski town tucked underneath the Julian Alps. You’ve got the day free to enjoy the town, and there’s plenty to do: rent a bike, visit the nordic center, hike, see the waterfalls, or just grab a book and relax by Lake Jasna.
Overnight Location: Guesthouse or hotel in Kranjska Gora
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Hike to Vrsic Pass
Your first hike begins right outside your hotel’s doorstep. Does it get more convenient than that? You’ll hike along a lovely trail that leads through an amphitheatre of limestone peaks. Continue towards Vrsic Pass, adding an optional hike up a nearby summit for unbeatable views of the Julian Alps if you’d like.
Complete your trek at a charming mountain hut, where authentic home-cooked Slovene mountain cuisine is being served up for dinner.
Overnight Location: Mountain lodge in Vrsic Pass
Distance: 5 hours, 13km, 900m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Through the Heart of the Julian Alps
After breakfast, head out on an old military road built by Russian POWs in WWI. Climb a gentle grade to the top of the Vrsic Pass. Getting here early before the crowds is definitely worth it if you’re an early riser!
From the pass, hike through unspoiled alpine scenery towards the Trenta Valley. You’ll reach the underground spring that feeds the Soca River, which shines a stunning emerald once it reaches the surface. End your hike in a hidden mountain valley where your hotel awaits.
Overnight Location: Guesthouse or hotel in Trenta Valley
Distance: 6 hours, 14km, 470m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Walking the Soca Valley
Spend today meandering along the Soca River, navigating narrow rocky gorges, pools, and canyons. You’ll walk along a few suspended bridges and come across areas that are perfect for a cool-down swim. It’s going to be obvious today why the Soca is considered one of the most beautiful rivers in the world.
Complete today’s walk in Bovec, a watersport mecca. You have the option to book an extra day here, giving you time to kayak, go canyoneering, zipline, hike, mountain bike, and more!
Overnight Location: Guesthouse or hotel in Bovec
Distance: 9-10 hours, 27km (with partial transfer), 300m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Train and Walk to Lake Bohinj
Enjoy breakfast before transferring to Most na Soci, where you’ll hop on a train headed to Bohinjska Bistrica. This is where you’ll pick up the Juliana Trail, a 270km-long loop through the Julian Alps. The basic route for today is 9km, but you can add some distance by exploring lakes and mountain peaks wherever you want.
You’ll end the hike at Lake Bohinj, a spectacular destination with calm waters surrounded by green mountainsides. Enjoy a swim before getting comfortable for the night.
Overnight Location: Guesthouse or hotel in Bohinj
Distance: 3-5 hours, 9-16km, 150-550m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 The Forests of Pokljuka Along the Juliana Trail
You’ll be enjoying the most beautiful sections of the Juliana Trail today and tomorrow, so make sure your camera’s ready to go. Begin walking along the Upper Bohinj Valley, heading towards the Pokljuka Plateau. Wide beech and spruce forests sprawl over the mountains below you, and your picnic lunch will have an excellent birds-eye view of Lake Bohinj.
After one of the best hiking days you’ve likely had, settle in at your hotel in Pokljuka.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pokljuka
Distance: 6-7 hours, 17km, 900m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Hiking to Lake Bled
Your last day of hiking begins through the forests surrounding Pokljuka, passing a gorgeous meadow filled with wildflowers. Descend through the narrow Pokljuka Gorge towards Lake Bled, your final destination. This magical lake needs very little introduction, but the sight of the church-clad island amid the crystalline waters framed by the mountains is sure to take your breath away! If you swim or row to the island, you can ring the bell and make a wish.
Overnight Location: Guesthouse or hotel in Bled
Distance: 7 hours, 20km, 150m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure
If you can, spend some time today soaking up the beauty of Lake Bled, whether rowing, swimming, or grabbing an ice cream cone and relaxing on the shore. It’ll be time to head to the airport once you’re done.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Walking the Best of the Alpe-Adria and Juliana Trail Price and Dates
This self-guided walking tour in Slovenia is run as a custom tour for your group and the price depends on the number of people in one room.
Prices below are per person:
- Per self-guided traveller in a group of 2+: $1,225 USD
- Per 3rd traveller using an extra bed in the same room: $1,075 USD
Accommodation on the Walking the Best of the Alpe-Adria and Juliana Trail Tour
This tour is based in hotels and guesthouses. The guesthouses and hotels are charming, locally run, and offer breakfast. There is one night in a mountain hut, where you might require to share the dormitory room with other travellers in case there are no private rooms available.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy or higher. If you would prefer a single room where available, you can pay a supplement. Single rooms may not be available at every location. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Guesthouse or hotel in Kranjska Gora
After your first day out on the trails, a bed and a hot meal in the incredibly scenic Kranjska Gora are the perfect way to wrap up and relax.
Mountain lodge in Vrsic Pass
Cozy up in a mountain hut where you’ll either share a dorm-style room or have a private room if one is available.
Hotel in Trenta Valley
Your alpine hotel in the Trenta Valley is secluded, beautiful, and the perfect escape up in the mountains.
Guesthouse or hotel in Bovec
Bovec is a haven of adventure, and you can take advantage of the opportunities to hike, bike, zipline, kayak, and more while you’re here.
Guesthouse or hotel in Bohinj
Rest up for the last few days of hiking in a hotel or guesthouse in Bohinj, a pretty town with a lovely lake at its center.
Hotel in Pokljuka
Spend tonight immersed in the mountains in a cozy 3-star hotel in the forests of Pokljuka.
Guesthouse or hotel in Bled
Go to sleep with Lake Bled right outside your door- what a place to be! You’ll be able to fully enjoy the lake and town on your last night on the tour.
What’s Included in the Walking the Best of the Alpe-Adria and Juliana Trail Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included. Accommodations before or after the tour are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour. Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary are included. Airport transfers can be added as a supplement.
Also Included
- Full route information
- App with GPS route
- Maps
- 24-hour support
- Luggage transfers each day
Not included
- Flights
- Guide services
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Visas if required
- Anything not mentioned as included
- Train ticket in Most na Soci
Optional Extras
- Optional activities or excursions
- Certain transfers
- Extra night in Bovec or Bohinj
Frequently Asked Questions about Walking the Best of the Alpe-Adria and Juliana Trail
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Slotrips started as a hobby at the hands of a passionate Slovenian named Miha. Initially, the agency was just a wealth of travel information. Eventually, this was converted into a full-service travel agency.
Travelling from hidden corners of the country to stunning natural sites, Slotrips turned their passion into their mission, and they’re always searching for new opportunities to offer travellers. Each trip begins with a thorough discussion of the client’s wants and needs to design a personalized trip sure to impress.
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