The route
This is an alpine walking holiday requiring good physical fitness, sure-footedness and experience walking in mountainous terrain. The route follows a mixture of forest tracks, mountain paths and high-altitude trails. The stage to the Triglav Lakes Hut is particularly demanding and takes you deep into the high mountains, with long ascents and sections across rocky terrain. On some of the lower stages, easier and more challenging alternatives are available, allowing you to adapt the walks to your fitness and experience.
Itinerary
Arrive in Bled, beautifully situated beside a glacial lake on the edge of Triglav National Park. Take some time to explore the small town and enjoy views of its famous island church and the castle perched dramatically on the cliffs above the lake. Together, the lake, island and castle create one of Slovenia’s most iconic landscapes.
Hotel (example): Hotel Kompas
Leave Lake Bled behind and walk towards the wild and atmospheric Pokljuka Gorge. From here, the trail climbs towards the broad Pokljuka Plateau, passing traditional Slovenian alpine pastures along the way.
If you still have energy in your legs, you can extend the day with an ascent of Viševnik, rising to more than 2,000 metres, or Debela Peč. From the higher ground, magnificent views open across the Triglav massif, the Karawanks and countless peaks of the surrounding Alps.
Hotel (example): Hotel Jelka
After a short bus journey to the start of the walk, you set off on one of the great mountain stages of the trip. Today’s route leads deep into Triglav National Park and through the dramatic high-alpine landscape of the Julian Alps.
Following rocky mountain paths, you climb steadily towards Hribarice Pass. Rugged peaks and bare mountain slopes surround you before the trail descends into the famous Valley of the Seven Lakes. Here, a string of beautiful mountain lakes creates one of the most memorable landscapes of the journey. Your destination is the Triglav Lakes Hut, wonderfully situated among the mountains.
Please note that your main luggage is not transported to the mountain hut, so you will need to carry everything you require for this overnight stay in your daypack.
Hotel (example): Triglav Lakes Hut, (shared dormitory with shared shower/toilet facilities)
From the Valley of the Seven Lakes, continue across open alpine pastures towards Pršivec. The route initially leads through wide grazing areas before climbing further along rocky mountain trails. Pršivec provides one of the finest viewpoints above Lake Bohinj. From the summit area, you can look down across the long, narrow lake and towards the surrounding mountains of the Julian Alps. The route then descends through lush forests until you reach the shores of Lake Bohinj.
Hotel (example): Hotel Jezero
After two demanding days in the high mountains, today offers a change of pace with a more relaxed walk around Lake Bohinj, Slovenia’s largest natural lake.
You can make a worthwhile detour to the impressive Savica Waterfall, reached via a staircase of approximately 500 steps. If you prefer another challenging mountain walk, you can instead head towards Vogel, where the high-altitude trails reward you with magnificent views across Lake Bohinj and the Julian Alps.
Hotel (example): Hotel Jezero
Take the bus to the starting point of today’s walk and prepare for the ascent of Črna Prst, an impressive peak on the southeastern edge of the Julian Alps. The trail climbs across steep mountain slopes towards the grassy summit area. Črna Prst is also known as the “Flower Mountain” thanks to the exceptional variety of alpine plants found here. After enjoying the mountain views, descend along winding trails towards Bohinjska Bistrica. From here, you take the bus back to Bled for your final night.
Hotel (example): Hotel Kompas
Your alpine walking holiday in Slovenia comes to an end after breakfast. You can begin your journey home or extend your stay and enjoy a little more time in beautiful Bled.
Pictures from the trip
Prices and dates
Price includes
ACCOMMODATION
- 5 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels
- 1 night in a mountain hut (in a shared dormitory with shared shower/toilet facilities)
FOOD & DRINKS
- Breakfast every day
HIKING
- 5 days of hiking (approx. 89 km in total)
- Detailed descriptions of the carefully selected routes (route maps, route descriptions, information about relevant tourist attractions and important phone numbers – in English)
- Access to the route in our GPS app, which also works offline (one access per person)
- Option to receive GPX files for use in your own GPS
TRANSPORT
- Luggage transfer between the hotels
Please note that your luggage will not be transported to the mountain hut on Day 3. You will therefore need to carry everything you need for the overnight stay with you. You will be reunited with your luggage after the walk on Day 4. You must bring a sleeping bag liner for the overnight stay in the hut.
OTHER
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
GENERAL
- Transport to/from Slovenia
- Handling fee (€25)
- Travel insurance
REQUIRED AND PAID LOCALLY
- Bus journeys from the Pokljuka Plateau to Rudno Polje, from Lake Bohinj to Polje and from Bohinjska Bistrica to Bled (total cost approx. EUR 9 per person)
- Any tourist taxes at the hotels
Use the button "Calculate price" on this page to see what the tour will cost with your wanted inclusions.
PARKING
It is possible to park at the first hotel or nearby. Parking cannot be reserved in advance and must be arranged directly with the hotel (expect a cost of approximately €10–20 per day).
Practical information
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
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You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill out any forms. Here’s how:
- Click on the "Calculate Price" button (you’ll find it in the "Dates and Prices" section) – this will take you to the first pages of the booking form
- Select your preferred date, number of people, room distribution, any extra nights, and any available add-ons you may want
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If you would like a flight included, or changes made to the trip, you can request a customized offer by clicking the "Get Quote" button at the top of the page. Remember to describe in detail what changes you would like.
The booking process
When you book the trip, we will begin booking hotels and arranging all the practical aspects of your tour. This process typically takes 5–8 working days, but in some cases it may take longer for certain bookings. If you arrange your own transportation, we recommend waiting until we have confirmed your booking before making any arrangements.
Dates
If you can select a date in the trip calendar (in the booking form), then this is a possible start date. We regularly update our trips with sold-out dates; these dates will then appear in red/grey and cannot be selected.
The flights to/from Ljubljana (closest airport are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
It works like this:
- You book your chosen holiday with us
- We confirm your holiday (usually within 3-5 business days)
- You arrange your transportation
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If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.
If you're driving
This journey starts and ends in Bled, so it's ideal to drive yourself. It is possible to park at the hotel in Bled, at a cost of approximately 10-15 euros per day.
Local transport
If you're flying into Ljubljana, you can take a train or taxi to and from Bled. Get an overview via this link: Rome2Rio.
On this walking holiday, you will spend 5 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels and 1 night in a mountain hut. At the mountain hut, you will stay in a shared dormitory with shared shower/toilet facilities. You will need to bring a sleeping bag liner (or sleeping bag).
Breakfast is included every day. You can buy dinner in the accommodations or in nearby restaurants. In most hotels you can buy lunchpacks to bring on the walks.
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.
After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
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When you book a trip with us, we plant a tree in Kenya.
Bering Travel partners with Growing Trees Network, which has been planting trees in Kenya since 2020 in collaboration with Seniorer uden Grænser (Seniors Without Borders). The trees are planted with small-scale local farmers in the Mount Kenya region, as well as at schools, where the fruit helps supplement students’ diets and is incorporated into their learning.
The trees are planted using the shamba method – a sustainable approach that combines reforestation with agricultural crops. This keeps the soil covered with vegetation throughout the year, helping to prevent nutrient loss and reduce erosion.
The contribution to tree planting comes directly from Bering Travel’s own earnings and is not added to the price of your trip.
This initiative is not intended as a carbon offset for travel, but as a way to make a positive contribution.
The hiking season from mid-June to mid-September generally offers good conditions for walking in the Julian Alps. In the valleys around Bled and Lake Bohinj, summers are pleasantly warm, with daytime temperatures often reaching above 25°C on sunny days. In June and September, temperatures are usually somewhat cooler.
At higher altitudes, temperatures are considerably lower and the weather can change quickly. Even on a sunny summer day, clouds, rain and thunderstorms can develop during the afternoon, and temperatures may drop significantly. Early in the season, snow can still remain on some of the higher mountain trails. We therefore recommend dressing in layers and always carrying a good windproof and waterproof jacket – even when the forecast looks promising. On the longer alpine stages, it is also advisable to start early in the morning.
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