Hiking in the Julian Alps
The Most Beautiful hiking routes in the Julian Alps
Highlights
JULIANA TRAIL is a 267-km-long trail around the Julian Alps. The trail leads through valleys, over mountain passes, forests, through urban and ...
Mala Osojnica offers one of the most iconic views of Bled with the Karavanke range in the background, whereas Ojstrica above Velika Zaka stuns ...
Tolmin Gorges, the common name for the Tolminka and Zadlaščica gorge, are one of the most magnificent natural sites in the region.
The Soča Trail is a nature trail taking visitors to the Triglav National Park along the Soča river from its source towards Bovec.
Listen to the Sava River and hike the hidden fisherman's paths and discover the stunning natural beauty of its riverside forests and meadows.
Many points along the circular trail to the top of Rudnica offer views of almost all corners of Bohinj and the surrounding mountains.
The Vintgar Gorge, carved out by the Radovna river, is one of the most visited natural landmarks in Slovenia. The area of the gorge belongs to the ...
Diverse and rewarding circular walk (popular also with runners and mountain bikers) uncovers the scenic landscape near the confluence of Sava ...
The trail takes you to the Savica Waterfall which is one of the largest and most beautiful Slovenian waterfalls, which astonishes and overwhelms us ...
This stage follows the marked, well-kept Soča Trail and leads almost continuously along the emerald green Soča River and at the same time through ...
Pot po Mežakli od Kočne, Obrance, čez Planski vrh, Zakop in v dolino do Podmežakle.
- Highlights
JULIANA TRAIL is a 267-km-long trail around the Julian Alps. The trail leads through valleys, over mountain passes, forests, through urban and ...
Mala Osojnica offers one of the most iconic views of Bled with the Karavanke range in the background, whereas Ojstrica above Velika Zaka stuns ...
Tolmin Gorges, the common name for the Tolminka and Zadlaščica gorge, are one of the most magnificent natural sites in the region.
The Soča Trail is a nature trail taking visitors to the Triglav National Park along the Soča river from its source towards Bovec.
Listen to the Sava River and hike the hidden fisherman's paths and discover the stunning natural beauty of its riverside forests and meadows.
Many points along the circular trail to the top of Rudnica offer views of almost all corners of Bohinj and the surrounding mountains.
- Highlights
Every part of the Julian Alps offers its own special features. In the Soča Valley, the most beautiful paths are those along rivers and streams or leading to waterfalls. In the Kranjska Gora area, there are wonderful excursions to the Alpine valleys cut deep between the mountain peaks. Both, Bled and Bohinj are offering relaxing lakeside strolls, while in the area around Radovljica tracks and paths lead to ruined castles and hilltop churches providing breathtaking views. Brda is ideal for active holidays all year round, with circular hiking trails winding through the vineyards, orchards and olive groves, as well as the long-distance trails like Alpe Adria Trail. All the destinations in the Julian Alps Association are connected by the Juliana Trail long-distance hiking trail.
TIPS FOR SAFE HIKING
- Good (above the ankle) hiking boots
- Weather appropriate clothes (also hats, Snacks and drinks)
- Other trail and weather-appropriate equipment
- Good information about current conditions
(about trails, public transport options, best deals and weather) - Printed maps
- Hiking poles
- Sunscreen and tick repellent in the summertime
BEST LONG DISTANCE HIKING TRAIL: JULIANA TRAIL
- Basic circle: 16 stages/270 km
- Additional tail to Brda: 4 stages/60 km
