VISIT SANTA'S LAND IN BOHINJ!

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GUIDED TOURS

Enjoy your hiking holiday in the company of like-minded enthusiastic hikers .Trekking with a guide in a group makes the experience totally stress free and also offers the opportunity of making friends. All you need is your hiking equipment and a good spirit of adventure…!

Hiring a mountain guide for the more demanding trails in the high mountains is especially advisable on safety grounds and a professional guide can also be a good idea on unfamiliar trails where you want to learn more about the surroundings and history of the region.

BLED VISITING

After your arrival in Bled we will organize leisurely sightseeing excursion with a morning visit to Bled Castle and Island followed by an afternoon trip to the nearby Vintgar Gorge. This will also give you a chance to familiarise yourself with the local area and its history ahead of the rigours of five consecutive days of hiking in Slovenia made up of four longer routes with an optional half day route on the third day. Steeped in history and over 1000 years old, Bled Castle will enchant you with its deep rooted history going back to medieval times and afterwards you will take a pletna boat (unique to Bled) to visit Bled Island and The Church of the Assumption.  After a brief interlude for lunch we then depart for nearby Vingar Gorge where you will be able to walk along forest trails offering superb views of this most dramatic natural feature carved out of limestone by the waters of the Radovna river. Bled is really one of the most important tourist destinations in Slovenia.

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BOHINJ VISITING

On this trip you have an opportunity to visit Slovenia's largest natural glacial lake, to see the source of the river Sava Bohinjka, the Savica waterfall or to enjoy a bird's eye view of Lake Bohinj from Mt.Vogel. A short journey through the Bohinj Valley brings us to Ukanc at the upper part of the valley. From here you can either make a short climb to be rewarded with an impressive view of the 78 metre Savica waterfall or take a cable car to Mt.Vogel where you feel you can almost touch the mighty peaks of the Julian Alps and our highest mountain Triglav. Also included is a boat ride along the length of the lake disembarking at the village of Ribčev Laz, where you will have time for lunch. The journey back takes us through the delightful villages of the Upper Bohinj Valley where you will see numerous traditional wood stacks dotted along our route.

Don’t forget to bring comfortable walking shoes and a camera!

Duration: Full day excursion

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HIKINGS

Leave your worries and stress behind and join us for a taste of authentic Slovenia. Hiking is a wonderful therapy for people of all ages and offers the chance to explore a well-preserved natural environment at every step.

Our beautiful region is also close to surrounding cities and we have numerous hiking trails crisscrossing mountains and valleys and all very accessible for persons of a reasonable fitness level. It is therefore no surprise that hiking by locals and overseas visitors is such a popular activity in Slovenia. The choice of trails is remarkable: from easier short walks along the valleys and foothills, to highly challenging protected trails in the high mountains, where you can enjoy views of the Alpine peaks. There is something for everyone, but it is rare that you meet large numbers of people…it is a tranquil place and you can simply enjoy the peace at a leisurely pace far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Slovenia covers just over 20,000 square kilometres, and has almost 10,000 kilometres of signposted trails.

So walk around a little and explore this latticework of trails and the charm of hiking in Slovenia…

Local hiking opportunities include:-

• Interpretive forest trails
• Thematic tourist trails
• Trails specially designed for Nordic walking
• Mountain trails (easy, difficult and very difficult)
• Longer regional trails and cross-country connecting trails
• Organised hiking events

The majority of the trails can be hiked throughout the year, provided we have favourable weather and you are properly equipped. However, the best time for hiking is from April to October.

CLIMBING ON MT. MANGART

Mt Mangart (2678 m) is a peak of the Julian Alps, lying in the border between Italy and Slovenia. It is Slovenia's fourth highest mountain and is very popular during the summer months due to its convenient access. Namely, the Mangart road (Slovenia's highest road) takes you above 2000 altitude meters just below Mangart's rocky summit pyramid. The road ends at the Mangart saddle. From there, we'll hike about 30 minutes until we reach the entrance of the Slovenian via ferrata route. There are two routes running across it: the Slovene route is rather demanding, but the Italian is somewhat easier, that fore we will climb on the easier route down. This is a relatively short tour onto a majestic mountain with a magnificent view. Either way, the mountain is fantastic!

It will take between 1 to 2 hours to complete the route. Even though it's quite technical, it's still suitable for beginners. Finally, we'll descent on the Italian route, back to the Mangart saddle.

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DEBELA PEČ HIKING

We start our day with a short drive to the high plateau Pokljuka overlooking the beautiful Bohinj Valley from where we begin our walk at Medvedova Konta. From here we follow a delightful trail through spruce forests before emerging at the snow covered alpine pasture, Planina Lipanca. Here you will see some traditional Slovenian high farm buildings and there is also a mountain hut where we take well needed refreshments. Our trip then progresses over more open ground before emerging on the summit of Debela Pec (2014 metres) commanding stunning panoramic views of the Gorenska region. With good visibility we will be able to see Lakes Bled and Bohinj, the Julian Alps, Karavanken Alps bordering Austria and south towards the Ljubljana plain. This is a truly breathtaking walk and a gret introduction to Slovenia trekking, suitable for active families and adult groups with average fitness and includes moderate gradients suitable for people of all ages. If you have plenty of energy it may also be structured as a circular walk taking in Planina Javornik where you can see traditional farm buildings evocative of a bygone era and dating back over 100 years dotted around open alpine pasturelands.

Duration: 5 hours

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GOLICA HIKING

After a transfer to Pristava hut we will walk towards Golica - the 4th highest peak in the Karavanke Mountains, and then continue to Planina pod Golico, especially known for the wild white narcissus flower which flourishes in mountain pastures around the village from late April to early May. The plants have been protected by law since 1949 and picking them is strictly forbidden.

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HIKING TO LJUBELJ FROM PREVALA AND ROBLEKOV DOM

Born's tunnels and Karavanke mountains - we make our way around the outside of the beautiful mountain of Begunjščica, passing through alpine tunnels before walking up to the Prevala mountain hut where we'll enjoy the view and the stunning panorama. Estimated arrival at Roblekov dom for a little rest while enjoing the breathtaking panoramic views.

Walk down to Draga and Grad Kamen (castle rock) a 12th century castle hidden in a valley at the foothold of the Karavanke mountains.

Duration: approx. 3 h

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HIKING FROM WATERFALL RINKA TO DOM NA OKREŠELJ

The hut is located on Okrešelj, a glacial cirque with an interesting geomorphological appearance and a rich flora of colourful carpets of mountain flowers. The hut is a starting point for mountain tours and exploration of landscape diversity of the mountain cirque. The hut is accessible by a marked path from the parking lot running below Rinka falls, an hour's leisurely walk. Free time for lunch on the way. Continue: The Logar valley is one of the most beautiful alpine glacial valleys in europe. It extends into the Kamnik-Savinja alps from the north. A part of the Solčavsko region, tradition and nature have found harmony here, serving as a good example of sustainable development. As an added value to agriculture and forestry, tourism offers an opportunity for relaxation in the peaceful ambience of the landscape park as well as hiking, cycling, horseback riding, photo hunting, etc.

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HIKING ON MT. TRIGLAV

Nestled in the heart of the Julian Alps, Mount Triglav is undoubtedly the most beloved peak in Slovenia.
Not only is it the highest peak in the country, at a height of 2864 m, but it's also a powerful national symbol. It's such a trace of identity that it is said that every "true" Slovenian should stand on the summit of Mount Triglav at least once in their life. But Slovenians are not the only ones allured by the majestic Triglav. Most climbers travelling to Slovenia have it on their bucket lists. And many others choose it as a first experience in the mountains.

We'll start our hike in Krma and go to Kredarica hut-here we will stay for the night. The next day we'll climb to the top of MT Triglav and then go back down to Krma.

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HIKING TO BEGUNJŠČICA

We will hike up Begunjscica, a ridge mountain which commands great views of other surrounding mountains and down to the Sava Valley from Lake Bled to Bohinj. The landscape is magnificent. On a clear day the cities of Ljubljana, Kranj, Bled, Lesce, Jesenice are all visible. It is also known as the mountain of a hundred ravines.

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HIKING TO VOGEL VIA ŠIJA SADDLE

Start at: Ski hotel. We will move on to Orlove glave either by foot or with a chair lift (not included), after that along Šija chair lift and on to Visoki orlov rob (1800m). A descent over a mountain ridge and you are at Šija mountain pass, only a steep grass slope away from the top. When the weather is clear, you get an unforgettable view at the Šija's top. You make a descent back to the transverse path and walk westwards to reach the "vrata" pass (1725m). The mountain slope is quite steep and you need to be careful. It leads to the main ridge, where you make a steep ascent to the Vogel's top (1922m). Once more you are fascinated by a view of the Julian alps, Karavanken mountains and coastal mountains. A descent down a marked path and you are at Zadnji Vogel mountain pasture. Only a slight ascent past the log cabins and you are back at ski hotel. Worth to see: snow in the depression under vogel also in summer. Remains of a mountain pasture in Zadnji Vogel. Free time for lunch and cable car back down.

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KOMNA HIKING

After a short drive adjacent the shore of Bohinj Lake through beech forests to Savica Falls we begin our ascent to the Komna Mountain Hut walking along a former 1st World War trail which traverses back and forth up the mountainside through a beautiful beech forest. The trail is very well made and has stood the test of time with a well made series of switchbacks underpinned by substantial stoneworks at key sections as we traverse the otherwise steep mountainside. Throughout the walk you will see many remnants of such stonework laid down by soldiers from the 1st World War which make up our route along a former supply line mule trail. Thankfully, as a result of the soldiers endeavours, the walking is fairly easy and within 2.5 hours we will emerge at the Komna Hut commanding stunning views of Bohinj Lake, Vogel and neighbouring mountains – the perfect place for our lunch stop where you can either picnic outdoors or purchase food and enjoy panoramic views towards Bohinj Lake from the Komna Hut. After lunch we the descend by the same route back to Savica Falls. However, if you wish to extend this trip we can continue the walk to Planina na Kraju where you can see various remnants of buildings from the 1st World War before back to Savica Falls.

Duration: 5-6 hours

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MARTULJEK GORGE - PLANICA SKI JUMPING AREA - TAMAR VALLEY

Leaving the valley our forest trail takes us into martuljek gorge, as we slowly start our ascent following the stream, where we arrive at the lower fall, cascading down to the valley. The trail snakes its way through the forest where we arrive at our rest stop and enjoy the view. Lipovceva hut has a lovely setting and is known for its open natural kitchen and delicious home-made mountain soups.

From here we head up to the stunning higher falls, passing a monument dedicated to slovene climbers. This is a lovely walk into the gorge, suitable for all weathers and offering some fine views of two beautiful waterfalls, mount spik and martuljek mountain range.

Walk back to gozd Martuljek and drive to Planica.

Visit Planica ski jump area. It is one of the entries to Triglav national park is a famous ski-jumps place with elegance ski jump. Here the first jumps over 100 metres and over 200 metres were made. The new skiing discipline-ski plying started. Hike to Tamar valley.

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MOSTNICE GORGE AND VOJE VALLEY

On our trek in the Mostnica Gorge we follow the crystal clear Mostnica stream which has carved a 2 kilometre gorge just above the village of Stara Fužina in Bohinj and easily accessible right from the shore of Bohinj Lake. In some places the stream bed is extremely narrow and the gorge walls reach up to 20 metres in height. In the upper part of Mostnica the valley widens presenting the idyllic valley of Voje with splendid meadows and (mostly) traditional-style holiday homes. At the end of the valley there is a typical local café and the delightfully pretty Voje waterfall. Canyoning is also possible in the gorges of Mostnica and this can be organised as part of your trip by prior arrangement. The Voje valley offers easy walking for mixed ability groups in a stunningly beautiful location and you can enjoy a typical Slovenian – Bohinj lunch to compliment your visit.

Duration: Mostnica Gorge 1.30h or Full trip 3.30-4h

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RAPALO HIKING

One of many highlights of your trip is a fully guided all day hiking excursion to the heights of the former Rapallo Border between Slovenia and Italy after the Second World War. This splendid location provides a superb vantage point to survey the surrounding countryside and is the only place in the whole of Slovenia where you can see Mt Triglav, Bled, Bohinj Lake and the Adriatic coast (weather permitting). The views are simply breathtaking and will last long in the memory and you will also discover remnants of bunkers and trenches steeped in history from the First World War. A walk along the former borderline is a real treat for history lovers.After World War I, the Rapallo Treaty of 1920 ceded the territory of Slovenia’s Primorska region to Italy. The Italians occupied the Baška grapa area, set up border markers and built roads, barracks, bunkers, and other fortifications on the mountain peaks until the beginning of World War II. When they lost the region again after World War II, many of these objects were overgrown by vegetation, but some were preserved and today make interesting historical monuments including the bunker on Kup, the fortification and border markers on top of Mount Bača, the barracks on Mount Možic, the iron bunker on Mount Lajnar, and many others. The marked trail along the old border maintained by the Podbrdo Tourist Association leads across the peaks above the Baška grapa gorge (Porezen, Slatnik, Možic, and Črna prst), beginning and ending in Podbrdo.

Duration: 4-6 hours

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RODICA HIKING

Our trekking excursion starts off with a 10km drive into the mountains to Javorje from where we begin with a 45 minute walk to  Planina Suha. We walk firstly through pine forests before emerging on more elevated broken ground where you will see alpine pasturelands and some traditional mountain huts. At this stage we have a brief stop to take in our surroundings before heading onwards to Lepa Suha from where you will be able to see Rodica in constant view until we reach its summit. This part of the walk is now on open grassland and presents a truly beautiful scene of peace and tranquility in the mountains.

Once on the summit of Rodica the views are sublime and in good conditions we can see Mt. Triglav, Bohinj Valley and lake, Krn, towards Primorska and all the way to the Adriatic coast.

Duration: 5-6 hours

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STOL HIKING

We will be transferred to Zavrsnica, the starting point, from where we'll walk towards Valvazor Hut. And from there we will continue towards the top of Mount Stol (1636m) - highest peak of the Karavanke mountain range, and feast your eyes on the stunning views across Bled and the surrounding landscape. 

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SUNRISE ON MT. VIŠEVNIK

This morning begins with a short drive to high plateau Pokljuka which is also the location for an annual Biathlon World Cup. From here we follow a mountain path runs along the route of the Visevnik ski lift adjacent a spruce forest. The trail is fairly easy underfoot starting on open ground before it becomes a litlle more broken and rocky towards the Visevnik summit. Once on the summit you will have beautiful views towards Mt. Triglav, Tosc, Bohinj Valley and Lake, the Karavanken mountains and surrounding mountains in all directions. The summit is the perfect place for our breakfast stop where you will have plenty of opportunity for photograph before we begin our easy descent back to Rudno Polje. In the months of September and October you will also be able to see various wild mushroom species on the forest floor with a stunning array of shapes and vivid colours. . This is a relaxing walk with stunning views for minimum effort - enjoy!

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TRIGLAV SEVEN LAKES

No visit to this region Bohinj would be complete without visiting the stunningly beautiful landscape of the Triglav Seven Lakes Valley nestled  in a tranquil location 1500 metres above sea level. This is a fully guided all day hiking excursion taking in three stunning mountain lakes, picturesque mountain forests and delightful alpine pastures with grazing cows and traditional timber framed farm buildings. During this trip you will see four grazing pastures where we can stop off to sample cheese and sour milk at local farms. Along our way we will see mountain huts, alpine flowers, a variety of birds and perhaps the occasional mountain goat together with dramatic views towards Mt Triglav and the surrounding mountains.

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VIŠEVNIK HIKING

The day begins with a short drive to high plateau Pokljuka which is also the location for an annual Biathlon World Cup. From here we follow a mountain path runs along the route of the Visevnik ski lift adjacent a spruce forest. The trail is fairly easy underfoot starting on open ground before it becomes a lille more broken and rocky towards the Visevnik summit. Once on the summit you will have beautiful views towards Mt. Triglav, Tosc, Bohinj Valley and Lake, the Karavanken mountains and surrounding mountains in all directions. The summit is the perfect place for our lunch stop where you will have plenty of opportunity for photographs before we begin our easy descent back to Rudno Polje. In the months of September and October you will also be able to see various wild mushroom species on the forest floor with a stunning array of shapes and vivid colours.. This is a relaxing walk with stunning views for minimum effort – enjoy!

Duration: 4-5 hours

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VRATA VALLEY

The Vrata Valley in the heart of the Julian Alps leads to the base of the northern wall of the Slovenian highest peak Triglav. It is the largest glacial redesigned valley on the north side of the Julian Alps, stretching from Mojstrana to the foot of the North Wall. On our hike the first stop will at the two waterfalls with the common name Peričnik. From Peričnik to Vrata the trail leads under the »Galleries«. The Galleries are the hollowed and sometimes overhanging conglomerate rocks, hollowed-out and eroded by the stream, which today runs deep below. The 'Aljažev dom' mountain hut in the Vrata Valley is our last stop where we'll have a lunch stop. After lunch we're going back on the on the shorter road way.

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Our self-guided walking holidays are ideal for friends, couples, individuals or for a family looking for an independent trekking tour. Our prepared hiking vacations also help you to experience history, culture, great scenery and of course local cuisine.

Our tours have been carefully selected and designed to appeal to all tastes, levels of fitness and age groups from the leisure walker to the most experienced hiker. When designing the routes we have selected choice trails to ensure you will have the best possible views of the beautiful scenery in our region. The accommodation we offer is always hand-picked to ensure not only do you have somewhere comfortable to sleep at night but also somewhere to relax and unwind after your days walking. We can cater for all tastes and budgets offering modern hotels as well as traditional-style accommodation with great character. We also offer tailor-made tours and customised programmes to suit the needs of our clients.

Bled in One Hotel

The starting point of this cycling tour is Bled with Lake Bled, the pearl of Slovenia. The picture of Bled with the castle, the lake and the island in the middle of the lake is known all over the world. Lake Bled enjoys a reputation of extraordinary beauty. The background of this paradise is formed of the wooded slopes of Jelovica and Pokljuka, the peaks of the Karavanke mountains and the Julian Alps with their highest peak, Triglav – a national symbol of the Slovenes.

From your hotel in Bled, you will leave every day for your bicycle tour. The programme gives you space for individual organization of the stages and guarantees fun for all cyclists, both for those athletically ambitious or the “pleasure-seeking”. The tour leads you into the side valleys of Bled, onto the Pokljuka high plateau and to Radovljica’s Old Town. Discover idyllic places and villages and be spoiled by the Bled cream cake and its typical alpine cuisine.

Destination: Slovenia
Duration: 8 days
Season: May-October
Difficulty: light moderate

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Boutique Self Guided Walking Holidays in Slovenia

The eastern area of the Alpine arc comes to a close in one of the most well-kept natural regions in Europe. Welcome to the Slovenian Alps, a paradise for walkers, hikers and mountaineers. If you are considering an active holiday to enjoy walking through the Alpine landscape full of romantic mountains and stunning views, this is surely the right tour for you.

Destination: Slovenia
Duration: 8 days
Season: May-October
Difficulty: light moderate

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From the Julian Alps to Istria

The starting point of this bike tour is Bled, the Pearl of Slovenia. The image of Bled with the castle, the lake and the island in the middle of the lake with its church is known worldwide. The route leads through idyllic, medieval towns and their picturesque landscapes with a stopover in Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, which has in recent years become one of the most popular city destinations in Europe.  Continue to the Notranjska region, where we recommended a visit the world-famous Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle. Entering the Karst area, you will cycle on quiet, easy and scenic paved roads through vineyards and ancient villages, where you can taste the famous Teran red wine and Karst ham.  After the Lipica stud farm with its famous Lipizaner white horses and Škocjan caves with Europe’s largest underground canyon, you will reach the Slovenian part of the Istrian peninsula. In picturesque Piran you will finally relax your muscles after an unforgettable journey.

Destination: Slovenia
Duration: 8 days
Season: May-October
Difficulty: light moderate

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Pokljuka-Bohinj Cycling Day Tour

The starting point of this bike tour is Bled, the Pearl of Slovenia. The image of Bled with the castle, the lake and the island in the middle of the lake with its church is known worldwide. The route leads through idyllic, medieval towns and their picturesque landscapes with a stopover in Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, which has in recent years become one of the most popular city destinations in Europe.  Continue to the Notranjska region, where we recommended a visit the world-famous Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle. Entering the Karst area, you will cycle on quiet, easy and scenic paved roads through vineyards and ancient villages, where you can taste the famous Teran red wine and Karst ham.  After the Lipica stud farm with its famous Lipizaner white horses and Škocjan caves with Europe’s largest underground canyon, you will reach the Slovenian part of the Istrian peninsula. In picturesque Piran you will finally relax your muscles after an unforgettable journey.

Destination: Slovenia
Duration: 8 days
Season: May-October
Difficulty: light moderate

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Soča River Cycling Day Tour

Cycle with your family or friends, explore by yourself the most beautiful sights in the middle part of Soča valley. In this self-guided cycling day tour, you can enjoy the beauty of pure and intact nature and the magnificent natural landscape around the emerald river. Following the stream of the Soča river, you will visit some amazing natural spots like waterfalls, gorges and beautiful sights on the Soča river. For history lovers, there are many attractions associated with World War I.

Destination: Slovenia
Duration: 1 day
Season: April-October
Difficulty: easy

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Soča valley - Cycling adventure Based in One Hotel

Slovenia is a little country in the heart of Europe with incredible natural attractions and a diverse landscape.

“Soča, you are a beautiful daughter of the mountains”. That is how the famous Slovenian poet Simon Gregorčič described the Slovenian river Soča, which impresses everyone with its emerald colour and picturesque surroundings.

For a lot of visitors Soča is one of the most amazing rivers in Europe. It is especially popular amongst people who enjoy fishing, rafting, canoeing and other outdoor activities.

With its mountains and plateaus that surround the Soča river, it is also well-liked amongst mountain climbers, hikers and backcountry skiers.

For the cyclists there are many beautiful roads with breathtaking views of Slovenian nature.

Among other things you can enjoy the local culinary specialties and see the heritage of WW1.

Destination: Slovenia
Duration: 8 days
Season: March-November
Difficulty: moderate

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