Easy trail with stunning views winding through the Julian Alps. Suitable for light trekkers and families.
Two hotels with breakfast and three mountain huts with half board. Lunch packs available to purchase.
Two nights in hotels and three nights in mountain huts. This is a classic hiking tour with basic services.
This tour has luggage storage at arrival and departure, but no luggage transfer from hut to hut.
Self-guided hiking in the Julian Alps offers an unforgettable adventure through Slovenia’s most stunning alpine landscapes.
Details
ItineraryWelcome to Bled! After arrival to Bled and a detailed briefing, you will have free rest of the day to explore Bled on your own. Great opportunity to do a short warmup walk around Lake Bled (1,5–2 hours), or visit the famous Vintgar Gorge (3–4 hours).
(optionally) Transfer from Ljubljana airport to Bled.
Briefing with our local partner.
Afternoon walk around Lake Bled or to Vintgar Gorge (1–2,5 hours).
Accommodation in Bled (breakfast included).
After breakfast, a private transfer will take you to the starting point of the hike (1-hour transfer). The path will take you passing by fairytale-like pastures with traditional wooden cottages, where you can stop for a rest and for a tasting of their famous cottage cheese.
Breakfast at accommodation.
Private transfer to Blato mountain pasture (1–1,5 hours).
Walking from Blato pasture to Triglav Lakes Valley mountain hut (3–4 hours).
Dedno Polje mountain pastures (Lunch on pastures after 1.5 hours of walking).
Dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation in Triglav Lakes mountain hut (breakfast and dinner included).
After breakfast at the hut, stop for a moment and enjoy the tranquility of the early morning by the Double Lake. It is a view unlike any other. You will continue the hike to Bogatin Hut, and on the way, hidden in a basin amid larch forest you will find the Black Lake, the last one in the valley of the Triglav lakes.
Breakfast in the mountain hut.
Walking from Triglav Lakes Valley mountain hut to Bogatin mountain hut (3.5–5 hours).
Optional lunch in the mountain hut.
Short afternoon walk (1–1,5 hours).
Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation in Bogatin mountain hut (breakfast and dinner included).
This day’s scenic route has only one ascent to Sedlo Bogatin where you will see the former Italian military barrack ruins, built in the 1930s. From the saddle the path descends all the way to Krn Lake mountain hut. In the afternoon take a walk to Lake Krn, the largest Alpine lake of the Slovenian mountains. Although swimming in the lake is not allowed, you can relax by the lake and enjoy stunning views.
Breakfast in the mountain hut.
Walking from Bogatin mountain hut to Krn Lakes mountain hut (3–5 hours).
Optional lunch in the mountain hut.
Short afternoon walk to Krn Lake (1 hour).
Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation in Krn Lake mountain hut (breakfast and dinner included).
Last day of hiking will begin with a descent towards Lepena valley and continue through the valley to Soča village, via the breathtaking The Water Hurst of Šunik (Šunikov Vodni Gaj). In the afternoon take a walk by the Soča river and enjoy the views of the emerald water with its white rapids, untouched nature and spectacular views of the mountains.
Breakfast in the mountain hut.
Walking from Krn Lakes mountain hut to Bovec (3–5 hours).
Optional lunch on the way.
Optional visit of the Water Hurst of Šunik.
Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation in a hotel***, Bovec.
On the last day, you will have a free morning. You can use it to explore the Soča Valley or join us on one of our amazing adventure activities, such as rafting on Soča, canyoning or even Zip-Line. In the afternoon you will take a public bus transfer via Vršič mountain pass back to Bled and optionally further on to Ljubljana airport or Ljubljana city.
Breakfast at the accommodation.
Optional morning activities around Soča Valley and its emerald Soča river.
Optional lunch in Trenta Valley.
Afternoon bus transfer from Bovec to Bled via Vršič mountain pass (1.611 m).
(optionally) Transfer from Bled to Ljubljana airport or Ljubljana center.
Location And Getting ThereBled, located in Slovenia’s picturesque Julian Alps, is accessible via several transportation options.
The nearest airports are Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (approximately 30 minutes by car), Klagenfurt Airport in Austria (around 1 hour), and Zagreb Airport in Croatia (about 2 hours). From these airports, rental cars are available for flexible travel.
By car, take the A2 motorway and exit at Lesce-Bled, following signs to Bled, which is just a short drive away.
Public transport includes trains running to Lesce-Bled station, located about 4 km from the town. From there, local buses or taxis can take you directly to Bled. Tickets for buses can be purchased at stations or on board. For detailed schedules, refer to the official website of Slovenian Railways and local bus operators.
AccommodationAccommodation is in a combination of 3* B&Bs (comfortable with en-suite) and mountain huts. Mountain huts are basic, generally with excellent mountain views, hearty cuisine and warm atmosphere. In the mountain huts you will generally sleep in private rooms. There are no showers in the mountain huts. Meals can be ordered in hut’s dining room. You can purchase picnic lunch supplies in towns before the tour or purchase lunch from accommodation providers the night before. It is always good to have snacks and energy bars with you, particularly when you are staying in the huts where supplies are limited.
Included Services
Add to this tourWhen booking this tour online, you will get the option to add the following services:
GuaranteeThis hiking tour in the Julian Alps is fully covered by the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegarantifonden), ensuring financial protection and security for all participants. The guarantee covers situations such as company insolvency, securing refunds for canceled trips or necessary repatriation. Importantly, this protection applies to travelers of all nationalities, not just Danish citizens. By booking with a company registered under the Danish Travel Guarantee, you can embark on your adventure with confidence, knowing your investment is secure and your travel experience is safeguarded, regardless of your country of residence. Learn more here.
WeatherFrom June to September, the Julian Alps provide ideal conditions for hiking across diverse altitudes. At lower elevations (1,000–1,500m), temperatures range from 15°C to 25°C, offering warm, pleasant weather with occasional afternoon showers, especially in June and July. Mid-altitudes (1,500–2,000m) are cooler, with highs of 18–22°C and refreshing mornings. Higher elevations (above 2,000m) experience cooler conditions, with temperatures between 10–18°C, and are prone to sudden weather changes such as fog or light rain. Snow may persist on shaded trails in early summer. Layered clothing and waterproof gear are essential to navigate the variable alpine climate comfortably.
Difficulty
This tour is categorized Easy
Easy trails, shorter distances and suitable for people with no prior mountain experience. Physicality is not very challenging, although participants should still be able to hike 10-15 km without problems on a flat road. Suitable for children above the age of 6.
FAQIf you cancel your tour 60 days or more before the departure date, you will lose your deposit. If you cancel your tour between 60 and 45 days before the departure date, you will lose 50 per cent of the total tour price. If you cancel your tour within 45 days of the departure date, you will lose the full amount. If you fail to turn up on the first day of your tour, Outdoor Italy may not be able to make arrangements for you to join the rest of the tour, and you will lose the full payment. If, for any reason, Outdoor Italy has to cancel your tour, you will be offered an alternative tour or a full refund.
You can book your tour directly on the Outdoor Italy website. Choose the tour from the dropdown menu, select the date you would like to start, and the number of participants in your group. You can either pay a deposit (60 days or more from the start of your tour) or pay the full amount. Click ‘book’ and follow the instructions. Once we have confirmed your payment, you’ll receive your confirmed tour itinerary within 10 days. There may be seasonal variations in the time it takes us to arrange everything. Please note that programmes on the tour pages are only examples — there may be several differences in the final programme you receive.
When booking your tour, you can choose to pay by credit/debit card or direct bank transfer. Direct bank transfers will generally take longer to process, while credit and debit card payments are processed instantly. You are, by default, asked to pay a deposit of 25% of the total cost of the tour. If you choose this option, you will be asked to pay the remaining 75% one month before your tour. Please be sure to follow the payment links you receive in your invoice or reminder email, which we will send you when the second payment is due.
This depends on the individual tour and when you book it. When hiking in the Alps, most people stay in dorms or shared rooms as the availability of single, double and family rooms are limited. We can only guarantee your own room on certain tours such as in the Lys and Ayas Valleys — but only if you book in time. If this is your preference, we will do our best to ensure you get your own room, but please expect to spend some nights in shared accommodation if there is limited availability.
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer this service with all our packages. Often, the huts or hotels we work with are in locations that can only be reached by foot or helicopter. Indeed, when choosing a tour that includes baggage transport, there may be one or two exceptions depending on the route. This will appear clearly on the tour page and in the program you receive when your booking has been confirmed.
All our tours include the day of arrival and the day of departure. This means that a six-day tour will include five nights of accommodation, a seven-day tour will include six nights, and so on. On the first day, guests are usually expected to arrive in the afternoon. And the program does not include any activities except for a briefing by our representative on the first evening. On the day of departure, guests are free to decide if they want to leave directly after breakfast or go on a shorter tour before their journey home.
Most of our tours will include Half Board (HB) services, which means breakfast, a three-course dinner, and a light-packed lunch. Please check the individual tour page for details, however, as variations occur with certain tours.
We specialize in self-guided tours. These tours are designed for travelers who love the independence of hiking, skiing, or running on their own but want to know that everything else is taken care of. In some cases, we are able to offer luggage transport to lighten your load as you enjoy the Great Outdoors.
Whether you’re already a group of friends, business colleagues or a sports club looking for an active mountain adventure, we can design and organize your Alpine tour for private groups.
Yes, absolutely! Outdoor Italy can design the perfect mountain adventure for you and your friends or colleagues. Whether you want to hike, ski, run, cycle or climb, we have the expertise and experience needed to create a bespoke package for any level of experience or physicality. Please contact us if you would like us to create a customized package for your group.
There are few better ways to spend time with your children than with an active holiday in the mountains. Sharing a mountain adventure with your child is a memory that will last a lifetime. We try to design child-friendly variations (marked ‘family’) of all our Alpine tours. Children can hike, ski or bike a lot longer than you might expect, as long as you make it entertaining for them. However, they will respond instantly to the way you behave, so please consider whether you are able to create a safe environment for your children when faced with the many different challenges of an alpine environment.
Yes, we are able to offer a discount for children on most of our tours, provided they are not yet 13 years of age on the first day of the tour. Please see the individual tour page for our child discounts.
Many single travellers chose Outdoor Italy due to our high level of service and our expertise in self-guided mountain tours. And the safety of one of our representatives will only ever be just a phone call away. However, please expect additional costs, as our prices are based on two persons — the industry standard for outdoor tours of this nature. Private rooms and other services are often more expensive for individual travellers. You can find information about any additional costs for individual travellers on the tour page.
We are all different. Some of our clients are 70+ and have lived an active lifestyle all their life. Others may be twenty years younger and have barely left their office chair. It is very difficult to judge the physical and mental ability of a person on the basis of a phone conversation. If you are in doubt, each tour is rated for level of physicality, which you can learn more about here. You are of course welcome to call us and we will do our best to advice you. Find your level of physicality here (link to Find your level page).
Our local partners know every square inch of this beautiful Alpine region. During the introductory briefing, you will receive an app, physical maps and a phone number to call if you need advice. In some cases, you’ll be able to forward your location to a local guide with the press of a button. This may prove helpful if you become lost.
We recommend that you speak to your insurance provider to ensure your existing policy covers mountain-based activities such as hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. Please note that any costs relating to emergency situations and the potential need for evacuation are the sole responsibility of the client.
We are all different. Some of our clients are more than 70 years old and have lived an active lifestyle all their life. Others are twenty years younger and have barely left their office chair. It is very difficult to judge the physical and mental capabilities of a person on the basis of a phone conversation. If you are in doubt, each tour is rated for the level of physicality involved, which you can learn more about on our Find Your Level page. You are, of course, welcome to call us, and we will do our best to advise you.
Enjoying the mountains with your best friend can be a joyful experience, which is why we try to make our tours dog friendly wherever possible. Unfortunately, it is not always possible due to local rules. Selected tours are marked ‘Dog Friendly’ on the tour page. This means that your dog can stay with you in your private room or, in a few cases, the hut will have a separate or external room for dogs. Please refer to the individual tour page for more information.
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