A self-guided walking holiday in the heart of the Julian Alps and along its mountain peaks. This is a stunning mountain hike, taking you through breathtaking alpine scenery and its many natural attractions, including Lake Bled & Lake Bohinj. The tour is suitable for fit and experienced walkers. It requires some experience of walking at high mountain levels and along narrow trails. This tour is not suitable for children under 12 years.
Long walking days and challenging ascents/descents. These walks may require navigation and/or mountaineering skills. A good level of fitness and experience is required as the terrain can be rough and exposed in places.
The average sum of all daily ascents exceeds 800 meters. Not suitable for children under 12 years.
95% alpine and mountain hiking paths. Surface: 97” natural, unpaved and gravel. 3% asphalt and paved.
Hike among the jagged peaks of the Triglav National Park; hike to the highest Slovene mountain, Triglav; stay in alpine mountain huts; scenic view from your Bled hotel; visit the famous seven Triglav lakes valley; take a refreshing dip in Lake Bohinj.
Price:
£895 per person based on 2 people sharing
Single supplement £250
Solo walker supplement £390
Included:
• Seven nights accommodation: four nights in hotels 4* in two bedded en-suite facilities room and and three nights in dormitories inside mountain huts, on basis bed & breakfast. Bedlinen in mountain huts is included.
• Personal transfer on day two
• Luggage transfers between hotels (one piece per person, max 23 kgs / 50 lb), every additional piece 40 EUR per trip, payable on spot. *During high altitude walks, from day three to day six clients need to carry their own clothing / personal items with them and main luggage is stored at the Helia office.
• Tour description and maps in electronic form
• Local tourist and other taxes
• Backup service (hotline) during the walk
Not Included: Flights, transfers not mentioned in itinerary, meals not mentioned above, insurance
Departure Dates: Daily from July 5 to September 10, 2025
Lake Bled is a well-loved town nestled along the shores of a stunning glacial lake, offering a blend of natural marvels and distinctive cultural heritage. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the lake and be sure to pay a visit to its one-of-a-kind island church. Additionally, explore the medieval castle, which sits proudly on the edge of a towering precipice, providing unparalleled views of the surroundings. It’s a destination that seamlessly intertwines nature’s splendor with a rich tapestry of history and culture.
Commencing from the lush woodlands of the Pokljuka high plateau (1,280 m), today’s journey takes you across fertile mountain pastures and through dense fir forests, ultimately leading you to Lipanska Hut for a customary hikers’ lunch. Following this, you’ll continue through the expansive panoramas of the Karavanke range, the Pokljuka plateau, the Krma valley, and the Bohinj mountains, ultimately arriving at the Pokljuka Biathlon Centre. It’s a day immersed in natural beauty and fresh mountain air.
Today it’s to the peaks of Julian Alps and of the Triglav National Park. The trail gently ascends to Vodnikov Dom hut, offering splendid views of Mt. Triglav, Slovenia’s highest peak at 2864 meters, along with its neighboring summits. Your night’s rest will be at Planika hut, situated right beneath the towering peak of Triglav.
(Today your main luggage gets collected at Pokljuka hotel and is delivered to your hotel in Bohinj, which you reach on day six).
Today’s journey commences with a walk across the Hribarice pass, standing at an elevation of 2358 meters. Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of one of the Triglav National Park’s seven lakes, Zeleno Jezero (Green Lake), before continuing to relish a breathtaking view into the expanse of the Valley of the Triglav Lakes. A further three-hour hike leads you to the Koča pri Triglavskih Jezerih mountain hut, nestled on the shores of Double Lake.
Continuing your journey in a westerly direction, you’ll arrive at Black Lake, the lowest and warmest of the seven Triglav lakes. Its name comes from its location in a basin nestled within the heart of the forest, which extends all the way to the edge of the Komarča rock face. Conclude your day by savoring a magnificent view of Bohinj Lake at sunset. (At this point a route detour can be made via our Goldhorn trail in direction of Bovec, please contact us to discuss the options).
Today’s itinerary starts with a visit to the renowned Savica Waterfall, a beloved attraction in Slovenia. This alpine karst spring pours its waters from the top of the waterfall, creating a majestic 78-meter cascade before feeding the impressive Lake Bohinj. A leisurely walk along the northern shore of Lake Bohinj will lead you to the charming village of Ribčev Laz. Here, you can warm your spirits with delicious homemade schnapps at the local bars.
Today, you have the option to either take a well-deserved rest by the lake or embark on an additional tour to the upper Bohinj valley. Through idyllic villages, you’ll ascend to Rudnica hill, a vantage point that commands the valley and grants a farewell view of the lake and the mountains you’ve explored during your journey.
After breakfast or extension of your stay.
Accommodation:
We prioritize the use of small, genuine hotels and guesthouses imbued with local character, often run by local families.
Day 1: 4* Hotel Savica, Park, Lovec, Kompas or Triglav in Bled
Day 2: 3* Hotel Center on Pokljuka
Day 3: Planika mountain hut, dormitory
Day 4: Seven Triglav Lakes mountain hut, dormitory
Day 5: Komna mountain hut, dormitory
Day 6, 7 : 4* Hotel Jezero in Ribčev Laz, Bohinj
Getting there…
By plane: closest airport is Ljubljana (LJU). Several airlines serve it (check connections here). From the airport you can travel to Bled by bus (change once, takes about 2 hrs) or book our transfer (faster – 20 mins) – see here below!
By train: Bled has two railway stations: Lesce-Bled on the Villach – Ljubljana mainline, 4 kms from town centre, you’d need to take a local bus. The other option is Bled-Jezero on the Jesenice – Nova Gorica sideline; only a few trains a day. 2 kms away from town centre.
By bus: Flixbus stops at Lake Bled.
By car: take exit Lesce from A1 motorway Ljubljana – Jesenice. Please consult us about parking options in Bled.
Local Transfers
Ljubljana Airport to Bled 1–3 persons: 88 EUR, 4–8 persons: 120 EUR
Ljubljana City to Bled 1–3 persons: 120 EUR, 4–8 persons: 160 EUR
Villach to Bled 1–3 persons: 160 EUR, 4–8 persons: 170 EUR
Klagenfurt Airport to Bled 1–3 persons: 195 EUR, 4–8 persons: 230 EUR
Lesce Bled Railway Station to Bled 1–3 persons: 20 EUR, 4–8 persons: 30 EUR
Trieste Airport to Bled 1–3 persons: 240 EUR, 4–8 persons: 310 EUR
All prices per transfer, one way.
