Slovenia Hiking 7 Days

Begunje

With a local guide to give you an introduction to the region and village (suggested meeting time is 4pm), walk a short warm-up trail (1.6km) to discover the charms of this village – along the way you will learn about the history of Begunje, the Avsenik Brothers Ensemble (most renowned Slovenian composers of national folk music), the Katzenstein Mansion and the work of Slovenia’s most prominent architect, Jože Plečnik. Today Begunje is also known for the world-renowned Elan ski and yacht factory.

Hiking distance: 1.6 km.

Begunje – Bled

Depart Begunje towards the Karavanke mountain range to Dvorska vas, Gorica and Vrbnje to Radovljica which boasts one of the most beautiful town centres in Slovenia and rich in cultural heritage; beekeeping, iron forging and national folk music are popular here as well as chocolate making – the annual chocolate festival is a festive time to visit. The route continues upstream along the Sava River to Bled, one of the main renowned tourist sites in Slovenia. Admire the the Instagram-friendly Church of the Assumption sitting on its teardrop island or the mighty castle perched above the lake.

Hiking distance: 15.1 km; 160 m.

Stara Fužina – Bohinjska Bistrica

After a short transfer from Bled (15 min), walk from Stara Fuzina, following the Lake Bohinj shoreline. The pastures of Bohinj are still used for animal grazing and cheese production; the Bohinj cow (cika) is the symbol of Bohinj and many local products are made under this label. You can take a car cable 1000 metres high to the Vogel Ski Centre, which is a winter/summer resort. The trail weaves through villages under the Bohinj and Tolmin mountains, across the diverse meadows of Dobrava, which offer a wonderful view of the Triglav mountains.

Hiking distance: 8.6 km; 165 m.

Grahovo ob Baci – Most na Soci

After a transfer to Grahovo (1 h), walk through the lower part of Baška grapa across the panoramic Senica to the Soča Valley, passing the villages of Temljine and Kneza and over the Lujubini pass. In Senica, enjoy panoramic views of picturesque Most na Soči, at the confluence of the Soča and Idrijca Rivers. This place was one of the key European archaeological sites from the Iron Age.

Hiking distance: 16.7 km; 775 m.

Kobarid – Bovec

After a short transfer (20 min), walk from Kobarid along the most picturesque and wild part of the Soča River to Trnovo. You’ll see lots of rafts and kayaks on the river between Trnovo and the Boka Waterfall. Above Boka, the valley extends to a wide basin and you will enjoy views of the mighty peaks: Kanin, Rombon, Loške stene, Svinjak and Triglav at the end of the valley. Arrive to Bovec, a charming village with lots to see and do.

Hiking distance: 14.1 km; 345 m* or 21 km; 500 m.

Bovec – Log pod Mangartom

Walk another picturesque section along a historic route past Ravelnik where you can visit an outdoor museum and Kluže Fortress, built above the 60-metre deep gorge of the Koritnica River. Further along, admire another gorge and waterfalls arriving to Log pod Mangartom, another beautiful village nestled below the peaks of Jerebica, Mangart, Jalovec and Loške stene. After visiting the town, you will take a shuttle (30km; 30 min) to a luxurious lodge in the alpine village of Tarvisio, Italy.

Hiking distance: 11.2 km; 380 m.

Departure Day

Depart by bus back to Ljubljana 3h10 or by taxi in 1h10.

*Please note that our shorter distance option requires a transfer.