A guidebook to 37 day walks and 3 multi-day treks in the Julian Alps of Slovenia. Exploring the incredible Slovenian mountains there's something for everyone, from short valley walks to high-level routes for the experienced mountaineer.

The day walks range from 4 to 24km (2–15 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–11 hours. The multi-day treks range from 18–34km (11–21 miles) and each takes 2 days. The routes are split into 5 sections, each based around centres with a good tourist infrastructure.

• 1:50,000 maps included for each walk 
• GPX files available to download 
• Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport 
• Highlights include Triglav and Lake Bled

Preface

Map key

Mountain safety

Route summary table

Introduction

Geology and landscape

Triglav National Park

Long-distance routes

The walking terrain

Climate and weather

Wildlife and flowers

When to go

Getting there

Getting around

Areas and bases

Accommodation

Food and drink

Money and shopping

Communications

Health and hazards

Language

Maps

Waymarking and navigation

Equipment

Using this guide

GPX tracks

1 Kranjska Gora

Walk 1 Zelenci

Walk 2 Peč (Tromeja)

Walk 3 Slap Martuljek (Martuljek waterfall)

Walk 4 Vitranc and Ciprnik

Walk 5 Slemenova špica

Walk 6 Tamar and Planica

Walk 7 Mala Mojstrovka

Walk 8 Vrata valley

Walk 9 Jerebikovec

Walk 10           Prisank

Walk 11           Jalovec

Walk 12           Špik

2 Bohinj

Walk 13           Tour of Lake Bohinj

Walk 14           Korita Mostnice

Walk 15           Pršivec

Walk 16           Vogel

Walk 17           Črna prst

Walk 18           Spodnje Bohinjske Gore (Lower Bohinj mountains)

Walk 19           Bogatin and Mahavšček

Walk 20           Triglav Lakes valley and Veliko Špičje

Walk 21           Triglav – the southern approach

Walk 22           Kanjavec

3 Bovec

Walk 23           Kluže

Walk 24           Svinjak

Walk 25           Izvir Glijuna and Slap Virje

Walk 26           Visoki Kanin

Walk 27           Soča Trail

Walk 28           Pogačnikov dom and Kriški podi

Walk 29           Križ, Stenar and Bovški Gamsovec

Walk 30           Krn

Walk 31           Mangart

4 Bled

Walk 32           Tour of Lake Bled and Osojnica

Walk 33           Vintgar gorge

Walk 34           Galetovec

Walk 35           Debela peč, Brda and Lipanski vrh

Walk 36           Viševnik

5 Kobarid

Walk 37           Drežniški kot

Walk 38           Krasji vrh

Walk 39           Stol

Walk 40           Matajur

Appendix A     Useful contacts

Appendix B     Language notes

Seasons

From July to September when the snow has melted, huts are open and public transport is frequent. Low-altitude routes from May to October in good years.

Centres

The routes are described from five bases, all of which have tourist infrastructure: Kranjska Gora, Bohinj, Bovec, Bled and Kobarid.

Difficulty

Some routes are valley walks, which almost anyone can do, while others are high mountain routes requiring mountaineering experience and a head for heights. Peaks are snow-free by early July in normal summers so ice-axe and crampons are not usually needed, and difficult sections are mostly covered by via ferrata style protection. Self-belaying (via ferrata) kit and a helmet are recommended. The book has a grading system from 1 (easy) to 4 (serious).

Must See

The Julian Alps - Triglav, Jalovec, Mangart, the Triglav lakes, the lower Bohinj mountains, Špik, Krn; Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and their surroundings; Vintgar gorge; World War I mountain battlefields of the Soča front and the Kobarid Museum; the Vršič pass; the emerald-green Soča River; limestone formations, alpine flowers, wildlife.

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