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HIGH TRAILS OF THE JULIAN

HUT TO HUT IN ALPINE

HIGH TRAILS OF THE SUMMARY Explore the heart of Slovenia’s Julian Alps as you follow the high trails staying in traditional mountain huts. From the serene shores of glacial Lake the route takes you from hut to hut high into the National Park and on down to the pristine waters of Lake .

Pass medieval castles, churches and traditional mountain villages as you walk across rich mountain pasture and traverse mountain ridges and passes beneath the sky scraping peaks.

Your trip begins in the picturesque lake side town of Bled overlooked by the imposing medieval . A warm-up hike explores the surrounding verdant mountain pastures and dense fir forest up onto the high plateau, getting you ready for the following days exploring the . Beneath the rugged summit of Mount Triglav, the highest Slovene peak at 2864m, you will get your first experience of staying in a traditional alpine hut. Continue toward Dolina Triglavskih Jezer, the Valley of the Triglav Lakes and Waterfall, where the alpine karst spring water cascades 78m to feed mighty below. Tour: High Trails of the Julian Alps Code: WSlSJA A relaxing walk along the northern shores of Lake Bohinj brings you to the village of Ribecev Laz, where Type: Self-Guided Walking Tour you can enjoy a taste of home-made honey brandy and borovnica blueberry schnapps. Take a dip in the Price: See Website crystal clear lake waters or perhaps a cable car ride up to the Vogel high plateau. Your tour ends back at Single Supplement: See Website the pretty , which you can explore further. Slovenia’s Julian Alps, located on the border with Dates: July to mid-Sep Walking Days: 8 Days (6 Walking Days) , have always been a cross roads and this is reflected in the rich culture, architecture, music, history Nights: 7 Nights and food of this beguiling region. Start/Finish: Bled / Bled Grade: Moderate to Strenuous

Grade:Is It For Easy Me to? Moderate HIGHLIGHTS Relax in comfortable lake shore hotel accommoda- tions and explore the rugged mountainous environ- ment of the Julian Alps staying in traditional moun- • Relaxing on the shores of serene Lake Bled beneath imposing Bled Castle and a tain huts nestled beneath the peaks. Traverse backdrop of the Julian Alps. mountain passes and experience wonderful alpine walking through meadows, beside lakes and • Soaking up the views from the mountain ridges and passes. through narrow gorges. Carefully chosen traditional • Indulging in a glass of heart warming, home made, honey schnapps. accommodation with local cuisine make this a walk not to be missed! • Awakening to the mountain glow of an alpine sunrise in the realm of soaring eagles.

• The toe dipping charms of crystal clear Lake Bohinj in the heart of Triglav National WHAT’S INCLUDED? Park. Accommodation: 1 night 3* hotel, 3 night 4* hotel, 3 nights traditional mountain huts. Meals: 7 breakfasts. Lunch and dinner not included but always available at accommodation or nearby. Half board option available. Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door baggage transfer (not day 3 to day 5 when necessary to carry all overnight requirements— stay in mountain huts). Info pack: Detailed route notes, maps and local information. Welcome meeting: On arrival in Bled. Transfers: On days 2 and 7 as per itinerary. Emergency support: From our local representa- tive and office. DAY 1 HIGH TRAILS OF THE JULIAN ALPS

HUT TO HUT IN ALPINE SLOVENIA

This is the perfect place to indulge in traditional DAY 4 DETAILED ITINERARY Slovene stove cooked hiker’s lunch of local organic produce and herbal tea. Walk to Koča pri Triglavskih Jezerih hut Day Route Km In the afternoon the route provides views far across the Karawanke and Bohinj mountain Awake for sunrise and you will be rewarded with ranges bringing you to Pokljuka, home to famed the changing colours of the snow capped peaks. 1 Arrive in Bled After a hearty breakfast you commence your 2 Walk to Pokljuka 11 winter biathalon competitions, and the perfect 3 Walk to Planika hut (Mt. base for your night amidst the mountain walk across the Hribarice Pass (2358m). You are Triglav) 11 landscape. now in the realm of the sure footed chamois and 4 Walk to Koča pri Triglavskih 11 fearless mountain goats that inhabit the sheer Jezerih hut Walk: 11km, 620m ascent, 6hrs rocky slopes beneath patrolling golden eagles. 5 Walk to Black Lake 8.5 6 Walk to Lake Bohinj 18 Overnight: Pokljuka, 3 star hotel. Breathe in the crisp, clear air as you walk 7 Transfer to Bled (local beneath the surrounding peaks and take a break Note: Following your night in Pokljuka it is 8 walks) to admire the beauty of one of the Triglav necessary to pack what you need to carry National Park’s seven lakes, Zeleno Jezro, or with you for the next 3 nights in the Green Lake. The name derives from the high Total Distance 59.5 mountains. Your main bags will be taken on algae content which gives the lake an emerald for your arrival in Lake Bohinj on Day 6. hue. As you walk onward the view unfolds across DAY 3 the Dolina Triglavskih Jezer, the Valley of the Triglav Lakes. Arrive in Bled Walk to Planika hut (Mount Triglav) Bled is a uniquely picturesque town sitting on the A welcome rest awaits you at the Koca pri Following breakfast you are ready to tackle the Triglavskih Jezerih hut. Here you may relax, rest shores of the glacial Lake Bled and overlooked next stage of the walk, deep into the heart of the by the imposing medieval Bled Castle perched your feet, and enjoy the views of the Bohinj Triglav National Park and the Julian Alps. The Mountains to the south. atop a rocky ridge. Bled is easily accessible by trail slowly ascends to Vodnikov Dom hut, an public transport from Slovenia’s capital, ideal place to stop for lunch and to admire the Walk: 11km, 700m descent, 6hrs , just 55km (1hr) away. view across to Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest Overnight: Koča pri Triglavskih Jezerih hut, mountain at 2864m. On arrival at your hotel you will have a welcome mountain hut (dormitory accommodation). meeting in the evening (6pm) with our local The final destination for today is the Planika hut, DAY 5 representative. They will give you all the situated right beneath Mount Triglav on its information you need including detailed route southern slopes. If you can tear your self away Walk to Black Lake & Komna Hut notes, maps and local information and answer from the alpine views which stretch all the way to any last minute questions you may have. the Karawanke and the Alps on the Walking west, you will reach Blakc Lake - the lowest lying lake in the . It is Overnight: Bled, 4 star hotel. horizon, you are free to explore the delights of the Planika hut, your accommodation for the named forits location in a basin in the middle of DAY 2 night. Enjoy a sumptuous meal in the restaurant the forest, which stretches right to the edge of or a warming drink at the bar before settling the Komarca rock face. It is the warmest of the Walk to Pokljuka down to sleep in the shadow of Triglav’s snow Triglav lakes. A short morning transfer brings you to the capped summit. Your day on the trail ends at the traditional starting point for today’s walk, across the heights Walk: 11km, 1100m ascent, 7hrs Komna hut, situated right on the Komna Plateau of the Pokljuka plateau (1280m). This warm up and offering superb views of Lake Bohinj. hike leads you over verdant mountain pastures Overnight: Planika hut, mountain hut (dormitory filled with alpine flowers and up through silent fir accommodation). Walk: 8.5km, 340m ascent, 500m descent, 5-6 forests. Arriving at the traditional Lipanska Hut hrs your afforded panoramic views over the plateau Planika hut to allow you to make the ascent and Overnight: Komna hut, mountain hut (dormitory and Plain beyond with the summits of may be booked as an option. accommodation). the Kamnik Alps rising into the clear blue skies. HIGH TRAILS OF THE JULIAN ALPS

HUT TO HUT IN ALPINE SLOVENIA

DAY 6 overlooking the lake. dormitory setting with linen included. All the properties provide a warm welcome to walkers, Overnight: Bled, 4 star hotel. Walk to Lake Bohinj traditional hospitality and delicious local food. . After breakfast a relaxing walk takes you to the DAY 8 Single Rooms Savica waterfall, an alpine karst spring which cascades 78m into serene Lake Bohinj. This is Onward Travel If you require single rooms within your party we the largest lake in Slovenia and the jewel in the Your adventure finishes after breakfast, though would be happy to accommodate you although heart of the Triglav National Park. Legend says you may wish to add further nights to enjoy the there is a single room supplement payable. that God gave the humble citizens of the lake the many attractions that Bled has to offer. Single rooms are not available in mountain huts. most beautiful part of Slovenia and the location surrounded by the Julian Alps is indeed sublime. Additional Nights and Extensions Solo Walkers Take a walk along the northern shores to the You can add additional nights at any point This holiday is not available for solo walkers due small settlement of Ribčev Laz, sit back and before, during of after the walk. to the remote alpine nature of the walk. relax with a glass of borovnica blueberry Meals schnapps, coupled with a dish of wind cured Grade & Terrain karst prosciutto ham. A delicious breakfast is included each morning. TRIP INFORMATION Most accommodations are happy to provide a Walk: 18km, 1200m descent, 5-6hrs packed lunch - this should be requested on arrival. Or you can pick up lunch in the villages or Overnight: Lake Bohinj, 4 star hotel. This walk is graded moderate to strenuous and mountain huts along the trail. If you choose the includes daily walks of between 10 and 18 km Note: You are reunited with your main bags on half board option dinner is included (only and ascents of up to 1100m following footpaths, arrival at your Lake Bohinj accommodation. available at hotels) or alternatively you can eat at tracks and mountain paths. Some of the ascents the hotel or a local restaurant each night. DAY 7 and descents are steep and can be exposed so require a good head for heights and sure Baggage Transfer Transfer to Bled (local walks) footedness in places. This region does get a lot Your day starts with a transfer to Lake Bled of snowfall over the winter period and there may Your bags will be transferred between your where you have much opportunity to undertake still be some snow left early in the walk season. accommodation as per your itinerary. On days 3, local walks. Especially recommended is the walk You should have a good level of walking fitness 4,5 and 6 when you walking to and from the to the carved 150m deep into the to get the most from this holiday. The itinerary mountain huts it is necessary to carry a day pack mountain strata by the turbulent Radovna River. would not be suitable for anyone under the age containing all your overnight requirements. After Here you may negotiate the 1600m wooden of 15. your main bags are collected in Pokljuka you are walkway that leads you to the Sum Waterfall. reunited with them when you arrive at your Heading east from here, you may follow well Navigation accommodation in Lake Bohinj. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per marked trails in the direction of Bled, allowing We supply you with turn by turn route notes and person. you to visit the 15th century pilgrimage Church of detailed maps so you will have no problem St Catherine. From here it is approximately 4km following the route each day. You will be walking Equipment back to Lake Bled. in the high mountains and the ability to navigate with a map and compass in the event of bad Your information pack has a detailed equipment For a more leisurely stroll you may wish walk weather is recommended. list which includes standard walking gear such as around the shores of the lake. Traditional good walking boots or shoes, warm and wooden barges called Pletna ply their trade to a Accommodation waterproof clothes and a day pack. small island that is the location of the Assumption We specifically select your accommodation to of Mary Pilgrimage Church, itself sitting on the ensure that you enjoy every minute of your stay site of a temple of Ziva, the Slavic goddess of in Slovenia. You will stay for 4 nights in love and fertility. traditional hotels (3 & 4 star) and 3 nights in

Whatever your choice of walk there is no better mountain huts. The hotels offer comfortable way to finish your day than with a welcome rooms with en suite bathrooms while the Getting to / from Bled vanilla and cream kremna rezina pastry while mountain huts offer accommodation in a By Air - Bled is located just 55km from HIGH TRAILS OF THE JULIAN ALPS

HUT TO HUT IN ALPINE SLOVENIA

TRAVEL INFORMATION PRICE AND AVAILABILITY HOW TO BOOK Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana. Many low cost hotels (Bled - day 1 and day 7, Lake Bohinj - by phone on +44 (0) 141 530 8886 airlines fly into Ljubljana Airport including day 6). Easyjet, Wizz Air, and Flybe. • Accommodation for 1 night in comfortable 3* Financial Security hotel (Pokljuka - day 2). From the airport: We would recommend Book with Confidence. We are a member of ABTA which means you have the benefit of booking our optional airport transfer service from • Accommodation for 3 nights in traditional alpine huts in dormitory style rooms (Linen ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct. We Ljubljana Airport to Bled as this is the quickest included). option (~1hr). • 7 Breakfasts. BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE Alternatively take the airport bus to Ljubljana • Luggage transport as per itinerary: Necessary provide full financial protection for your money. (45mins) and a connecting bus or train service to to carry a day pack containing all overnight Bled (2 hours total). requirements for days 3, 4 and 5. Travel Insurance • Welcome meeting and briefing on evening of day 1 (6pm). It is a condition of booking with us that you have • Detailed route descriptions with maps and a ABTA Member Statement suitable travel insurance that covers you for pre departure information pack. cancellation, curtailment, illness or injury. It is Macs Adventure Holidays is a Member of ABTA. • 24-hour assistance by phone. always advisable to book insurance as soon as ABTA and ABTA. Members help holidaymakers you confirm your holiday. • Transfers on days 2 and 7 as per itinerary. to get the most from their travel and assist when things don’t go according to plan. We are obliged Price Excluded to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Please refer to our website for up to date prices. • Flights and transfers to first / from last Code of Conduct. For more Availability and Time of Year accommodation. information on ABTA, the Code of Conduct and • Travel Insurance. the arbitration scheme available to you if you This walking holiday is available to start on any have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, date from early July until mid September. • Lunches, dinners & snacks. London SE1 9EQ, tel 020 3117 0581 • Entrance fees. www.abta.com The best months for walking are in the summer months between July and September when the • Personal expenses such as drinks, phone wild flowers are in still in bloom, the weather is calls, extra transfers, tips, etc. usually fair and the higher alpine trails are mostly • Any items not specifically mentioned in the clear of snow. It should be noted however that program. the weather in the mountains is changeable and therefore you should be well prepared for all Optional Extras weather conditions including the occasional thunderstorm. There can also occasionally still • Half board (4 dinners - only in hotels) be some snow in the early season. • Single room supplement if applicable. • Airport transfers (from/to Ljubjlana airport). • Additional nights during the holiday. Upgrade to 3* hotel on day 5. •

Included When you are ready to book you can do so • Accommodation for 3 nights in comfortable 4* securely online at www.macsadventure.com or