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1 TRIGLAVSKA BISTRICA TRAIL 2 SOČA TRAIL 3 GORGES 4 TAMAR JULIANA TRAIL Long-distance hiking trail

JULIANA TRAIL 270/16 he magnificent summits of National Park are a feast n the lap of Triglav a tiny river springs to surface but soon merald blue-green water against grey limestone is the he Tolmin Gorges mark the lowest point of the national lanica, along typical glacial valley in the northern part of the he Juliana Trail does not conquer mountain tops but leads Tfor the eyes and a challenge for mountaineers. They are Idisappears, rumbling onwards under the gravel floor of the Esignature feature of the Soča River, which cuts a spectacular Tpark. There, we are surrounded by steep mountains and the PSlovenian Julian , branches off from the valley near Rateče Tyou in a respectful distance of the peaks along the edge of separated by valleys rich in forests and crystal-clear waters. glacier valley. As if ashamed of its insignificance in the shadow of course from its source to the sea. The river’s energy displays the murmuring of two picturesque rivers that invite us to explore this In the west, it is surrounded by the Ponce ridge, and in the east, the and . It takes you where you The park abounds in water sources. Nearly every valley has a the majestic mountain, it resurfaces lower downstream, having pristine power of nature. magnificent masterpiece of nature. The scenery provokes strong both Mojstrovka mountains and Cipernik rise high above it. will feel the true pulse of life in the Julian Alps and learn about stream, or a river, which has always been the lifeline and pulse fed on the waters flowing in from the neighbouring summits. emotions because the narrowest part of the Tolminka River In its upper part, Planica continues to Tamar, a valley, belonging to the rich natural and cultural heritage of this magnificent and an of Alpine villages. Many valleys are now very popular tourist Gorges takes us deep below Hudičev most (the Devil’s Bridge), the most beautiful parts of the Julian Alps. At the end, the views astonishing alpine world that abounds in biodiversity. destinations. The described trails in various parts of the Julian Starting point: Koča pri izviru Soče (Hut at the source while on the other side, the trail leads us along the edges of the culminate with the summit of . Alps Transboundary Ecoregion are intended for learning the Starting point: , of the Soča river) Zadlaščica Gorges to a natural bridge that resembles a bear’s special features of this wonderful world. Distance: 11 km Distance: 25 km (from source to ) head. Starting point: the start of a stage, in winter choose sunny Elevation gain: 375 m slopes and check the winter warnings and conditions before Elevation gain: 433 m Starting point: Although varying in length and difficulty, all trails have one thing Duration: 3 hours (one way) your departure. Duration: depending on the section, total trail 7 hours Distance: 4 km in common: besides magnificent views, they offer attentive Difficulty: easy, but long trail Starting point: Tolmin Gorges Entry Point Distance: 270 km visitors the tiny wonders of biodiversity. When choosing your (one way) Elevation gain: 150 m Distance: 3 km Time of walking differs from stage to stage. The average trail, consider the duration, as the hike may take from one hour Difficulty:easy, but long trail Duration: 1 hour (one way) stage length is 17.5 km, or 4-5 hours. Elevation gain: < 100 m to a whole day. Difficulty: easy The entire Juliana Trail can be completed in15 to 20 days. Duration: 90 minutes (circular trail) Difficulty:depends on the trail stage. YOUR STEP MATTERS. Difficulty: easy IT DOESN’T TAKE MUCH, Info: www.julian-alps.com BUT MAKES A GREAT CHAMOIS SOČA TROUT DIFFERENCE. Rupicapra rupicapra Salmo marmoratus AURICULA Harsh climate, young and Being the most common Freshwater fish with a typical marble pattern. shallow soil, and crumbly Primula auricula animal in the alpine world, It only lives in the Adriatic river basin. limestone rocks foster the COMMON BEECH This evergreen plant grows in chamois can be found on rocky crevices. It blossoms from open rocky areas above the growth of Alpine flora. The Fagus sylvatica March to July. tree line in summer or even sturdy vegetation along Beech nuts are quite a rich source in forests in winter. mountain and other trails is of food for forest animals. adapted to the demanding conditions of this high- WHITE-THROATED DIPPER altitude terrain. Attentive CADDISHFLY Cinclus cinclus EDIBLE DORMOUSE visitors who appreciate and respect the sensitive and fragile The only bird among singing birds Trichoptera sp. ROSALIA LONGICORN Glis glis mountain environmnet observe the nature conservation, that can dive and swim. Caddisfly larvae live in clean waters. They Rosalia alpina This nocturnal rodent lives in management, and aesthetic guidelines of mountain visitation are an important source of food for fish, beech and oak forests. and refrain from walking outside designated paths. The femaly puts eggs in the cracks of dry water birds and other predators. and old beech tres or in stored wood.

5 BOG NATURE TRAIL 6 MOSTNICA GORGE 7 AROUND LAKE 8 USKOVNICA PASTURE 9 TA LIPA POT TRAIL WALK OF PEACE Long-distance hiking trail

blivious of their own importance, raised bogs are nestled in n its short course the Mostnica River has carved a breathtaking ake Bohinj is ’s largest permanent lake. The lake he plateau of is covered with vast spruce forests riglav National Park and the Prealpi Giulie Nature Park he peace you will experience along the trail from the Alps Othe bosom of dense Pokljuka forests. Take this circular trail Iarray of fantastic formations. The face it shows to the visitors is Ldepression contains more than 100 million m³ of water, or, T that are intertwined with pastures, where cattle graze in the T together make the Julian Alps Transboundary Ecoregion, T to the Adriatic was not always so natural in these places. The and unlock their secrets. different at every step. according to an old Bohinj tale, enough water ‘to fill a wooden summer. A walk from Rudno polje to the Uskovnica pasture offers which also encompasses the entire Julian Alps Biosphere Reserve. course of history and the course of the Soča River, which ranks bucket’ if only it was big enough. impressive views. Nature knows no boundaries, therefore, we have to tackle many among the most beautiful alpine rivers worldwide, are turbulent challenges in the area of the Julian Alps together. and unpredictable. A century after the First World War, its Starting point: Penzion Jelka, Pokljuka Starting point: Stara Fužina historical heritage has been linked to form the Walk of Peace, Starting point: Ribčev Laz www.parcoprealpigiulie.it The Ta Lipa pot Trail is located in the Julian Alps Transboundary Distance: approx. 1 km Distance: 5.5 km Starting point: Triglav Pokljuka Sport Centre, Rudno polje Ecoregion, i.e. in the Prealpi Giulie Nature Park. This circular trail threading through the truly beautiful Slovenian landscape. Distance: 11.5 km Stretching from the Julian Alps, across the Brda Hills and the Elevation gain: negligible Elevation gain: 250 m Distance: 4 km runs along the Resia Valley, through the forest, past the waterfalls Elevation gain: negligible Karst to the , it strives to slow down the pace Duration: 45 minutes (circular trail) Duration: 2 hours (one way) Elevation gain: 180 m and streams around the small village of Stolvizza. The trail is Duration: 2 hours 30 min perfectly suited to children and adults to learn the magic of of time and invites visitors to relax or reflect – a hundred Difficulty: easy Difficulty: easy, but long trail Duration: 1 hour (one way) Difficulty: easy nature and cultural heritage of the Resia Valley. years after the Isonzo Front, one of First World War’s most brutal Difficulty: easy Warning: the trail is impassable after extended periods campaigns of trench warfare in Slovenia. EUROPEAN SPRUCE of rain Starting point: All’Arrivo bar in the village of Stolvizza, /Resia Picea abies Starting point: Log pod Mangrtom, or the start of any trail Pokljuka is known for its spruce Distance: 8.3 km stage. In winter choose sunny slopes and check the winter forests that are an important habitat ORANGE LILY WESTERN CAPERCAILLIE Elevation gain: 200 m warnings and conditions before setting off. for the western capercaillie and the Duration: 2 hrs and 50 min (circular trail) Lilium bulbiferum Distance: 519 km three-toed woodpecker. Tetrao urogallus Buds are hidden behind the upper The largest representative Duration: differs from stage to stage. The entire Walk of flower leaves, from which a new of capercaillies lives in mixed GLOBEFLOWER Peace can be completed in 32 days. plant can grow. MOUNTAIN ASH and coniferious forests. It is an Trollius europaeus Difficulty:depends on the trail stage. endangered species in Central Sorbus aucuparia This perennial is a flowering plant Europe. This tree has edible red fruits of the family Ranunculaceae and Info: www.thewalkofpeace.com and is well accustomed to low grows on Alpine meadows and temperatures. fields.

RED FOX MOUNTAIN BUMBLEBEE ALPINE NEWT VIVIPAROUS LIZARD Bombus sp. Vulpes vulpes EUROPEAN COMMON FROG Lacerta vivipara Bumblebees pollinate more Mesotriton alpestris The most common wild animal of Since it gives birth to live young, Rana temporaria efficiently and quickly than honey Amphibian, adapted to living in cold the order Carnivora is a solitary it can survive in areas that are too If you search for it diligently, you can see it in the bees. They are also active at low places, lives in pools, cart tracks and animal and mostly active at night. cold for eggs to develop. shady and humid forests or on forest edges. temperatures, in the rain and wind. puddles in skidding trails. TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK, BIOSPEHERE RESERVE JULIAN ALPS AND TRANSBOUNDARY ECOREGION JULIAN ALPS FOR NATIONAL PARK VISITORS

Triglav National Park is the only national park in Slovenia. HU When visiting this magnificent and sensitive natural AT environment, we are merely guests. Welcome to the national park.

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Stay on the trails. Keep your noise SI HR i4 level down and avoid disturbing the animals. ONE WITH NATURE 4 Respect the habitats of plants and animals. Admire them, but make sure your presence does not disturb their lives, as unique and Along the Magnificent trails of the Julian Alps www.tnp.si 1 i5 magical as yours.

Enjoy clear starry nights from a bench outside the mountain huts 9 and lodges, shelters and bivouacs. Camping or bivouacking outside 2 i1 i3 designated areas is not permitted.

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EQUIPMENT – only use mountaineering equipment. i6 Wear good quality high mountaineering boots with sturdy soles.

WEATHER in the mountains is very changeable. Bring a change of clothes, and dress in layers. United Nations Julians Alps Educational, Scientific and Biosphere Reserve since 2003 3 Cultural Organization Man and the Biosphere Programme

INFORMATION – before setting off, obtain the relevant information on the conditions of paths and trails, available mountain huts and bivouacs, and the weather.

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Issued by: Javni zavod Triglavski narodni park Editors: Nina Rimahazi, Mojca Smolej Illustrator: Jurij Mikuletič Photos: Jure Batagelj, Jošt Gantar, Tomo Jeseničnik, Matevž Lenarčič, Marco Di Lenardo, Katarina in Andrej Photography, Mitja Sodja, Aleš Zdešar Graphic design: Nežka Božnar Translation: Doris Žvan Print: Tiskarna Medium Copies: 10 000 The project has been co-financed by LIFE – European Union financial instrument for the environment and climate measures and the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning of the Republic of Slovenia.