Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrive in Podkoren, Kranjska Gora

Arrive in Podkoren, an alpine village in the beautiful scenery of western Julian Alps. Known for winter sports, the World Cup slaloms are held here every January. You will stay for the next three nights in a 3 star hotel in the village.

Day 2:
Round trip from Podkoren, 12 miles (20 km).

Your warming up walk will take you via a trail to the end of Jasna Valley. Emerging at the other end is the glorious mountain arena of the Prisank and Razor Mountains. A typical hikers lunch can be taken in Krnica hut. Upon your return, one can visit the “Russian Chapel” a touching monument dedicated to Russian POVs' who died during WW1 while building the military road over Vršic Pass. Return to Podkoren through Kranjska Gora – a known winter-sports resort.

Day 3:
Podkoren to Kranjska Gora to Martuljek to Podkoren, 8 miles (13 km).

Travel to the the summit of Mt. Pec (1508m) to the triple border point where Slovenia, Italy and Austria meet. At the top you can soak up the dramatic views across the Julian and Carnian Alps, with Hohe Tauern, the highest alpine range in Austria, forming a picturesque backdrop. The trail then descends through the valley to the source of the mighty Sava River, the longest in Slovenia, and back to Podkoren via Kranjska Gora ski resort.

Day 4:
Podkoren via Radovna valley and Vintgar Gorge to Lake Bled (Selo village), 8 miles (13 km).

You will begin your walk after a car transfer through the Radovna Valley, an untouched wilderness between the Pokljuka and Mežakla plateaus. You will be dropped off at the start of the stunning 1.6km Vintgar Gorge, carved 150m deep into the mountains by the Radovna River. The trail leads along a wooden walkway through the gorge and onwards to the world-famous Bled Lake, via the lovely Katarina Church viewpoint. Your hotel is on the western side of the town, overlooking the lake .

Day 5:
Bled to Bohinjska Bela to Lake Bled to Bled, 7 miles (11 km).

Today you will take a leisurely stroll into Bled, a world famous town on the shore of a beautiful glacial lake, with its unique island church sitting proudly in the lake, and the castle perched high upon a cliff standing guard over the town. A short panoramic walk can be taken to the villages of Kupljenik and Bela. For the best photos of the lake, castle and Karawanke range, photographers will want to ascend Osojnica. End the day with the local speciality – the cream cake “Kremšnita” – in one of the great little tea shops beside the lake..

Day 6:
Pokljuka to Lake Bohinj, 8 miles (12 km).

A short car transfer to the top of Pokljuka high plateau, where you begin your hike across mountain pastures and old farmhouses. From here you will have a wonderful view point from where great views of Bohinj valley can be seen. In Studor village a farmers museum can be visited, set in an old, intact farmhouse. You can see how people of the region lived 150 years ago.

Day 7:
Walk around Lake Bohinj, 8 miles (13 km).

A day for rest or an easy hike around Lake Bohinj (in the summer months you can swim in its crystal clear waters). You could visit the 70m high Savica waterfall or perhaps take a cable car ride up Vogel mountain - 1532 metres high. And there are local restaurants serving excellent lake trout. Stay in a 4* hotel

Day 8:
Departure from Lake Bohinj.

Departure after breakfast, or extend your stay with extra nights.