Bled is a popular town on the shore of a beautiful glacial lake with a combination of natural wonders and unique culture and history. Take a stroll around the lake and visit its unique island church and medieval castle perched upon the edge of a towering precipice.
Itinerary
A walking holiday in the heart of the Julian Alps and along its mountain ridges. This is a stunning mountain hike, taking you through breathtaking alpine scenery and its many natural attractions, including Lake Bled & Lake Bohinj. The tour is suitable for fit and experienced walkers. It requires some basic experience of walking at high mountain levels and along narrow trails.
Tour program
ARRIVAL to LAKE BLED
Start point
Bled, Bled, Slovenia
BLED – POKLJUKA HIGH PLATEAU (hard, 6 hrs, ↔ 14 km, ↑ 710 m, ↓ 640 m)
Commencing from the lush woodlands of the Pokljuka high plateau (1,280 m), today's journey takes you across fertile mountain pastures and through dense fir forests, ultimately leading you to Lipanska Hut for a customary hikers' lunch. Following this, you'll continue through the expansive panoramas of the Karavanke range, the Pokljuka plateau, the Krma valley, and the Bohinj mountains, ultimately arriving at the Pokljuka Biathlon Centre. It's a day immersed in natural beauty and fresh mountain air.
POKLJUKA – PLANIKA HUT (hard, 7 hrs, ↔ 12 km, ↑ 1.140 m, ↓ 110 m)
Today it's into the heart of the Triglav National Park and Julian Alps. The trail slowly ascends to Vodnikov Dom hut, amid the glorious views of Mt. Triglav (Slovenia's highest mountain – 2864 m), and its neighbouring peaks. You will spend the night at Planika hut, right underneath the summit of Triglav. Additional nights can be booked here, should you want to climb Mt Triglav (the climb is partly a “via ferrata”, some alpine experience and a helmet are recommended).
PLANIKA HUT – KOČA PRI TRIGLAVSKIH JEZERIH (hard, 6 hrs, ↔ 11 km, ↑ 230 m, ↓ 910 m)
You start today with a walk across the Hribarice pass (2358 m). Stop and admire the beauty of one of the Park’s seven lakes, Zeleno Jezero (Green Lake), before continuing on to enjoy a beautiful view into the rest of the Valley of the Triglav Lakes. A further three-hour hike brings you to the Koča pri Triglavskih Jezerih mountain hut on the shore of Double Lake.
KOČA PRI TRIGLAVSKIH JEZERIH – KOMNA HUT (intermediate, 3 hrs, ↔ 8 km, ↑ 130 m, ↓ 300 m)
Continuing your journey in a westerly direction, you'll arrive at Black Lake, the lowest and warmest of the seven Triglav lakes. Its name comes from its location in a basin nestled within the heart of the forest, which extends all the way to the edge of the Komarča rock face. Conclude your day by savoring a magnificent view of Bohinj Lake at sunset.
KOMNA HUT - RIBČEV LAZ / BOHINJ VALLEY (intermediate, 5 hrs, ↔ 16 km, ↑ 60 m, ↓ 1.050 m)
Today's itinerary starts with a visit to the renowned Savica Waterfall, a beloved attraction in Slovenia. This alpine karst spring pours its waters from the top of the waterfall, creating a majestic 78-meter cascade before feeding the impressive Lake Bohinj. A leisurely walk along the northern shore of Lake Bohinj will lead you to the charming village of Ribčev Laz. Here, you can warm your spirits with delicious homemade schnapps at the local bars.
RIBČEV LAZ – UPPER BOHINJ VALLEY – RIBČEV LAZ (medium, 5 hrs, ↔ 13 km, ↑↓ 480 m)
Today, you have the option to either take a well-deserved rest by the lake or embark on an additional tour to the upper Bohinj valley. Through idyllic villages, you'll ascend to Rudnica hill, a vantage point that commands the valley and grants a farewell view of the lake and the mountains you've explored during your journey.
DEPARTURE
Departure after breakfast.
End point
Ribčev Laz, Bohinj, Slovenia
Tour Details
accommodation
Accommodation: four nights in 3* or 4* hotels; three nights in dormitories inside mountain huts, bed & breakfast.
flights
Flights are not included.
guide
This is a self-guided hiking trip.
insurance
meals
Breakfast.
optional
- Extra night in Planika hut 55 EUR (BB)
- Guided ascent of Mt. Triglav (extra night at Planika hut required) 1-3 persons 480 EUR including equipment and IFGMA licenced guide
- Printed infomation package including route notes and corresponding maps delivered upon arrival 30 EUR
others
- Accommodation: four nights in 3* or 4* hotels; three nights in dormitories inside mountain huts, bed & breakfast.
- Transfer on day 2
- Luggage transfers between hotels (one piece per person, max 23 kgs / 50 lb). - every additional piece 40 EUR per trip. During high altitude walks, from day 3 to day 6 clients need to carry own clothing / personal items with them and main luggage is stored at the Helia office
- Tour description and maps in GUIBO application electronic form
- Local tourist and other taxes
- Welcome meeting
- Backup service (hotline) during the walk
Additional Transfers:
Ljubljana Airport to Bled 1–3 persons: 85 EUR, 4–8 persons: 120 EUR
Ljubljana City to Bled 1–3 persons: 120 EUR, 4–8 persons: 160 EUR
Villach to Bled 1–3 persons: 160 EUR, 4–8 persons: 180 EUR
Klagenfurt Airport to Bled 1–3 persons: 200 EUR, 4–8 persons: 230 EUR
Lesce Bled Railway Station to Bled 1–3 persons: 20 EUR, 4–8 persons: 30 EUR
Trieste Airport to Bled 1–3 persons: 340 EUR, 4–8 persons: 390 EUR
Good to know
Currency
Slovenia