Slovenië – wandeltocht langs de 9 wateren

After breakfast a short car transfer brings you to the small historic town of Radovljica. Before the walk you can spend some time exploring its lovely restored medieval town centre and large palace with two interesting museums, before rounding it all up with some light refreshments in the town square. Starting here, you make a short climb from the confluence of the two Sava Rivers up to the Jelovica high plateau, and stroll amid the sweeping vistas of the opposing Karavanke mountain range. The return to Bled leads you along the quiet, shady riverside of the Sava Bohinjka.

Starting in the lush green Radovna Valley, you then walk along the Radovna River as it flows between majestic alpine peaks and carves its way through the stunning 1.6-km long Vintgar Gorge. A wooden walkway takes you along and over a series of rapids and mini waterfalls thundering through the gorge and culminating at the Sum Waterfall. The trail continues back to Bled Lake via Katarina Church. From here you get a different view of Bled Castle.

Today you get to explore the beautiful glacial Lake Bled and its surroundings. Bled is a fairytale wonderland with its distinctive island church backed by a mountain vista and clifftop castle. Head to the western side for the best photos and views of the lake, castle and Karavanke range, and take the trail up to Ojstrica and Mala Osojnica for the classic postcard vista. You can also take a short panoramic walk to the sunny alpine villages of Kupljenik and Bela for more great views.

An early morning car transfer takes you to the starting point in the Trenta Valley, travelling over the historic Vršič Pass, a road constructed during World War I. At the top of the pass, you'll pause to take in the breathtaking early morning views in the heart of the Julian Alps. The Soča Trail then guides you along the vibrant turquoise waters of the Soča River as it winds through the valley. Renowned as one of the world's most beautiful rivers, the trail leads you across wooden bridges and through the majestic Great Soča Gorge (Velika Korita). 

A 20-minutes morning car transfer brings you to the starting point of your walk—the entrance to the Moznica river canyon. The landscape and surrounding mountains you will walk through were once background to many WW1 battles. Several bitter battles were fought here between the Austrian Empire and the Italians. The trail passes by the remains of many once mighty fortifications.

A leisurely stroll leads you west of town of Bovec, where the focus is on the pure, pristine waters of the region. Here, the Gljun stream, fed by the vast underground networks of the Kanin limestone range, cascades down a 30-foot waterfall before merging with the Soča River. Depending on the season, you may witness this natural spectacle in full flow. Next, you'll visit the Boka waterfall, a powerful torrent of water emerging from the Kanin range. The return journey to Bovec takes you through wide meadows adorned with vibrant summer wildflowers, with the striking silhouette of Mt. Svinjak, often referred to as the "Slovene Matterhorn," dominating the horizon. This magical area even served as a filming location for the Chronicles of Narnia.

Departure from Bovec after breakfast.