ALPY JULIJSKIE SŁOWENII

The Julian Alps of Slovenia:

Mountain Walks and Short Treks

CICERONE

Guidebook describing 58 walks in the Julian Alps of Slovenia. The walks are organized around five bases - Kranjska Gora, Bovec, Kobarid, Bled and Bohinj. The routes in the Julian Alps range from easy valley walks and rougher forest trails to high-mountain protected routes, including Triglav at 2864m, and multi-day treks.

This guidebook contains over 60 walks which explore the best of the Julian Alps of Slovenia. The walks and treks in this guidebook are organised around five bases in the Julian Alps - Kranjska Gora, Bovec, Kobarid, Bled and Bohinj - all of which have a range of accommodation and public transport facilities.

There is something here for everyone - from easy valley walks and rougher forest trails to high-mountain protected routes, including multiple routes up Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak. Several possibilities for multi-day walks are included.

The Julian Alps are situated in the small independent republic of Slovenia, at the south-eastern end of the Alpine chain. Their highest peak, Triglav, at 2864m, may be smaller than some of the better-known western giants, but what the mountains lack in stature they make up for in interest and accessibility. The dramatic limestone peaks drop steeply through forests to flower meadows, and will give you a feast for the eyes no matter which direction you turn.

CONTENTS

Overview maps

Map key

Introduction

Geology and landscape

The Triglav National Park

Long-distance routes

What the walking’s like

Climate and weather

Wildlife and flowers

When to go

Getting there

Getting around

Areas and bases

Accommodation

Food and drink

Money and shopping

Communications

Health and hazards

Language

Maps

Waymarking and navigation

What to take

Mountain safety

Using this guide

1 Kranjska Gora

Walk 1 Zelenci

Walk 2 Peč (Tromeja)

Walk 3 Srednji Vrh

Walk 4 Slap Martuljek (Martuljek waterfall)

Walk 5 Vršič pass

Walk 6 Visoki Mavrinc

Walk 7 Vitranc/Ciprnik

Walk 8 Sleme

Walk 9 Tamar and Planica

Walk 10 Mala and Velika Mojstrovka

Walk 11 Mala Mojstrovka via the Hanzova pot

Walk 12 The Vrata valley

Walk 13 Jerebikovec

Walk 14 Prisank

Walk 15 Jalovec

Walk 16 Špik

Walk 17 Škrlatica

Walk 18 Triglav by the Tominškova pot and the Prag Route

Walk 19 Triglav by the Plemenice (or Bamberg) Route

Walk 20 Kanjavec

2 Bohinj

Walk 21 The Tour of Lake Bohinj

Walk 22 Slap Savica (Savica waterfall)

Walk 23 Rudnica

Walk 24 Korita Mostnice

Walk 25 Pršivec

Walk 26 Vogel

Walk 27 Črna prst

Walk 28 Spodnje Bohinjske gore (the Lower Bohinj mountains)

Walk 29 Bogatin and Mahavšček

Walk 30 Triglav Lakes valley and Veliko špičje

Walk 31 Triglav – the southern approach

3 Bovec

Walk 32 The Bovec Basin

Walk 33 Kluže

Walk 34 Svinjak

Walk 35 Čelo

Walk 36 Izvir Glijuna and Slap Virje

Walk 37 Visoki Kanin and Prestreljenik

Walk 38 Rombon

Walk 39 The Soča Trail

Walk 40 Pogačnikov dom and Kriški podi

Walk 41 Planja and Razor

Walk 42 Križ, Stenar and Bovški Gamsovec

Walk 43 Krn

Walk 44 Mangart

4 Bled

Walk 45 The Tour of Lake Bled

Walk 46 Osojnica

South of Bled

Walk 47 Bohinjska Bela and Kupljenik

Walk 48 Ribenska Gora

Walk 49 Talež

Walk 50 Vintgar gorge

Walk 51 Galetovec

Walk 52 Debela peč, Brda and Lipanski vrh

Walk 53 Viševnik

5 Kobarid

Walk 54 The Historical Walk

Walk 55 Drežniški kot

Walk 56 Krasji vrh

Walk 57 Stol

Walk 58 Matajur

Appendix A Route summary table

Appendix B Useful contacts

Appendix C Language notes

Appendix D Bibliography