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Žganci

Carniolan sausage

Štruklji

Krapi

Trout & game meat

More info here

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Public transport prices tend to be cheaper in Slovenia than in Switzerland, Austria, Germany... Buy separate train/bus tickets for your day trips inside the country and use your Interrail pass for longer journeys.

Ticket prices for the most common destinations (from LJU):

Ljubljana - Bled: 7.7€

Ljubljana - Bohinj lake: 9.4€

Ljubljana - Koper: 14.4€

Ljubljana - Kranjska Gora: 10€

Ljubljana - Maribor: 16.4€

up to 30% discount during the Weekend "Tourist weekend offer"

Note: if the route is served by both trains and buses, prices are usually the same for all modes of transport - however this is not a law (example: route Ljubljana - Maribor), so do your due diligence and pick the optimal one for you.

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-> simo.si (only browser, not an app)

The official Slovenian multimodal journey planner that integrates most public and private transportation services into one platform (buses, trains, shuttles,...)!

But it doesn't give info on prices, so you still need to check on each provider's website.

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- affordable, when traveling with an Interrail pass, it could be wise to use travel days elsewhere and just purchase separate ticket when traveling (shorter) routes through Slovenia since tickets are quite cheap.

- only through larger cities, better coverage and infrastructure in western Slovenia.

https://potniski.sz.si/en/

Mountain destination accessible by train:

Bled (stop Lesce-Bled or Bled Jezero)

Bohinj (stop Bohinjska Bistrica)

Soča Valley (stop Most na Soči)

Kamnik Savinja Alps (stop Kamnik)

Pohorje (stop Maribor)

You can take your bike on the train for 3€/trip.

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- only option for many destinations, especially in the mountains,

- multiple providers, the main ones are Arriva and Nomago

- many places offer free (or very cheap) summer buses for tourists (info to check on tourist destination websites)

Ljubljana bus station website:

https://www.ap-ljubljana.si/en/

2 largest bus companies that operate almost all regional and local buses:

https://arriva.si/en/ (main one, goes to Bled / Bohinj / Kranjska Gora, the coast, ...) - ticket can be bought on board of the bus and at some station like Ljubljana bus station

https://www.nomago.eu/ (goes to Soča Valley and covers the east of the country)

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All the information you possibly need: https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/visitors/

Must visit spots in the city include: old town, castle, Tivoli park... In 1 day in Ljubljana, you will have seen most of it.

To experience the city as a local; travel by bike, enjoy a good glass of wine on the riverbank in the evening, take advantage of many free concerts happening downtown throughout the summer.

Going to Open kitchen market/food stalls (sl. Odprta kuhna) is a must on sunny Fridays.

https://www.odprtakuhna.si/en/

To have a good view of the whole downtown at affordable prices, visit "Nebotičnik" cafe.

Useful map of the city with good recommendations, you can also find it for free all around the city: https://enjoylocal.eu/listing/enjoy-ljubljana-free-map-summer-14th-edition/

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THE website to check.

Concerts, cultural, sporting, gastronomic events... all in one place.

https://www.slovenia.info/en/things-to-do/events

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Getting around, general:

simo.si

https://julian-alps.com/en/p/mobility-in-the-julian-alps/36128892/

https://www.tnp.si/en/visit/about-the-park/traffic-and-public-transport/

By destinations:

Bled: https://www.bled.si/en/information/getting-around-bled/2023053015294502/bled-bus/

Bohinj: https://promet.bohinj.si/en/organised-transport/

Kranjska Gora: https://kranjska-gora.si/en/news/bus-services-to-the-valley-gate-and-tourist-bus-kranjska-gora

Soca Valley: https://www.soca-valley.com/en/soca-valley/sustainable-mobility/

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Transfers and timetables As a contribution to sustainable mobility in Bohinj, we also offer organised transport services (summer season transport, holiday transport, ski bus, on-call transport, etc.) in addition to the regular bus lines. Organised transfers Timetables for organised transport during the summer season. Check the dates and times of individual transport services. Transport is

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Many ways to get around the city.

Use a city bike (1€/week!!) to experience the city like a local!

Download the app: https://www.bicikelj.si/

Or just walk... Everything is within a 2-3km radius.

https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/visitors/travel-information/getting-around/

City buses cost 1.5€/90min:

Possibility of paying on board with a credit card, but you will have to pay for each bus, if you plan on taking more than 1 in a 90-min timeframe.

Otherwise, you need a physical Urbana card (2€) or a virtual one.

Virtual Urbana card:

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.margento.urbanaplus

IOS: https://apps.apple.com/si/app/urbana-ljubljana/id1472324298

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Bohinj:

Hike around the Lake - 3h, 11km, mostly flat

Peč viewpoint

Mostnica gorges (entrance fee) and Voje valley - 4h, 12km, 245m+

Grmečica Waterfall - 1h, 4km

From Ukanc to Savica Waterfall (entrance fee) -3h, 7.6km, 230m+

Bistrica spring - 9km, 3h30, 210m+

Možic and its bunkers (from Soriška Planina, accessible by shuttle bus from Bohinj or Arriva bus from Škofja Loka) - 2h30, 5,9km, 379m+

Pokljuka plateau: (accessible by bus from Bled or Bohinj)

Zajamniki pasture - 3h, 10km, 200m+

Uskovnica pasture - 2,3h, 8km, 250m+

Bled:

Walk around the Lake + viewpoints Ojstrica and mala Osonjica - 8.4 km, 2h30, 300m+

Vintgar gorges (entrance fee) - 6km, 2h, 150m+

Pokljuka gorges - 1.15h, 3km, 220m+

Straža hill - 1h30, 4,5km, 217m+

Kranjska Gora:

Peričnik Waterfall - 10km, 3h, 200m+

Viewing Balcony - 12km, 3h30, 300m+

To Krnica valley - 14km, 4h, 300m+

Rateče - Zelenci springs - 4km, 1h, flat

Planica valley - 8km, 2h, 150m+

Martuljek waterfalls - 4,2km, 1h30, 150m+

Soča Valley:

To Virje Waterfall from Bovec - 10km, 2h, 320m+

Šunik water groves and great Soča gorge - 9km, 2h30, 150m+

Visna Trail - 5km, 1h30, 200m+

Boka waterfall

Tolmin castle - 4km, 1h, 200m+

Beri waterfall - 9km, 3h, 300m+

Tolmin Gorges (entrance fee)

Kamnik Alps:

Velika Planina with cable car

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- Kremšnita (Bled cream cake),
- Prekmurska gibanica (Prekmurje layer cake),
- Potica (traditional rolled pastry, usually with nuts).

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Available in almost all destinations.

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Don't forget to check the hospitality list: https://www.yoalin.org/hospitality-list/

Password: on Slack

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Wild camping or bivouacking is strictly forbidden in Triglav national park (800€ fine) and the Julian Alps (500€ fine/per person), elsewhere grey zone.

Many official campgrounds even in TNP - Bohinj, Kranjska Gora... Call in advance during peak season if you want to stay for a few days, but generally they always have space for someone with just a tent and no car. Some campsites have discounts for people without cars!

Note: it is considered camping only if one pitches a tent. Sleeping in a bivouac hut (emergency shelter), or just a sleeping bag, is allowed but are considered to be only allowed in case of emergency!

Map of camps

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https://en.pzs.si/vsebina.php?pid=3

https://en.pzs.si/koce.php

To book online!

Membership in an alpine club (foreign or local) gets you 50% discount on shared accommodations in huts.

Try to book in advance! Language is rarely a problem as most caretakers speak both English and German.

Booking can be cancelled free of charge one to two days prior to your arrival (depending on the mountain hut).

Ps. Don't expect showers and other comforts... the Slovenian Alps are generally scarce with water, so huts often times rely only on air-lifted supplies or rainwater. Finding drinkable water can be challenging, and buying water in a hut can be expensive (6€/1L), so make sure to carry enough water with you.

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https://www.bled.si/en

To reach Bled:

Train to Bled Lake (from Jesenice or direct from Ljubljana during the weekend),

Train to Lesce-Bled + bus (10min),

Direct buses from Ljubljana (1h20) - Arriva

To get around: summer buses (5€ / day) https://www.bled.si/en/information/getting-around-bled/2023053015294502/bled-bus/

Tip: go early to avoid the crowds or stay late!

1 day in Bled is enough to see most:

Visit Vintgar Gorges first thing in the morning (free buses from Bled)

Come back to Bled and walk around the lake

Hike to one of the viewpoints

Take a swim

Eat a great burger at Mega Burger, a vegan one at Public&Vegan Kitchen, typical Slovenian food at Gostilna Pri Planincu, a Bled Cake at the Pastry Zima or Šmon.

If you stay the evening, go to one of the many free concerts or DJ Set, also open-air cinema once a week.

If it rains, visit the Triglav National Park infocenter, they have a great free exhibition about the National Park! They also have a cute coffee shop - away from the crowd.

Tip: rent a bike and combine all those activities, the villages around Bled are really cute and peaceful!

If you stay longer, take a bus to Pokljuka and hike to Zajamniki or Viševnik, or go to Bohinj lake!

Don't:

Go to the island - it's quite expensive and not that worth it (you need to pay for the boat, and also if you want to visit the church on the island > 30€ total)

If you still want to go to the island and there are at least 2 people, it's cheaper to rent a rowboat to reach it.

Go to the castle, also quite expensive, the view is not that impressive from it, the museum is interesting but not a must-see (11,5€ for students / 19€ for adults)

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https://www.visitmaribor.si/en/

Slovenia's 2nd largest city. Good place to visit if you're heading from Ljubljana towards Vienna/Graz.

Pohorje mountain range at the edge of the city accessible by bus.

For a 3/4 days trek, can do the first stages of the Slovenian Mountain trail from Maribor to Slovenj Gradec.

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https://www.bohinj.si/en/

To reach Bohinj:

train to Bohinjska Bistrica (direct from Jesenice and from Ljubljana during the weekend) + buses

direct buses from Ljubljana / Skofja Loka (around 2h)

Many summer buses: https://promet.bohinj.si/

2€ for unlimited rides during 24h, only on marked buses (not the Arriva ones)

In Bohinj, chill by the lake, swim in the refreshing water, hike or bike to discover the surroundings, conquer the peaks of the Triglav national park, and don't forget along the way to pay attention to the traditional heritage

Activity ideas:

Hike by the north shore of the lake and come back with the panoramic boat (8 or 9€) or bus.

Rent a bike and bike along Bohinj bike path (it's not possible to bike around the lake)

Take a cable car to Vogel and hike around (€€)

Rent a SUP and paddle on the lake

Stop with the bus or train in Nomenj and take a short hike along Sava river to Grmečica waterfall (30 min)

Visit the traditional village of Stara Fužina by the lake and combine it with a hike to the Voje valley and Mostnica gorges (2/3€) or a visit to the Alpine dairy museum.

Attend one of the many summer events, free concerts, film screenings, etc...

Good local and affordable food at Divja Jaga (sandwich, salad, bowl) or Foksner (Burgers)!

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Bohinj, zelena oaza Julijskih Alp v osrčju Triglavskega narodnega parka. Informacije, inspiracija in možnosti rezervacij.

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Close together, good starting point for hikes in TNP.

https://kranjska-gora.si/en/

http://www.mojstrana.com/en/

https://www.nc-planica.si/en/

To reach Kranjska Gora: train to Jesenice + buses or direct buses from Ljubljana

Free summer buses: https://kranjska-gora.si/en/news/bus-services-to-the-valley-gate-and-tourist-bus-kranjska-gora

Trip ideas:

- rent bikes in Kranjska Gora and do a day trip to Planica Nordic Centre (Olympic ski jumps), Zelenci reserve and Tamar valley

- visit Vrata valley & Peričnik waterfall (or head even further into the TNP) from Mojstrana (shuttle buses available).

- Slemenova špica from Vršič pass (easy 1h hike with great views), free buses to Vršič.

- Martuljek waterfalls

- Three borders hike from Rateče

- Hike from Vrata valley to Zadnjica in Trenta valley (via "Luknja") from where you can take a bus to Bovec (this hike would take around 5h, once you get over "Luknja" and get to Trenta valley side it's easy, not very steep hike, while steep ascent to Luknja from Vrata shouldn't be underestimated). More info: https://www.hike.uno/mountain/luknja/1/197

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Outdoor activities hotspots; hiking, biking, rafting, climbing, caving, paragliding...

https://www.soca-valley.com/en/

To reach Soča valley: train to Most na Soči (from Bohinj, Bled, Jesenice and Ljubljana during the weekend) and then buses, or bus from Kranjska Gora over Vrsič pass (only during summer) or through Tarvisio (one per day)

Summer buses: https://www.soca-valley.com/en/soca-valley/sustainable-mobility/

Trip/hike ideas:

- Mt. Krn & Krn lakes (from Lepena valley),

- Fort Kluže & Fort Hermann (WW1 Austro-Hungarian forts),

- Kanin/Sella Nevea,

- Virje waterfall,

- Boka waterfall,

- Svinjak peak (aka. "Bovec Matterhorn").

- Tolmin gorges

- Javorca Church

- Kolovrat outdoor museum

- Lake Most na Soči

- Trenta valley (spring of soča, Dom Trenta, Alpinum Juliana, the Great Soča Gorge, Sunik water grove)

For rafting / canyoning, recommend: Abyss Adventures

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Bohinj:

Peč and Rudnica - 8km, 4h, 400m+

Laz pasture - 12,3km, 4h30, 590m+

Stara Fužina through Voje and Uskovnica - 16km, 6h, 750m+

Zajamniki from Srednja vas - 14km, 5h, 765m+

Double lakes in the 7 lakes valley - 16km, 5h30, 830m+

Komna & Bogatin - 15,5km, 5h30, 860m+

Pokljuka plateau:

Viševnik - 9km, 4h15, 815m+

Debela Peč - 17km, 6h, 880m+

Vodnikov dom

Kranjska Gora:

Slemenova Špica - 5,5km, 2h30, 407m+

Mala & Velika Mojstrovka from the Vršič Pass - 6km, 2h50, 690m+

Tromeja / 3 borders - 13km, 5h, 700m+

Bled:

Babji Zobb - 10km, 4h, 640m+

Bled round trail, viewpoints paradise - 14km, 4h30, 685m+

Galetovec - 15km, 5h30, 850m+

Karavanke:

Smokuških vrh - 8km, 4h, 500m+

Kranj:

Sveti Jošt nad Kranjem - 11km, 4h, 460m+

Jamnik church from Podnart - 15km, 4h40, 545m+

Soča Valley:

Mangartsko sedlo nature trail - 8km, 3h, 400m+,

Soča trail (one way) - 28km, 8h30, 460m+

Krn lake from Lepena - 10km, 5h30, 830m+

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When in Bovec valley or in mountains above Bohinj, trying local cheeses is a must.

Don't miss out on Štruklji, a rolled dough usually filled with Skuta (cottage cheese), often served in mountain huts. It can be served savory or sweet.

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https://www.visitkamnik.com/en

To reach Kamnik: direct buses or train from Ljubljana

Nice old town with many castles, great starting point for hiking in the Kamnik-Savinja alps.

Trip/hike ideas:
- Velika planina (also reachable with cable car),
- Kamnik saddle (sl. Kamniško sedlo) - hike can be extended to Planjava or Brana peaks.

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Škofja Loka (old town, castle)

Radovljica (old town, great Beekeeping museum, good chocolate) - close to main destinations but away from the crowds + good bus and train connections

Celje (old town, castle)

Idrija (old mercury mine - UNESCO heritage)

Kranj (old town, canyon)

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Ljubljana:

City museum (https://mgml.si/en/city-museum/),

National museum (https://www.nms.si/en/),

National museum of contemporary history (https://www.muzej-nz.si/en/),

Ethnographic museum (http://www.etno-muzej.si/en).

Mojstrana (near Kranjska Gora):

Slovenian alpine museum (https://www.planinskimuzej.si/en/).

Radovljica:

Municipal museum (https://mro.si/en/municipal-museum/),

Beekeeping museum (https://mro.si/en/musem-of-apiculture/).

Kobarid:

WW1/Battles of the Isonzo museum (https://www.kobariski-muzej.si/en/).

Bohinj:

Alpine dairy farming museum (https://www.bohinj.si/en/museums/alpine-dairy-museum/)

Free exhibition about the lake at the Triglav national park infocenter in Stara Fuzina (https://www.tnp.si/en/visit/about-the-park/information-points/center-tnp-bohinj/)

Idrija:

Municipal museum (https://www.muzej-idrija-cerkno.si/en/),

Mercury mine (https://www.cudhg-idrija.si/en).

Pivka:

Park of Military history (https://www.parkvojaskezgodovine.si/en/).

Borovnica (near Vrhnika):

Technical museum (https://www.tms.si/en/).

Sečovlje (Slovenian coast):

Salina park and salt-making museum (https://www.kpss.si/en/intro).

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Find your own favourite period in Ljubljana's history!

Ljubljana. History. City.

How well do you know the rich history of Slovenian capital? Pile-dwellers, Emona, Middle and New Ages, the 20th and 21st centuries... what is the history of Ljubljana? Get to know Ljubljana's past - see the chronological presentation of Ljubljana's millennia of heritage with precious authentic artefacts, like the world's oldest wooden wheel with an axle!

Call for local communitiy. Content mainly in Slovene language.

Corona Project

Corona collection project

News

Second Symposium on the Exhibiting of Art, Architecture, and Design, and Exhibition Institutions in Slovenia.

Immersive Storytelling Hackathon

Workshop within the European project ISTER

Location

Gosposka 15
1000 Ljubljana

Opening hours

Tuesday-Sunday: 10.00-18.00
Mondays, 1 January, 1 November and 25 December: Closed

Tickets

Adults: 6 € / Reduced: 4 €
Family ticket: 14 €
ICOM, PRESS; SMD: Free entry

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Find your own favourite period in Ljubljana's history! Ljubljana. History. City. How well do you know the rich history of Slovenian capital? Pile-dwellers, Emona, Middle and New Ages, the 20th and 21st centuries... what is the history of Ljubljana?

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https://www.portoroz.si/en/

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General info:

https://www.tnp.si/en/

https://julian-alps.com/

Find inspiration: Visitor guide summer 2024

https://www.tnp.si/assets/Publikacije/Discover/Casopis-TNP-Poletje-2023.pdf

How to get around? Check the public transport section!

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Bohinj:

Črna Prst from Bohinjska Bistrica - 16km, 7h, 1280 m+

Prehodavcih hut and 7 lakes Valley from the crossroad Vogar-Blato - 10h, 29km, 1200m+

Planina Blato- to Triglav lakes hut - Black lake - Komna - Savica (not a round trip) - 06h30, 22km, 1090m+ / 1530m-

Rodica from Ribčev Laz - 06h30, 18,5km, 1390m+

Krn Lake from Savica hut - 08h30, 29km, 1630m+

Pokljuka:

Tosc from Rudno polje - 15,5km, 7h, 1000 m+

Triglav (see below) - helmet and via ferrata kit mandatory !!

Karavanke:

Stol - 16km, 8h, 1600m+

Begunjšcica - 12,5 km, 7h, 1325m+

Kranjska Gora:

Špik - 20km, 7h40, 1590m+ - helmet recommended

Kamnik Alps:

Velika planina from Stahovica - 17km, 7h, 1316m+

Kamnik saddle - 11km, 5h30, 1295m+

Grintovec - 16km, 7h30, 1930m+ - helmet recommended

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In Slovenia one thing is constant - goveja juha or beef soup is for lunch on Sunday. Slovenian beef soup is a clear beef soup often served with thin noodles (similar to vermicelli). Slovenian beef soup has been an integral part of the multi-course menu offered in restaurants as early as the 19th century. To this day most restaurants offer dnevna juha or ‘soup of the day’ for lunch and one of the options is almost always goveja juha.

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Slovenia has hundreds of years long winemaking tradition and offers some of the best wine in Europe.

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https://www.postojnska-jama.eu/en/

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Travel fast(er) and cheap(er) by utilizing ride-sharing services/websites such as https://prevoz.org/ (only in the Slovenian language).

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Prevoz.org - portal za izmenjavo prevozov.

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While less typical, here are some more food and drinks Slovenian actually enjoy on a regular basis:

Burek: a popular (and affordable) pastry filled with meat, cheese, or spinach, usually bought at bakeries.

Toast: Yes, just toast! A ham and cheese toastie is a classic snack or light meal.

Radler: A refreshing mix of beer and lemonade or soda.

Cokta: the Coca-Cola of the Balkans.

Beers: they are 2 main brands, Union (the red one) and Laško (the green one)

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7 Triglav lakes to Trenta valley

Savica Waterfall to Tolmin through Krn Lake

Pohorje crossing from Maribor to Slovenj Gradec

Stage 5-6 Juliana Trail

Long distance:

Juliana Trail

Slovenian mountain trail

Karavanke trail

Via Alpina

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Thinking of climbing Triglav? Read this first

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Triglav, Slovenia’s highest peak (2,864 m), is more than just a mountain, it’s a national symbol. There’s even a saying that every Slovenian should stand on its summit at least once in their lifetime. That makes it a magnet not only for locals but also for tourists who want to tick off "the highest point" on their itinerary.

While Triglav isn’t super technically difficult, it is a rather long hike, typically done over two days with a stay in a mountain hut. It can be done in one, but it’s a serious push. The final ascent follows a via ferrata on a narrow ridge, and in high season, it can feel more like waiting in line at Disneyland than climbing a mountain. Crowds, slow progress, and the pressure of passing others on exposed terrain can make the experience stressful or unpleasant.

And here’s the honest truth: the view from the top isn’t dramatically better than from many other peaks in the Julian Alps. If you’re looking for peace, panoramic views, and fewer people, you might enjoy one of the nearby mountains with a view of Triglav, instead of from it.

That said, if you do choose to summit Triglav:

Start early and consider staying overnight at a hut like Planika or Kredarica.

Take a helmet and via ferrata kit, they’re mandatory.

Choose your route wisely: the most popular starts from Rudno Polje or Krma, but there are also beautiful approaches from Lake Bohinj (via the Valley of the Seven Lakes) or Trenta Valley.

Pack out any trash you find, even if it’s not yours. The mountain deserves respect from everyone who visits.

Triglav is a special place, just make sure you go for the right reasons, and with the right preparation.

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The Juliana Trail: 270 km - 16 stages
Along the Juliana Trail, you won't conquer any of the alpine peaks. At the foothills of high peaks, the trail leads you along the edge of the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park.
Possibility to hike only a few stages!

https://julian-alps.com/en/p/juliana-trail/42271466/

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Along the Juliana Trail, you won't conquer any of the alpine peaks. At the foothills of high peaks, the trail leads you along the edge of the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park.

Total length: 270 km (basic round tour) + 60 km (extra 4 stages to Brda)

The total difference in altitude: 10,000 m ascent and 10,000 m descent

Total number of stages: 16 + 4

Average stage length: 17.5 km (4-5 hrs)

NEW LONG-DISTANCE HIKING TRAIL - OVERALL BASIC ROUND TOUR

Extra four stages to Brda

THE JULIAN ALPS BOOKING CENTRE

Make the most of first-hand information and let us organize your Juliana Trail experience. Our local experts will be happy to prepare a tailor-made programme for you, including accommodation, luggage transfers and private shuttles. For more information follow the link:

ALL FACES OF THE JULIANA TRAIL

A trail that does not conquer mountain tops but leads you in a respectful distance of the peaks along the edge of the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park.

It takes you where you will feel the true pulse of life in the Julian Alps and learn about the rich natural and cultural heritage of this magnificent and astonishing alpine world that abounds in biodiversity. It will challenge you to find your role in relation to nature and responsible tourism.

The Juliana Trail seeks different heroes - those that aspire advancement in their spirit as well as altitude. The Juliana Trail is a fairly non-demanding, educational, circular trail, inviting you to discover, learn and experience barely noticeable small natural wonders that can bring about an unusual feeling called happiness.

PUT ON YOUR HIKING SHOES AND EXPLORE THE TREASURE TROVE OF NATURAL BEAUTY IN THE JULIAN ALPS

Online guide for Juliana Trail - check maps, 3D previews and GPS tracks (GPX, KML) for each stage. There is also Juliana Trail mobile app available for download for iPhone and Android. The trail is safe and mostly easy to navigate as it follows marked paths, forest roads and mountain trails, logically connecting destinations around the Julian Alps. Circumnavigation of the Julian Alps along the Juliana Trail follows the stages listed below, but start and finish points can be adjusted to your preferences.

Guide book and collecting stamps

You can now collect 24 stamps on the Juliana Trail (usually one per stage, in some places even two). The locations of the stamps are marked. We have published a new edition of the trail guide and included a section for collecting stamps (you need an ink pad for this). The person who collects the stamps and sends the section with the stamps to our Juliana Trail Booking Centre will receive a diploma and a prize.

The price of the printed guide is €5. You can buy the trail guide at one of the 25 points of sale (mostly tourist information centres) and at the online shops of each destination. NOTE: Unfortunately, we do not offer shipping outside the EU.

The Guide Book point of sales

Please check the opening times.

TIC Kobarid, Trg svobode 16, 5222 Kobarid

TIC Bled, Cesta svobode 10, 4260 Bled

TIC Tolmin, Petra Skalarja 4, 5220 Tolmin

TIC Bovec, Trg golobarskih žrtev 22, 5230 Bovec

TIC Podbrdo, Podbrdo 18, 5243 Podbrdo

TIC Kranjska Gora, Kolodvorska ulica 1c, 4280 Kranjska Gora

Slovenski planinski muzej, Triglavska cesta 49, 4281 Mojstrana

TIC Bohinj - Ribčev Laz, Ribčev Laz 48, 4265 Bohinjsko jezero

TIC Bohinj - Stara Fužina, Stara Fužina 53b, 4265 Bohinjsko jezero

TIC Bohinj - Bohinjska Bistrica, Mencingerjeva ulica 10, 4264 Bohinjska Bistrica

Center Triglavskega narodnega parka Bohinj, Stara Fužina 38, Stara Fužina

Info center Dom Trenta, Na Logu, 5232 Soča

TIC Radovljica, Linhartov trg 9, 4240 Radovljica

TIC Begunje, nasproti Gostilne Avsenik

TIC Jesenice, Cesta Maršala Tita 18, 4270 Jesenice

Infocenter Triglavska roža na Bledu, Ljubljanska cesta 27, 4260 Bled

Čopova rojstna hiša, Žirovnica 14, 4274 Žirovnica

Prešernova rojstna hiša, Vrba 2, 4274 Žirovnica

TIC Brda, Šmartno 13, 5211 Kojsko

Planinski dom Pod Ježo, Kuščarji 3, 5215 Ročinj

Entrance point - Tolmin Gorge, Zatolmin

Cerkev Sv. Duha v Javorci, Dolina Tolminke, Zatolmin

Knjigarna Mladinska Knjiga Tolmin, Trg maršala Tita 19, 5220 Tolmin

Knjigarna Mladinska Knjiga v Novi Gorici, Bevkov trg 2, 5000 Nova Gorica

Knjigarna Mladinska Knjiga Nova Gorica, Cesta 21. junija 1a, 5000 Nova Gorica

Juliana Trail Q&A

Find some answers on the most common questions about Juliana Trail on the link below

Is Juliana Trail difficult?

What kind of equipment is required on the trail?

Where can I sleep?

Is there an option for the transport of my luggage?

And more....

By purchasing the products, you support the maintenance and upgrades of the Juliana Trail and Juliana Bike trails. Thank you!

Navigate your trails like a PRO

For a perfect adventure, planning ahead is essential. And when you are already on the trail, you can navigate safely using both, digital and printed versions of the map. If in doubt, follow the signs and don't hesitate to ask locals for directions. We update the digital version of the maps when necessary, making sure, the real-time conditions are reflected as soon as possible.

More help for planning your trail

If you plan your Juliana Trail expedition by yourself, you might find some of the following information very helpful.

Juliana Trail - pot okrog Julijskih Alp // The trail around the Julian Alps

Publications and free leaflets

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Bivak pod Skuto has become something of a social media sensation. But while it may look like the perfect bucket-list spot, it’s important to understand what it is: an emergency shelter.

This bivouac is located in a remote and rugged area, surrounded by technical alpine terrain and via ferrata routes. It was built to provide shelter for mountaineers caught out by weather or fatigue, not as a destination in itself.

Unfortunately, due to its rising popularity on Instagram, many people now hike there solely for the photo, unaware that:

The shelter is extremely small and often full during summer nights.

The trail is steep, rocky, and in parts unmarked, not particularly scenic or enjoyable for casual hikers.

There are no nearby mountain huts, making poor planning potentially dangerous.

If you want to see Bivak pod Skuto, consider incorporating it into a proper multi-day alpine trek and plan to stay at a staffed hut nearby rather than relying on the bivouac. This respects both the intent of the structure and the safety of all hikers.

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Z avtobusom: Avtobusna postaja Kamniška Bistrica, po markirani poti do križišča cest protti Jermanci in tovorni žičnici za Kokrško sedlo. Od tu mimo Lepega kamna ter po zahtevni nemarkirani poti čez Žmavčarje do bivaka - 3.30 h.

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Slovenia is the homeland of the Carniolan honey bee, and beekeeping is a protected cultural tradition.

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Ski Jumping is the national sport! Yes, not football. You can visit Planica, the cradle of ski flying with an Olympic jump. Slovenians are very proud of their ski jumpers and you can find ski jumps in many villages of the Slovenian Alps.

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Unique to Slovenia, wooden structures used to dry hay. They are everywhere but especially in Gorenjska and Dolenjska regions.

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Bears still roam freely: There are several hundred brown bears, especially in southern Slovenia.

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Especially in the northeast, they drizzle it on everything. But it is delicious (and pricey)

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Slovenian has dual grammar: Unlike most languages, Slovene still uses a special grammatical form for two people or things (not just singular and plural).

Over 40 dialects: For such a small country, Slovenia has an astonishing number of dialects, and some can be hard to understand even for other Slovenians.

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The most famous is Postojna Cave, with its underground train, and nearby is Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site. But there are plenty of others all around the country.

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High in the Julian Alps lives one of Slovenia’s most iconic mythical creatures: Zlatorog (“Golden Horn”). This legendary white chamois with golden horns is the star of many local stories, especially around Mount Triglav and the Valley of Trenta.

Zlatorog’s story reflects respect for nature, warning against greed, and the belief that the mountains are sacred and wild.

You’ll see him everywhere:

On Laško beer labels,

As statues and symbols around Triglav National Park,

In literature and art as a national folklore icon.

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24-28 July in Tolmin: Tolminator (metal festival)

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24-28 July in Tolmin: Tolminator (metal festival)

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A boutique Metal festival in the heart of Slovenian nature where two beautiful rivers join. One of the Metalheads’ pilgrimage points for over 20 years!

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11-14 August in Tolmin: Punk Rock holiday

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11-14 August in Tolmin: Punk Rock holiday

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28-30 August in Rogla: Kanjonfest (climbing festival)

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28-30 August in Rogla: Kanjonfest (climbing festival)

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The festival is set in the beautiful forests of the Pohorje region, where participants will enjoy three days of bouldering on granite boulders. The festival also features a rich daytime and nighttime program and a spectacular final competition on an artificial climbing wall for the top climbers.

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Kanjonfest 2026 is already the 6th traditional climbing festival and the largest climbing festival in Slovenia and the surrounding region. This year, it will take place from August 28 to August 30, 2026, at Rogla – Jurgovo.

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11-13 September in Kamnik: Festival of National Costumes and Clothing Heritage

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11-13 September in Kamnik: Festival of National Costumes and Clothing Heritage

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Program – Days of National Costumes and Clothing Heritage

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The organisers have already selected the new faces of this year’s Days of National Costumes and Clothing Heritage, who will be officially revealed to the public in the coming weeks.

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18-20 September in Kranjska Gora: UTMB Trail Run

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18-20 September in Kranjska Gora: UTMB Trail Run

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Julian Alps Trail Run by UTMB | Discover the magnificent world of Julian Alps!

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Discover the magnificent world of high mountains in the Julian Alps and explore hiddengems around Kranjska Gora.

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The highlight of the event is the arrival of herdsmen from the high mountain pastures, bringing beautifully decorated cattle down into the valley.

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An international contemporary photography festival. The festival showcases the work of Slovenian and international photographers and creates opportunities for dialogue among artists, curators, educators, students and photography enthusiasts, through exhibitions, talks and accompanying events.

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Kranj Foto Fest, Exhibition - Združenje zgodovinskih mest Slovenije

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7.9 -11 October in Soča valley: Hiking and Cycling festival

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7.9 -11 October in Soča valley: Hiking and Cycling festival

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Guided hike, cycling tours...

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Soča Valley Hiking & Biking Festival | Soča Valley, Slovenia

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Experience the palette of autumn colours in all its beauty and discover the monuments of the past under the guidance of experienced guides.

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The Ljubljana Marathon has become well-known as a running and sporting event. Every year the streets of the capital Ljubljana are flooded by runners.

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Some of the most beautiful bike paths in the Julian Alps:

Mojstrana to Kranjska Gora/Rateče (can also start from Bled / Jesenice and go all the way to Tarvisio in Italy)

Bled to Bohinj

Bohinj loop bike path

Kanal to Nova Gorica

Outside of Julian alps

Parenzana

Štrekna

In neighboring regions:

Alpe Adria path (section Tarvisio - Dogna, nice bike path on the former disused railway Pontebbana)

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https://www.tasteslovenia.si/en/taste-slovenia/slovenian-gastronomy/authentic-treats-are-protected/

https://julian-alps.com/en/p/experience-the-flavours-of-the-julian-alps/801684949/

https://www.tasteslovenia.si/en/taste-slovenia/slovenian-gastronomy/discover-the-flavours-of-slovenia/

https://www.tasteslovenia.si/en/taste-slovenia/slovenian-gastronomy/take-the-flavours-with-you/

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Four different worlds, four tourist macro-destinations

The Alpine part of Slovenia will surprise you with delicacies from the mountain pastures, the Mediterranean dishes showcase the products of the traditional salt marshes, and the Karst cured meats are matured in the strong Bora winds. The Thermal Pannonian Slovenia region is known for its healing thermal water, but also for its flour-based dishes and breads, while Ljubljana and the Central Slovenia region proudly presents the walnut potica and its unique dishes with international influence. We sorted through this bounty of culinary delicacies, and selected the most representative dishes, food items, and drinks from the entire country – the top of the Slovenian gastronomic pyramid – though, typically for Slovenia, all of them can be found in several variations.

One of the best-known dishes with several regional and seasonal varieties is the Slovenian potica, the most typical Slovenian dish, which is currently in the process of getting the “traditional specialities guaranteed” EU designation. The foods that best represent our green, healthy, and sustainable country are those that can be foraged or gathered in nature, such as honey, forest fruits and berries, and herbs growing in the meadows and forests. The most typically Slovenian drink is wine, as our three wine-growing areas produce a wide range of wines, including original wines, from 11 autochthonous wine grape varieties.

Where good dishes come from mountain pastures

At the top of Alpine Slovenia cuisine are its most typical dishes: the Carniolan sausage, made according to a centuries-old recipe, žganci, and naturally fermented cabbage, also known as sauerkraut, and turnip. The last two are an important part of winter feasts and everyday meals. They are used as a side dish or an ingredient in the main dish. Žganci, made from buckwheat or corn flour, can also be made into a side dish or a main dish, and used to be a constant on the tables of locals. A quote from the 19th century even says that “žganci is the foundation of Carniola”.

A typical food from the Alpine region is trout. Marble or brown, caught in rivers or lakes, grilled or fried, trout is always a true culinary delicacy. The drink that made it to the top of the pyramid is the Gorenjski tepkovec, with protected geographical indication. Gorenjski tepkovec is a flavourful homemade brandy, a distillate made from heirloom tepka pears.

Where fish are the bounty of the sea and “pršut” ham is cured in the “burja” wind

In the Mediterranean region, the Piran salt and fleur-de-sel are harvested from the sea by hand. In the traditional salt marshes on the Slovenian coast, the salt workers steal the salt from the sea in exactly the same way as 700 years ago. The salt is not ground or refined, and in general it is richer in minerals than other types of salt.

The typical regional dish is the Piran sea bass, paired with the typical drink, Rebula white wine. The sea bass are farmed in the Bay of Piran according to the highest dietary standards and using the best expert knowledge, and have been given a place of honour in several excellent restaurant kitchens, not just in Slovenia, but also abroad. The Rebula wine grape had almost been forgotten when the wine growers from Goriška Brda raised it up, and crowned it as the queen of their vineyards. Every year, they organise an international event, “Brda, Home of Rebula”, in its honour. The wines from the Rebula and Furmint grapes have won the highest number of Slovenian platinum and gold awards, as well as regional and international awards at that most important wine tasting event in the world, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).

Where north, south, east, and west meet to create something completely new

This is the area where all the regions of Slovenia meet, and where their tastes intertwine in completely new combinations and unique dishes. The typical representative of this region is the buckwheat porridge. Once considered as food of the farmers, it has now become one of the most sought-after foods. It has great nutritional value, and is perfect for people avoiding gluten, which is why it can often be found on the plates of those who want to eat good, healthy food.

The walnut potica, a symbol of Slovenian cuisine, has been selected as the typical dish of this region, and beer as its typical drink. The potica is a unique Slovenian dessert, currently in the process of getting the “traditional specialities guaranteed” EU designation, and the most popular and widespread is the walnut variety. This region has been home to beer and beer brewers for centuries, thanks to the abundance of fresh water and the hop plantations of Slovenian autochthonous hop varieties.

Where grains grow among the hot springs and their healthy waters

The star of the Thermal Pannonian region in the East of Slovenia is the Štajersko Prekmursko bučno olje (pumpkin seed oil), which has been registered in the EU register of agricultural products with protected geographical indication. This dark green oil of exceptional taste is a constant in the regional cuisine, and can even be found in desserts.

The typical drink for this region is natural mineral water, which springs abundantly from the depths of the earth, and the typical dish are the flat breads from North-eastern Slovenia. Several varieties of wheat growing in the large fields in this part of Slovenia are made into flour, and then transformed into flat breads, gibanice, yeast breads, postržjače, zljevanke, and other dough-based dishes. The best known is Prekmurska gibanica, a traditional dessert which hides a richness of flavours, and is made from ingredients grown in all seasons.

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In the kitchen, the abundance of nature is transformed into versatile and unforgettable tastes of Slovenia.