Mountain Climbing in Bohinj: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

The Bohinj valleys sits at the foot of the surrounding Julian Alps. As a result, mountain climbing is a prime attraction during the summer and autumn.

Outside of Mt Triglav, the area boasts plenty of other incredible climbs as well. Among them is Prisank (2,547 meters), which is a great intermediate-level peak for people interested in climbing pristine limestone. Views from the top are great too and on the way down climbers have the option of hiking or heading down on a via ferrata.

Other good peaks for intermediate climbers include Vršaki, Vernar and Mali Draški vrh. For novice mountaineers, heading up Plaski Vogel, Veliko Špičje and Mišeljski konec are great ways to get some experience while enjoying the area’s incredible beauty.

Stunning scenery

The Bohinj Valley is home to some of Slovenia’s immense beauty. Green fields and forested foothills lead up to the imposing snow-capped Julian Alps. The best way to see all of this immense natural beauty is to head up to the summit of one of these alpine peaks and spend a few hours gazing back down over it. Slovenia might be one of Europe’s best kept secrets and with views like the ones you’ll find in Bohinj, you’ll see why.

Triglav National Park

Triglav National Park is centered around Mt Triglav (2,864 meters), the highest peak in Slovenia as well as the Julain Alps. The park is filled with incredibly scenic forests, valleys and lakes surrounded by stunning mountain sides that are just waiting to be climbed. Heading to the summit of the park’s namesake is the perfect challenge for intermediate climbers and provides a bit of culture as well as stunning views.

Come for the culture

When you are not out in the mountains, enjoy some of the area’s unique and incredible culture. From sampling different wines at local vineyards to checking out small and remote villages there is a lot to experience here. While you’re here also take the time to visit the Tomaz Godec museum to learn about Slovenia’s role in the First World War as well as see what life was like in this part of the world prior to the dawn of modernity.

The summer months of June and July offer pleasant climbing weather, with more unpredictable weather from November to May. Storms can inhibit ascents in the winter months and present additional hazards and obstacles to the trek.

Any trip to Bohinj will begin with a flight into the international airport outside of Ljubljana (LJU). From here, it is easy to rent a car and make the one hour drive or take a bus into the valley.

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