Climbing Mount Triglav (2864m)

Mount Triglav is the highest mountain in Slovenia and as such it deserves its own program. It’s a very popular place in my country. This is a mountain which you have to climb at least once in your life. I’m here to help you do it!

I recommend 4 options to ascend it. Each one is different as Triglav is huge. If you start from the Vrata valley you have to climb on via ferrata, if you start from Bohinj you will hike through the woods.

However, to reach the summit you have to deal with 400 meters of exposed via ferrata (path equipped with cables and pitons), whatever route you choose. If you decide to do it with me, you will definitely be in good hands. I use the rope on via ferrata, so you will always have a double security.

It’s a unique opportunity for you to climb it together with a local IFMGA mountain guide 😉

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Hire me for my SUMMER SPECIAL guided ascent

From late June to late September, I do a 2-day guided climb of Mount Triglav each Wednesday and Sunday. If you can’t leave on these days, you can hire me for a private ascent. 

I am an IFMGA mountain guide, which gives you additional safety. Unfortunately, you should know some agencies in Slovenia work with unlicensed guides. They are usually students and have no guiding experience at all.

Please note that the program may vary depending on the weather. We will decide on the ideal time to ascend to the Mount Triglav summit.

There are around 2000m of ascent and descent, which should take us around 12-18 hours during two days. Be prepared to start the adventure at 7AM on the first day and finish at 4PM on the second day. Of course the time of departure and return is not fixed, it may vary depending on the weather conditions. but it will stay around this schedule.

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These are the different options to the Triglav summit:

OPTION 1 – Over the seven lakes (easiest) – 3 days

The trek starts on Blato meadow and ends in Krma valley.
Day 1: From Blato meadow over the 7 lakes, overnight at Prehodavci hut (5-7 h, altitude change: 1000 m).
2: Ascent to the top and descent down to Triglavski dom Kredarica (6-8 h).
3: Descent down to Velo polje, from where we continue back to our car over the Jezersko sedlo and Krstenica meadow (5-7 h).
There is a via ferrata just towards the top and return.

OPTION 2 – The Vrata Valley – 2 days

We start the trek in Vrata valley and we go up Tominšek or Prag route to Triglavski dom.
Day 1: 5-7 h walking and 1500m of altitude change, 1000m of those are via ferrata.
Day 2: 3-5 h from the hut (Triglavski dom) to the top and return, plus 4h down to the valley.

OPTION 3 – Over the 7 lakes – 2 days

We start the trek on Blato meadow and finish in Krma valley.
Day 1: From Blato meadow over the 7 lakes, overnight at Doli hut (6-8h, altitude change 1300m).
Day 2: Ascent to the top and descent down to Krma valley (7-9 h).
There is a via ferrata just towards the top and return.

OPTION 4 – from Krma Valley – 2 days

We start and finish the trek in Krma valley. We will sleep in Triglavski dom, from there we go to the top and we can descend the way to Planika hut, that way we make a small circle.
Day 1: 5-7 h walking and 1500 m of altitude change.
Day 2: 3-5 h from the hut (Triglavski dom) to the top and return, plus 4 h down to the valley.
There is via ferrata (path equipped with wires and pitons) just from the hut to the top and return.

You may also be interested in a private climbing tour in Triglav. In that case I can offer you these climbing options for smaller groups of friends.

And you can climb Triglav in winter as well. However, the only good option is to do it from Krma valley. You’ll find all the details on my special program of winter climbing in Mount Triglav.

If you have any interest in climbing this beautiful mountain, please get in touch with me. We will take the time to discuss the itinerary and the program!