Julian Alps Trekking Adventure with Triglav Ascent
Join a 4-day trekking adventure in the Julian Alps and discover some of its most amazing spots including the Seven Lakes Valley, and the famous Mount Triglav!
Group
Julian Alps
4 Days
Jun, Jul, Aug
Fit
Intermediate
Highlights
- Discover the most beautiful spots in the Julian Alps.
- Explore the beautiful Seven Lakes valley.
- Climb Mount Triglav, Slovenia's most iconic mountain.
Description
This exciting 4-day trekking tour will take you to discover the most amazing spots in the Julian Alps with the option of climbing Triglav.
The first part of the trek takes place in an area where the First World War was fought and has historical spots that intertwine with nature. From there, the Seven Lakes valley is a sparkling haven that leads to Triglav, which we will have a chance to climb. The trek begins in the Lepena Valley and ends in Bohinj. We will sleep in the Dom na Komni, ZasavskakočanaPrehodavcih, and Vodnikov dom huts.
Each day, we will trek an average of 8 hours, therefore, you must be physically fit to join. Climbing Triglav is optional and requires a minimum of three participants, otherwise, an easier trekking route is available.
If you would like to join this unforgettable trekking adventure in the Julian Alps, then don't hesitate to send your details so that we can start planning the tour together!
Itinerary
Day 1: Lepena– Krn lake – Lepočami – Bogatinska Vratca – Lanževica– Komna hut
We will begin our adventure on a trail that takes us from Lepena to Krn Lake. From there, we will head to some abandoned Italian caravels where border controls took place between the two world wars. We will climb Bogatinsko sedlo (1804 m), and from the saddle, we will continue to Lanževica (2003 m). At the end there is a folded descent to komna hut.
Altitude gain: 1300 m
Distance: 13 km
Duration: 8-9 h
Day 2: Komna hut – Triglav 7 lakes hut - 7 lakes valley - Prehodavci hut
On day 2, we will explore the longest high-mountain valley of the Julian Alps, where Triglav National Park is located. The trail from Komna hut gradually progresses through the Triglav traverse route to the mountain on Kal, and slowly descends into Lopučnica valley followed by the ascent to the 7 lakes hut. As we approach the hut, we will catch the first views of the 5th and 6th - double Triglav lakes.
Then we will keep hiking through the 7 lakes valley to Kidney Laks, the 4th and largest lake. Before climbing to Prehodavci hut (2071 m), we will catch sight of the 2nd and 3rd lakes- Brown Lake and Green Lake.
Altitude gain: 850 m
Distance: 16 km
Duration: 6-7 h
Day 3: Triglav
There are 2 options for the third day, the first and easiest is to head to Kanjavec (2568 m), and the second, which is slightly more demanding, is to climb Triglav (2864 m).
Both groups will start by heading towards Hribarice. From there, the first group will move toward Kanjavec (2568 m), Slovenia's longest ski touring route, the top is straightforward and the route requires no special technical skills. Then we will descend to Dolič and continue through the Velska valley to Vodnik hut.
In case you decide to climb Triglav, we will continue over Hribarice to Dolič. From the hut, we follow a former Italian mule track and then branch off to the right towards Triglav until we reach an altitude of 2550 m, where the protected climbing route starts. It takes us to the Triglav ridge which we follow to the top of Triglav. From the summit, we will enjoy views all the way to the Slovenian sea. We follow the classic path down to Small Triglav (2725 m) and continue down to Planika hut (2401 m). From there, we move down to Vodnik hut (1817 m) where we meet with group 1.
NOTE: to carry out the Triglav climb, at least 3 people must choose this option.
First group:
Altitude Gain: 1500 m
Distance: 10 km
Duration: 6-8 h
Second Group (Triglav):
Elevation Gain: 1650 m
Distance: 8 km
Duration: 8-9 h
Day 4: Vodnik hut – Velska valley – Jezersko saddle – Planina Krstenica – Planina Blato
From the hut, we climb down to Velo polje (1680 m), where dairy products are produced during the summer months. From there, we continue to the Jezersko saddle (1980 m) and then descend to the Planina Krstenica (1645 m). From the mountain, there is another descent to the Planina Blato (1150 m) pasture where transport awaits us.
Altitude gain: 265 m
Distance: 9 km
Duration: 4-5 h
Details
Accommodation Mountain Huts |
Meeting point Lepena |
Equipment you will need to bring
Other gear: Mountaineering clothes (long mountaineering pants and spare pants, at least four layers of clothing, wind jacket, spare clothing, hat, gloves), backpack at least 35 l, hiking boots, pocket knife, first aid , sunglasses, sunscreen. You will need a helmet, climbing harness, and via ferrata kit - in case you climb Triglav.
About the guide
I am an IFMGA mountain guide born in 1980 in Mojstrana, a Slovenian village close to Mount Triglav, the highest mountain in the country at 2864 m.
From an early age, my parents took me to the mountains during summer and winter. At that time, my father was part of a mountain rescue team in my hometown and was also going on expeditions to the Himalaya and the Andes, so he became a big inspiration for me. We went climbing, hiking, sport climbing and ski touring together. His enthusiasm truly influenced me.
I went to Alpine school, then Mountain rescue team, I did the Alpinist exam and I became an Alpinist instructor. After that, I also studied to be a professor of Sport. Several years later, I decided to begin my mountain guide education and to become an IFMGA/UIAGM certified mountain guide.
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