KARAVANKE MOUNTAINS WALK
4 days of great hut-to-hut walking in the Karavanke Mountains, staying in charming mountain huts and enjoying the amazing views of the Julian Alps and its Mt Triglav as well as wider Gorenjska region. An easy to moderate walking tour. Discover the wonderful upper Karavanke walking trail through hidden corners of the Slovenian Alps. An unforgettable walking holiday in a secret part of Slovenia!
Slovenians proudly say that they live on the »Sunny side of the Alps« and one can easily see that the saying is true. Karavanke Mountains stretch in the north east of Slovenia, bordering Austria, and they offer numerous easy and moderate trails for walking enthusiasts.
This is an exceptional hiking tour that takes place along well-trodden mountain trails. With wonderful views of the valleys and the highest mountains of the Julian Alps. The hiker will experience exceptional nature, simple mountain huts, walking across wide pastures, … A simple, exceptional hiking experience in one of the most beautiful part of Slovenian Alps.
395,00 €
Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Activity
Self guided trekking
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
June 15th–September 30th
Accommodation
Mountain huts
Booking
Start of the tour on any day of the week.
Experience the breathtaking scenery of high mountain peaks. | Conquer the magical Mt. Stol (2.236 m) above Lake Bled. | Enjoy the rustic mountain huts with their amazing views of the valley below and its surrounding mountains. | Walk across Karavanke Mountains, on the border of Slovenia and Austria. | Feel the excitement as you go through the Baron tunnels. | One of the most attractive trails in Slovenian mountains. | Visit the picturesque villages of Dovje and Mojstrana. | Optional visit the Slovenian Alpine Museum in Mojstrana. | Circle the magical Lake Bled and optionally visit the island by the traditional pletna boat.
Inclusions
Items that are included in the cost of the tour price:
- Full organisation of the trip.
- Introductory briefing in the morning of day 1 (Bled).
- Booklet with detailed itinerary, route instructions and vouchers.
- Maps with marked routes (1:25.000).
- GPS track for all stages/days.
- Navigation pack: APP for phone or tablet.
- Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
- Daily collaboration and tracking on the communication app - additional customer support.
- 3 nights in mountain hut accommodation - breakfast and dinner included.
- Private transfers from Lesce to the start of the hiking.
- Bus transfer from Dovje-Mojstrana to Lesce.
- Tourist tax and VAT.
Exclusions
Items that are not included in the cost of the tour price:
- Travel to the start and from the end point of the trip.
- Food and drinks: lunch on all days.
- Main luggage transfer between huts - you carry all your gear on days 1–4.
- Items of personal nature.
- Travel Insurance.
Optional Extras
Optional extra services, that are not included in the standard tour price:
- Single supplement: 90 €
- Storage of main luggage for the duration of the tour: 20 €/group
Privately Guided Tour
- Want to go trekking in a privately guided group?
- We can organise a privately guided tour for 4 or more hikers with our experienced and licensed guides. Please, contact us for further info or booking.
Itinerary
- Morning briefing at Bled and transfer from Bled to the start of the walk (Ljubelj). An unforgettable walk through Baron tunnels all the way to Roblek Mountain hut.
- Duration: 3,5–5 hours / Difficulty: Easy to moderate walking.
- Accommodation: Roblek Mountain hut
- Walking from Roblek mountain hut to Prešernova hut on gentle high mountain trail.
- Duration: 5–6 hours / Difficulty: Easy to moderate walking.
- Accommodation: Prešernova Mountain hut
- Walking from Prešernova mountain hut to Golica hut.
- Duration: 5–7 hours / Difficulty: Easy to moderate walking.
- Accommodation: Golica Mountain hut.
- Walking from Golica Mountain hut to Dovje and Mojstrana on the high walking trail.
- Duration: 5–6 hours / Difficulty: Easy to moderate walking.
- Optional visit of the Slovenian Alpine Museum in Mojstrana.
- Afternoon transfer from Mojstrana to Bled where your adventure concludes.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in rustic mountain huts, which are basic, generally with excellent mountain views, hearty cuisine and warm atmosphere. In the mountain huts you will generally sleep in dorm rooms with 5–30 people. There are no showers in the mountain huts. Meals can be ordered in hut’s dining room. You can purchase picnic lunch supplies in towns before the tour or purchase lunch from accommodation providers the night before. It is always good to have snacks and energy bars with you, particularly when you are staying in the huts where supplies are limited.
- Day 1: Roblekov dom Mountain hut / Dormitory room, breakfast and dinner.
- Day 2: Prešernova Mountain hut / Dormitory room, breakfast and dinner.
- Day 3: Golica Mountain hut / Dormitory room, breakfast and dinner.
Travel and Hiking Expert
Every company needs a responsible person behind the scenes. Every hiking tour needs someone who knows the destination, is knowledgeable about outdoor activities, understands the specifics of hiking, and is, among other things, a passionate mountain enthusiast dedicated to exploration. For you and with you on hiking tours is Matej, who has been a hiker, climber, and alpinist for three decades. He is an excellent connoisseur of destinations in Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Italy, and further across the Balkans.
Matej has traveled to various corners of the world and explored remote places. He is also the creator of over 50 hiking routes, products, programs, and the conceptual leader of the Triglav Trail Run event, considered one of the most beautiful in the region. Regarding hiking content, he advises destinations and collaborates with the industry in developing hiking trails, creating long-distance hiking paths, working for development agencies and destinations. He is here primarily for you, to advise you before the tour, during the tour itself, and, along with the rest of the team at LIFE Hike, to be your greatest help on the tour and during your vacation. To ensure that your hiking holidays are an unforgettable experience.
Karavanke Mountains Walk
Enjoy a great hut-to-hut walking tour in the Karavanke Mountains, by staying in charming mountain huts and admiring the amazing views of the Julian Alps and its Mt Triglav as well as the wider Gorenjska region.
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