Category: Hiking

5 Beautiful Short Walks in “Gorenjska”
Leaving Bovec and heading over the mountains to Gorenjska region of Slovenia (Upper Carniola). Here I will lay out some nice, easy walks in that region that I have done in the last years. They can be done in winter, summer or any time of the year. They are beautiful in their own way in each season. And they are also all quite popular in Slovenia, expect crowds on a sunny weekend.

1. Tamar and Planica Valley
To start the walk to Tamar, you need to park your car at the sports centre Planica. You can follow the old road or the path, which goes just along the road. Either way it takes less than an hour one way, easy walk. We did around 11 km there and back, less than 200 m height difference.

When you are there, it is nice to check out the waterfalls Črne vode and Nadiža. They are especially beautiful in spring or after rain.

Nadiža waterfall

Source of Nadiža waterfall

Source of Nadiža waterfall

Črne vode waterfall

Črne vode waterfall

Črne vode waterfall

2. Koča na Ljubelju
This hut is located at an old border check, the oldest mountain pass in Europe. The hut is normally open for the weekends. When there is enough snow, it is a popular spot for sledging. Otherwise it is a lovely, hour walk or so one way. Also a nice spot for a full moon walk. There is around 300 m height difference and 4.5 km up and down.

Photo by A. M.

3. Mojčin dom na Vitrancu

This walk can be done from a few starting points. We started from Jasna and it took us around 2 hours up. We went down around the ski slope (it was closed then) to Kranjska Gora. It took us an hour and 15 minutes to get back to the parking lot. The walk was approximately 11 km and around 700 m height difference. The views are superb from the hut.

On the way up – winter fairytale at the end of November.

At the hut and the views.

Photo by Vesna

On the way down.

4. Koča v Krnici

Another beautiful choice for a winter, snowy walk. The walk takes about 2 hours round trip. It covers around 10 km with less than 300 m height difference, starting from Pišnica. There is also a hut, but open only for the weekends and holidays.

If you go later in the afternoon, maybe you will be lucky to not meet anyone else.

5. Peričnik Waterfall

This one I have already mentioned once, but now I am showing you the winter version of it. In winter you leave your car before the ramp and take a one hour walk to the waterfall. There and back, again around 2 hours, 8 km, less than 200 m height difference. The conditions only allowed to go to the lower waterfall.

On the way to the waterfall.

The frozen Peričnik waterfall.

Photo by a nice stranger

Photo by Aida

The photos of the same waterfall from springtime, approached from the other side.

This isn’t a list of must-see places. It’s just a small reminder to myself of walks that work – on slow days, busy days and everything in between. But maybe it sparks an idea for your next walk in Gorenjska.
January 19, 2026
Krn Hike in November: A Breathtaking Adventure

Heading up to the Krn mountain on a sunny Monday in November is the best idea! Krn (2,244 m) is one of the most iconic peaks of the Julian Alps. It is known for its panoramic views over the Soča Valley. A mountain where history and stunning nature meet. is We hiked up from the side of Lepena and finished in Planina Kuhinja, just above the Krn village. Altogether was 16 km, 6.5 hours moving time.

The path towards the Krn Lake from Lepena:

The Krn Lake:

The view back to the lake:

The path from the Krn Lake to the top of the Krn Mountain:

On the top:

Going down towards Planina Kuhinja:

There are also other options to go up or down to the Krn mountain, you can choose from. Make sure you check the weather. Also, check momentary conditions to have a safe hike!

November 10, 2025
First Time Hiking in France: A Short Van Trip Adventure
We went with our MinionVan for a short but sweet trip to the border of France. It was actually a boys’ trip, but I decided to come along as well. And I’m glad I did!

Our first lunch stop in France already had beautiful views of larches changing the color of their needles.
But before we went to France, we had another stop in Pontida, Italy. We went for a short bike ride, where we stumbled upon a funny barbecue in front of the church.

Anyway, the biking was a bit too cross country for me, but fun enough. The trails we did are called Uccellaia 2 and Guendalina Basso.

Let’s return to France. It was still raining the first day. We checked out some waterfalls in the area of La Grave. We also visited my favorite French shop, E.Leclerc in Briançon.
The second day the boys did some canyoning, I hiked up to Lac Lauvitel. Lac means lake in French. Beautiful, easy hike – 10 km, 2 hours up, less than 1.5 hours down, 750 m height difference. This was my first proper hiking in France.

On the way to the lake:

The views of the lake:
The next day we were exploring a different part of Le Parc national des Écrins. I went for a nice walk to Cascade de la Pisse, along the Le Veneon river. I did this while waiting for the boys to return.

The next day, Rick and I went to Les Deux Alpes, Venosc. Since it was a school holiday in France, we were lucky that the trails and chairlifts were open. Also the ticket was super cheap. There was snow on the top and wet further down. Still worth it!

The views were magical!
I was in love with this part of the trail! Photo by Rick.

For the last day I had my morning coffee with the nicest views.

After that I went for a stroll around La Grave. It was out of season, the town was very quite. All the locals were looking at me funny. The town is quaint though.
This was it for our short, but magical French adventure!
October 31, 2025
A Beautiful Winter Day Hiking Vošca in December

It was a beautiful, sunny, winter Saturday in December. My best friend, her partner and I agreed to hike up to Vošca (Woschza). It is a 1737 m high mountain in the Karavanke mountains. It was snow everywhere, making it very magical, but also harder to walk of course.

We took less than 2.5 hours up and a bit more than 1.5 hours down, around 8 km and 800 m height difference.

Almost at the top

Photo by Simo

Photo by Simo

Very nice and easy walk, even in Winter. I would say it is also a good tour skiing spot, but I’m no expert.

After that we went for the best pancakes around – 76 Surf food in Kranjska Gora.

Thank you, Anja & Simo for a lovely winter day.

December 21, 2024
Hiking the Stunning Triglav Lakes: A Journey Through Clouds
It is an alpine valley, stretching between Bohinj & Trenta. The number of lakes is debatable. Some disappear and some look more like puddles. Still, it has been agreed to be 7. Vesna and I started our hike from Planina Blato. It started off very foggy or actually cloudy. We were right in the clouds.

We were getting worried, but soon after we were rewarded. Not only that the sun came out, but also the clouds started to clear out. And we saw the most gorgeous view of the Double Lake.
To the Triglav Lakes Lodge we needed around 3 hours. We had a short stop, had a sandwich, some sugar and took some more photos.
Then onto the next one – Lake Ledvica, i.e. Lake Kidney. It is obvious where the name is from. It is apparently the biggest and the deepest.

Panoramic view of the Lake Kidney.

Before we reached Central Sava Lodge at Prehodavci, we saw the Green Lake and the Brown Lake. These are honestly more like puddles, but they are still beautiful.

The view from the Lodge was just incredible. Just before we got to it, an Alpine chamois kept us company for a while.

We arrived to our goal, but the day was not over yet. We still had to get back to the car.
When we were descending we were gifted with the most beautiful sunset and views of the valley below.
It was the most beautiful day with 29 km hiked, around 1500 m elevation done and 10 hours elapsed. After that, we went for a well-deserved dinner at Hiša Pr’ Pristavc. We had delicious food. The kindest person made us the yummiest bread to go with our dishes. They also surprised us with the sweetest treat. Thank you, sir, for making our day even better. Great day with a great ending. Thank you, Vesna, for your company and a great vibe.
November 3, 2024
Autumn Hiking at Čisti vrh: A Journey Through Colors

Honestly, I rarely hike in summer. My favorite time of the year to hike is autumn. Also spring and winter. But autumn wins with all its colors and special, mystical forest vibe.

Vesna, Jana and I decided to go up to Čisti vrh. It is a 1875 m high mountain in Julian Alps. Very important – not overcrowded with beautiful, easy trail. We took less than 3 hours to climb up. It took us 2 hours to come down. The total distance was almost 14 km with a bit more than 900 m height difference.

On the way up we still have some clouds keeping us company.

But they slowly started dispersing.

We waited a bit longer on the top and the skies completely cleared up.

Photo by Vesna

Photo by another happy hiker

Going down we enjoyed some more sun and colorful forest.

Photo by Jana

Photo by Jana

After that we enjoyed some local treats from Bovec kitch’n at the comfort of our home. 😉

Photo by Jana

Thanks, Vesna & Jana for a beautiful day in the mountains.

October 27, 2024
Jalovec: The Majestic King of the Julian Alps

Jalovec (2,645 m) is often called the king of the Julian Alps and it’s easy to see why. Rising sharply above the valleys, its pyramid-shaped peak dominates the skyline. It captures your attention long before you ever set foot on the trail. It’s a mountain that feels powerful and elegant at the same time.

The routes to the top are demanding and exposed in places, making it a true challenge even for experienced hikers. This isn’t a casual walk; it’s a mountain that asks for respect.

For many mountain lovers, Jalovec is more than a destination—it’s a symbol of freedom and endurance. It reminds you how small you are, but in the best possible way. Standing beneath it or on its summit has a way of quieting the mind and grounding you in the moment.

Photos by Rick of me starting the climbing part.

The glorious view of Jalovški Ozebnik.

Walking the main ridge just before the top, photos by Rick.

We made it to the top.

The King’s crown

Recap of the activity.

From the summit, the views are breathtaking. On a clear day, the Julian Alps stretch endlessly in all directions, with Triglav standing proudly nearby. Below, you can spot valleys carved by time. There are alpine meadows and rugged rock faces. These features make this part of Slovenia so special.

Having the top to ourselves, what a reward.

Jalovec has always stood out to me — powerful and impossible to ignore. Making it up there was far from easy, humbling and incredibly rewarding. I was proud, tired and completely in awe.

Now, every time I see Jalovec again — before or after — it feels different. It’s no longer just a mountain in the distance, but a reminder of effort and respect.

October 3, 2023
Experiencing Ferragosto at the Slovenia-Italy Border

Another adventure in peak summer – 14 and 15 August. It is a famous Italian holiday on the 15th of August – Ferragosto. Since it was Monday and Tuesday, we were off. And my friend was also off, because it is a holiday in Slovenia as well. We decided to hike up Mangart and to visit one canyon in Italy – Rio Malimberg.

In summer, there is a hop on hop off bus. It takes you from Bovec to Mangart Saddle. More precisely, it goes to the last parking lot just underneath it. So, from there to the top of Mangart took us around 2.5 hours on the “Slovenian” way. Down we went on the “Italian” way in around 2 hours. Both ways are pretty demanding, you have to be careful and have proper gear, also in summer. It is smart to go early, to beat the crowds and hot summer sun. When we were going down, there were crowds going up. Many of them not properly equipped.

Going up the “Slovenian” way.

Photo by A. M.

Photo by A. M.

Photo by A. M.

Photo by A. M.

Getting to the top and the views from Mangart.

Photo by random hiker

Photo by A. M.

The views are superb already from the Mangart Saddle. It is Slovenia’s highest lying road. In summer is crazy busy with cars, motorbikes and bicycles. In winter is fun for sledging or tour skiing. We were just in time for sunrise and it was magnificent.

Edelweiss flower symbolizes alpinism, rugged beauty and purity. I am always happy when I see one. They are short-lived and only grow in mountainous areas.

The views on the way down and delicious lunch at the hut. I had “ričet”, which is traditional Slovenian barley and bean stew. In 2025 the hut was not operating anymore, unfortunately. From 2026 probably new caretakers will take over.

The next day we did a canyon, called Rio Malimberg. It is a short canyon. It took us 2.5 hours car to car. It is beautiful, with clear water and nice rappels.

Photo by Rick

Photo by Rick

Photo by A. M.

Photo by A. M.

Photo by Rick

It is a fun canyon, also appropriate for beginners. And my favorite, it doesn’t have any long walking passages. Great two adventurous days with my people.

August 15, 2023
Via Ferrata Hvadnik: Nature, Adrenaline and Safety Tips

Via Ferrata Hvadnik is a quite short but unforgettable adventure. It is tucked into a dramatic gorge near Gozd Martuljek in the Julian Alps. It’s accessible for beginners, since it is B/C difficulty. It is also exciting enough to make your heart race. It offers a perfect mix of adrenaline, nature and refreshing alpine air. I have done this via ferrata while doing a beginner’s course of safe movements in via ferratas with Kofler Šport. Our guide was very pleasant and helpful. Luckily for us, the group was very tiny, so we did the via ferrata in 2 hours. Before we started we had a brief explanation of course. And after we tried some more “tricks”. Basically, the whole course lasts around 5-6 hours.

First part of the course at the polygon, right next to the Slovenian Alpine Museum. Photos are from our guide.

Next we went to via ferrata Hvadnik. It is very beautiful. Photos are from our guide.

I enjoyed Hvadnik and the course in general, thank you Kofler Šport!

April 18, 2023
Beginner Winter Mountaineering Course to Viševnik

This was my first proper winter hike on a mountain, which is 2050 m high. Viševnik (2,050 m) is one of Slovenia’s most popular and accessible two-thousand-meter peaks. It is rising above the Pokljuka plateau in the Julian Alps. The hike to the summit is relatively short (around 2 hours ascent) and non-technical. It is incredibly rewarding though, offering wide open views of Triglav, the Julian Alps and Lake Bohinj. Viševnik is a favorite year-round destination for hikers in summer and also ski tourers in winter.

This hike was actually part of my beginner winter mountaineering course with Kofler Šport. Viševnik was a perfect destination for it.

Photo by a hiker in the group

Photos from our guide.

Thank you for a very practical and useful course. It was a great winter hike!

February 9, 2023