Cicerone Guides: The Julian Alps of Slovenia Mountain Walks and Short Treks

About this book

This book contains over 60 walks which explore the best of the Julian Alps of Slovenia. The walks and treks in this guide are organised around five bases in the Julian Alps – Kranjska Gora, Bovec, Kobarid, Bled and Bohinj – all of which have a range of accommodation and public transport facilities. There is something here for everyone – from easy valley walks and rougher forest trails to high-mountain protected routes, some of which require Alpine mountaineering experience. Several possibilities for multi-day walks are included. The Julian Alps are situated in the small independent republic of Slovenia, at the south-eastern end of the Alpine chain. Their highest peak, Triglav, at 2 864 m, may be smaller than some of the better-known western giants, but what the mountains lack in stature they make up for in interest and accessibility. The dramatic limestone peaks drop steeply through forests to flower meadows, and will give you a feast for the eyes no matter which direction you turn.

Contents

Introduction
Geology and landscape
The Triglav National Park
Long-distance routes
What the walking’s like
Climate and weather
Wildlife and flowers
When to go
Getting there
Getting around
Areas and bases
Accommodation
Food and drink
Money and shopping
Communications
Health and hazards
Language
Maps
Waymarking and navigation
What to take
Mountain safety
Using this guide

1 Kranjska Gora
Walk 1 Zelenci
Walk 2 Pec (Tromeja)
Walk 3 Srednji Vrh
Walk 4 Slap Martuljek (Martuljek waterfall)
Walk 5 Vršic pass
Walk 6 Visoki Mavrinc
Walk 7 Vitranc/Ciprnik
Walk 8 Sleme
Walk 9 Tamar and Planica
Walk 10 Mala and Velika Mojstrovka
Walk 11 Mala Mojstrovka via the Hanzova pot
Walk 12 The Vrata valley
Walk 13 Jerebikovec
Walk 14 Prisank
Walk 15 Jalovec
Walk 16 Špik
Walk 17 Škrlatica
Walk 18 Triglav by the Tominškova pot and the Prag Route
Walk 19 Triglav by the Plemenice (or Bamberg) Route
Walk 20 Kanjavec

2 Bohinj
Walk 21 The Tour of Lake Bohinj
Walk 22 Slap Savica (Savica waterfall)
Walk 23 Rudnica
Walk 24 Korita Mostnice
Walk 25 Pršivec
Walk 26 Vogel
Walk 27 Crna prst
Walk 28 Spodnje Bohinjske gore (the Lower Bohinj mountains)
Walk 29 Bogatin and Mahavšcek
Walk 30 Triglav Lakes valley and Veliko špicje
Walk 31 Triglav – the southern approach

3 Bovec
Walk 32 The Bovec Basin
Walk 33 Kluže
Walk 34 Svinjak
Walk 35 Celo
Walk 36 Izvir Glijuna and Slap Virje
Walk 37 Visoki Kanin and Prestreljenik
Walk 38 Rombon
Walk 39 The Soca Trail
Walk 40 Pogacnikov dom and Kriški podi
Walk 41 Planja and Razor
Walk 42 Križ, Stenar and Bovški Gamsovec
Walk 43 Krn
Walk 44 Mangart

4 Bled
Walk 45 The Tour of Lake Bled
Walk 46 Osojnica
South of Bled
Walk 47 Bohinjska Bela and Kupljenik
Walk 48 Ribenska Gora
Walk 49 Talež
Walk 50 Vintgar gorge
Walk 51 Galetovec
Walk 52 Debela pec, Brda and Lipanski vrh
Walk 53 Viševnik

5 Kobarid
Walk 54 The Historical Walk
Walk 55 Drežniški kot
Walk 56 Krasji vrh
Walk 57 Stol
Walk 58 Matajur
 
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Useful contacts
Appendix C Language notes
Appendix D Bibliography

Customer Reviews

Biography

Together Roy Clark and Justi Carey have around 50 years of mountaineering experience which has shaped their whole lives. Their passion for the outdoors has led to travels across the world, including Iceland, North America, Jordan and New Zealand. In 2002 they moved to Slovenia in search of new challenges, and are currently living in the heart of the Julian Alps, where they are happily exploring this new area and culture.