Lakes and Rivers of the Julian Alps - 10 Days

The walk starts in Bled and finishes in the Bovec area. The closest international airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, from where a bus connects to Bled in around one to one and a half hours. We can also arrange private transfers from Ljubljana, Venice and Zagreb airports to your hotel on request.

At the end of the walk, direct buses connect to both Bovec and Bled, with onward road and rail connections to Ljubljana and beyond. If you need a transfer to Ljubljana Airport or a major train station, we can arrange this on request.

This walk is available from 25 April to 23 September. Late June through September are the finest months for walking in the Julian Alps, with trails clear of snow, long daylight hours and the mountains at their most spectacular. Spring brings abundant wildflowers and clear mountain streams, while autumn offers colourful forests, golden larch trees and quieter trails. Mountain weather can be changeable at any time of year, with afternoon thunderstorms possible in summer, so layers and a waterproof jacket are always recommended.

This walk follows sections of the Juliana Trail, one of Slovenia's most accessible long-distance routes, designed to be approachable for walkers with a reasonable level of fitness who enjoy regular walking but do not wish to tackle demanding mountain routes.

Daily distances average around 17km with 363m of elevation, making this a moderate walk throughout. The terrain is constantly changing — quiet green valleys, traditional alpine villages, ancient forest tracks, mountain pastures and the shores of glacial lakes all feature along the way, with the iconic waters of Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj among the highlights.

The trail is well-marked and straightforward to navigate, with comprehensive walk notes, maps and GPX tracks provided for each day. Mountain weather can change quickly, so layers and a waterproof jacket are always recommended.

You must hold adequate travel insurance for your trip, including cover for personal liability and accidental injury and illness. For all trips involving international travel, your policy must also include emergency medical treatment, evacuation and repatriation cover. We strongly recommend your policy also covers trip cancellation and curtailment, and loss of or damage to luggage.

A cancellation fee usually applies if you cancel after your booking is confirmed. Travel insurance with cancellation cover will generally cover this fee, so it's worth arranging your policy at the time of booking.

Full insurance requirements are set out in our booking terms and conditions.

Grocery stores and restaurants are available at the end of most stages. The exception is Goreljek, where there are no grocery stores — please purchase your lunch supplies for day four before leaving Bled. A restaurant is available at the Goreljek accommodation for dinner.

Note: Grocery stores in Slovenia are closed on Sundays and national holidays, including 27 April, 1 and 2 May, 25 June and 15 August. If your walk falls on any of these days, please purchase your lunch supplies the day prior.

A detailed information pack and itinerary will be sent to you around six weeks before departure, covering everything you need to know for a seamless experience. In the meantime, our team is always on hand to answer any questions.

For your safety and well-being, we are unable to accept bookings for solo walkers on this itinerary. The remote nature of some tracks and limited mobile reception mean that walking alone presents a higher risk in case of emergencies.