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Arrive at the Venice Marco Polo Airport. Meet the group at 12:00 noon and transfer to Bovec in the Soča River Valley. On our way to tonight's hotel we will take a short stop at a magnificent waterfall. Orientation around the town and dinner. Night at 4-star hotel in Bovec. (SD)
Distance: 2 miles | Ascent 200 ft | Descent 200 ft (may vary)
We start with a gentle, undemanding hike on the Kobarid Historic Trail. This trail offers great scenery and a taste of the rich history and culture of the Soča Valley. We start in the historic town of Kobarid, walk to Kostnica sanctuary, and then on to Tonovec Castle, which was settled in the Stone Age. After lunch in a scenic spot near the Soča River, we will visit Slap Kozjak - one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area. Along the route we discover remains and fortifications from the First and Second World Wars. The region is one of the most important ancient hilltop settlements in the Alps. (BSD)
Distance: 5 miles | Ascent 350 feet | Descent 350 feet (may vary)
Bovec (pronounced “bo-vets”) offers many beautiful hikes, one of which follows the scenic banks of the Soča River. Suspension bridges along the route make the hike even more exciting, providing stunning views of the turquoise waters below. This gentle trail offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the surrounding nature in this beautiful valley. Today is also a great time to do any last minute outfitting before we take off for the alpine reaches of the Julian Alps. (BSD)
Distance: 4-6 miles | Ascent 250 feet | Descent 250 feet (may vary)
Our day begins with a short shuttle transfer from Bovec into Triglav National Park, ascending deep into the picturesque Lepena Valley. The adventure kicks off with a steep, rocky ascent leading to Planinski dom Krnskih Jezerih, a perfect stop to enjoy a coffee, local pastry, or fresh cheese amidst the stunning alpine landscape. Continuing the hike, we'll traverse striking limestone terrain and pass remnants from World War I, offering a glimpse into history. We continue our ascent to Bogatinsko Saddle which offers commanding views, and where we'll break for a satisfying picnic lunch. After a final descent, the day concludes at a mountain hut situated at 1,520 meters, where we'll settle in for traditional dormitory-style experience. (BSD)
Distance: 7-8 miles | Ascent 3100 ft | Descent 400 ft (may vary)
From our refuge high in the Julian Alps, we begin our descent through glacial tarns and into deep forest before arriving at the pristine alpine setting of Lake Bohinj. The Savica waterfall is an exciting stop before we head to the lake to cool our feet following a long descent. A short shuttle transfer takes us to our 4-star hotel on Lake Bled for the evening. (BSD)
Distance: 9 miles | Ascent 1805 ft | Descent 4120 ft (may vary)
After our challening traverse through Triglav National Park in the Julian Alps, you'll enjoy a less strenuous, but very active day to explore the rich history and cultural treasures around Lake Bled. We visit cliff-hanging Bled Castle. This destination has a thousand years of history and a sweeping view of the lake and surrounding region. In the afternoon, we row across the lake to an island called Blejski Otok, which is capped by a 17th-century Baroque church. A visit to a large apiary introduces us to the Slovenian traditional beekeeping. (BSD)
Distance: 4 miles | Ascent 300 ft | Descent 300 ft (may vary)
A favorite but little known hike near Lake Bled takes us to the Vintgar Gorge where sheer canyon walls rise up to 300 feet overhead. This dramatic gorge remained inaccessible and unexplored until 1890. We ascend the gorge, carved at the end of the last ice age by the Radovna River. We arrive at Sum Falls (literally "noisy falls"), the largest river waterfall in Slovenia. (BSD)
Distance: 5 miles | Ascent 890 ft | Descent 890 ft (may vary)
Departing the scenic shores of Lake Bled, we'll continue through rustic countryside and small hilltowns to the Postojna Caves (poh-STOY-nah), which contain over 12 miles of explored caverns, many of which are illuminated and made easily accessible by a train. Enjoy exploring these interesting and ornate formations. To conclude the day and the trip, we'll have a farewell lunch in Postojna before returning to Venice and our hotel near the airport. (BSD)
Distance: 3 miles | Ascent 200 feet Descent: 200 feet (may vary)
After breakfast, plan your departure or onward travel. (B)
We rate this trip as moderate. You should be an experienced hiker in good physical condition. You should be capable of walking 4-6 hours per day on good trails with some steep ascents and descents, averaging 1500 to 3000 vertical feet per day at an elevation up to 9000 feet above sea level. One day includes a vertical ascent of 2860 feet and another day has a descent of 4120 vertical feet.