The Best of Slovenia's Julian Alps

Distance: 7 miles (11km)

Total ascent: 700 feet (210m) 

In summary: The walk starts by the lake and heads towards the village Mlino where we turn away from the lake and descend towards the River Bohinjka and the village of Bohinjska Bela. Here we take a wooded path which rises over a col and back to the northern side of the lake where we walk to the hotel below the castle with views to the island.

Highlight: A great introduction to the picturesque Lake Bled.

Distance: 9½ miles (15km)

Total ascent: 1,300 feet (400m)

In summary: Walking via Mlino, we cross the river and following the path to the village of Kupljnik with stunning views back over the lake. We then descend to Bohinjska Bela, crossing the river again, and follow the easier route back to Bled.

Highlight: Stunning views of the lake.

Distance: 8 miles (13km) 

Total ascent: 1,200 feet (350m)

In summary: We ascend through the attractive old village into a narrow valley that opens out into Alpine pastureland. There may be time for a swim in Lake Bohinj or a paddle in the Mostnica river.

Highlight: At the head of the valley is the spectacular Mostnica waterfall, one of the ‘must see’ attractions of the area.

Distance: 9½ miles (15km)

Total ascent: 2,500 feet (750m)

In summary: We begin by following the same route as the easier group to the waterfall. We head east, ascending to the village of Uskovnica before descending on tracks and forest paths back to Stara Fuzina.

Highlight: After the waterfall at the head of the valley we enjoy views back to Triglav from the ridge.

Distance: 6 miles (10km)

Total ascent: 500 feet (150m) 

Total descent: 1,700 feet (520m)

In summary: The group leave the bus in the Vrsic valley and pass through woodland pasture beside a stream with spectacular waterfalls, passing near a glacial lake and onwards to Kranjska Gora village. 

Highlight: Jasna Lake is a beautiful clear lake with white sand around the rim. Its surface reflects the surrounding mountains and it is guarded by a bronze statue of Zlatorog, a golden horned Ibex.

Distance: 10½ miles (17km)

Total ascent: 1,500 feet (450m)

Total descent: 4,000 feet (1,220m)

In summary: This walk starts by descending a path from the pass followed by an ascent through woodland to the Visoki Maverinc Belvedere. The path zigzags to reduce the gradient. We stop for lunch at the summit before descending to Kranjska Gora.

Highlight: Stunning views of the valley and surrounding hills.

Distance: 7 miles (11km)

Total ascent: 1,000 feet (300m)

In summary: We make our way to the Vogel cable car and ascend to enjoy the views over the lake. If conditions permit, we take a short walk to the summit of Orlova Glava to see the views to the Triglaf Massif, and enjoy the upland environment. Our walk continues to visit the First World War cemetery at Ukanc and descends to the lakeshore. We the follow a path close to the lake to the village of Ribcev Laz with its much photographed church.

Highlight: Lake Bohinj is considered by many to be the most attractive lake in Slovenia.

Distance: 7 miles (11km)

Total ascent: 2,900 feet (900m)

In summary: The bus will drop this group at the foot of the cable car, and we then ascend to the upper station. We ascend through a picturesque valley to the sumit of Vogel. Mt Vogel is a great viewpoint in good weather and provides an excellent vantage point for Triglav, the highest mountain in Slovenia. On the return route to the cable car, we can also take in the summit of Sija.

Highlight: An excellent high level alpine walk.

Distance: 7 miles (11km)

Total ascent: 650 feet (200m)

In summary: We take a service bus to Podhom to the start of the Vintgar Gorge. After paying the entrance fee, we walk along the gorge, following wooden walkways and paths cut into the steep valley sides. At the final ticket office we descend some steps to view the waterfall at the end of the gorge. Retracing our steps to the ticket office, we ascend through deciduous woodland to the church of St Katerina. Here there are seats with a stunning view across towards Bled and the surrounding hills. We then descend on a good gravel path to the plains below. A short stretch of road and a much longer gravel track following the edge of the river valley take us back into Bled. Here we can visit the National Park Centre before returning to the hotel.

Highlight: Sample chestnut cakes, a local speciality.

Distance: 8½ miles (14km)

Total ascent: 2,600 feet (790m)

In summary: We use hired transport to reach the high forests to the west of Bled. The walk ascends gently through woodland pitted with the remnants of ancient iron workings, then more steeply to reach a remote mountain hut or ‘Dom’. We continue the ascent to the ridge above the Krma valley. Here a winding path passes deep swallow holes, then takes us to the final ridge and viewpoint of Debla Pec. We will retrace our steps along the ridge and take a different route down to the Dom. From here we follow our outward route, continuing through Alpine pastures and woodland to the end and a well-earned drink in a bar.

Highlight: A challenging walk to a spectacular viewpoint.