JULIAN ALPS

JULIAN ALPS
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BLEd
Lake Bled and its island, the castle
and the town itself appear to
us like a vision on every visit.
A pleasant tale of outstanding
natural bounteousness, sweetness
and beauty. You can swim
or skate or row, or ring the bell
in the little church on the island.
You can enjoy one of the numerous
events that take place here,
or walk or run round the lake.
These natural marvels have been
given added distinction by the
visits of crowned heads, great
artists, the doctors who opened
a sunny and airy health resort
here, and the huge number of
newlyweds who have taken their
vows here. Thanks to its natural
characteristics, Bled is the ideal
starting point for hiking tours
(Soteska Vintgar, Pokluška
Luknja, Jama pod Babjim
Zobom). It is also appreciated
around the world as a centre
for business tourism. The
Bled area and the old towns
in the vicinity offer active
and culture-hungryvisitors a
wealth of pleasures and relaxation:
Radovljica with its
Beekeeping Museum, Kropa
with the Blacksmith’s Museum,
Vrba (the birthplace
of poet France Prešeren) and
the rich cultural heritage of
the villages below Mt Stol.
Traditional pletna on lake Bled
Vingar Gorge Bled Island and Castle
dON’T MISS:
Bled Tourist Board
Cesta svobode 11,
SI - 4260 Bled
t: +486 (0)4 578 05 00
f: +386 (0)4 578 05 01
e: info@dzt.bled.si
www.bled.si
USEFULL INFORMATION:
www.blejski-grad.si
www.blejskiotok.si
Bled Castle
According to written sources, the oldest castle
in Slovenia, first mentioned in a 1011 donation
deed as castellum Veldes. Perched atop a steep
cliff rising 130 meters above the glacial Lake Bled
is a symbol of Bled and Slovenia – Bled Castle.
Bled Island
Above the surface of Bled Lake rises the only
real island in Slovenia. Since the 16th century,
people have been coming to the island
by a special local boat with a roof, called
pletna to visit the church of Mary’s Assumption
and ring the famous wishing bell.
Vintgar Gorge
The Vintgar gorge is one of the most popular
natural features in Slovenia. The path
through Vintgar gorge leads along the wooden
bridges, galleries and rushing river Radovna
through the picturesque gorge, which measure
1600m and ends with 26-metre waterfall Šum.

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BOhINJ
Bohinj lies at the heart of the
Triglav National Park. Every
season is a unique experience in
Bohinj. The rushing of the waters
in spring, the uneasy calm
of nature and people in summer,
the magic play of sunlight and
colours in autumn, the snowwhite
peace of winter. This is
a place of myths and legends
(for example the legend of Zlatorog).
From the mountains,
whose mighty bulk surrounds
and protects the lake, Lake Bohinj
is like a mirror reflecting
eternity and strength. The origins
of ironworking in Slovenia
are to be found in Bohinj. The
tradition survives to the present
day, especially in the area around
Prešeren’s manor Ajdovski
Gradec. The first world war
linked the Bohinj basin to the
events on the Soča (Isonzo)
Front in the Soča valley. Another
important sight is the railway
Lake Bohinj
tunnel built in 1906 which still
connects the Gorenjska and
Primorska regions and enables
access to the Julian Alps from
the sea. You have to get up early
and set off from Bohinj when
it is still dark in order to conquer
the mountain peaks and
dispel fatigue with the wonderful
views they afford. Vogel,
the Savica waterfall, the museum
of Alpine dairy farming,
the devil’s Bridge, Studor, the
Triglav lakes and the Sava river:
plenty to fill your days until the
silence wishes you goodnight.
Excursion
hiking
dON’T MISS
Bohinj Tourist Board
Triglavska cesta 30,
SI - 4264 Bohinjska Bistrica
t: +386 (0)4 574 75 90
f: +386 (0)4 574 75 91
e: info@bohinj.si
www.bohinj.si
USEFULL INFORMATION
www.bohinj.si/alpskocvetje
www.bohinj.si/pohodnistvo
Lake Bohinj
Lake Bohinj is the largest permanent lake in Slovenia,
surrounded by a chain of mountains; beautiful
and warm in summer, icily exciting in winter.
International Wild Flower Festival
(May and June every year)
All of the festival events are meant to contribute
to people’s awareness of the unique natural and
cultural heritage of Bohinj, Triglav National Park
and wider Alpine region. hence, both the locals
and the visitors are able to take part in various activities,
from workshops, music events, art exhibitions
and children’s activities to lectures, guided
botanical tours and shopping at the local market.
Hiking and Fisching Festival
(September and October every year)
The annual hiking and Fishing Festival are aimed
at discovering Bohinj as a hiking and fishing destination
and experiencing the fascinating mountain
world under the leadership of experienced mountain
guides and reach rivers and lakes. Mountain lovers
and lovers of Alpine nature can choose between various
guided hiking tours along hiking, thematic and
mountain trails, workshops and courses, competitions
and other activities. Special attention is dedicated
to families and children. Enjoying tranquility
of Bohinj waters is something you must experience.

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TOLMIN, KOBARId
Alpine peaks and green hills,
mysterious caves and healing
springs. There are countless corners
where visitors will want to
linger and marvel at the beauty
that surrounds them. Part of
these natural riches are safeguarded
by the Triglav National
Park, a protected area. Far below
the mountain peaks winds
the blue-green Soča, a popular
river for rafting and kayaking.
Its tributaries, with their many
waterfalls, pools and gorges,
are veritable natural jewels.
The most enchanting waterfall
is Kozjak, while the most picturesque
gorges are the Tolmin
Gorges, the lowest point in the
Triglav National Park. Alpine
pastures spread over sunny terraces.
This is where the famous
Tolmin cheese is made. Tradition
and heritage are still alive
here in the excellent restaurants
of Kobarid, together forming
the Kobarid Gastronomic
The Soča
Circle, where you can sample
traditional dishes such as Kobarid-style
štruklji (boiled strudel),
a local version of polenta,
planinski sir and curd cheese,
prepared in a modern way. history
has written great stories in
this area, the most famous being
that of the First World War,
when the battles of the Soča
(Osonzo) Front raged here.
The numerous memorials and
remains scattered across the
area remind us of the horrors
of that time. The most beautiful
memorial is the little church
of the holy Spirit in Javorca.
Waterfall
Kobarid
dON’T MISS
LTO SOTOČJE
Petra Skalarja 4
SI – 5220 Tolmin
t: +386 (0)5 380 04 80
f: +386 (0)5 380 04 83
e: info@lto-sotocje.si
www.dolina-soce.com
USEFULL INFORMATION
www.soca-valley.com
www.kobariski-muzej.si
www.mountminbike.blogspot.com
www.mtb-slowenien.de
www.ribiska-druzina-tolmin.si
Mountai Biking
Towns Tolmin and Kobarid are situated at the juncture
of Mediterranean, dinaric and Alpine worlds.
The exceptionally dynamic terrain and numerous
mountain and forest roads and cart tracks give plenty
of opportunity for mountain biking. Less demanding
visitors will be fully gratified by biking along
gentler roads that interconnect villages in the valley.
One may find many attractive pathways marked
on the local map or guide book, yet any mountainbiker
with at least a tiny amount of exploring spirit
will find much more of them on his or her own.
Tolmin Gorges
Tolmin Gorges is the lowest and southernmost access
point to Triglav National Park and an extraordinary
natural feature. The protected interpretive trail leads
through the sunken channel to Zadlaška (dante)
Cave and back across hudicev Most (devil’s Bridge),
which stretches 60 m above the surface of the Tolminka.
The path through the Tolmin Gorges is open
from the beginning of April to the end of October.
Kobarid Museum
Kobarid Museum outlines to visitors the two and a
half years of fighting on the Soca Front during the First
World War. The exhibits, the large relief of the surrounding
mountains, the rich photographic material
and multivision projection sensitively tell the story of
the hard and bloody days by the Soca. The Council of Europe
declared this the best European museum of 1993.

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BOVEC
The river Soča thunders its
mighty symphony in Bovec.
Situated along an ancient road
through the Soča valley, Bovec
is famous for the decisive firstworld-war
battles fought in
the surrounding mountains.
Local guides will be happy to
show you the old battlefields.
Bovec is also a world-famous
centre for white-water rafting,
fishing and mountain-climbing.
Kanin-Sella Nevea, Slovenia’s
highest-lying ski resort (2,300
metres), is a popular winter
sports destination. The view
from the top of the slopes ranges
over the mightiest peaks of the
Julian Alps and extends all the
way to the sea. The Bovec area
was chosen as a location for the
filming of disney’s Chronicles of
Narnia. Bovec is a town with a
long tradition of tourism. Every
Prestreljenik’s Window
trek into the mountains around
Bovec is an act which only acquiresits
true significance later
– when we return to our everyday
occupations and in our
hearts thank the mountains for
the strength they have given us,
for the spiritual renewal and for
the impressions which remain
with us all our lives. The wonderful
valleys - Trenta, Lepena,
Zadnjica, Loška Koritnica - are
among the last surviving
oases of unspoilt nature.
Trenta Valey
Museum
Bovec Touris Board
Trg golobarskih žrtev 8,
SI - 5230 Bovec
t: +386 (0)5 389 64 44
f: +386 (0)5 389 64 45
e: info@bovec.si
www.bovec.si
USEFULL INFORMATION
www.bovec.si/eng
www.boveckanin.si
www.soca-trenta.si/en
dON’T MISS
The Soča trail and natural wonders of triglav
national park
The path to the heart of the Triglav National Park leads
visitors from the source of the emerald Soča river towards
Bovec. Beside a number of picturesque natural
and cultural sights, hikers may also enjoy in breathtaking
views on the surrounding peaks of the Julian
Alps and the green pastures next to Soča River.
Worth visiting: Source of the Soča River, Juliana Alpine
Botanical Garden, Mlinarica Gorge, Trenta Museum,
Great Soča Gorge, The Water hurst of Šunik.
Mt. Kanin (2202 m)
Mt. Kanin, more specifically station d of the cable car Kanin,
is an interesting starting point for numerous mountain
tours. Kanin presents its realm of mountainous karst
and reveals all of the typical karstic phenomena. The eye
wanders from the eastern Julian Alps across the Friulian
lowlands to the Gulf of Trieste. Worth visiting: Prestreljenik
Window, Peter Skalar Lodge, Krnica alpine meadow
Kluže fortress and WW1 heritage
A walk through the past, which is revived with a
number of fortresses, trenches, loopholes and other
monuments from the First World War. From Bovec
we head towards the outdoor museum Ravelnik,
thereafter towards the outdoor museum Čelo with
a splendid view over the Bovec Valley. Then continue
with a visit to the picturesque Kluže Fortress,
rising above the powerful Koritnica River Gorge.

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The idyllic image of an Alpine
village which has carried the
fame of Slovene skiing around
the world and is a popular destination
for active holidays in
summer or winter. The old village
centre has developed into
a genuine, picturesque jewel
of tourism in the Gorenjska
region. here, natural simplicity
and worldly sophistication
meet. The figure of Kekec
personifies the quick wits of
the people of Kranjska Gora.
The skiing and ski jumping
world cup events testify
to the excellence of their organization
and hospitality.
The source of the Sava dolinka
river, which ends its journey
in the Black Sea, is remarkable
for its tranquillity. Kranjska
Gora is a crossroads:
towards the sea over the Vršič
pass, past the Russian chapel
and the Giantess (a face
sculpted by nature in the side
of a mountain), to Mojstrovka;
you can also head towards
Italy via Podkoren or
to Austria over the Korensko
Sedlo. Nearby is Planica with
its flying heroes (ski jumpers)
and tasty mushrooms
which peep above ground in
the moonlight. Since 1904 it
has been an ideal place for relaxation
or an active break.
Kranjska Gora in Winter
Kranjska Gora Jalovec from Sleme
Kranjska Gora Tourist Board
Kolidvorska ulica 1 b
SI - 4280 Kranjska Gora
t: + 386 (0)4 588 50 20
f: + 386 (0)4 588 50 21
e: info@krnajska-gora.eu
www.kranjska-gora.si
KRANJSKA GORA USEFULL INFORMATION
www.planinskimuzej.si
www.pokal-vitranc.com
www.planica.si
dON’T MISS
Hiking
Above Kranjska Gora is the Vršič Pass, the highest
road pass in Slovenia. The road was built
by Russian prisoners of war during WWI; the
Russian chapel situated near the road leading
from Kranjska Gora to Vršič is a monument
to their work. The pass is popular starting
point for tackling the peak Sleme, Mala
Mojstrovka, Prisank, Jalovec and Razor.
Slovenian Alpine Museum
In the Slovenian Alpine Museum the past
and the future go hand in hand. A rich collection
of items with diverse historical stories,
rich photographic and archive material,
and a comprehensive professional booklet
give the visitor the chance to grasp the popularity
and importance of the mountaineering
activity in the Slovenian territory.
Cycling through Slovenia, Austria and Italy
A must-try experience for any cycling visitor
is a long distance cycle route through Slovenia,
Austria and Italy. destination Kranjska
Gora has over 200 kilometres of cycle paths.

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TRIGLAV NATIONAN PARK
For the Slovenes, the Triglav
National Park is a supreme example
of natural and cultural
heritage. It is also one of the
oldest national parks in Europe.
Not only that, it is a gallery of
uncommonly beautiful images,
an open-air museum and a refuge
for restless spirits seeking
harmony with themselves in
harmony with nature. The excellence
and professionalism
of the enthusiasts who run the
park conserve for us the originality
of nature and the cultural
landscape and ensure the coexistence
of nature and modern
man. The Triglav National Park
is the pride of the tourist region
of the Julian Alps. It is the
only national park in Slovenia.
The park was conceived in as
long ago as 1906 and originally
centred on the area of the Triglav
lakes. In 1981 the park was en-
Chamois
larged. It now covers practically
the whole of the Julian Alps
in Slovenia and measures 880
square kilometres. The highest
point of the park is the peak
of Mt Triglav (2864 metres),
the highest mountain in Slovenia,
from which the park takes
its name; the lowest point is in
the Tolmin gorges (180 metres).
The unique natural and cultural
heritage of this area of Slovenia
is fully contained within the borders
of the Triglav National Park.
The Triglav National Park Act
is a law governing protection
in three protected areas. In the
first two the priority is nature
protection. The purpose of the
third area, where people live
and work, is to protect the cultural
landscape and promote
sustainable management and
characteristic local activities.
Triglav lakes Top of mt. Triglav
Triglav National Prak
Ljubljanska cesta 27
SI - 4260 Bled
t: + 386 (0)4 578 02 00
f: + 386 (0)4 578 02 01
e: triglavski-narodni-park @tnp.gov.si
www.tnp.si
ruLES OF BEHAVIOur
• Littering or depositing waste is not permitted
in The Triglav National Park. All rubbish
must be taken to the designated municipal
rubbish collection point.
• Fires and barbecues are only permitted in
designated areas.
• Cars and caravans may only be parked in
designated parking areas
• Camping is only permitted at camp-sites.
Organized camps, climber’s camps and similar
may also be permited whit the explicit
permission of the Triglav National Park
• In the Triglav National Park mountain flora
(protected or otherwise) is to be admired,
not picked.
• Nothing must be taken from the park and
nothing left in it.