Three Day hike in Slovenia.

A 3 day hike in the Julian Alps reaching the highest summit in Slovenia, Triglav 2863m in height.
This was the aim of the trip, also to see bits of Slovenia not yet explored by myself including some lakes.

The walk started with a very early wake up and packing up tents to reach the meeting point to get maps and gear for the walk. Once this had all been sorted we were off on our own for the next 3 days to follow the route on the map. The first day being a 1900m ascent up to a mountain hut. Along the way passing through farm land, gorges, woodland and rocky alpine trails.

It was a long first day predominantly up but being rewarded with great views of the mountain ranges around. Arriving at the mountain hut to watch the clouds beneath us roll by and the thunder storms in the distance.

The second day started with a wonderful sunrise followed by getting harnesses on for the ascent to the top. This was the aspect of the walk I had never done before but turned out well and was more of a reassurance on the steep ridges.

Climbing to the top to be be greeted by a man selling beer and pop (yes he had hiked up there with them) then began the long walk to the next hut.

This consisted many of rocky and scree paths up and down into the mountains. I was glad of the red circles marking the way but still was very anxious about following the right route to ensure we got to the next hut.

The walk on day 2 certainly seemed longer due to the terrain, tired legs from the day before and not being sure quite how much further it was. Seeing some of the wildlife in the area was a nice surprise. A few small rain showers as we dropped down into the grassy woodland led us to the hut after a long day. Food and bed were very welcome.

Day 3. This was the final day and so required us to loose all the height from the past 2 days so was going to be a lot of downhill. Most of this walk was in and out of woods.

So views were limited but a change from the rocky barren landscape of the previous day. The real decent occurred close to the end as endless switch backs, approx 48 in total dropping down to a waterfall gorge and tourist shop were ice cream was purchased. This was also the point I realised we had to walk a bit further to get into town for the bus home.      

Total walk 52.7km a bit further than the 40km on the map. 2891m climb.

This was certainly a tough but rewarding walk.

A little about the mountain huts. This was the first time I had stayed in anything like this but was pleasantly surprised. The check in and service was fantastic. The food was efficient and filling which is what you need after a long walk, especially considering all the food was flown in by helicopter. Sure the facilities where variable depending on which hut you stayed at but all had a good clean feel. Somewhere warm and comfortable to sleep.   

 
It also made the walking easier when food and bedding was provided and did not have to be carried.

The adventure then ended with a bit of camping by a lake.

Thanks to Leanne for joining me on this adventure as I never would have done it without her.