hikers above lake bohinj in the julian alps

3 best walks in Bohinj valley and the Triglav National park

Find out what are the top 3 walks in Bohinj valley and the Triglav National Park

Bohinj valley is one of the best areas in Slovenia for hiking and walking in the Julian Alps. With a wide choice of different levels of trails from easy, difficult and very difficult every keen hiker can choose the best of what Julian Alps and Triglav National Park have to offer. 

Below you can find our choice of top hikes that you can do with your family and friends when visiting Bohinj valley. 

Vogar mountain with lunch in the mountain hut

Vogar mountain hike

Vogar mountain rises just above the Bohinj lake and and offers amazing views on Bohinj valley, lake and the amazing mountains of the Bohinj ridge. There are two stunning viewpoints on the mountain together with a picutresque mountain hut, where you can taste typical and traditional Slovenian mountain food

Start/Finish: Hike&Bike chalet in Stara Fuzina village

Duration: 3-4 h

Difficulty: intermediate

Elevation: 570 m

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Mostnica GORGE and Voje valley with strudel in the hut

Mostnica canyon hike

Through the thousands od years the river Mostnica has carved a 2km long canyon that ends under the Devils bridge right on the outscirts of the Stara Fuzina village. Start your hike in the Stara Fuzina village, explore the Mostnica gorge and walk all the way to picturesque Voje valley and visit the beautifull Mostnica waterfall. There are two mountain huts in Voje valley so you don’t have to bring much food and snacks on this tour. Try some of the typical mountain meals and get in touch with the locals. 

Start/Finish: Hike&Bike chalet in Stara Fuzina village

Duration: 3-4 h

Difficulty: easy – intermediate

Elevation: 280 m

Note: There is a small entrance fee that you pay at the entrance to the Mostnica gorge. Mountain huts don’t accept cash so make sure to have some with if you want to taste that traditional mountain stews or fresh baked Strudl. 

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Around the lake to Savica waterfall with Savica cake at the hut

savica waterfall

With this hike you will combine walk around the largest permanent lake and visit of the most popular waterfall in Slovenia. Start along the north shore of the lake all the way to Ukanc village and then continue all the way to the waterfall viewpoint. Return back to the village the same way you came, walk through the village passing the campsite and continue you trip on the footpath next to the road on the south side of the lake. 

Start/Finish: Hike&Bike chalet in Stara Fuzina village

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Difficulty: easy – intermediate

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Note: There is a small entrance fee that you pay when visiting the Savica waterfall. You can shorten your hike by taking a bus or an electric boat from Ukanc to Ribcev Laz village.

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