Hiking on Pokljuka plateau

If you would like to spend a few days hiking in amazing nature of the Triglav national park then this tour is perfect for you. We have designed a hiking tour that will take you from Bohinj valley through Mostnica river canyon to some of the nicest and famous alpine meadows on the Pokljuka plateau. You will spend a night in a typical mountain hut, enjoy the amazing forests of the Pokljuka plateau and admire the views on the peaks of the Julian Alps. On the tour you will also hike on the famous Juliana trail, fill your lungs with fresh mountain air and first hand experience the mountain life of the locals.

Day 1

ARRIVAL DAY

This is you arrival day to Bohinj valley and after checking in into your accommodation you will also have a welcome meeting where you will get all the final information for your trip.

Day 2

Mostnica GORGE & VOJE VALLEY

You will start your hike through the famous Mostnica gorge all the way to the end of the Voje valley. You will enjoy the amazing rock formations that the water has created through the years and admire the beautiful Voje waterfall where Mostnica river springs. You can do a short coffee break in a traditional mountain hut in Voje valley before you climb up to the Pokljuka plateau. You will reach Uskovnica meadow where you will spend your night in a traditional mountain hut.

TECHNICAL DATA:

• distance: 10 km
• ascent: 650 m
• descent: 100 m
• duration: 4-5 hours

Day 3

COWS & MEADOWS

Todays hike is all about forest and alpine meadows that are pastures for the famous bohinj cows. You will visit the picturesque Zajamniki meadow where you can admire the traditional shepherds huts, views on mt. Triglav and Bohinj valley with the lake. You will end your hike in a meadow Goreljek where you will spend the night.

TECHNICAL DATA:

• distance: 13 km
• ascent: 350 m
• descent: 250 m
• duration: 4-5 hours

Day 4

SCENIC VILLAGES

This day you will be hiking on the famous Juliana Trail that goes through the forests and pastures of Pokljuka pleateau, and descends to two of the highest lying villages in Bohinj valley. The villages Koprivnik and especially Gorjuse are stunning and world famous for its arts and crafts. You finish descending from the plateau at Jereka village in the Upper Bohinj Valley. From there, the trail continues through Cesnjica, Srednja vas and Studor villages that offer amazing views and a true alpine architecture experience. You will end your hike where you started your hiking tour, right next to the Bohinj lake.

TECHNICAL DATA:

• distance: 21 km
• ascent: 260 m
• descent: 960 m
• duration: 6-7 hours

DAY 5

DEPARTURE DAY

After breakfast it is time to check out and leave Bohinj valley full of amazing memories.

Includes

• welcome meeting
• luggage transfers
• overnight and breakfast at our carefully selected accommodation
• map of the area and route instructions
• GPS tracks
• list of equipment needed for the hike
• hiking poles (on your request)
• first aid kit (for the time of the hike)
• 24/7 phone support

Does not include

• travel cost to and from Bohinj valley
• lunches and dinners (dinners can be arranged upon request)
• cost of drinks and other personal spendings
• health and travel insurance
• local hiking guide (if you would like to hike with a local licensed hiking guide on one or all of your hikes please let us know)

What to bring

Once you book a self-guided hike with us we will provide you with a full equipment list that we suggest to have on your hiking tour.

When to come

The best time to do the hike is from April to the end of October. Please note that the weather in the mountains can be unpredictable, so in April you can encounter some snow on higher lying areas.