Bled with its surroundings and natural beauties is one of the most beautiful alpine resorts in the Alps. Walking options in Bled are numerous. Sometimes know as the “pearl of Slovenia” is a must visit place for anyone visiting Slovenia. If you really want to experience the real Bled and see why this alpine gem has been known for centuries this tour is the perfect choice. We have selected the best walks in Bled and its surroundings for your exquisite walking holidays.
Day 1
welcome
This day is your arrival to the lake Bled and after checking in at your accommodation you will have a welcome meeting where you will get all the final information and materials for your walking trips. If you arrive early you can already use this day for a short warm up walk along the lake.
Day 2
best views of lake bled
For the first walk we suggest that you do a circular walk along the lake with a twist. Instead of walking along the lake like everyone, we invite you to climb the hills that surround the lake area and admire the best views. Camera is a must on this tour.
TECHNICAL DATA:
- distance: 14 km
- vertical meters: 700 m
- duration: 5-6 hours
Day 3
VINTGAR GORGE LOOP
Vintgar gorge is the most famous gorge in Slovenia. Located in the Triglav national park this piece of heaven is easily accessible on foot from Bled. We have designed a beautiful circular route that you will for sure enjoy.
TECHNICAL DATA:
- distance: 10 km
- vertical meters: 260 m
- duration: 4-5 hours
Day 4
PANORAMIC ROUTE
This nice and exciting route where you will combine a nice workout with two to photo locations of the lake. You will also experience the less visited areas of Bled and do a tour that is also very popular among the locals.
TECHNICAL DATA:
- distance: 11 km
- vertical meters: 360 m
- duration: 3-4 hours
Day 5
JELOVICA PLATEAU AND TOP VIEWPOINT
The tour will take you to the typical alpine villages that are still a part of the Bled municipality. You will cross the Sava Bohinjka river and climb up to Talez hill where you will have the best view on the Karavanke mountain range, Radovljica town and entire Bled area. After a stop at a mountain hut you will return back to Bled where we suggest that you celebrate your Bled experience with the traditional cream cake that we call “kremsnita”.
TECHNICAL DATA:
- distance: 13 km
- vertical meters: 440 m
- duration: 5-6 hours
Day 6
departure day
Walking in Bled is done, but we hope that the memories will remain with you forever.
Includes
- welcome meeting
- 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 Bled
- 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 walks with us we will provide you with a full equipment list that we suggest to have on your walking tour.
When to come
The best time to do the tour is from April to the end of October.