Paradise of alpine kingdom of Zlatorog
According to an old legend, the hills above Bohinj were once the kingdom of legendary Zlatorog - Goldhorn. The proud ibex carried in golden horns the key to the treasure hidden in Mount Bogatin. A greedy hunter, who wanted the treasure, wounded the beautiful animal. She was healed by the miraculous Triglav mountain flower and she fled into the wilderness. For a long time no one saw her again and the treasure remains forever hidden. If you follow the Goldenhorn trails, you will find out what the real treasure of the mountains is!
As pre-trips you may consider our walks Lakes and Valleys and Three Lakes Walks. With a moderate adjustment it can also be combined with our Julian Alps Peak Walk. Please ask for a detailed advice.
Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN RIBČEV LAZ / BOHINJ
The starting point of your short hikes is the mountain resort of Bohinj. On the edge of the Triglav National Park, it is famous for its lake and side alpine valleys. (Accommodation in 4* hotel, example: Hotel Jezero)
Day 2: RIBČEV LAZ / BOHINJ – SAVICA – KOMNA HUT (5 hrs, 14 km, ↑ 1,280 m, ↓ 390 m)
Your trail starts on the northern side of Lake Bohinj. The trail winds between a crystal clear lake below the steep slopes of the mountains. At the end of the valley with a few extra steps you can visit the famous Savica waterfall. The water, which originates in the Valley of the seven Triglav lakes, falls a mighty 70 meters in depth. The scene served as the background for the Slovenian epic poem Krst pri Savici. In the afternoon, you climb over a wide forest path above the valley to the hut on Komna, from where there is a beautiful view of Bohinj lake. (Accommodation in mountain hut, example: Komna hut)
Day 3: KOMNA HUT – KRN LAKE – LEPENA VALLEY (5 hrs, 11 km, ↑ 330 m, ↓ 1,200 m)
The highlands you will walk on, were the hinterland of the Isonzo Front during the First World War. As you walk along the narrow path across the blossoming meadow flowers, you will be able to see many military remains. The former barracks of the Austrian Imperial Army still serve as shepherd's stables today. You will have a stop for lunch by the romantic Krn Lake. Your destination is the Lepena valley, where you will spend the night in the peace of the mountains. (Accommodation in mountain hut, example: Lepena hut)
Day 4: LEPENA VALLEY – BOVEC (6 hrs, 14 km, ↑ 150 m, ↓ 380 m)
The last day stage begins at Šumnikov gaj, a park of many lively water springs. The leading thread of the day is the Soča River. Due to its vivid turquoise color, it is known as unique in the world. Follow the river that winds along the narrow riverbed through deep gorges of the Trenta valley to your final destination - the town of Bovec. (Accommodation in 3* hotel, example: Hotel Alp)
Day 5: DEPARTURE
After breakfast or extension of your stay. Bovec is famous as the adrenaline capital of the country. You can also continue your vacation with our program Turqouise River Walks.
Price
Price: 585 EUR per person in a double room sharing
Price includes:
• Four nights accommodation: two nights in 4* hotels and two nights in dormitories inside mountain huts, on basis bed & breakfast. Bedlinen in mountain huts is included.
• Luggage transfer from Bohinj to Lepena valley and from Lepena valley to Bovec – one piece per person, max 23 kgs / 50 lb. Lufthansa airline dimensions. Every additional piece 20 EUR per trip, payable on spot.
• Tour description and maps in GUIBO application electronic form, one download per adult person. Every additional download 15 EUR
• Local tourist and other taxes
• Personal welcome meeting upon arrival
• Backup service (hotline) during the walk
Supplements:
• Single travelers 125 EUR. Applies when a person travels alone, includes single room (in hotels only) supplement.
• Single room (in hotels only) 85 EUR. Applies when a person is traveling together with other persons in a party.
• Printed set of route description and maps, delivered upon arrival - 30 EUR.
Additional nights:
• 4* Hotel in Bohinj: 115 EUR per person per night in a standard double room B&B, single room 195 EUR.
• 4* Hotel in Bovec: 110 EUR per person per night in a standard double room B&B, single room 175 EUR.
Discounts:
• Children up from 5 to 12 years: when sharing room with parents and sleeping on an auxiliary bed -30% on basic price
• Third adult in the room -10% on basic price, applies to third person only.
Not included: lunches, dinners, entrance fees, saunas and massages in hotels
Hike Profile
Walking tour. Daily distances increase on some days and the terrain may be rugged underfoot with some hills but not too strenuous. Perfect for those with a relatively good level of fitness. The average sum of all daily ascents is between 100 m and 400 meters.
Accommodation
Helia supports responsible travel. On our trips we therefore use small, authentic hotels and guesthouses with character operated by locals or their families. Here you can find the list of standard accommodation we primarily use on the trip. The actual hotels may differ from this list, depending on time of booking and rooms availability.
Day 1: 4* Hotel Jezero in Ribčev Laz, Bohinj
Day 2: Komna mountain hut, dormitory
Day 3: Lepena valley hut, dormitory
Day 4: 3* Hotel Alp or 4* Hotel Mangart in Bovec
Travel Options & Local Transfers
Starting point of this trip is village Ribcev Laz in Bohinj Valley in NW Slovenia.
Getting there...
By plane: closest airport is Ljubljana (LJU). Several airlines serve it (check details here). From the airport you can travel to Bohinj / village Ribčev Laz by bus (change once in Kranj, takes about 3 hrs) or book our transfer - please ask us for a favorable quote!
By train: Bohinj has a railway station at Bohinjska Bistrica, 5 km from your first hotel. It is on the Jesenice - Nova Gorica sideline, only a few trains a day.
By car: take exit Lesce Bled on the A1 motorway Ljubljana - Jesenice, Karavanke and then follow signposts to Bled / Bohinj.
... and away
By plane: closest airports are Trieste (TST) in Italy, Ljubljana (LJU) and Klagenfurt (KLA) in Austria. Several airlines serve them. To all of them you need a local transfer, travel times are approximately 1h 30 min, please see here below.
By train: closest stations are Most na Soči (Jesenice Nova Gorica line) in Slovenia and Tarvisio Boscoverde in Italy (Venice - Villach line), in both cases a transfer takes 45 min, please check with us for costs of relevant transfers to these train stations from Bovec.
By bus: Flixbus stops at Tarvisio, Italy.
By car: closest entry is Tarvisio on Italian motorway A23 Alpe-Adria Venice - Vienna. To get here take the road over Predil Pass to Bovec, 30 kms, nice scenic road!
Local transfers:
Ljubljana Airport to Bohinj: 1–3 persons: 150 EUR, 4–8 persons: 190 EUR
Ljubljana City to Bohinj: 1–3 persons: 150 EUR, 4–8 persons: 200 EUR
Bovec to Venice Marco Polo Airport: 1–3 persons: 325 EUR, 4–8 persons: 365 EUR
Bovec to Trieste Airport: 1–3 persons: 185 EUR, 4–8 persons: 200 EUR
Bovec to Ljubljana Airport: 1–3 persons: 200 EUR, 4–8 persons: 225 EUR
Bovec to Ljubljana City: 1–3 persons: 220 EUR, 4–8 persons: 240 EUR
All price per transfer. Other transfer routes prices on request.
