Slovenia

Mt Triglav (2,863m) - Highest Point of Slovenia

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Via ferrata is a perfect blend of hiking and climbing! This trip is not for the beginners and is for those who want to try fixed cable-way routes and summit Slovenia's highest mountain!

Itinerary

Day 1: Meet the team and head to Lake Bled

Today is your arrival day in Bled where you will be staying at a local hostel. If you arrive early in the day, you can go for a swim in the lake, or walk up to the viewpoint. In the evening, you'll meet the rest of the team before heading out for a drink or dinner (optional and not included in the price).

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Day 2: Trek to Triglavski Hut (2,515m)

We'll pick you up and you'll start by trekking through Krma Valley. We'll stop for lunch and then trek up towards the Kredarica plateau and finally Triglavski Mountain Hut. In the evening, you can relax over dinner, and watch the sunset over the mountain tops, if the weather allows.

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Day 3: Summit Mt. Triglav (2,864m)

After breakfast, you'll get started with a climbing part of the via ferrata section. This is a 400 m-long section of safety cables. Equipped with a harness and gear, you will clip onto the cables to climb up the rock. Don't worry but have in mind that it's a climb and the guides are fantastic at making you feel confident and safe!

Shortly after completing the via ferrata section, you'll reach the summit of Slovenia's highest mountain, with its incredible panoramic views. After some time for photos, you'll head back down first to the hut and then back to the valley and be driven back to Bled. You can choose to stay longer in Bled or we'll drop you at the bus station which runs local transfers until 7 pm.

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What's Included

Included
  • Guides & assistants.
  • All accommodation.
  • Technical equipment.
  • Return local transfers from Bled to starting point and back.
  • Some meals (Dinner on Day 2, Breakfast on Day 3).
Not Included
  • International flights.
  • Transfers that are not to and from Bled (eg. Lubiana city or the airport).
  • Most meals, except those listed in INCLUDED (allow 40-60 EUR extra for food).
  • Travel insurance.
  • Visa (where applicable).
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Rated 5.0

10 verified reviews

Mirella
Mirella

(Aug 2024)

A fantastic trip. Anita and Franz were great guides. I learnt a lot about the surrounding area of the Julian Alps and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. I look forward to going back to Slovenia to see a bit more

Marie-Pierre
Marie-Pierre

(Jul 2024)

I had a fantastic experience on this Triglav hike. The guide was very friendly and good at making us confident. We had good quality equippment. Only comment regarding the meals. It says half-board but we did not receive any breakfast on the first day, nor could we buy some at the start of the hike. Yo be on the save side i had bought bread so i could quickely eat while walking at the start of the hike, at 6 AM. It would be great to clarify which meals we have to take with us, which ones are available to buy from the huts and which ones are covered in the price.

Ellis
Ellis

(Jul 2023)

Amazing trip great scenery with a tough hike but we were always in safe hands with our guide Blaz

Annie
Annie

(Jul 2023)

Awesome experience, the most fun I've had this year. Our guide Blaz was excellent, fun, and (importantly) safety-conscious.

Lucy
Lucy

(Jul 2023)

I would recommend doing the trip with a group of friends but probably not if you are a solo traveller as the enjoyability largely depends on the group and guide. If the weather is bad you will be in the hut for the whole afternoon / evening with not much to do. The room we were given was so small only one person could stand up, all the beds were pushed together. You do not have an option to pay for a separate room, even if you are the only female in a tiny room with men or offer to pay for every bed in an empty room. The guide wasn’t happy to I had asked. There is no water at the hut and a small bottle of water is €3. No water is included in the evening meal. The mountain was beautiful and the scenery incredible. Climbing to the top was a great experience.

FAQs

Please see the INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS section above.

The hike is of moderate difficulty, suitable for reasonably fit hikers comfortable walking for up to 8 hours a day. No previous via ferrata experience is required.

Day 1: No hiking Day 2: Start altitude: 980m End altitude: 2515m Time: 5 - 7 hours Day 3 Start altitude: 2515m Max altitude: 2864m End altitude: 980m Time: 8 - 9 hours

Generally, we take small groups of 3-4 people with one guide. Sometimes we can accommodate bigger groups but it depends on availability of extra guides as well as space in vehicles and accomodation

On the first night, you will sleep in Bled at a cosy hostel. The hostel has Wifi and warm showers. There are 4 people to a room. A private, double room is available for an extra 50EUR (please message before the trip to confirm availability). On the second day, you will sleep in a mountain hut called Triglavski Dom. This is basic accommodation in dormitory rooms. The rooms have bunk beds with pillows, sheets and blankets. You can bring your own sleeping bag or bag liner if you wish. There are no showers available at the mountain huts but there is water to wash your hands and brush your teeth. You have access to plug points to charge your phones in the restaurant.

Absolutely! We have lots of solo travellers - it's a great way to meet like-minded people.

Start: You will be collected from the meeting point at the hostel in Bled on Sunday morning. The local transfer is approximately half an hour's drive to the start. End: On the final day, you will be dropped back in Bled or the bus station. Local buses run to the airport and other destinations until 7 pm.

The Mount Triglav climbing season is from July through October, though early- and late-season ascents are also possible. Summer weather on Triglav is quite cool; when it's pushing 30°C at lower altitudes, it may be just 10°C on Triglav summit. It often drops below freezing at night so don't forget to pack warm clothes Weather on the mountain is highly variable, bringing unexpected wind, rain and snow.

The mountain huts serve simple but hearty meals including meat stew, goulash, sausage, ham and eggs, polenta, bread with honey, wine, beer, tea and Turkish coffee. Most dietary requirements are catered for - just let us know before you go.

The minimum age is 18, or 16 if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Here are a few Bled hotel recommendations; Hotel Astoria, Hotel Rikli balance Penzion Kaps Penzion Berc Hotel Triglav Bled You can also check on Booking.com, there are lots of options for different budgets and travel styles!

Your head guide is Anita

All trips on Skyhook are run by small, hand-picked local guiding companies. For this trip your guides run Kofler Sport, based in Mojstrana.

By booking through Skyhook you'll be joining a small-group trip. This can make it nice and sociable (you'll be added to a group chat after booking), and guarantees great value for money!

Anita