Triglav National Park, Slovenia

Description

Triglav National Park, Slovenia
Triglav National Park is in northwest Slovenia. It’s centered on Mount Triglav, the highest peak in the Julian Alps. To the west, the Soča Trail follows the green valley of the Soča River. Northeast, the Radovna Cycle Route runs along the Radovna valley. South, Savica Waterfall flows out of a mountain cave. Lake Bohinj is a glacial lake known for its clear waters. Mountain huts are spread throughout the park.






Lake Bohinj

Lake Bohinj is the largest, permanent, natural lake in Slovenia, covering an area of 318ha. This stunning lake is at its finest in all seasons. Used as the starting point for various day trips and hikes, the Lake has been a popular tourist destination for many years. A forested walking path takes you around the entire lake, providing the opportunity to appreciate its beauty from many angles. Swimmers take to its depths in summer along with fisherman and tourist boats. Whilst in winter skaters take to its icy surface. Meanwhile sightseers, skiers and snowboarders go aloft to Vogel Ski Resort.

Mt. Triglav

Mt. Triglav, Slovenia’s highest mountain stands proud as the centrepiece of Triglav National Park. At an impressive 2,864 m this three headed monster dominates its surrounds. A favourite hiking / climbing destination, it is said that one is only considered a true Slovenian after having scaled its slopes and glanced out at the majesty of all that surrounds. First climbed in 1778 there are now four secured routes to ascend this sleeping giant. It can become quite crowded during the summer months. However, come the colder months when the pegs and wires are covered in snow, hikers / climbers give way to mountaineers.

Savica Waterfall

As one of Slovenia’s most popular and most famous waterfalls, Savica drops some 78 m into an artificial pool below. Fed from a watersink 500m above, the falls were immortalised by poet France Prešernen in “Krst pri Savici”. Access to the falls is either an hours walk from Lake Bohinj or a 15 min walk from Savica Hut. Incidently, the Savica Falls also represent most of the inflow into Lake Bohinj.






Pericnick Waterfall

The Vrata Valley is a glacial valley etched into the base of the imposing north face of Triglav. A popular tourist destination since the end of the 19th century, the valley attracts cyclists, hikers and climbers and is the only place in the National Park where Triglav’s mighty presence resonates above, leaving you feeling small. The thundering roar of Peričnik Waterfall as it cascades over 60 meters can be heard a few kilometers along the path into the Valley.

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