Ever since moving to the North of Slovenia, I have wanted to climb Stol. This mountain has been taunting me since June. At 2236m (7335ft) above sea level, it was out-of-bounds with no-one to look after the children. Then the snow fell and I thought I'd missed my chance for this year (I won't risk... Continue Reading →
Mala Osojnica is a bluff on the eastern face of a larger hill, Velika Osojnica, overlooking Lake Bled. Its modest height, at least in Alpine terms (645m, or 2116 ft above sea level), makes it an 'easy' walk from the lake shore and a fantastic viewpoint over the lake to the Karavanke Alps and the... Continue Reading →
I was afraid to start the walk. It was rated: 'very difficult marked trail.' I'd only done 'easy marked trail' up to now. From the valley floor, the sheer rock face above looked inaccessible to the humble hiker. I've never been a climber as I'm much too afraid of heights. But this was something I... Continue Reading →
Today, we visit Črno Jezero, or 'The Black Lake,' which is the lowest-lying of the Triglav Lakes, at 1,319 m (4,327 ft) above sea level. It lies below the Triglav Lakes Valley proper. It is possible to visit this lake from the Bohinj valley and return as a one-day excursion. But be prepared for a... Continue Reading →
Probably the most popular Ski resort in Slovenia, the Vogel Ski Centre above Lake Bohinj is also a great place to visit in Summer. Read on to find out why. Easy Access to the Mountains: The Vogel Cable Car The cable car is a marvel of modern engineering: my cavewoman brain can never quite grasp... Continue Reading →
Today, I'm going to tell you about a true mountain paradise within the Julian Alps of Slovenia, and also describe one of the routes which you can use to reach it. I hope you enjoy our trip to the Seven Lakes of Triglav! The Seven Lakes The Seven Lakes Valley close to the Koča pri... Continue Reading →
Today I bring you yet another gorge walk, this time close to Lake Bohinj. If you notice a theme to these last three posts, then that's because there are so many delightful gorges in the Julian Alps of Slovenia, all with their own unique character and beauty. I think each one is worth a visit,... Continue Reading →
In my last postcard, I took you to Vintgar Gorge, a breathtaking natural beauty spot most definitely on the tourist trail. Today I want to tell you about a neighbouring gorge, making up in dramatic rock landscapes what it lacks in crystal clear waters, and rewarding more intrepid explorers with a walking itinerary which is... Continue Reading →
