Climb Mount Triglav (2863m)
Trek your way to the top of Slovenia's highest peak
What's Included?
Activities & Certified Guides
All itinerary activities with expert, local, English-speaking guidesHostel & Mountain hut
1 night in a hostel, 1 night in a mountain hutMeals
2 breakfasts and 1 dinnerTransfers
To and from the airport and everything in betweenEquipment
All your via-ferrata equipmentSmall Like-minded Groups
Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 8 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people…
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What's it like?
Ascend Slovenia's highest peak, Mount Triglav – considered a rite of passage for locals – via the classic two-day approach
Explore the Triglav National Park, a preserved area of limestone rock walls, caves, rushing rivers and endless green hills and forests
Eyes open for the huge variety of wildlife that calls this area home, including golden eagles, griffon vultures, lynx, chamois, marmots and ibex
Deemed an epic 'Walk of a lifetime' by The Guardian
Key Information
Day 1
Welcome to Slovenia
Meet your host at Ljubljana airport and transfer to your base on the doorstep of the Julian Alps. Most groups will stay in the charming town of Radovljica, some groups will stay on the serene Pokljuka Plateau (please see the ‘food and accommodation’ section for more details). Check into your accommodation before meeting up with your guide for a chat through the adventure to come.
Day 2
The Kredarica hut
Hiking
Groups staying in Radovljica will drive to the start of the trek in the Triglav National Park's lovely Krma Valley. Ascend through a peaceful forest and onto a high plateau with some wonderful views. In the afternoon you'll arrive at the Kredarica hut. Relax with a hot drink and enjoy the view, or explore the area and find a nice vantage point for sunset.
Groups staying in Pokljuka will start today’s hike from a different trailhead. The path traverses lush meadows and dense forests, passing Vodnik hut, before continuing the ascent to Kredarica mountain hut. This route usually takes 7-8hrs with an elevation of 1520m.
Day 3
Summit Mount Triglav
Hiking
Walk along a rocky path until you arrive at the base of the 400m via ferrata route to the top. Climb the series of cables and ladders and work your way up to the summit. Enjoy the views in every direction and then descend back to the hut and return to Ljubljana airport in the early evening in time for onward travel.
The Area
Logistics
Starts
Ljubljana Airport
16:00 on Day 1
Ends
Ljubljana Airport
Approx 18:00 on Day 3
Transfers
Your host will meet everyone at Ljubljana Airport at 16:00 ready for the group transfer to your accommodation. On Day 3, you'll be dropped back off at the airport by approximately 18:00 – it's important to book flights that depart after 20:00 to ensure you aren't late for check-in. You can be dropped off in Bled or Ljubljana city centre on the way, if you would prefer. If you arrive or depart outside these times, private transfers can be arranged – see Optional Extras for prices.
Travel options
There are regular flights to Ljubljana from major airports across the UK and Europe, with plenty of connection options for those heading to Slovenia from outside Europe.
Ljubljana is accessible by train via various routes across Europe. A popular and easy route from Western Europe is via Munich. You can travel by rail from there to Slovenia's capital, through beautiful Austrian scenery on daytime services or on a sleeper train from Munich-Ljubljana.
There is a frequent public bus service between Ljubljana city and Radovljica (1hr) and between Bled and Radovljica (15mins). The bus station in Radovljica is just across the street from your accommodation. There are also frequent trains between Ljublijana city and Radovljica (50mins) and the train station is a 10 minute walk from your accommodation.
For groups staying in Pokljuka there is no public transport; however, in July and August, a free 'hop on, hop off’ bus line operates from Bled. Take the Poljuka line and get off at the second to last stop, which is Goreljek. Your hotel is about a 10-minute walk from there. Alternatively, your host can also arrange a complimentary pickup from Bled at 17:00 on arrival day. Please request this with your host, if required.
Day 1
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 2
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 3
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
What is the food like?
Food in Slovenia is very diverse, with lots of influence from neighbouring countries but you can also find international cuisine in Radovljica. For dinner, the mountain hut serves simple, hearty food, including meat stew, goulash, sausage, ham and eggs, polenta, bread with honey, wine, beer, tea and Turkish coffee. Prices range from €1.80 for tea to €7.50 for goulash. You'll need to make your own packed lunches for the hike as there are no huts along the way. You can buy food for this in town and then at your overnight hut. Most requirements including vegetarian and vegan diets can be accommodated.
What is the accommodation like?
Radovljica
You’ll usually stay at the Life Hostel in Radovljica, in twin/double rooms. All rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning and free WiFi. Triple rooms can also be requested, subject to availability.
Select groups will stay at the alternative Hotel Pokljuka on the Pokljuka Plateau, in ensuite twin/double rooms. The hotel has a restaurant and bar on-site and offers free WiFi. This applies to groups starting on the following dates: Saturday 27th July 2024, Saturday 3rd August 2024 & Saturday 10th August 2024.
On the Trek
You’ll be staying in the Kredarica mountain hut on the slopes of Mount Triglav. The hut is basic but comfortable, with dormitory-style bunks, electricity, water, central heating and a restaurant serving a range of foods. Beds are equipped with pillows, sheets and blankets.
Upgrades
For solo travellers looking for their own space, private rooms are available on the first night in the Life Hostel, subject to availability. It is not possible to have private accommodation in the mountain hut.
This trip has been rated as Challenging
The hike is challenging and suitable for reasonably fit hikers comfortable walking for up to eight hours a day. You will need to walk eight hours uphill on Day 2; on Day 3, you'll climb a via ferrata climb using cables and ladders to the summit, followed by a 2000m descent. No previous via ferrata experience is required.
The climbing season for Mount Triglav 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 on the Slovenian plains, it may be just 5°C on Triglav. It often drops below freezing at night, and snow may persist in nooks and crannies throughout the year. Weather on the mountain is highly variable, bringing unexpected wind, rain and snow.
We’re still waiting to collect any reviews from other travellers on this trip. However, all our hosts go through an extensive vetting process to ensure that your adventure is awesome.
Itinerary Activities
- Guided hike to reach Kredarica hut
- Guided hike to summit Mount Triglav using cables and ladders
Guides
- Expert, local, English-speaking guides
Accommodation
- 1 night in a hostel or hotel
- 1 night in a mountain hut
Meals
- 2 fuel-filled breakfasts
- 1 hearty dinner
Transfers
- Group arrival transfer from Ljubljana Airport on Day 1
- Group departure transfer to Ljubljana Airport on Day 3
- Transfers during the trip
Equipment
- All your via-ferrata equipment
Our trips are hassle-free by design. We include all the activities and equipment, as well as many of the meals, so you can simply rock up with your rucksack and share the adventure with your new pals.
Travel to and from the trip
Our trips do not include flights, trains or other travel to the start point and back from the end point.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness. Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine, as their insurance offers all of the above.
Visas
Visa requirements often change, and you are responsible for obtaining any required visas for this trip. Please check with your nearest embassy or consulate for up-to-date advice.
Personal Expenses
You know your own spending habits best, so please budget an appropriate amount for things like optional meals and drinks, shopping, optional activities, and laundry.
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What do I need to bring?
Bags
- 1 backpack (20-25L) with raincover
Clothes
- Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support and good grip, preferably with a Vibram sole (N.B. light walking shoes, trail runners or trainers are not appropriate for the hike and your hiking boots should be well broken in)
- Hiking socks - warm, coolmax
- Warm jacket or fleece - softshell, windproof and waterproof
- Waterproof poncho or raincoat outer layer
- Quick drying, warm long sleeve t-shirts, plus spare/s to change into
- Long hiking trousers (not cotton)
- Warm hat and gloves (especially for early and late summer)
- Clothes to sleep in
Other
- Sun glasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Bug repellent
- Large refillable water bottle (1.5L)
- Headtorch (in case of early start on summit day)
- Walking poles (optional but advised if you normally use them for hiking)
- High energy snacks
Nb. Please do not bring your own sleeping bags or sleeping liners for the hut as they are prohibited. Bedding is provided.
Single room in Pokuljuka
Payable Before Departure
Single room in Pokuljuka
… Per Person, Per Night
Twin/double room in Pokljuka
Payable Before Departure
Twin/double room in Pokljuka
… Per Night
Optional Private Room Upgrade (Pokljuka only)
Payable Before Departure
Optional Private Room Upgrade (Pokljuka only)
… Per Person
Private Transfer from Bled to Pokljuka
Payable Before Departure
Private Transfer from Bled to Pokljuka
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Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport to Pokljuka
Payable Before Departure
Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport to Pokljuka
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We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.
What's the number?
It works out on average at 41kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.
The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.
But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:
- Driving 1000miles/1609km would be approx. 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person if there was 2 of you in it).
- A return economy class flight London - New York would be approx. 1,619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
- 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approx. 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.
What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.
Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.
Of course. You can leave your extra luggage with your hosts whilst you are on the hike. Excess luggage must be either tied together or clearly labelled with your name. Please remember to take another, smaller backpack with you on the hike.
This trip visits locations where daytime temperatures can be extremely high during the times of year when this trip operates. High humidity and limited access to shade can also be factors, and warm temperatures can continue into the nighttime, which additionally influence the body’s ability to cool down. Personal care should be taken to keep cool as best possible in the conditions, such as wearing appropriate clothing and proper hydration. Very high temperatures can impair an individual’s physical abilities to perform an activity that they may otherwise be able to do competently at cooler temperatures. People may experience symptoms associated with dehydration and Heat Stroke. Your guide(s) are trained to mitigate the risks associated with high temperatures, by carefully managing the intensity of the activity, and to provide the appropriate support response should someone feel ill during the trip. Should you experience health issues during your trip you should inform your guide immediately so the proper care can be provided.
This trip visits locations at or above 2500m. At this altitude some people may experience symptoms associated with Altitude Sickness, also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Previous experience at high altitude is not necessarily an indicator of future performance. Your guide(s) are trained to mitigate the risks associated with altitude, by carefully managing the rate of ascent and the intensity of the activity, and to provide the appropriate support response should someone feel ill during the trip. Should you experience health issues during your trip you should inform your guide immediately so the proper care can be provided. Owing to the nature of this trip, it is essential that your personal travel insurance policy provides cover up to the maximum altitude visited on this trip as well as emergency medical evacuation by helicopter.
Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.
Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with. You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.
Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers are familiar with the practical information provided on the Government’s FCDO website, where current travel advice can be found by searching for the applicable destination(s).
For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.
Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.
Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing.
Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness.
We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last-minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!
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We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.
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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.
You're always in good company on one of our adventures.
Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.
Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.
It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.
Don't just take our word for it:
- 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
- 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
- 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends
See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.
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