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 professional, English-speaking guidesHostel & Mountain hut
1 night in a hostel, 1 night in a mountain hutMeals
Breakfast and dinner on Day 2, breakfast on Day 3Transfers
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.
Very nice experience
Very good experience with expert friendly guides All was very good Food was not really good but Ok
Excellent time!
It was hard work, but very rewarding. The two expert guides were safe, friendly and helpful. Incredible views and such positive experience!
I highly recommend these guys and this trip!
Climbing Mt Triglav with Much Better Adventures was such a buzz. Sleeping in mountain huts, exploring new places, meeting awesome new people and not having to worry about getting lost (LOL) was mega. Loved it. And Slovenia… WOW. An absolute gem.
I highly recommend these guys. They were so helpful throughout. Setting me up with this trip, answering questions, helping with some pre-planning..all was effortless. I am so grateful. I'll defo be booking with them again for a variety of such positive reasons.
Incredible experience
The mount Triglav hike was fantastic, the scenery and the challenge of the hike up to the accommodation on the mountain were brilliant. Unfortunately we were the only group this year to not be able to complete the via Ferrata to reach the summit due to poor weather conditions. I would absolutely recommend this trip hoping for slightly better luck than we had. Overall the guides and the food/ accommodation were amazing.
Tremendous Triglav!
Wow what an incredible trip this one was. It was recommended to me by someone I met on another MBA trip last year and it exceeded all expectations. We had 2 great guides in Tim and Vladimir. I was mainly with Tim at the front of the group and was in his team to the summit too. His knowledge is exceptional, he set a good pace on both days and his humour helped put the challenge at the back of my mind. I came to this trip no Via Ferrata experience, some minor scrambling experience but Tim gave me the skills and encouragement to really improve my confidence and push myself. I found I became more a more confident and skilled hiker as a result and the difference in me from ascending to descending was visible! Going up we were never left behind as some have put on these reviews. The mountain hut was basic but it’s one night, the customer service from Katrina excellent (ask her anything you wish when put into the WhatsApp group, she’s so helpful), the route scenic with lots of wildlife and overall the ascend to Triglav physically and mentally challenging but very rewarding. The trip is good value and the only downside is that this trip had to end. My tips:
- Go in with a good fitness level and plenty of hiking experience, it’s needed as it’s physically and mentally demanding.
- You need a head for heights. Though clipped there are sections you’re not. The first section from the hut to the via ferrata section to the summit in particular we found the scrambling harder as there was still snow on the ground.
- Take a sleeping bag liner (they are allowed in most of the huts and it was confirmed the information on here is out of date)
- Take plenty of snacks including dry cereal bars if you’ve not experienced altitude before. It didn’t affect my breathing but I suffered some nausea from the altitude and was given something similar by our guide which eased it a lot!
- Take cash, most places in Slovenia don’t accept card. The mountain hut is expensive, for water €6 for 1.5ltrs.
- I extended my trip by staying in Bled and explored Bled and Bohinj. They’re not to be missed. Slovenia is picturesque with lots to see and enjoy. Lake Bohinj is incredible for a much needed dip to ease the Doms after this hike!
- Enjoy each other, utilise the guides, embrace the challenges facing you and have fun!
Incredible trek up Triglav
Just finished the trek and felt compelled to review. Excellent organisation from start to finish with MBA and their partner agency in Slovenia. The hike was tough (I consider myself relatively fit) but struggled towards the end of the last day! (Don’t underestimate the distance like I did)🤦:female_sign: Day 1 trek consisted of a steady paced walk to Kredarica hut (1km from the summit). A traditional and welcoming dinner was consumed with some local drinks. Day 2 started at 5.30 using the equipment provided to reach Triglav summit. After the descent we stopped back at kredarica for breakfast and then continued back down to Pokljuka plateau. Our guide, Tim was fabulous and really made the trek fun. He was happy to chat and give lots of information about the Julian Alps and Slovenian life in general. Our extra luggage was looked after for us as we are spending some time in Bled afterwards. Special thanks also to Anya and Katarina who were part of the local team to make it happen.
Some tips from my experience:
- Pack layers and pack light. The temperature on the plateau was around 30 degrees when we set off. On the summit it was -1 with wind chill!
- Kredarica hut, although lovely is very basic. You may wish to take a sleeping bag liner and pillow case (they provide disposable plastic sheets and pillow case).
- Understandably, drinks and extra food required in the mountain huts (outside of what is provided) are expensive and prefer cash (kredarica did take cards is necessary).
- ☺️enjoy!
A great experience but more challenging when compared to other treks with the same rating by MBA. Be prepared for a physically demanding day on the 2nd day, and pack lots of water.
Fabulous views, well led, well surpassed my high expectations. Great mixed group too.
Really good guide, good trip. Well organised.
A proper adventure! The exposure on the via ferrata is incredible & Triglav National Park is so beautiful! I would say this is a very challenging trip & you really really need a head for heights!
fantastic trip, well organised, great staff, amazing location