Explore the Alpine Foothills

8-day self-guided hiking tour with Slotrips

Preparations

Your tour: Explore the Alpine Foothills, 8-day self-guided hiking trip

Detailed information with a day-by-day itinerary will be sent to you approx. 1 month before the start of your trip.

To fully enjoy the trip stay active and prepared, appreciate different cultures, embrace spontaneity, respect nature and local customs, especially in national parks and small villages, and get ready for the adventure.

Our contact details: hello@slotrips.si & +386 6 982 6433

Pre/Post Hike Logistics & Transfers

Arriving to Slovenia: Fly to Letalisce Jozeta Pucnika (Ljubljana Airport) or choose from nearby airports: Trieste (Italy), Venice (Italy), Klagenfurt (Austria) or Zagreb (Croatia).

This trip starts in Ljubljana and finishes in Kranjska Gora.

The pick-up time is between 8:30 and 9:00 AM. Our driver will pick you up at your first night’s accommodation in Ljubljana and drive you to the trailhead.

Let us know if you have any pre- or post-trip plans. We can assist in extending your stay at the accommodations or recommend where to continue your travels.

Arriving in Ljubljana and departing from Kranjska Gora:
Here are some useful links for booking a transfer.

GoOpti: A reliable shared shuttle transfer company (to/from airports and between other destinations).
Arriva.si: Public bus service in Slovenia.
JoJo Prevozi: Private Taxi Service in Slovenia and beyond. (Ljubljana-based).
Train Travels:
Slovenske zeleznice (Slovenian Railways): International departure and arrivals from and to Ljubljana.
Treni Italia (Italian Railways): For travel to, from, and within Italy and connections with Slovenia. Convenient train stations are Trieste (travelling to Ljubljana) or Tarvisio Boscoverde (travelling from Kranjska Gora).
ÖBB (Austrian Railways): For travel to, from, and within Austria and connections with Slovenia. The closest and most convenient train stations are in Villach and Klagenfurt.

Don’t forget to send us the phone number you’ll be using on your vacation so our driver is able to reach you in case of any delays etc.J

Luggage & Gear

Luggage Transfers: On transit days, your extra luggage will be delivered to your next accommodation.

Essential equipment: Proper active clothes will make your trip more enjoyable.

NOTE: Your safety is our priority, make sure you prepare for the trip responsibly.

Packing List:

Comfortable active shoes. We suggest you bring along a pair that fits you well; protects your feet /ankles, provides good traction, and is durable, light, and breathable. Approach shoes are the most common footwear for this sort of trip. We discourage you from hiking in soft running shoes.
Active hiking/biking pants. Preferably fast-drying fabric. Long, short or both – up to you.
Upper layer. Fast-drying short and long-sleeved shirt, warm jacket or fleece.
Rain & wind protection. Lightweight raincoat or poncho.
Sun protection. A hat, sunscreen & sunglasses.
Cold weather protection. Gloves and beanie hat.
Backpack. Medium-sized backpack 20 to 30 litres.
1,5-2 l water bottle or hydration reservoir.
Toiletry kit.
First aid kit. Medicine, blister treatments, tape, earplugs etc.
Swimsuit and a fast-drying towel.
Non-active clothes. Casual clothes and shoes for downtime and dinner restaurants.
Snacks. In case you’re likely to get “hangry“. You can find a wide selection of local and international trail snacks and energy bars in the country also suitable for people with allergies or dietary restrictions. In case you have specific snacks you like to have with you, we suggest bringing them from home.
Travel Insurance
Passport or ID
Power bank and chargers, electricity converter

Optional

Long-sleeve layer for sun protection
Umbrella
Knife
Garbage bag to carry out the trash
Bandana or Buff
Hiking poles. Most people find them extremely handy on Slovenian trails. The poles are available for rent from us.
Headlamp

Activity Level & Trail Info

Difficulty level: Easy

Daily activities: 3–5 hours
Walking: 6–11 km (3–7 mi) / 100-400 m (300-1300 ft)
E-Biking: 25 km (15 mi)/300 m (1000 ft)

Walking terrain: The trails on this trip require little physical exertion. Most are wide enough and have surfaces of gravel, grass, forest soil, and asphalt. They are generally comfortable to walk on, but you may encounter rocky, root-covered, or slippery sections, especially in wet conditions. The routes primarily wind through valleys, meadows, forests, and small villages.

Biking terrain: A scenic, well-maintained, mostly traffic-free and relatively easy bike route runs mainly on paved cycle paths (once railway) with very few gravel sections. Except for the last ascent, there is a minimum elevation gain.

Slotrips Difficulty Levels

Weather

Varied weather conditions depend on altitude and season. From June to September we usually expect pleasant temperatures between 20–30°C in valleys, while higher elevations remain cooler, around 10–20°C. In early May and from late September onwards expect milder but pleasant temperatures. Till May, there can still be some snow around Vršič Pass (the highest point of the trip). While rare, snowfall can occasionally occur in unexpected months such as late September October, and November. In that case, we will slightly adapt certain hikes.

Afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August, so carrying rain gear is essential.

Always check the latest weather forecast before setting out, as the weather can change rapidly in the Alpine region. Below is the weather forecast for Bohinj Valley (Bohinjska Češnjica) and Kranjska Gora (Rateče).

Good To Know

Breakfast: Is included in all accommodations.

Lunch and Dinner: You will find day-by-day dining options in your trip plan.

Snacks: We recommend packing daily trail snacks for emergencies. Grocery stores are available in town.

Payment: Most places accept credit card payments. However, we recommend having some cash on you. ATMs are widely available.

Water: Water in Slovenia is abundant and of excellent quality. You can refill your water bottles at your accommodations or any place with a reliable water source. However, we do not recommend refilling bottles from open streams.

Charging: We use 220V electrical sockets like this.

Cell Reception & Wi-Fi: Overall reliable.

Public transfer: Frequent local buses run between the towns, but delays are possible during the high season (July/August).