Alpe Adria Trail Adventure

4-day self-guided hiking tour with Slotrips

Preparations

Your tour: Alpe Adria Trail Adventure, 4-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 Kranjska Gora and finishes in Kobarid (Soca Valley) with a transfer back to Kranjska Gora. Expect to be back in Kranjska Gora around 5:00 PM.

Pre-trip night: We recommend booking your pre-trip night in Kranjska Gora, a tiny mountain village, so you can relax and enjoy the surroundings before setting off the next morning.

The recommended starting hour is between 9-11 AM.

Coming with your own vehicle? You can leave it at the parking lot at Tourist Info Center in Kranjska Gora where you can purchase a parking ticket for multiple days or use the EasyPark App.

Travelling Around:
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.
Private taxi service in Slovenia and beyond: JoJo Prevozi (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 to/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.

Luggage & Gear

Luggage Transfers: If you have booked a luggage transfer between accommodations, please provide us with the address and contact number of your pre-trip accommodation so we know where to collect your bags. Also, inform the staff that your luggage will be picked up later in the day. Please note that we only offer luggage collection in Kranjska Gora.

Luggage Storage: There is no official luggage storage location in town where you can leave your luggage. We recommend asking your pre-trip accommodation if they can store it during the hike. Alternatively, you can drop it off at Hotel Kranjska Gora, where we have an agreement for our guests. Please make sure you have SloTrips luggage tags with your name on them.

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: Moderate

Daily activities: 5–6 hours
Hiking: 10–16 km (6–10 mi)/ 300-900 m (1000-3000 ft).
E-Biking: 16 km (10 mi)/ 250 m (820 ft)

Hiking terrain: Expect occasional narrow and uneven trails on the mountain foothills, forested slopes, and moderate alpine paths. Trails feature narrow, uneven terrain with ascents and descents occasionally requiring caution due to rocky or slippery surfaces. In Slovenia, these routes often lead to stunning viewpoints overlooking scenic valleys. No technical mountaineering skills are required. Perfect for hikers with basic fitness looking to explore varied landscapes.

Biking terrain: You will mainly bike on gravel and dirt roads, but you’ll also ride some asphalt sections. The inclines are gently distributed on longer stretches of the trail but expect some shorter and steeper sections with softer gravel too.

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 temperatures. In May, there can still be some snow around Vrsic Pass (the highest point of the trip). In that case, we will slightly adapt certain hikes. Late September can also surprise with early snowfall above 1,500m.

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. Below is the weather forecast for Vrsic Pass (at 1,600 meters above sea level).

Webcam Kranjska Gora

Webcam Erjavceva Mountain Hut

Webcam Bovec (Soca Valley)

Good To Know

Breakfast: Is included in all accommodations.

Lunch and Dinner: Each day, you’ll have different options for lunch and dinner, which will be detailed in your trip plan.

Snacks: Pack some trail snacks for emergencies. There are grocery stores in the bigger towns.

Accommodations: One night will be spent in a traditional Slovenian mountain hut. Room sizes vary, and while we always book the smallest available room, we cannot guarantee the exact room size. There’s no need to bring a sleeping bag, as sleeping sheets and pillows are provided. Towels are available for rent, and bathrooms are shared.

Mountain hut cuisine is simple, typically featuring stews, pasta, sausages, and bread. Vegetarian options are available, and hutkeepers will do their best to accommodate your preferences. However, if you have specific dietary needs, bringing some suitable food is recommended.

Payment: Most places accept credit card payments. However, we recommend bringing some extra cash. We suggest budgeting 50€ per person per day just in case. There are ATMs in Kranjska Gora, Bovec, and Kobarid.

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: Limited in the mountains and remote valleys.

Public transfer: If you need to shorten a stage for any reason, you can take a public bus. Keep in mind that service is limited during the shoulder season, and delays are possible in the high season (July/August).