Experience the enchanting Julian Alps of Slovenia, where limestone
peaks tower above emerald valleys, sparkling alpine lakes, and
wildflower meadows. Highlights include classic valley walks, dramatic
high-mountain routes, and rewarding ascents to iconic summits such as
Triglav, Jalovec, and Mangart, as well as tranquil trails around Lake
Bled and Lake Bohinj. Ideal for walkers of all abilities, this
comprehensive Cicerone guidebook presents 40 graded routes, including
37 day walks and 3 multi-day treks, exploring every corner of the
Julian Alps. Routes are organised around the main walking centres of
Kranjska Gora, Bohinj, Bovec, Bled, and Kobarid, each offering a mix
of accessible strolls and challenging adventures. Walks are clearly
graded by length and difficulty (1–4), making it easy to choose the
perfect day in the Julian Alps, whether you seek a gentle woodland
path or a demanding via ferrata. Explore celebrated Julian Alps
destinations, including Triglav National Park, Triglav lakes, the Soca
valley, and the picturesque lakes of Bled and Bohinj. Routes range
from 4km (2 miles) to 24km (15 miles) day walks and 18–34km (11–21
miles) multi-day treks, with walking times from 2 to 11 hours. The
Julian Alps are best enjoyed between mid-June and late September, when
trails are mostly snow-free and the mountain wildflowers are in bloom.
Features 1:50,000 maps and free downloadable GPX tracks for every
walk, ensuring straightforward navigation and confident route-finding
across varied terrain. Each route description includes an at-a-glance
information box with distance, ascent, grade, start and finish points,
public transport, and refreshment options, perfect for planning your
Julian Alps adventure. Practical advice covers essential planning,
equipment, travel, public transport, mountain safety, and
accommodation in mountain huts and villages throughout Slovenia’s
Julian Alps, as well as food and drink unique to the region, from
fresh homemade soups (such as rich mushroom juha) and Soca river trout
to buckwheat dishes, sweet or savoury štruklji (dumplings), and
delicious local cakes and pastries like gibanica and potica. Plan your
adventure in the Julian Alps of Slovenia with the definitive Cicerone
guidebook and discover a landscape shaped by nature and tradition,
with picturesque mountain huts, historic sites, and the vibrant blue
waters of the Soca River.
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Mountain walks and short treks
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781787652149
Publisert
2025
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Cicerone Press Ltd
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok