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Eastern Julian Alps
The Julian Alps are a mountain range that covers an area of 4,400 km² and straddles the border between Slovenia and Italy. More than three-quarters of the range lies in Slovenia, including more than 150 peaks over two thousand metres.
The beauty of the Alpine highlands extends above the valleys of the rivers Soča, Sava Dolinka and Sava Bohinjka and includes Lake Bohinj and Lake Bled, forested hills and lowland pastures, stunning mountain passes, the famous Bohinj Railway and other unique features of the area. These places of outstanding natural beauty and remarkable cultural heritage constitute the first UNESCO biosphere in Slovenia.
Activities in the Eastern Julian Alps
Attractions in the Eastern Julian Alps
Highlights
The Nordic Center Planica is an exceptional environment for continuing the tradition of ski jumping ...
Ethnological presentation of 19th century peasant living culture in the Alps.
The Kranjska Gora Bike Park is for all those who want to test their downhill cycling skills.
Experience the mountains in the first gamified museum in the world.
An intermittent lake that fills up whenever it rains heavily in spring or autumn.
Reflections of mountains in the crystal clear lake water.
Koseška korita (gorges), which are up to 60 meters deep and only part of which can be seen, are ...
The lake takes its name from the chalk that was dug there until 1985.
Below Špik you will find two waterfalls - the pearl of the Slovenian alpine world. The Zgornji ...
WHY VISIT THE JULIAN ALPS?
Slovenia is among the most biodiverse countries in the world. The Julian Alps are home to more than seven thousand animal species and over 1600 different plants. Several endemic species have found their habitats in the steep walls of this geologically diverse area with Mesozoic sea deposits and ample fossil remains. Up to a height of 1600 m, the Julian Alps are forested and abound with streams, rivers and waterfalls. The most unique features of the Slovenian Alps can be found in the Triglav National Park, which is one of the oldest in Europe.
The Julian Alps are an excellent choice for outdoor activities throughout the year. In summer they attract hikers, hillwalkers, mountain bikers, climbers, paragliders and other sports enthusiasts, while anglers and adrenaline-seekers are drawn to the rivers and lakes of the Triglav National Park. In winter the Park becomes a winter fairy tale, welcoming skiers, snowboarders, tobogganers and more. Routes in the Julian Alps are well marked. Experienced guides will accompany you to more challenging goals and adventures. To seek out active experiences, head to the Soča Valley, which offers ample opportunities for adventure. Then trek on to the hills between Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj, which form part of the Alpine Pearls network of holiday destinations, linked by environmentally friendly “soft mobility” transport options. When the snow starts falling, be sure to visit the winter sports centres of Kanin, Vogel and Kranjska Gora.
Bled, the charming lake with an island in the middle, is a cosmopolitan tourist town guarded by a castle perched high on a cliff, and has exceptional history as well as numerous events throughout the year. Bohinj, a town by a massive glacial lake in Triglav National Park, charms visitors with its traditional Alpine Flowers Festival and traditional dairy farms. The Soča Valley, dotted by the towns of Tolmin, Kobarid and Bovec, is interlaced with monuments to World War One, the Bohinj paths of peace, and outdoor museums, and it is also known as the valley of music festivals. Medieval Radovljica is a beekeeping town, known for antique music and chocolate festivals; Kranjska Gora is a venue for large sports and entertainment events throughout the year.
The Julian Alps are also a fantastic destination for food lovers. In Kobarid, you’ll find Ana Roš, who was named the World’s Best Female Chef of 2017 by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, and who never fails to amaze her guests with her culinary creativity. In Kobarid and throughout the Julian Alps, hungry travellers can enjoy authentic, natural ingredients, cheeses, and other delicacies from alpine farms, as well as traditional dishes. To accompany them, there are world-renowned wines from the nearby wine-growing region of Brda. For the finishing touch, make sure to stop in Bled and treat yourself to one of the original cream cakes (blejska kremna rezina) — no visit to Slovenia is complete without it.
This land of a thousand natural, cultural and other genuine specialities develops tourism according to sustainable principles. Here you can choose environmentally friendly forms of mobility and accommodation. If you decide to go for a hike, stick to the marked paths. Do not leave any unnecessary marks on the precious natural environment.
