When I found out I’d be visiting Slovenia, I realized I only knew 2 things about the country: 1.) it’s where Melania Trump was from.. not that I care, and more importantly 2.) it’s where Triglav National Park is located.
I had been silently stalking Triglav National Park for years on Instagram. It’s rugged mountains and moss covered landscapes still seemed to be slipping under peoples’ radar. God I love it when that happens. If you’re visiting Triglav, here are a few of the hikes you need to do and the waterfalls you shouldn’t miss out on:
Hike Triglav Mountain
At 9,396 feet, Mount Triglav is Slovenia’s highest mountain AND you can climb it in only 2 days. Unfortunately due to an enormous rain storm, I didn’t complete the hike, but I did make it halfway and manage to get these photos of me being soaked and unprepared for the storm. I blame my optimism.
If you get better weather, Triglav is definitely worth the climb. There are 4 popular routes, but the easiest and the one I did started in Krma Valley. This route takes 2 days (although extremely fit people can do it in 1). There is a lodge on the way that you can stay in over night.
Other Trails in Triglav National Park
If climbing Mount Triglav isn’t for you, here are some addtional options:
Triglavska Bistrica Trail: 12km
Soca Trail: 25km
Mostnica Gorge: 5.5km
Tolmin Gorges: 4km
Planica Tamar: 4km
You can find more information in these hikes here.
Chasing Waterfalls in Triglav National Park
Triglav has some of the most beautiful, yet uncrowded and easily accessible waterfalls I’ve ever been to. I know that was a mouthful, but it was a really cool feeling to be able to arrive at this waterfall a few minutes off the road and have it all to myself.
This 52 meter high waterfall covered in bright green moss is Peričnik waterfall. Don’t miss out on this place during your trip. It was my favorite part of the park. Expect to get a little wet if you visit this one, as you can get pretty close to the fall (and even walk behind it).
Next up is Savica waterfall, which is even more accessible than Pericnik. I didn’t make it here, but I heard that it gets very crowded so it may be best to visit in the morning.
The third waterfall that should be on your list is Kozjak, which is located in a narrow canyon near Kobarid. This one dumps into an emerald pool of water.
Where to Stay
A lot of people choose to stay in Lake Bled which is about 15 minutes away from the entrance to the park. However, you can also opt to stay in the surrounding mountain towns (which I recommend). I stayed in this amazing Airbnb (by the way sign up using my code and get a $40 credit), and there were a few other cute options in the area as well. The hosts were unbelievably welcoming, offering me fruit from their garden, welcome drinks, and advice. I’m not good at taking advice, but I appreciated it anyway. They told me not to try to hike Triglav in the rain, which I should have listened to!
If you’re visiting Triglav National Park, make sure to check out my full itinerary for Slovenia here. I also visited Ljubljana, Lake Bled and the Predjama Castle.
Have any questions about visiting Triglav National Park? Feel free to comment below!
