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660 €
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KARAWANKS HUT-TO-HUT HORSESHOE HIKING LOOP
Karawanks Hut-to-Hut Hiking Adventure
Karawanks Hut-to-Hut Hiking Adventure
Hut to hut hiking Slovenia is one of the best ways to discover the country’s alpine culture and landscapes. On this 6-day adventure through the Karawanks mountains, you’ll follow scenic ridgelines, stay overnight in cozy alpine huts, and enjoy views stretching from Lake Bled to the Julian Alps.
Duration
6
Tour Type
Hiking
Fitness level
medium
Num. of people
1-8
Length / Elevation
65 km / 4600 vm
Season
Jun-Sep
DESCRIPTION
Featured by National Geographic, this trek takes you through one of Slovenia’s hidden gems – the Karawanks Mountain Range. Over five days of hiking, you’ll experience quiet alpine trails, traditional huts, and stunning panoramas that define hut to hut hiking in Slovenia.
Your journey begins with a transfer to Tržič. From there, the trail leads to iconic huts such as Koča na Kriški Gori, Roblekov Dom, Planinski dom na Zelenici, Prešernova koča na Stolu, and Koča na Golici. Along the way, you’ll summit peaks like Stol and Golica, with endless views of rugged ridgelines and valleys below. The adventure ends at Lake Bled, where you can relax before returning to Ljubljana.
This tour combines cultural immersion, natural beauty, and a touch of challenge, giving you a real taste of Slovenia’s alpine heritage. For more multi-day options, see our Hikes in the Slovenian Alps or our Climb Triglav tour.
What’s Included
- Certified OVX IFMGA mountain guides (guided option)
- Logistics, route planning, and transfers
- Overnight stays in alpine huts (half-board available)
- Support and advice for self-guided hikers
Who It’s For
This trek suits hikers with good fitness who want to experience Slovenia beyond a single day walk. The trails are non-technical, but daily hikes take 5–7 hours with steady elevation gain. Perfect for those seeking both adventure and tranquility in Slovenia’s wild mountains.
👉 With OVX, hut to hut hiking Slovenia becomes more than a trek – it’s an authentic alpine experience that connects you with nature, culture, and tradition.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Stunning views on Julian Alps
Un-crowded mountain trails and huts
Mountain hut managers hospitality
Pristine touch of Slovenian mountain heritage
Non-technical trails
itinerary
In this 6 days trip you can choose guided or self-guided options. It includes 5 days of hiking. You will explore a world famouse Lake Bled the last day of the tour.
day
01
Ljubljana - Tržič
DISTANCE: 6 kmELEVATION: 1000 mLEVEL: Medium
Flight to Ljubljana and transfer from Ljubljana airport to glamping near Tržič. Warm-up hike (there and back) to Koča na Kriški Gori mountain hut (1,471m).
day
02
Hike from Tržič to Planinski dom na Zelenici or Dom pri Izviru Završnice
DISTANCE: 17kmELEVATION: 2000 mLEVEL: Hard
Hike from Tržič to Planinski dom na Zelenici mountain hut (1,536m), via Roblekov Dom (1,657m). Option to include Veliki Vrh summit (2,060m) – during this trail, you will also passKoča an Dobrči(1478 m), Koča na Prevalu (1311 m).
day
03
Hike from Planinski dom na Zelenici to Prešernova koča na Stolu
DISTANCE: 7 kmELEVATION: 800 mLEVEL: medium
Hike from Planinski dom na Zelenici to Prešernova koča na Stolu mountain hut (2174m), via the summit of Stol (2,236m)
day
04
Hike from Prešernova koča na Stolu to Koča na Golici mountain hut
DISTANCE: 16 kmELEVATION: 650 mLEVEL: Hard
Hike from Prešernova koča na Stolu to Koča na Golici mountain hut (1,582m), via the summit of Golica (1,834m)
day
05
Morning hike down to Slovenski Javornik
DISTANCE: 12,5ELEVATION: 250LEVEL: Easy
Morning hike down to Planina pod Golico and onwards to Slovenski Javornik, via Dom Pristava v Javorniškem Rovtu mountain hut (975m).
Transfer from Slovenski Javornik to Alpine Resort near Lake Bled
day
06
Explore Bled
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Explore Bled then check out from Alpine Resort for a transfer to Ljubljana airport
INFORMATION
PRICES
GUIDED
We recommend guiding hut to hut tours to all rebels who are looking to explore with passion and want to have an experienced expert guide in the Slovenian Mountains.
| Guided price/person | 1 person | 2 – 3 people | 4 – 6 people | 7 – 8 people |
| 6 days | 2.920 € | 1.890 € | 1.380 € | 1190 € |
What’s included
- UIAA guide
- Guide costs
- Accommodations (half board)
- Transfers
What’s not included
- Other meals (not included in half board) and drinks
- Other necessary equipment/clothing (see below)
SELF – GUIDED
For those rebels who want to explore by themself, we offer self-guided hut-to-hut hiking:
| Self-guided price/person | 1 person | 2 or more people |
| 6 days | 1100 € | 910 € |
What’s included
- accommodations (half board)
- transfers
- detailed tour description with gpx files
What’s not included
- other meals (not included in half board) and drinks
- other necessary equipment/clothing (see below)
- guide
CONDITIONS
Booking needs to be done at least 1 month in advance.
Necessary gear/clothes:
- Comfortable mountain sports clothes
- Windproof jackets
- Spare socks, underwear, and shirts
- Headwear (cap, buff)
- Summer mountaineering boots/shoes
- Backpack of at least 30-40 L
- Headlamp
- Snacks&Drinks (1-2L) (to cover distances between huts – up to 16 km)
- Sunscreen, suncream, toothbrush
Necessary technical gear:
There are no specific technical gear required. However, hiking poles are recommended.
