2020 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

Hiking in Slovenia ADVENTURES FROM THE JULIAN ALPS TO THE ADRIATIC SEA

MATEJ KASTELIC

Our journey reveals Slovenia’s exceptional beauty, including Lake Bled, framed by the craggy peaks of the Julian Alps. PHOTO: ANDREA COMI

From alpine peaks and gleaming lakes to tiny villages of Venetian Gothic architecture along the Adriatic, Slovenia is gorgeous—

HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy superb hikes in an uncrowded alpine realm of Old World villages and limestone peaks • Hike in Logarska Dolina, with its amphitheater of stone • Cross Lake Bled by gondola, enjoy beautiful Piran on the Adriatic • Savor renowned local wines and delightful cuisine with influences from Italy and Austria, dine at the celebrated Hiša Franko restaurant DETAILS • 12-day trip begins and ends in Ljubljana • 11 nights hotels • All meals included except 2 dinners

“Our 5th WT adventure and our best yet. Outstanding hikes, culture, and history of a magical country, as well as

and still relatively undiscovered by travelers, which makes it perfect for a WT adventure. We enjoy a fantastic mix of hiking, history, and culture as we make our way from the snow-capped

MENNO BOERMANS

the traditional farmsteads of this valley and views of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.

Days 5-8 Radovljica / Lake Bled / Mostnica Gorge / Mt. Krn / Drežnica / Kobarid We explore the Renaissance-era town of Radovljica, taste honey at its unique museum of beekeeping, and hike along the Radovna River. A gondola ride brings us across Lake Bled to visit the tiny island in the center of the lake, and we head to nearby Lake Bohinj for a hike through the Mostnica Gorge. After a hike below the spectacular north wall of Triglav, we head to the Soča Valley, an Old World realm that formed the infamous Isonzo Front during World War I. One of our hikes traces a route below snow-capped Mt. Krn (7,300'), with a descent to the peaceful village of Drežnica. Days 9-12 Piran In Slovenia’s karst landscape, we walk through the breathtaking Škocjan Caves, a World Heritage Site, then head to Piran, a spectacular coastal hub of the Venetian Republic. We boat to Piran Bay’s wetland reserve and visit the historic salt flats at Sečovlje. Depart on Day 12 via Ljubljana.

delicious food.” Kathy and Jack M. Woodbridge VA

DATES May 12-23, 2020

Julian Alps to medieval Piran nestled by the sea. Along the way, we taste Slovenia’s regional wines and delightful cuisine fresh from the mountains and sea. At one of our hotels, the family-run Hiša Franko, we dine at its acclaimed restaurant—the chef, Ana Ros, was recently named the “World’s Best Female Chef.” Days 1-4 Ljubljana / Ptuj / Logarska Dolina From beautiful Ljubljana, we head to Ptuj for a vineyard hike, lunch at an organic farm, and a private wine tasting. After a visit to Ptuj’s castle, we head to Logarska Dolina, a magnificent glacial valley of emerald meadows flanked by steep limestone peaks. We’ll enjoy hikes among

Jun 16-27 Jul 14-25 Sep 15-26 Sep 27-Oct 8

TRIP COST $5195 (11-15 members) $5695 (4-10 members) Single supplement: $740

TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 hiking days on moderate trails (some steep sections), 3-5 hours a day, van support

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