15.10.2025
On the occasion of World Walking Day, celebrated every year on October 15, we invite you to experience the magic of autumn on hikes around Bled and throughout the Julian Alps. Crunching leaves underfoot, views of snow-capped peaks, and vibrant forest colours make every step refreshing and inspiring. Whatever your experience level, there's a trail in Bled waiting to captivate you.
© Jošt Gantar
The Bled Round Trail is a circular route around Lake Bled connecting all the main viewpoints around Lake Bled: Bled Castle, Kuhovnica, Ojstrica, Mala Osojnica, and Straža. The moderately challenging trail spans approximately 14 kilometres and takes around four hours and a half. Hikers are rewarded with stunning lake views and the chance to discover hidden corners of Bled.
The Bled Round Trail starts and ends at the famous Bled Heart by Lake Bled. Read the detailed description of the trail.
© Jošt Gantar
The Hom Hill above the village of Zasip near Bled, which Slovenian poet France Prešeren called the “altar of Gorenjska,” offers a magnificent view of nearby Bled, the wider Gorenjska region, and the majestic mountain ranges of the Karavanke, Julian Alps, and Kamnik-Savinja Alps. In the area of Hom, you can find the Church of St. Catherine as well as the Enchanted Forest themed trail, which is especially popular among families.
Combine your hike with a visit to Vintgar Gorge for an unforgettable autumn outing –check opening hours before heading to Vintgar Gorge. Take a look at the detailed description of this hiking trip.
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Galetovec (1,265 m), rising above the village of Bohinjska Bela, is one of the most popular destinations for a family trip. From the top of this gentle hill on the Pokljuka Plateau, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Karavanke mountain range, and in the distance, you can even see Lake Bled. The trail is easy, but there are no mountain huts along the way, so it is recommended to bring enough food and water with you. Read the detailed description for more information.
In winter, the Tourist Association of Bohinjska Bela invites visitors to join the traditional hike and ski tour to Galetovec.
© Petra Pekovec
The slopes of Jelovica above the Sava Bohinjka Valley invite visitors with their refreshing forest air and stunning autumn views. One of the starting points for a hike to Talež is the Ribno Bridge in the village of Ribno, near the Ribno Alpine Resort Hotel.
Along the way, you can stop at the hunting lodge on Talež, enjoy a meal, and take in the view of Lake Bled, before continuing your walk to the wooded peak of Tolsti vrh, which offers beautiful vistas of the western villages around Bled and the Karavanke Mountains. Read the detailed route description for more information.
© Petra Pekovec
Planina Lipanca (1,630 m) is a popular hiking point in the heart of Triglav National Park, suitable also for families. It can be reached either from Planina Zajavorniki or from Rudno polje.
The Blejska koča mountain hut, located on the edge of the scenic Lipanca Alpine pasture, is open all year round and offers hikers warm meals and overnight accommodation.
© Petra Pekovec
This mountain hut sits on the upper Smokuška Planina above Završnica Valley, offering views of Lake Bled and the Karawanks.
Access is from the Završnica Lake car park (about four hours) or via the forest road to Tinčkova Koča (around one hour and a half). The lodge is open at weekends, with a trail continuing to Zelenica Hut (30 minutes).
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On Pokljuka, the Goreljek trail circles one of Europe's southernmost peat bogs. Perfect for families and nature lovers, it offers a peaceful stroll through dense Pokljuka forests.
Access is via the main road from Bled past the village of Gorje or as part of the Juliana Trail Stage 5.
Hiking to Uskovnica Hut above the village of Srednja vas in Bohinj provides panoramic views and a chance to explore the Pokljuka Plateau.
Access is from Rudno Polje (one hour), Srednja vas (one hour and 40 minutes), or Stara Fužina (two hours). The hut serves local seasonal dishes and offers accommodation.
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The Planica Valley, home to the Planica Nordic Centre, and the nearby Tamar are excellent hiking destinations for an autumn outing. Hikers can enjoy colourful views and the unspoiled nature of the Julian Alps, and at the end of the trail, they can rest and refresh themselves at the mountain hut.
Both hiking areas lie in a shaded location, where conditions in autumn are often already wintry. Therefore, appropriate footwear and warm clothing are recommended, as the trails can be slippery.
© Rožle Bregar
Near Plave in the Soča Valley, a 5.6 km circular trail (approx. 2 h) passes the Prižnica Memorial Park, part of the Walk of Peace Trail. The hike offers an educational journey through First World War military infrastructure, alongside stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Access to the village of Plave is possible by train from Bled–Jezero Station (check schedules on the Slovenian Railways website).
© Damijan Simčič ZOSO
Autumn hikes in Bled and the Julian Alps offer relaxation, breathtaking views, and a genuine connection with nature. With good planning, the right gear, and attention to the conditions, every step can be both safe and unforgettable.
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