Hut-to-Hut Hiking in the Seven Lakes Valley

Things to know

• What’s included?

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 3 days of hut-to-hut hiking in the Seven Lakes Valley
    • Transportation from Bled to Bohinj, your starting point
    • Drop-off at your hotel (if it’s in the Bohinj area)

  What’s not included:

  • • Transportation to and from Slovenia
    • Transfer from Ljubljana (possible to organize at an additional fee)
    • Accommodation in huts (60-70€ per night, includes half-board) — your guide can take care of the reservations and you pay the fee at the hut
    • Lunches (can be purchased at the hut or along the trail)
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This three-day hut-to-hut hike in the Seven Lakes Valley is suited for people with reasonable fitness levels and with basic hiking experience—it’s suitable for anyone who’s able to hike for half of the day. You’ll be walking around 12 km (7.5 miles) a day and the most you’ll vertically gain is 1,300 m (4,265 ft), all while carrying a backpack for three days in a row. The trails are sometimes narrow and uneven with some loose and rocky sections, but they’re not overly technical.

• What do I need to bring?

  For clothing, we recommend bringing:

  • • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Insulation jacket and rain jacket
    • Spare socks, underwear, and shirts
    • Gloves
    • Sunhat and headwear

  Here’s a list of other things you’ll need:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Hiking poles — optional
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
    • Headlamp or flashlight
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)
    • Snacks
    • Headlamp
    • ID card
    • Sleeping liner (disposable, can be bought in the hut)
    • Cash for accommodation and food

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

• What are the mountain huts like?

  You’ll be staying at two lodges during your hut-to-hut hiking tour in the Seven Lakes Valley, with the first one being the Vodnik Lodge. Perched at an elevation of 1,817 m (5,965 ft), the Vodnik Lodge is encircled by Alpine peaks. Dating back to 1895 and named after a Slovenian Enlightenment poet Valentin Vodnik, the lodge can accommodate up to 70 people and it has 50 seats in dining rooms and on the lodge’s terrace. It has its own drinking water source and a generator for electricity, but the real showstopper is its location and its unparalleled view. 

  For your second night, you’re staying at the Triglav Lake Lodge, sitting at an elevation of 1,453 m (4,770 ft). The lodge is nested right by the lake and it’s surrounded by lush spruce forests. There are 80 seats in catering rooms and 90 beds, and it also has electricity. 

  These mountain huts don’t have single rooms, but there are private rooms for 2 or 4 people. Reach out to us if you would like to be placed in a more private room. We can’t promise anything, as such mountain huts are very popular in the summer, but we’ll try to accommodate you as you wish!

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and prices:

  • • For this group hiking tour in the Seven Lakes Valley, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. 
    • The cost does not decrease as the group grows. 

  Hiking in the Seven Lakes Valley can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements:

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors older than 8 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  For regular dates, a 25% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 2 months (60 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.

  • • If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to sixty (60) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of seventy five percent (75%) of the total amount paid. 
    • For cancellations thirty (30) to sixty (60) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking. 
    • After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.

  Secure your spot for next year with a 10% deposit!

  This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you will be the first one to know about any new upcoming dates. Pick your preferred dates without the risk of your bucket list adventure selling out!

  • Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure any time in case the dates don’t suit you.
  • Once the dates for 2024 are set, you can confirm your booking by the end of this year by paying another 20% of the total amount.
  • The final balance is due 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.
  • Once the trip has been confirmed, the regular cancellation policy applies.
• Getting there and meeting location

  Your tour starts in Bohinj, Slovenia. To get there, most people fly into Ljubljana Airport, 1 hour away from Bohinj. If you’re unable to be in Bohinj on day 1 of the tour, your guides can pick you up in Bled, which is included in the price, or in Ljubljana, for which there’s an extra fee. Contact us to make arrangements.

• Covid measures in Slovenia

  57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. 

  We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Slovenia, please refer to Slovenia’s latest tourist information on travel.

  Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!