Ryder-Walker travels across the awe-inspiring Julian Alps via three distinct routes. For self guided clients we offer our Julian Alps Triglav Circuit, which is a committed hike that takes you high into the most wild reaches of Slovenia, including hut stays just off the flank of the mighty Triglav. Our Slovenia Waterfalls and Gorges Trek is an easier going hike which focuses on less strenuous hikes around the villages of Kranjska Gora and Ukanc. The guided tour, Slovenia: Julian Alps Summit Series, follows a similar route to the Triglav Circuit while also setting its sights on some of Slovenia’s dramatic summits.

Slovenian culture involves a deep respect for the natural world. Much of the Triglav National Park remains undisturbed nature – especially compared to the relative resortification of other European Alpine regions. In the center of the park, we even stay in a historic hunting lodge – one of the only buildings in the entire valley. Food in Slovenia revolves around Eastern European staples. The Klobása is highly recommended for those that are looking for the best sausage of their life. Our Julian Alps Summit Series Trek is a particularly interesting route in relation to Slovenian culture because we spend so much time in the shadow of Triglav itself. Climbing Triglav is considered a Slovenian rite of passage. 

Slovenia is a hugely welcoming country, filled with people that want to share the country’s often forgotten majesty. Despite remaining a bit of an industry secret, Slovenia boasts some of the most impressive looking peaks in all of Europe combined with some of the most remote and best-preserved wilderness on the continent. The hiking in Slovenia is perfect for those who are looking for a challenge, often rugged and rocky, with a handful of hut overnights. Ryder-Walker’s Slovenian tours truly put you in the heart of one of the most enigmatic mountain ranges in the world.