Where To Find The Best Scenery In The Julian Alps?
There are lots and lots of beautiful places in the Julian Alps in Slovenia, and we would like to help you to decide where the find the best scenery in the Julian Alps.
The Julian Alps are a beautiful mountain range in the eastern part of Italy, and bordering Slovenia. Wikipedia has the following information about the Julian Alps:
Bohinj and Bled
From the Slovenian point of view, the best scenery in the Julian Alps is found in Bohinj, and Bled.
Bohinj is a separate region and was previously quite isolated owing to it being surrounded by mountains.
The region had its own distinct climate. This area has a gentle climate, with mild winters and summers that are not too hot or cold.
Bohinj also has some of the most beautiful lakes in Slovenia – Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj
There are many hiking and cycle trails nearby for those who want to explore more of this natural wonderland.
If you’re looking for something a little different, and adventurous, you could take one of the rafting trips down the Soča River!
You can consider whether to stay at Hotel Krnica if you want your stay to be extra comfortable.
There are many different regions in the Julian Alps, each with their own beautiful scenery and climate, and we will show you all these in a series of articles with photographs and videos.
The Dolomites or Brenta Dolomites
For skiing, you could try the Dolomites or Brenta Dolomites – they have some of the most scenic skiing runs in Europe.
The Ligurian Alps
The Ligurian Alps offer great hiking trails for those looking to get out into nature without too much difficulty, and you can do this throughout Slovenia, it is superb for hiking.
Mountain biking is another sport where you can enjoy the scenery whilst getting yourself fit, as some of the mountain slopes are really steep.
Triglav National Park
If you are from the Bled area then you may think that the best scenery in the Julian Alps can be found in the Triglav National Park.
This beautiful park is home to some of Europe’s most picturesque alpine peaks, including Mount Triglav and Lake Bohinj.
You can explore this beautiful national park on foot or by bike or alternatively by car – there are plenty of trails for all levels of fitness.
You can always plan to head out early to avoid crowds and get the best views from every angle possible.
You can choose to pack a picnic lunch so you can enjoy your day outdoors with friends or family, alternatively, you can plan your day so that you can stop at one of the many lovely.Be sure to wear appropriate clothing for hiking and pack plenty of water – this is especially important in the summertime when temperatures are higher and you lose more water through perspiration especially walking and climbing long distances. You will need to keep your body hydrated and replace the water that your body loses.
We will show you some of the real scenery in the area of Bled and Zatrnik.
The Julian Alps From The Italian Perspective
From the Italian perspective, the best scenery is to be found in the alpine meadows.
There are many beautiful lakes to visit, such as Lake Obersee.
One of the most popular mountains is Piz Bernina.
A great day trip is from St Moritz to Chur – this will take you through some really scenic valleys and pastures with cows and sheep grazing on them.
If you’re looking for a challenging hike, try climbing Mount Civetta which takes about 8 hours round-trip.
For those who want something more relaxing, head over to Lake Como where there’s plenty of time for sunbathing, swimming or just enjoying the views at your own pace
If you’re a climber and you are looking for something more challenging, then go to Valtellina which is one of the highest mountains in Northern Italy at 3,000 meters high!
One region that offers both skiing and hiking is Cortina d’Ampezzo where you can find plenty of slopes as well as waterfalls and natural hot springs!
Has this helped you to decide where to find the best scenery in the Julian Alps?