The best dog-friendly hikes and walks around Triglavski narodni park

The Duga baba is a figure from the folk tales of Posočje: a “wild woman” with long, disheveled green hair, a crooked nose, and black claws, who according to legend lived in the Zadlaška jama above the gorge. From there, she guarded the path to the confluence – she demanded that every stranger carry her piggyback over the bridge. Those who passed were allowed to continue into the gorge; those who failed were served her infamous bread with snot. A wooden sculpture on the Klammweg trail commemorates the legend. ▪️ Sculpture directly on the circular trail, short photo stop ▪️ Information board on site, legend also known in Slovenian as “Duga baba se da nositi čez brv” ▪️ Nice story for children – the bridge at the confluence is “her” bridge

On the ascent from the Klamm to the Teufelsbrücke, the path leads through a short tunnel carved into the rock. The steps inside are steep and the passage is narrow, dark, and damp – a small adventure on the otherwise well-developed circular trail. Once at the top, the Klamm opens up and the view looks back into the gorge. ▪️ Steps slippery when wet, use the handrail ▪️ Wait briefly for oncoming traffic – the tunnel is only passable one way at a time ▪️ No problem with children, but keep one hand free

On the access path between P2 and the gorge entrance, the view opens up over Zatolmin down to Tolmin and the wide Soča Valley. The small town lies at the confluence of the Tolminka and Soča rivers, behind which the wooded ridges of Kolovrat and Šentviška planota rise. After the narrow, shady gorge, a beautiful contrast: open, wide and mostly sunny. ▪️ Best on the way back with the light at your back ▪️ In clear weather, the view extends to the slopes above Most na Soči ▪️ Not a designated viewpoint – just pause briefly at the side of the path

The Tolmin Gorges are the deepest and southernmost access point to Triglav National Park. The wild streams Tolminka and Zadlaščica have carved deeply into the limestone here and meet in a narrow, shady gorge. At the confluence, a small thermal spring emerges, and a few minutes further on, a mighty rock block, Medvedova glava, is wedged between the walls. Above it all, the Devil's Bridge spans about 60 m above the river. ▪️ Entrance fee applies, with time slot booking in high season ▪️ Well-developed circular path with steps, footbridges, and bridges – slippery when wet ▪️ Starting early is worthwhile: the gorge is almost empty in the morning ▪️ Dante's Cave (Zadlaška jama) is only accessible with a guided tour

The Tolminka Gorge is the deepest and southernmost entrance to Triglav National Park. The wild streams Tolminka and Zadlaščica have carved deeply into the limestone here and meet in a narrow, shady gorge. At the confluence, a small thermal spring emerges, and a few minutes further on, a mighty rock block called Medvedova glava is wedged between the walls. Above it all, the Devil's Bridge spans about 60 m above the river. ▪️ Entrance fee applies, with time slot booking during high season ▪️ Well-developed circular path with steps, footbridges, and bridges – slippery when wet ▪️ Starting early is worthwhile: the gorge is almost empty in the morning ▪️ Dante's Cave (Zadlaška jama) is only accessible with a guided tour

Note the opening hours. The cave will be closed in September 2026. :)

The enchanting Lake Bohinj is Slovenia's largest natural lake and an absolute dream destination in the heart of the iconic Triglav National Park. While the nearby Lake Bled is often lively and touristy, Bohinj retains a wonderfully calm, pure, and untouched atmosphere, where the rugged mountain nature fully plays the leading role. According to a famous Slovenian legend, God, when distributing the earth, forgot a small group of extremely modest people. Because they continued to wait patiently, he gifted them the ultimate gem he had secretly kept for himself: the Bohinj valley. The name of the lake therefore directly derives from the word 'Boh', which means 'God'. The lake, with its length of over four kilometers and a depth of 45 meters, is a gigantic body of water. It contains so much crystal-clear mountain water that if the lake were to be emptied all at once, the water level in the surrounding area would immediately rise noticeably. On the east side of the lake, near the picturesque village of Ribčev Laz, you will find the famous stone bridge and the historic Church of St. John the Baptist. This is one of the most photographed spots in the entire country and houses centuries-old frescoes that give the setting an almost fairytale-like appearance. The crystal-clear water is mainly fed by ice-cold mountain rivers and underground springs. From the shore, you can see fish swimming meters deep, although a dip in the summer requires a bit of perseverance, as the mountain water always remains refreshingly cold. Whether you choose a relaxing walk along the shore, a canoe trip across the mirror-smooth water, or take the cable car to the top of Vogel mountain for a breathtaking view from above: Lake Bohinj is guaranteed to enchant you from the very first moment!

The Church of the Holy Spirit was built as part of three vows that the peasants of Bohinj made after a three-year crop failure due to a worm, on the advice of a monk from Innichen. Thus, in 1743, they built a small Baroque church, although archival sources indicate that a church already stood on this site about 300 years earlier. On the south side of the church stood the bell tower with a Baroque roof, and in front of the church was an open shed. A sacristy was built under the bell tower, and later a granary, where grain and other produce and gifts from grateful pilgrims from Bohinj were stored. The outer wall is adorned with a fresco of St. Christopher, the protector of drivers and travelers. The camel hump roof is associated with a legend. After a long drought, the desperate people of Bohinj asked the church authorities what to do. On their advice, they built the church with a camel hump roof, which symbolizes a water reserve. Since then, it has rained so often in Bohinj that a saying has also been formed: "In Bohinj, the rain has offspring" (www.outdooractive.com)