SLOVENIA | TRAIL RUNNING | ALPS TO ADRIATIC
SLOVENIA TRAIL RUNNING HOLIDAY
Trail Running Holiday from the heart of the Julian Alps, Slovenia to the Mediterranean town of Piran by the Adriatic Sea. An amazing experience with running on pleasant trails, enjoying local gourmet and untouched nature surpluses. It is a unique Slovenia Trail Running Adventure – From the Alps to the Adriatic.
This beautiful destination – Slovenia – simply calls out for an exploration of the unknown and for a true running experience. In addition to beautiful and first-class running opportunities, Slovenia offers a truly “healthy” natural environment. Clean rivers, crystal clear alpine lakes and vast forested areas offer natural diversity, good quality air and drinking water at almost every corner. Runners are also offered delicious locally produced food and can enjoy a varied culinary. The things that are nowadays more and more hard to find. At least basic infrastructure is provided at almost every step, which offers safe running movement even in remote areas.
Slovenia, with the wider area of the Julian Alps, Karst region and Adriatic Sea, offers all that a trail runner is looking for. This tour was designed by expert runners for runners. Welcome to trail running paradise!
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Itinerary
- Arrival to Ljubljana airport.
- Optional transfer from the airport to Bled (can be arranged upon prior notice, surcharge).
- Introductory meeting.
- Afternoon option: Sava Bohinjka River Run.
- Distance: 10 km | Elevation: +250 m
- Surfaces: trails (50%), gravel roads (40%), tarmac (10%).
- Overnight in Hotel***/****, Bled.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Private transfer to the starting point of the run in the area of Karavanke mountains.
- Karavanke Trail Running Day.
- Distance: 16–20 km | Elevation: +750 m | -800 m
- Surfaces: trails (80%), gravel roads (20% at the start).
- Overnight in Hotel***/****, Bled.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Private transfer to Goreljek in Triglav National Park.
- Pokljuka Pastures Trail Running – Triglav National Park Day.
- Distance: 15–20 km | Elevation: +750 m | -950 m
- Surfaces: trails (70%), gravel roads (30%).
- Overnight in Hotel***/****, Bohinj.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Transfer to Blato pastures in Bohinj.
- Julian Alps Trail Running Day.
- Distance: 18–20 km | Elevation: +650 m | -1,200 m
- Surfaces: trails (90%), gravel roads (10%).
- Overnight in Hotel***/****, Bohinj.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Transfer from Bohinj to Bohinjska Bistrica and by train to Most na Soči.
- Trail Running above Soča Valley.
- Distance: 12–15 km | Elevation: +550 m | -700 m
- Surfaces: trails (70%), gravel roads (30%).
- Overnight in Hotel***/****, Tolmin or Kobarid.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Transfer to the starting point of the run in Vipava Valley.
- Trail Running above Vipava Valley.
- Distance: 15–20 km | Elevation: +550 m | -900 m
- Surfaces: trails (80%), gravel roads (20%).
- Overnight in Hotel***, Ajdovščina.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Slovenian “Red Karst” Trail Running.
- Distance: 15–20 km | Elevation: +500 m | -600 m
- Surfaces: trails (80%), gravel roads (20%).
- Overnight in Hotel***/****, Piran.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- End of tour.
- Optional transfer from Piran to Ljubljana or Trieste (can be arranged upon prior notice/confirmation -surcharge).
At Life Run we specialise in designing epic trail running holidays. We are committed to seeking out the very best in everything we offer to our guests, the knowledge and experience which only our local team can provide. This Slovenia Trail Running Holiday was designed by our great team members and passionate trail runners in 2019.
Inclusions
Included in the tour price:
- Full organization of the trail running holiday.
- Introductory briefing – “face to face” in Bled on Day 01.
- Self Guided LIFE Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions.
- Timetables and details with all vouchers for accommodations, train tickets …
- GPS routes/tracks (all stages/days).
- APP for navigation (login with phone, watch or tablet) and/or phone holder.
- Maps with marked routes (1:25,000) – for Julian Alps and Karavanke Mountains.
- Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
- Daily collaboration and tracking on the communication app – additional customer support.
- 7 nights in 3*/4* hotels with breakfast.
- All land transfers according to the itinerary.
- All luggage transfer – day by day – according to the itinerary.
- Main luggage transfer from the start (Bled) to the end point of the tour (Piran).
- Tourist tax and VAT.
Exclusions
Not included in the tour price:
- Travel to/from Slovenia (the start and end point of the tour).
- Food and drinks: all food and drinks, except breakfast.
- Items of personal nature.
- Travel Insurance.
- Personal equipment.
Optional Extras
Optional arrangements that require a surcharge:
High season surcharge (June 15th–September 15th): €180 /person.
Equipment rental (hiking poles, backpack, water bottle): €25 /day.
Solo traveler supplement: €580.
Training plan prior to departure (special arrangement).
Guided Tours - Summer 2027
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Privately Guided Tour
Want to go trail running in a privately guided group?
We can organise a privately guided tour for 4 or more runners with our experienced and licensed guides. Please, contact us for further information or booking.
Accommodation
Accommodations are mostly small 3* hotels (comfortable with en-suite).
- Day 1+2: Hotel***/****, Bled / double or twin room with breakfast.
- Day 3+4: Hotel***/****, Bohinj / double or twin room with breakfast.
- Day 5: Hotel***/****, Tolmin or Kobarid / double or twin room with breakfast.
- Day 6: Hotel***/****, Ajdovščina / double or twin room with breakfast.
- Day 7: Hotel***/****, Piran / double or twin room with breakfast.
Why run with us?
What matters most in life are the moments that make us feel alive, give us energy, and ultimately make us happy.
That is exactly what trail running means to us. We are passionate about discovering new places and new trails, setting ourselves new challenges, and simply enjoying time in nature. These experiences shape us, inspire us, and make us who we are.
Over the past two decades, we have gained invaluable experience through hard work in outdoor tourism, organizing running events and holidays, developing new projects, and spending countless days on the trails. This experience is something we are truly proud of. It is our greatest asset. And it is also what you can rely on when you travel with us. You become part of the places we love, the trails we choose to run ourselves, and the experiences that genuinely inspire us.
In the end, it is quite simple: we are a passionate team dedicated to creating some of the most memorable running moments of your life.
RUNNERS' IMPRESSIONS OF LIFE RUN TOURS
"This was our first time doing a self-guided trail running tour. We have always had a guide in the past, so I was a bit nervous. However, we loved it and would definitely choose this type again. Slovenia was amazing! The LIFE Run team curated a fantastic group of runs and places to stay. Having multiple running paths to choose from each day was appreciated. We really enjoyed the variety of lodgings we had also. It was also reassuring to have the team a phone/text away for any questions. I would definitely recommend them!"
K.B. in 2026
Trail Running Expert
Špela is an enthusiastic trail runner, a nature lover, and a fan of cycling and ski touring. By profession, she is a Kinesiologist – Master of Science, primarily interested in exercise physiology and endurance sports. She applies her expertise to trail running, assisting runners with preparation and providing advice on nutrition, recovery, injuries…
Špela is also a trainee for the UIMLA mountain leader. At LIFE Run, she prepares and manages trail running programs and holidays. She is also involved in creating the Triglav Trail Run race, which is considered one of the most beautiful trail running experiences in the region. Špela will provide you with advice on running, information about the destination, and help you prepare for your trail running holidays. She will be there for tips on difficulty, the specifics of the trail, equipment advice, and any other information to make your trail running vacation a wonderful experience.
Slovenia Trail Running Holiday
Run on trails from the heart of the Julian Alps to the Mediterranean town of Piran by the Adriatic Sea.
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