SLOVENIA | TRAIL RUNNING | HUT-2-HUT
SKYRUNNING ACROSS THE JULIAN ALPS
Trail Running – fastpacking holiday in Slovenia. An amazing Hut-2-Hut trail running experience on the central part of the Julian Alps with running on pleasant trails, enjoying local gourmet and untouched nature surpluses.
Central part of the Julian Alps in Slovenia, with its nearby hills, Soča river valley on the west and valleys of Sava river on the eastern side, offers excellent conditions for trail runners. This is an area, which is intertwined with marvellous trails that connect Alpine valleys. Trails run across an open alpine world, on the ridges of high mountain tops and through numerous mountain pastures.
A trail running hut-to-hut tour in the heart of the Julian Alps, where the highest peak, Triglav, reigns, is a unique trail running – fastpacking experience. Here, the world is truly unique, removed from everyday infrastructure and bustle. The route entirely follows mountain paths within the protected area of Triglav National Park. Daily stages run from mountain hut to hut, connecting the area diagonally and ultimately approaching the valley that links the Julian Alps to the Adriatic Sea.
This tour is designed by expert runners for runners.
Facts:
- Activity: Trail Running / Hut-to-Hut Running
- Price of guided tour: €1,765.00 /person (min. 3 people in group).
- Dates of guided tours: July 3rd–8th, 2027 | September 4th–9th, 2027
Note: This trail running tour involves running through remote and rugged terrains. If you decide on a guided trail run tour, the run is led by an experienced trail runner and a UIMLA international guide. The guide is with the group at the introductory meeting (Day 01) and on the course from Day 02 to Day 05. If you have chosen a self-guided tour, you can hire a guide for the first stage, which is the most technical – it’s similar to fine skyrunning type of activities.
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Itinerary
- Arrival to Ljubljana airport.
- Optional transfer from the airport to Kranjska Gora (prior arrangement needed, surcharge).
- Introductory meeting.
- Afternoon option: Three Borders Run.
- Distance: 14 km | Elevation: +550 m
- Surfaces: trails, gravel roads, tarmac.
- Overnight in a Hotel***/****, Kranjska Gora.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Private transfer to Tonka Hut (20 min).
- Trail Running: Tonka Hut (1420 m)–Pogačnik Hut (2050 m)–Aljaž Mountain Hut in Vrata Valley.
- Distance: 19.8 km | Elevation: +1,680 m | –2,520 m
- Surfaces: trails (90%), gravel roads (10% at the start).
- Optional lunch in Pogačnik Mountain Hut.
- Dinner at Aljaž Mountain Hut.
- Overnight in Aljaž Mountain Hut in Vrata Valley.
- Breakfast in hut.
- Trail Running: Vrata Valley–Luknja (1754 m)–Triglav Lakes Valley–Pri Jezeru Mountain Hut (1453 m).
- Distance: 22.5 km | Elevation: +2,490 m | -2,130 m
- Surfaces: trails (95%)
- Dinner at Pri Jezeru Mountain Hut.
- Overnight at Pri Jezeru Mountain Hut.
- Breakfast in mountain hut.
- Trail Running: Pri Jezeru Mt Hut (1453 m)–Komna Mountain Hut–Krn Lakes (1371 m)–Krn Škrbina (2058 m)–Pri Kuhinji Mt Hut (991 m)
- Distance: 23.5 km | Elevation: +2,121 m | -2,590 m
- Surfaces: trails (100%)
- Dinner at Pri Kuhinji Mountain Hut.
- Overnight in Pri Kuhinji Mountain Hut.
- Breakfast in hut.
- Trail Running: Pri Kuhinji Hut (991 m)–Tolminka Valley–Tolmin.
- Distance: 19.5 km | Elevation: +1,480 m | -2,350 m
- Surfaces: trails, gravel roads.
- Overnight in Hotel***, Tolmin.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Transfer to Most na Soči.
- By train from Most na Soči to Bled (a well-known train line via Bohinjska Bistrica).
- End of tour upon arrival to Bled.
This running adventure holiday is available to runners of age 18 and up. One must be able to complete 15–24 kilometres/day of running (hiking the longer uphill climbs on mountain trails and running the flat trails or gravel roads and downhill trails). Some parts of the route are quite rocky.
Inclusions
Included in the tour price:
- Full organization of the trail running holiday.
- Introductory briefing – “face to face” in Kranjska Gora on Day 1.
- 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).
- Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
- Daily collaboration and tracking on the communication app – additional customer support.
- 2 nights in 3*/4* hotels with breakfast and 3 nights in mountain huts accommodation with breakfast and dinner.
- All connecting land transfers according to the itinerary.
- Luggage transfer from hut to hut.
- All land transfers according to the itinerary.
- Main luggage transfer from the start (Kranjska Gora) to the end of the tour (Bled).
- Train tickets – from Most na Soči to Lake Bled.
- 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 at hotels and breakfast and dinners at mountain huts.
- Items of personal nature.
- Travel Insurance.
- Personal equipment.
Optional Extras
Optional arrangements that require a surcharge:
- High season surcharge (July 15th–August 15th): €140 /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
- Date – Option 1: July 3rd–8th, 2027
- Date – Option 2: September 4th–9th, 2027
- Price/runner: €1,765.00 (minimum 3 people in group).
- Contact us for further info or booking.
- Runs are led by an experienced trail runner and an UIMLA international guide.
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
Accommodation is in a combination of 3* hotels (comfortable with en-suite) and mountain huts. Mountain huts are basic, generally with excellent mountain views, hearty cuisine and warm atmosphere. In the mountain huts you will generally sleep in dorm rooms with 5–30 people. There are no showers in the mountain huts. Meals can be ordered in hut’s dining room.
- Day 1: Hotel***/**** in Kranjska Gora / double or twin room with breakfast.
- Day 2: Aljaž Mountain Hut (Vrata Valley) / dormitory room, half-board.
- Day 3: Pri Jezeru Mountain Hut (1453 m) / dormitory room, half-board.
- Day 4: Pri Kuhinji Mountain Hut (991 m) / dormitory room, half-board.
- Day 5: Hotel*** in Tolmin / 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
"As a group of trail and mountain runners from Australia this was an exceptional mountain experience. From the expert guides we had on day 1, the magnificent terrain and views of the Julian Alps, the hospitality and comfort of the overnight hut stays, and the communication and support we were provided over the 5 days, made this an adventure we will never forget!"
S.Y. 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.
Skyrunning across the Julian Alps
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