10. Vršič mountain walk, Slovenia
Walk 10 – from Vršić to Slemenova Špica, from a Walking Guide of Slovenia.
The walk from Vršič to Slemenova Špica is a wonderful introduction to mountain walking in the Julian Alps of Slovenia. What this mountain lacks in height (1911m) is compensated for by it’s superb position and the views it affords to the nearby Jalovec. There is also a treat on the way back too – look for the girls face, Ajdovska Deklica, on flanks of Prisank (picture above).
Start/Finish – Vršić
Distance – 5km/3.1miles
Height gain – approx 300m
Time – 2h06min
Grade – an easy mountain walk, with an initial ascent of 200m. Mainly on good paths which crosses small areas of loose scree
Recommended map(s) – either of the 1:50 000 Julijske Alpe maps (vzhodni del – eastern or zahodni del – western) or the Triglavski Narodni Park map published by PZS, who also publish the 1:25 000 Triglav map. There is also a 1:30 000 Kranjska Gora map published by GZS.
Equipment – Walking boots, walking sticks. See our clothing and walking equipment page for more recommendations.
Refreshments on route – Tičarjev Dom and kiosks on Vršič.
Updates to the 2019, 5th Edition – There are no updates.
Public transport – There is a limited bus service over the Vršič Pass.
- There are limited buses over the Vršič Pass from June to September – check with the Kranjska Gora Tourist Information
- Click here for up to date bus timetables to Kranjska Gora.
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Nearest Town/Village – Kranjska Gora, to the north, has a full range of accommodation and shops.
The nearest camping site is at Gozd Martuljek (4km/2.5km to the east). Trenta, to the south, has camping sites and bars and some self-catering accommodation.
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