JESSICA BOWSER TRIP

Pick up in Ljubljana and transfer to start at Lake Bohinj. set pick up time 12:00 from EUROSTAR hotel UHotel, Miklošičeva 3, 1000 Ljubljana to hotel Majerca, Stara Fužina 19, 4265 Bohinjsko jezero driver: AVANTOUR TAXI, Taja +38640507125

Beautiful 4* hotel with amazing view on Lake Bohinj. Single Room // espresso machine, kettle, hair dryer, luxurious bathroom amenities, including breakfast, TV, Wi-Fi 1 single room

- Have best ice cream in valley at "Cuki" and step on highest mountain in Slovenia (miniature Triglav) - visit Triglav National Park centre in Stara Fužina -Visit tourist information centre in Ribčev Laz - shopping in grocery shop Mercator in Stara Fužina or Ribčev Laz - Have lunch ;) - visit cheese & alpine dairy museum in Stara Fužina - visit church from 12century St.John the Baptist

I will meet you at your hotel and will handover all documents, maps, roadbook and reconfirm plan day by day. Jana: +38641916753, can use Whatsapp or Viber or Google Meet

time for dinner at hotel restaurant or walk to restaurant in Stara Fužina or Ribčev Laz (all within 2 km hike) EVENT: Dalmatian evening under Triglav: Klapa Šufit, 20:00 - 22:00 Village centre (Croatian Dalmatia band music night) free of charge Bohinj Summer Music Festival: ENSEMBLE.SI 17. August, 20:30 - 21:30 St.Martin church in Srednja vas, entrance fee? ENSEMBLE.SI consists of Slovenian musicians living abroad who, after their education and career beginnings in Slovenia, went to further their education abroad. After or during their studies, successful auditions and audition periods have secured them prestigious positions in prestigious orchestras, opera houses and universities across Europe. Thus, the musicians are members of the orchestras of the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonics, the Bavarian State Opera, the orchestras of the Frankfurt and Bavarian Radio, the Hof Symphony Orchestra, the Split Academy of Music, the Barenboim-Said Academy,… The desire to play chamber music together has been a recurring topic of discussion at the meetings, and so in 2018 the first concert in Berlin took place. After a really successful first concert, the desire to meet and perform together only grew stronger and was followed by concerts at the Ljubljana Festival, Imago Sloveniae, the Music Summer in Bohinj, Piran Music Evenings, Klassik in Burghof in Klagenfurt, the National House in Maribor, Nova Gorica and Celje, as well as the Silver Season Ticket of the Cankarjev dom. The ensemble performs in various configurations, from duos to decets, and performs pieces from the classical, iron repertoire to modern compositions written especially for ENSEMBLE.SI.

Mostnica Gorge and the Voje Valley are among the most beautiful and most visited natural attractions in Bohinj. Difficulty moderate Distance 11.8 km Duration 4:00 h Ascent 244 m Descent 244 m Highest point 788 m Lowest point 544 m MAP, GPS FILES, DESCRIPTION PROVIDED. The Mostnica is an alpine river with rapids and waterfalls, offering an interesting display of nature’s creativity through the Voje Valley and all the way to Stara Fužina. Just above Zois Manor, the stone, single-arch Devil’s Bridge spans over deep flumes high above the Mostnica river. It offers a dizzying view into the narrow troughs carved out of the limestone bedrock by the Mostnica river. The grassland of Voje pasture is the open middle part of the Mostnica valley, at an altitude of just slightly over 700 metres. The surface is covered with ground glacial moraine, and towards the south the pasture is closed by the terminal moraine dam. It is rich in water, since the Mostnica has several tributaries and at individual sites, water springs out of the ground. Planina Voje is in a typical glacial valley in the shape of the letter. Along the way, you can admire diverse flora and fauna and the remnants of the glacier. https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=12.8/13.8601/46.3073&pubLink=P4yx44wqEYOXMLVTM2nLjvEV&folderId=5939660e-07a7-4e73-b57b-7946347b9fab

Boat ride from Ribčev Laz to Ukanc from where you are boarding cable car to Mt Vogel. Amazing panorama over the lake Bohinj and mighty Julian Alps are suplemented with crystal clear lake boat ride and optional swim. included cable car + return boat ride. time table for boat from Ribčev Laz: 09:30 10:10 10:50 11:30 12:10 12:50 13:30 14:10 14:50 15:30 16:10 16:50 17:30 18:10 from Ukanc 9:30 10:10 10:50 11:30 12:10 12:50 13:40 14:20 14:50 15:30 16:10 16:50 17:30 18:10* Cable car every half an hour up and down. From 8am to 7pm

Salute to Triglav: Bohinj Brass Band 18. August, 20:00 - 21:00 SALUTE TO TRIGLAV A short cultural and musical event at the monument to the Four Brave Men in Ribčev Laz. Bohinj singers and musicians will perform under the monument at 8 pm. At the end of the event, there is a “salute to Triglav” with the song “Oj, Triglav, moj dom”, played on the trumpet. Friday 18 Aug 2023 concert of Bohinj Brass Band, free of charge. MELO DUET 20.00 - 23:00 Danica restaurant in Bohinjska Bistrica We are Katja and Tilen and we perform under the name MeloDuet. We both came into contact with music and performing in our early teens in various bands, and today we’re here to brighten up your evening with a guitar and two vocals and create a nice ambience.

30 MIN transfer from Stara Fužina to Lake Bled driver: Taxi Jager, Milan +386 41 676 272

Difficulty moderate Distance 14 km Duration 5:12 h Ascent 738 m Descent 735 m Highest point 678 m Lowest point 474 m Lake Bled is surrounded by monadnock hills acting as guards and closing access points to the lake. Every single hill represents a popular and intriguing point of interest. Our path “From Hill to Hill around the Lake” connects these individual endpoints into a single unit – a ring of higher grounds above Lake Bled providing different viewpoints. Dobra gora is less known, less crowded and provides shelter for the animals. Straža offers a summer tobbogan, Mala Osojnica and Ojstrica are a paradise for photographers. And if you would like to take in the natural beauty and not meet many people on the way, then Stan would be your choice, where you can witness the famous Bohinj railway line from above. Višce provides the foreground of Bled Castle – an icon that does not need any introduction. All in all, the “From Hill to Hill” path provides a real joy for enthusiastic hikers. You need to be in a fairly good shape, as you will walk on this path for 5 hours and cover a total height difference of 766 m. This path can be walked in one go as a round trip or in shorter stages. https://www.gaiagps.com/public/YblIUDcGdya2DTwHxoIcEma8/ Event: Feel invited to the Bled Markets hapenning on the 19th and 20th August: - in front of GOZD BLED Agricultural and Forestry cooperative z.o.o., Za Žago 1A, every Saturday, from 9:00 to 12:00. - on ex-Petrol station Bled north, every Saturday and Sunday, from 9:00 to 13:00.

The boutique Hotel Lovec is situated in the very heart of Bled. Harmonically blended with its natural environment, it proudly continues the tradition of the guesthouse, which has been standing here for over a hundred years. The hotel architecture is inspired by the local milieu and enables guests to fully enjoy the hotel’s surrounding area, offering wonderful views across the lake and the nearby mountains. The natural daylight and materials give Hotel Lovec a touch of warmth and homeliness that sets it apart from other Bled hotels. Double room for single use with lake view is booked for you. Hotel has Indoor pool, Hot tub, Sauna, Spa, Massages, Wifi, Bar / lounge, Restaurant, Baggage storage, Concierge, 24-hour front desk, Dry cleaning & laundy service Room features: Air conditioning, Housekeeping, Private balcony Room service, Safe, Minibar, Flatscreen TV

The Vintgar Gorge (Slovene: soteska Vintgar) or Bled Gorge (Blejski vintgar) is a 1.6-kilometer (0.99 mi) gorge in northwestern Slovenia in the municipalities of Gorje and Bled, four kilometers northwest of Bled. Carved by the Radovna River, it is the continuation of the Radovna Valley. The sheer canyon walls are 50 to 100 meters (160 to 330 ft) high, with a total slope measuring about 250 m (820 ft). The stream has created many erosive features such as pools and rapids, and terminates in the picturesque 13 m (43 ft) Šum Falls (literally, 'noisy falls'), the largest river waterfall in Slovenia. Hike to pick up point vis-a-vis main bus station for shuttle to start of the gorge. Exit gorge to red route and catch transfer back to Bled. Ticket + retourn transfer included.

You continue the walk towards our Natour Bar, which is located in Blejska Dobrava. There you can finish your hike with trying traditional Slovenian štruklji (dumplings) and refresh yourself with local craft beer. From bar we will drive you back to Bled.

Dinner at hotel restaurant or local restaurant. https://www.tripadvisor.com/FindRestaurants?geo=274863&diets=10665%2C10697&establishmentTypes=10591&mealTypes=10599&broadened=true On Saturdays during the summer, Concerts above the lake will take place at Straža, a hill above Lake Bled also known for summer toboggan. On 19 August 2023 Slovenian musical group Eclipse will perform. On Saturdays, when Concerts above the Lake will be held, night sledding will be possible on Straža from 8 pm to 10 pm. This means you can take a chairlift to the concert at the top of the hill. All concerts start at 20.30 and last until 22.00. Admission to the concerts is free, while the chairlift ride to Straža is subject to the current price list. The chairlift ride back to the foot of Straža will not be available, but the hill area will be illuminated, ensuring a safe return for the visitors.

Distance 12,5 km Duration 4 h Ascent 450 m Descent 480 m Highest point 720 m Lowest point 410 m The hunting lodge is located on the lookout edge of the Jelovica Plateau near the Talež Hill and it operates as a mountain hut, has a beautiful view of the Bled Lake, the Gorenjska plain and part of the Karawanks (the Stol Mountain and its neighbouring peaks). You can finish your ascent here, or you can climb a little higher to the Tolsti Vrh Hill. The hunting lodge on the Talež Hill lies at 725 meters (2,378 feet) above sea level, and the Tolsti vrh Hill at 883 meters (2,896 feet) above sea level. Descent to medieval town of Radovljica where you cab expore museums, visit old church and view on Sava rivers merge https://www.gaiagps.com/public/AytvZIUcxtaK9b4PWn3RHHlZ/

he late Gothic 16th century Hiša Linhart is located in the medieval old town centre of Radovljica. The house is adorned with stone Gothic portals and late Gothic vaulted arcades. Wooden beamed Renaissance ceilings have been preserved in the old granary, and on the ground floor there are decorative paintings dating from the 19th century. The outside is adorned with frescoes dating from the 17th century. The house has been entirely renovated and the first guests were welcomed in April2017. We are united by our passion for nouvelle Slovenian cuisine, which our head chef, Uroš Štefelin, creates together with our team. Uroš is a local who strives to preserve the use of local ingredients and dishes. The Michelin culinary guide awarded Uroš a Michelin star (2020, 2021) and a green star for sustainability (2021), while in 2020 the Gault & Millau guide awarded him the title ‘Traditional Cuisine Chef’ and 16.5 points. Double room

Museum of Apiculture With its modern exhibition, the Museum of Apiculture reveals the exceptional world of the Carniolan grey bee and Slovenian beekeeping. The exhibition brings together the legacy of world-famous beekeepers and reminds us of the importance of preserving bees and a healthy environment for them. Pharmacy and Alchemy Museum A new museum in the old town centre of Radovljica that tells a tale about pharmacy and alchemy through exceptional objects from all over the world. Lectar Workshop and Museum A workshop and museum, full of delicious smells of honeybread, and where every day decorative honeybread products are made. The Šivec House gallery is the ideal place for all art lovers. In addition to hosting art exhibitions, the house itself is of interest due to its rich interior and exterior architectural features. EVENT: Sunday, 20 August 2023 20.00, Radovljica Manor 41st Radovljica Festival 2023 Programme: Bach's Sonatas for Violin and Harpsichord Erich Höbarth, Aapo Häkkinen TICKETS: Radovljica Tourist Information Centre Tickets are also available at the venue starting one hour before each concert. TICKET PRICES: 20,00 EUR

TASTE RADOVLJICA INDULGE IN INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED GOURMET CUISINE There are several acclaimed restaurants in the town of Radovljica and its surroundings, the most prominent among which is Hiša Linhart with its head chef Uroš Štefelin. Uroš has received numerous awards for his cuisine, which he bases on traditional Gorenjska cuisine, the most prestigious of which was the Michelin Star received in 2020, one of the first to receive a Michelin Star in Slovenia. CHOOSE THE SIMPLICITY OF FLAVOURS In addition to gourmet restaurants, you will also be well received at Radol'ca's authentic village inns, good pizzerias, well-kept hotel restaurants and other smaller culinary outlets. With the wide variety of cuisine and with something to suit every budget, there is good reason to stop off in Radovljica during your trip around the Julian Alps. Restaurants such as those that are part of the Taste Radol'ca collaboration, where the focus is on the best available, fresh, local and seasonal produce, are the best ones to seek out when looking for a meal that ticks all the required boxes, and where you can get friendly personal service and even have the opportunity to discuss your requirements directly with the chef! All the dishes below are either vegetarian or vegan, or suitable for pescatarians, and are also – due to my requirements - all gluten-free. All the dishes are available on the menu and/or can be ordered by prior arrangement.

20 minutes transfer to starting point on Austria - Slovenia border - Ljubelj. Driver: TBA

LJUBELJ–BEGUNJE difficoulty: intermediate, duration 4 hrs, distance: 12,5 km, acent: ↑ 250 m, descent: ↓ 700 m) Car transfer to the starting point at Ljubelj, on the Austrian border. From here the trail leads through a short underground tunnel originally dug by merchants in order to reduce the travelling time between Carniola and Carinthia. As you emerge at the other side the trail then follows the old shepherd’s route before entering the peaceful Draga Valley, which takes you on your final leg into the historic village of Begunje. Begunje is also the home town of the famous Slavko Avsenik/Oberkrainer band. 2 kms down the road are the ruins of Kamen Castle. Popular short hike to the ancient church of St. Peter's above Begunje featuring stunning views of Lake Bled, Radovljica and Julian Alps mountain range. St. Peter's church above Begunje (with nearby Sankaška koča hut) counts as one of the best view points of Gorenjska (Upper Carniola) region. Short (though sometimes steep) hike from the village Begunje na Gorenjskem follows the medieval path of pilgrims, leading to a mountain of deep spiritual importance. Proofs of pre-Christian worship were found in the natural cave at the top of the mountain, while first catholic church appears already in the 12th century. Today's gothic church dating back to the beginning of 16th century features fascinating frescoes of Slovenian medieval church painter Bartholomew from Škofja Loka and signatures of medieval pilgrims. The view from the top spreads from Julian Alps (with Bled basin beneath), Jelovica plateau, Radovljica, Ljubljana basin, Kamnik- Savinja Alps to nearby Karavanke mountain range. Transfer to Radovljica afer hike. https://www.gaiagps.com/public/pOmbAqd0XNLijLmEqqpcRqvw/ Driver: Taxi at 9am from Roundabout infront of Radovljica old town TBA

The Avsenik Museum, which is part of the Gostilna Avsenik restaurant in the centre of Begunje na Gorenjskem, presents the development and history of the Avsenik Brothers Ensemble. The legend of Slovenian national folk music, Slavko Avsenik, and his older brother, Vilko Ovsenik, were the founders of this music genre which today is imitated by many ensembles in Slovenia and throughout the world. The museum is housed in the brothers' birth house. Exhibits include original instruments belonging to the musicians and clothing that Slavko Avsenik wore on concert stages and on the front covers of albums. There are also numerous recognitions and awards that the Avsenik Brothers Ensemble have received for their services in the field of music and the promotion of Slovenia, as well as gold, platinum and diamond discs for the number of records sold. A new feature in the museum are the interactive points where you can spin a track and watch a video recording from various periods of the Avsenik Brothers Ensemble. On the upper floor there is an exhibition of the Avsenik family history and an apartment with furnishings from the Avsenik homestead. In the museum there is also a shop that sells CDs and other souvenirs. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: from 12noon to 3pm Saturday and Sunday: 12noon to 4pm entrance fee 4 eur

short transfer back to hotel Driver: TBA pick up FROM BUS STATION OPOSITE AVSENIK RESTAURANT PR' JOŽOVC

SCENIC TRANSFER Following the Karawanke mountain range with Austrian border you will be stunned by scenery over Julian Alps highest peaks. duration 50 minutes driver: PT TAXI, Katja +386 51 226 117 9AM pick up at Radovljica old town entry (Roundabout).

It encloses itself among the mighty walls of the 2,000-meter peaks and is also one of the starting points for ascents to them. It is about 6 km long and belongs to the area of ​​the Triglav National Park. The valley begins at the artificial lake Jasna and runs along the Pišnica stream in the direction of Razor (2601), which is one of the highest peaks in the Julian Alps. In the western part of the Krnica valley, a picturesque road winds to the highest Slovenian road crossing, Vršič. Along the way, there is a memorial park in Mali Tamar, dedicated to the dead mountaineers in the Kranjska Gora mountains. A forest path leads to the Krnica valley, which after 3 km leads to Planina in Klin, where the slopes of Prisank (2547 m) and Špik (2472 m) converge steeply. The riverbed of Suha Pišnica rises towards Vršič, and in the southern part the valley extends into the lap of Križ (2410 m), Razor (2601 m), Dovški Gamsovec (2440 m) and Prisank. The cart track takes us through the forest to the clearing where the Krnica hut is located. The mountain lodge stands in the middle of a wide hollow mountain valley and is surrounded by beautiful peaks of Prisojnik, Razor and Škrlatica. intermediate, 5 hrs, ↔ 17 km, ↑↓ 460 m) ON YOUR WAY: Lake Jasna. With the jagged peaks of the Julian Alps behind it, Lake Jasna is the perfect spot for relaxing. The crystal-clear waters of the lake and the surrounding rocky Alps create a magnificent place that is so stunning it looks unreal. Lake Jasna is, in fact, two different, artificial lakes created where Velika Pišnica and Mala Pišnica streams meet. You can wander around the lake and be amazed by the views of surrounding mountains or sit on the shore (or one in the restaurants/cafes) and enjoy all the beauty around. I spent much more time than planned at Lake Jasna, simply taking it my surroundings, it was out of this world. The most photographed part of Lake Jasna is the statue of ibex. - “Russian Chapel” dedicated to Russian POWs who died during WW1 building the military road over Vršič Pass. https://www.gaiagps.com/public/1Xd8eu5skUL4QmQr5xLnaU4O/

Hotel Kranjska Gora is distinguished by its exceptional location on the edge of the Triglav National Park, not far from the picturesque Lake Jasna. The hotel is only a few steps away from the village center and the ski slopes. It is attractive in all seasons, captivates you with the friendliness of the staff and tidiness, and offers you everything for a relaxed holiday. The hotel has 72 rooms, a modern wellness center (swimming pools, saunas, fitness, beauty and massage salon), a restaurant, a pleasant café, two terraces, tennis courts and equipped congress halls. All rooms have a bathroom, TV, telephone, and most also have a minibar. Many rooms also have a balcony. They offer free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Included is entrance to swimming pool, fitness, 50 % discount on sauna and 10 10 % discount on massages.

Zelenci Springs is a nature reserve near the town of Kranjska Gora, in the far northwestern corner of Slovenia. It is the source of the Sava Dolinka River, a tributary of the Danube. At Zelenci Springs, water from underground Nadiža Creek (originating in the Planica Valley) re-emerges through the porous bottom of a 2 m deep lake, whose waters are noted for their deep, brilliant green. The spring and its surrounding area are named after this colour (Zelenci is a deadjectival plural noun from Slovene zelen 'green'.) 9.31 km ascent & descent 130 m 130m 2,5 hrs You can also catch a bus one way (14:16, 16:46 Kranjska Gora or from Zelenci 14:34 17:02) https://www.gaiagps.com/public/1Xd8eu5skUL4QmQr5xLnaU4O/

Dinner at hotel or local restaurant: https://www.tripadvisor.com/FindRestaurants?geo=274870&diets=10665&establishmentTypes=10591&mealTypes=10599&broadened=false Events: check locally

The trail leads us from the centre of Kranjska Gora and continues along the left bank of the Sava Dolinka River, over Srednji Vrh and back to the valley, Gozd Martuljek, close to the Martuljški Slapovi waterfalls below Špik mountain. The village lies on the brinks of Triglav National Park, and the trail continues along the right bank of the Sava River, almost along the edges of Triglav National Park. A village which breathes with the mountains! The settlement of Gozd Martuljek gets its name from a stream, and the house names of the village of Srednji Vrh date from the period of the Turkish invasions. After World War I, this was a vibrant area with flour mills, ironworks, wood skids and charcoal burners, which are now being revived as a part of local tradition. The modern settlement of Gozd Martuljek is a wonderful mixture of unspoilt Alpine nature with mountain waterfalls, rich ethnographic heritage and the Martuljek mountain chain with its central rocky pyramid called Špik, giving the mountain faces a special charm. The murmur of the numerous waterfalls, which crisscross the world underneath the Martujek group in the summer mostly attracts nature lovers and hikers. In the winter, when the torrential waterfalls from underneath its slopes turn into an icy curtain, it becomes a natural wall for anyone wishing to try themselves at frozen waterfall climbing. The nicest view of the Martuljek mountain chain can be observed from the village of Srednji Vrh, from the opposite mountain chain of the Karavanke Mountains.The trail offers magnificent views of the mountains of Martuljek, Vrtaško Sleme, Trupejevo Poldne and Kepa in the Karavanke. The trail runs through a peaceful part of Mojstrana, below the steep rocks of Granisko (where a steep and panoramic ferrata protected climbing trail) runs to the Slovenian Alpine Museum at the entry point to the Vrata Valley. Difficulty moderate Distance 16.6 km Duration 5:30 h Ascent 233 m Descent 403 m Highest point 971 m Lowest point 651 m - finish hike at Alpine Museum & call for pick up transfer back to hotel in Kranjska Gora. https://www.gaiagps.com/public/nIzbUrK4QKhpoqlXRoQ0b54Y/ driver: PT TAXI, Katja +386 51 226 117

transfer to Klagenfurt - drop off point suggested is Klagenfurt West train station driver: PT TAXI, Katja +386 51 226 117