Julian Alps

Mountain huts in the Julian Alps

The Julian Alps feature an extensive network of mountain huts, known locally as "koče," managed by the Alpine Association of Slovenia. These shelters range from high-altitude lodges like Kredarica, which serves as a year-round meteorological station, to valley-based cabins in the Soča and Tamar regions. They provide essential accommodation, local food, and weather protection for hikers traversing the Slovenian High Level Route and those summiting Mount Triglav.

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Triglav Lodge at Kredarica

The Triglav Lodge at Kredarica is the highest mountain hut in Slovenia and the highest meteorological station in the country.

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Koča na Planini pri Jezeru

Located at 1,453 meters on the Fužina alpine pastures above Lake Bohinj. The hut sits on the edge of a mountain pasture featuring a small lake.

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Koča pri izviru Soče

Situated at 886 meters in the Trenta Valley, this hut serves as the primary starting point for the trail to the source of the Soča River.

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Planika Lodge at Triglav

The Planika Lodge at Triglav is a mountain hut, which lies on the Ledine plains on the southern side of Mount Triglav.

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Aljaž Tower

Aljaž Tower or the Triglav Tower is a tower, a storm shelter and a triangulation point on the summit of Mount Triglav in northwestern…

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Poštarski dom na Vršiču

Located at 1,688 meters on the Vršič Pass. Originally built as a military post during World War I, it offers views of the Prisojnik mountain and the "Heathen Maiden" rock formation.

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Erjavčeva koča

Positioned at 1,525 meters on the road to Vršič Pass. Named after the naturalist Fran Erjavec, this lodge remains open throughout the year.

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Tičarjev dom na Vršiču

Sits directly on the Vršič Pass at 1,620 meters. It was built on the foundations of a former mountain hut destroyed after World War II.

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Zasavska koča na Prehodavcih

Located at 2,071 meters on the Prehodavci pass. It connects the Seven Lakes Valley with the Trenta Valley and offers views across the western Julian Alps.

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Koča na Doliču

Situated at 2,151 meters on the Dolič pass between Mount Kanjavec and Šmarjetna Glava. It is a key stop for hikers ascending Triglav from the Trenta side.

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Dom Valentina Staniča pod Triglavom

Located at 2,332 meters on the high plateau between Begunjski vrh and Rjavina. It is named after Valentin Stanič, a pioneer of Slovenian mountaineering.