Author: Florence de Lannoy

Kranjska Gora to Vrišič

July 14, 2019
Kranjska Gora is a picturesque village at the northern edge of Triglav National Park (near the Austrian & Italian borders). The nearby slope in Podkoren is famous for international skiing competitions, but this area is very popular with hikers & cyclists in summer months.
The pretty town of Kranjska Gora

We watched from our hotel window as a brief rain shower passed through.

Looking for another climb, we decided to hike up to Viršič, Slovenia’s highest mountain pass one can drive through (at 1611 metres).

Walking along the Sava River basin
The climb is up ahead, but we’re not sure which one of these peaks we’ll be climbing.
Starting to gain altitude – a great view from here

Arrived at Vrišič

And feeling on top of this world!

The face of the pagan girl on the mountain

Yay! – another destination reached! 😃

Our new friend Martina said she & her family slid down the scree of this mountain on their heels!!! 😲

Yup, they slid down all that scree! Yikes!

We’re very thankful to Martina for giving us a ride back down to Kranjska Gora.