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Bordered by Italy, Hungary, Croatia, and Austria, the Republic of Slovenia is a mountainous country that’s full of incredible outdoor recreation opportunities. The country boasts an extensive network of mountain huts which allows for exhilarating days of hiking and climbing followed by a real bed and a hot meal at the end of a long day. If you are headed to Slovenia and you enjoy hiking, why not test your prowess on the highest mountain in the country during the day and also take advantage of a spectacular mountain hut for a restful night’s sleep?
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Hike Mount Triglav and Sleep in the Dom Planika Mountain Hut
Mount Triglav is the highest peak in Slovenia and it can be found in the famous Julian Alps at 2,864 meters above sea level. An ascent of this famous peak is not a casual outing for most people, generally requiring two days of hiking with an exposed via ferrata route to the summit.
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One way to make this outing more approachable is to break the climb up with an overnight stay in the Dom Planika pod Triglavom hut which consists of two separate buildings that were originally constructed in 1877 and 1911 but have since been updated (in 1992). This mountain refuge is generally open from June 1 to September 30 but the exact dates are ultimately dictated by snow and weather. This rustic mountain retreat offers hot meals, sleeping space for over 120 guests, and pit toilets. Please be aware that the hut does not have drinking water, however, spring water is available at Vodnikov dom (another hut along the hiking route).
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For a very thorough itinerary, complete with route and accommodation info for hiking/climbing Mount Triglav, check out this informative article on the Moon & Honey Travel blog.
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