ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS
I feel Slovenia HIGHLANDER 5DAY Julian Alps is a challenge that requires preparation but you don’t need to be an experienced mountaineer. You need to be in good physical condition, and used to hiking several hours a day, more days in a row.
- Technically, the route is marked as easy, but it is necessary to be in good condition and to be used to hiking. In the second stage, some wedges are placed on the shorter part to make crossing easier, which can cause problems especially for dogs. It is not a precipitous slope and larger dogs pass it a few meters below the track, which is reinforced with wedges (this has been the experience of the last two years).
- 5DAY event starts in Bohinjska Bistrica. We will head towards hidden beauty; Baška grapa and Podbrdo. From starting in the alpine climate we will slowly enter sub-mediterranean climate and you will feel the difference.
- We will pass the lively town of Tolmin, visit picturesque village of Livek and pass the Napoleon bridge to finish in Kobarid. But it is not just about hiking, there is something more for each of you.
- We will be able to learn about geology and history by passing open-air museums with trenches, where Soča battle (one of the biggest battlefields in 1st WW) was held, there will be yoga and meditation classes and interesting storytelling at the evenings. After arriving to Kobarid, you will cross emerald Soča river and arrive to the finishline!
The route for HIGHLANDER 3DAY is copletely NEW for year 2026!
- HIGHLANDER 3DAY starts in Most na Soči, Soča Valley!
- From starting Most na Soči, we wil head towards Lom and Kuk mountains. We will pass the lively town of Tolmin, visit picturesque village of Livek and pass Idrsko mountain. But it is not just about hiking, there is something more for each of you.
- We will be able to learn about geology and history by passing open-air museums with trenches, where Soča battle (one of the biggest battlefields in 1st WW) was held, there will be yoga and meditation classes and interesting storytelling at the evenings.
TRANSPORT TO THE START AND FROM THE FINISH
5DAY
Arrival to the start
Recommendations / Ideas for arrival to the start
- The bus from Ljubljana to Bohinjska Bistrica, every hour (check Arriva bus company)
- Shared transport of participants
- Parking at P+R Kobla (Bohinjska Bistrica, P 23
Transfer from Finish
Organizer will provide transportation from the finish back to Bohinjska Bistrica (Railway station).
For 5DAY format, transport will be a combination of a shuttle (Kobarid - Most na Soči) and train (Most na Soči - Boh. Bistrica). Transportation will be organized on day 5 (28.6.2026).
3DAY
Arrival to the start
Recommendations / Ideas for arrival to the start - TBA
Check-in luggage transportation to the finish line (for 5DAY and 3DAY)
The Organizer will arrange transportation of a maximum one bag per participant from the start to the finish line in Kobarid. The bag must not exceed 60 liters in volume and 20 kilograms in mass. Participants won't be able to reach that bag until the finish line.
Upon registration, participants will receive an ID number that must be attached to the luggage.
START
5DAY
CHECK- IN; Friday 23.6. from 5PM to 7PM or Saturday 24.6.2026 from 7 am - 8 am in Bohinjska Bistrica
START: Saturday 24.6.2026 at 8 am
Before the start:
- Collect start number, ID - your "passport" with route plan (with special space for checkpoint stamps)
- Sign of declaration of acceptance of responsibility + FOOD PACKAGE
- receive Highlander Map
- Equipment overview (equipment marked with * is shared by UP to 4 people) walking together
- SOS phone number
+ hand in any small backpack (we are not responsible for valuable items!), e.g. additional shirt, shoes, swimsuit
3DAY
CHECK- IN; Friday 26.6.2026 morning in Most na Soči
START: Friday 26.6.2026, hour to be announced
Before the start:
- Collect start number, ID - your "passport" with route plan (with special space for checkpoint stamps)
- Sign of declaration of acceptance of responsibility + FOOD PACKAGE
- receive Highlander Map
- Equipment overview (equipment marked with * is shared by UP to 4 people) walking together
- SOS phone number
+ hand in any small backpack (we are not responsible for valuable items!), e.g. additional shirt, shoes, swimsuit
CHECKPOINTS are open at the following times 1 pm - 9 pm
Opening hours are from 2 PM to 9 PM and are adjusted to ALL, slower and faster hikers. During checkpoint working hours, our staff will assist you in obtaining your HIGHLANDER checkpoint stamp, water, and food.
You have to collect all the checkpoint stamps to receive the HIGHLANDER title.
Please note that if you fail to obtain the checkpoint stamp, you are disqualified and are not entitled to the HIGHLANDER title, Pin, Patch, or Certificate. The participant is the only one responsible for collecting the stamp at each checkpoint.
HIGHLANDER 5DAY includes checkpoints:
- START: Bohinjska Bistrica
- CP 1: Podbrdo - obove town
- CP 2: Kneške ravne
- CP 3: Campsite Siber, Tolmin
- CP 4: Livek
- CP 5: Idrska planina (stamp only, not an option for camping or sleeping)
- FINISH: Kobarid, Campsite Rut
HIGHLANDER 3DAY includes checkpoints:
- START: Most na Soči
- CP 1: Campsite Siber, Tolmin
- CP 2: Livek
- CP 3: Idrska planina (stamp only, not an option for camping or sleeping)
- FINISH: Kobarid, Campsite Rut
