Triglav National Park
Located in the heart of the Julian Alps in Slovenia, Triglav National Park is a pristine natural area, offering breathtaking landscapes and countless outdoor adventures. Just a short drive from Bohinjska Bela, the park is home to:
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Majestic Mountain Peaks: The park is named after Mount Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak at 2,864 meters. Most of our recommended hikes take you through Triglav National Park, providing spectacular views of its rugged peaks and alpine scenery.
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Spectacular Lakes and Rivers: Triglav National Park is home to several stunning glacial lakes, including the iconic Lake Bohinj (note: Lake Bled, while nearby, is just outside the park). The park also features numerous rivers and waterfalls, ideal for water sports, outdoor activities, and enjoying the natural surroundings.
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Diverse Flora and Fauna: With ecosystems ranging from alpine meadows to dense forests, the park is rich in wildlife. Visitors may spot chamois, ibex, lynx, and various bird species.
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Cultural and Historical Significance: The park includes traditional alpine villages, offering a glimpse into local life, and remnants of World War I such as mountain trails and fortifications, adding historical context to the area's natural beauty.
Mountains at the foot of Triglav are not only famous for their natural beauty but are also for their wealth of folk tales, myths and legends. One of the most famous is a legend of Zlatorog.
The legend of Zlatorog
The mountain paradise above Komna used to be the home of kind-hearted white fairies. The fairies had a herd of mountain goats led by a white chamois buck with golden horns, called Zlatorog (Goldenhorn). Zlatorog's horns were believed to be the key to the immense treasure hidden in the mountaintop garden. A young hunter from Trenta, who was raised by the white fairies, fell in love with a beautiful girl from the valley. He brought her bouquets of wild flowers that won her love. But a rich Venetian merchant proposed to the girl, gave her jewellery and told her that her hunter would bring her the golden horns of Zlatorog if he loved her dearly. The hunter, no longer in the girl's good graces, was desperate and deeply hurt. On that night, he set off to find the mythical animal. Early in the morning he spotted Zlatorog on a high rock and shot him, but forgot about the chamois' magical powers. From the blood of the fatally wounded animal grew the Triglav Flower. Restored by the plant, Zlatorog thrust towards the hunter. His shining horns blinded the terri-fied boy so that he slipped on a rock and fell into a precipice. The swollen Soča river brought the corpse to the valley.
