Hiking border triangle, Start in Tarvisio

DAY 2: Tarvisio - Podkoren/Kranjska Gora

approx. 13,5km; Ascent approx. 950Hm; Descent approx. 730Hm / approx. 5 - 6 h.

Variant Arnoldstein- Ratece (by bus to Kranjska Gora/Podkoren)
approx. 12km; Ascent approx. 650Hm; Descent approx. 950Hm / approx. 4,5-5,5 h.

In the morning a transfer gets you to the starting point of the tour in Maglern, from there the hiking along the borders of Austria, Italy and Slovenia you will get to the Dreiländereck „the three-country corner“ also known as Peč in Slovenian or Monte Forno in Italian. This mountain is the meeting point between three languages, cultures and states. From here is also possible to hike from Arnoldstein to Ratece. Finally, your stage ends in Podkoren, a charming little village that lies on the right side of the Sava Dolinka river band, not far from Kranjska Gora. Lovingly described by the famous British chemist Sir Humphry Davy, as “his old nest”.

DAY 3: KranjskaGora/Podkoren - Rifugio Zacchi

approx. 12km; Ascent approx. 1020Hm; Descent approx. 490Hm) / approx. 4,5-5,5 h.

Today‘s stage starts on the famous Alpe Adria Trail, and proceeds for experts hikers through the Triglav Nationalpark; Slovenia’s largest protected area where you feel the embrace of the unspoiled nature; you will be marvelled and enchanted by the lushing landscape and flourishing and rich flora. The final part of the stage crosses over the border to Italy; Rifugio Zacchi is the final stop of the day and lies in the proximity of the mighty Mangart Group.

DAY 4: Rifugio Zacchi - Fusine Lakes - Monte Lussari

approx. 14km; Ascent approx. 270Hm; Descent approx. 940Hm / 4,5-5 h.

From Rifugio Zacchi, you hike to the White Lakes (Laghi di Fusine), small and fascinating lakes formed by glaciers embedded in a dense spruce forest at the foot of mountain Mangart. Depending on the season, enjoy the fascinating reflection of the surroun- ding mountains. Then through wide and impressive pine forests, you walk back to Tarvisio and by cable car to Monte Lussari.

DAY 5: Monte Lussari - Camporosso - Tarvisio

approx. 14km; ascent approx. 470Hm; descent approx. 1390Hm / approx. 5 hrs.

The trail leading down from Monte Lussari is a hike through quiet woods that takes you all the way down to Valbruna. Italy and the Habsburg Empire fought over this area during the First World War, and just before entering the village you can visit the Heroes' Cemetery, the final resting place of 500 Austro-Hungarian soldiers; the cemetery includes a beautiful wooden chapel. From Valbruna you can reach Camporosso via the Alpe Adria Trail. From there, a short transfer will take you to Tarvisio.

Indivdiual departure or possibility to extend your stay.

By car: Tarvisio is accessible on the motorway which connects the A4 motorway (Turin–Trieste) and the Austrian Süd Auto- bahn (A2).

By train: Tarvisio Boscoverde station is an international railway station, the train services are operated by Trenitalia and ÖBB, as well as a bus service that connects Tarvisio to Udine.

By plane: The nearest airport to Tarvisio is Klagenfurt (KLU).

Accommodation in guesthouses or hotels of a 3*** category

Attention: Tourist tax – if requested – has to be paid on the spot.