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Julian Alps & Triglav National Park

A distinctive, less-trodden alpine hiking destination offering dramatic peaks, turquoise lakes, and hut-to-hut trails at a fraction of Western Alps crowds and cost.

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A dramatic alpine valley with steep limestone peaks, coniferous forest, a winding path or road, and a mountain stream, photographed under partly cloudy skies. - Photo by Mat Scott on Unsplashdestination guide

Beyond the Swiss Postcard: Hiking Slovenia's Julian Alps

Slovenia's Julian Alps deliver Matterhorn-grade drama — glacial lakes, via ferrata summits, and hut-to-hut trails — at a fraction of the Swiss Alps' price and crowds.

Sarah Chen