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Viševnik
The easiest 2,000-metre peak in the Julian Alps — from Pokljuka to 2,050 m in an hour and a half, with a front-row view of Triglav.
About the trail
Trail description
Viševnik (2,050 m) is Slovenia’s most popular two-thousander for good reason: from Rudno polje on the Pokljuka plateau you reach the summit in 1.5–2 hours with no climbing or exposure, and the reward is a front-row view of Triglav plus a sea of peaks from the Karavanke to the Bohinj mountains.
The trail is broad and well marked: first through Pokljuka’s spruce forest, past a hunting lodge at Jezerca, then up grassy slopes to the ridge. The final stretch is a little steeper but perfectly safe for hiking beginners with basic fitness.
In summer, combine the ascent with a descent past the Lipanca mountain hut for a loop; in winter Viševnik is the country’s favourite ski-touring goal. The trailhead is a half-hour drive from Bled up the Pokljuka road.
Safety information
- The summit is above the treeline — avoid the ridge in storms.
- In winter the slopes are avalanche-prone; gear and skills required.
- Carry water; there are no springs on the trail.
Map
Trailhead parking
- Large free car park at Rudno polje (Pokljuka, 1,347 m).
- 30 minutes' drive from Bled.
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