Slovenia Mountain Huts

Learn more about our favourite mountain huts in the heart of the Slovenian Alps.

Mountain Huts

Let us introduce you to the captivating world of Slovenia’s mountain huts, where every hiker can find a cozy corner or a challenging ascent. Whether you’re a seasoned mountaineer or a casual nature lover, this guide aims to enrich your journey through the Slovenian Alps.

1. Why Choose a Mountain Hut?: These huts offer a unique blend of tradition and comfort, making them an integral part of the Slovenian hiking experience. From authentic local dishes to warm hospitality, each hut has its own charm that could even influence your choice of trails.

2. What to Expect: While these huts may be nestled in remote locations, they offer a level of simple coziness and warmth that makes the trek worthwhile.

3. Planning Your Adventure: Given the popularity of these huts, especially during peak seasons, it’s a good idea to plan ahead. Our guide serves as your roadmap to these alpine retreats, helping you make informed decisions for an unforgettable experience.

Feel free to explore our curated list of Slovenia mountain huts below and start plotting your next adventure through Slovenia’s stunning landscapes.

Kredarica hut and a small chapel below Triglav

Triglav lodge Kredarica on winter morning

Triglavski Dom na Kredarici

2515 m

The highest mountain lodge in Slovenia is most popular with Triglav visitors.

Planike lodge is in the heart of Triglav

Dom Planika

2401 m

A smaller, more authentic alternative to the busy Kredarica Lodge

Koča na Doliču

2151 m

A less visited and smaller alternative for Triglav climbers

Vodnikov Dom na Velem Polju

1817 m

A hiker's outpost on the crossroads in the heart of Julian Alps

Koča pri Triglavskih Jezerih

1685 m

A mountain hut with a postcard view of the Double Lake

Enjoying the view from Zasavska hut at Prehodavci

In winter there is a cosy bivouac giving us shelter

Zasavska Koča na Prehodavcih

2071 m

A hospitable hut in one in the most beautiful parts of the Alps

Tiny Pogacnik Lodge with Upper and Lower Krisko Lake

View of the Triglav north face from above Kriški Podi

Pogačnikov Dom na Kriških Podih

2050 m

Conveniently located between steep walls above Vrata valley

Snack in front of Bregar shelter on Viševnik pasture

Bregarjevo Zavetišče na Planini Viševnik

1620 m

A cute and authentic shepherds' hut

Dom na Komni

1520 m

A popular hut with one of the best views on the Bohinj lake

Dom Klementa Juga v Lepeni

700 m

Cosy lodge located at the end of the charming glacial valley of Lepena.

Planinska koča na Uskovnici

1154 m

Recently-rebuilt and modern hut on the west side of the Pokljuka Plateau.

Aljažev dom v Vratih

1015 m

One of the most well-known mountain huts in Slovenia, located at the foot of Triglav in the Vrata valley.

Prešernova koča na Stolu

2174 m

Experience how it feels to sleep just below the highest peak of the Karawanks.

Dom na Zelenici

1536 m

One of Slovenia’s most visited huts during winter, with a selection of attractive options around.

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Koča na Golici

1582 m

A wooden mountain lodge with incredible views and easy access.

Blejska koča na Lipanci

1630 m

A small and cozy hut on a mountain pasture above the Pokljuka Plateau.

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About Slovenia Mountain Huts

In the small country of Slovenia, where hiking is one of the most popular pastimes, mountain huts are all over the country. To locals, they are a great source of national pride. To hikers, they are a popular hiking destination or a well-needed resting point on the way to surrounding peaks.

The first hut under the Slovenian Mountain Association was built in 1893. Nowadays, they manage 161 lodges that provide food and shelter to more than 1,5 million yearly visitors to our mountains. With the Julian Alps being the most popular hiking area in the country, 43 lodges are located there, along with 10 bivouacs.

Because lots of lodges are not reachable by car, the comfort they can provide is relatively basic, but the service is cosy and authentic. The accommodation they offer is mostly in dormitories and usually a few private rooms. The karst landscape that surrounds them consist of soluble rock that prevents the formation of surface bodies of water, so most high-altitude ones don’t have drinking water and showers. The huts that are not reachable by car have to get all the supplies by helicopter transport.

Despite these limitations, the huts all offer a menu of traditional Slovene dishes like different stews, Carniola sausage and tasty “štruklji”. Meals are not meant only for replenishing your energy – The food is so delicious that some choose a hiking destination solely based on the culinary delicacies they offer.

These days, huts are used mostly as resting places for easier ascents to high peaks or as stopping points on hut to hut hiking tours. In the past, because of poor traffic connections, mountaineers couldn’t go on one-day tours and had to wait out the weather because of the non-existent forecasts. Mountain lodges were an essential shelter for them to wait for the right day to ascend the peaks.

Most mountain lodges inaccessible by vehicles are open only during the summer season. The time they open their doors is usually when most of the snow around them melts. Somewhere from May to June, depending on the altitude of the hut. The same goes for the end of the season, as the high mountain huts close sooner. Outside the season, mountaineers can find shelter in bivouacs or the so-called winter rooms – unlocked rooms separate from the hut, usually similar to bivouacs.

Mountain huts in Slovenia are very popular, so we advise you to book your stay several weekends in advance.

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