Don't be fooled HIGHLANDER is no walk in the park!

Temperatures from 10°C to 30°C

HIGHLANDER is for everyone from hard-core mountaineers to nature lovers looking for a challenge. The route is safe however it requires solid physical fitness. The route doesn't require extensive hiking experience however a prior exercise regimen is strongly advised. 

To be able to enjoy our trail, starting a conditioning regimen prior to the event is strongly advised. (We recommend 200 km of hiking in the months leading to the event). The gear you will be packing for HIGHLANDER must be tested beforehand for full functionality (is your tent really waterproof, do you know how to use gas stove, etc). 

Julian Alps are where Alpine and Sub-mediterranean climates meet. Expect fog and cold in the morning and 25°C, even 30°C and sunny during the day. However be ready for rainy days as well. Bring well-made and durable all-weather hiking clothing suitable for layering.

Temperatures from 10°C to 30°C

Get your backpacking checklist here

Backpack checklist

BACKPACK

The backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy. Practice with a 5-7 kg and increase gradually to 13-15 kg.

HIGHLANDER backpack

BACKPACK

The backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy. Practice with a 5-7 kg and increase gradually to 13-15 kg.

Make sure you can walk in your hiking shoes and break them in prior to the event. 

Look into ultralight backpacking and thru-hiking methods of walking and packing. Bring only the indispensable items in your backpack and do away with the rest. Choose natural materials wherever possible. Merino wool is great (especially for underwear) for its quick-drying, anti-fungal, and anti-odor properties.

A fully packed backpack should not weigh over 15 kilograms, excluding food and water.

< 15kg

The lighter, the better!

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW WHEN ON THE MOUNTAIN

Weather

Expect fickle and changeable weather. Bring both dry weather and rain clothing, including a cap or hat, gloves, cold-weather long-sleeve t-shirt (preferably wool), hiking trousers as well as rain trousers and a rain jacket. 

Food

You will need a tent and a sleeping bag for a true hiking experience. For reheating food, you will need backpacking gas or alcohol stove and stove fuel.   

Navigation

To find your way around, you are required to know how to read maps (maps will be provided by Organizer) and use a compass. Additionally you will get GPX file.

Safety

For your safety, all participants must be packing a first aid kit

Littering

We believe our participants love and cherish nature and all its beauties. We know you wouldn’t litter, so please bring a waste bag.  Littering on and around trails, checkpoints, and mountain lodges are forbidden. Litterers will be disqualified and banned from applying to any future HIGHLANDER events

Pets

We are a dog-friendly event, however, there are some things to be considered. Dogs are welcome but must stay on the leash at all times. Track, heath and terrain can be very demanding for dogs. Please check public transport providers about allowing dogs on busses and trains. 

PACKING LIST FOR HIGHLANDER JULIAN ALPS

Items marked with (MI) are MANDATORY ITEMS!

BACKPACK
  • backpack (up to 50L)  (MI)
  • backpack liner/cover
  • dry bags (2-5L)
  • ziplock bags fro i.e. bread (MI)
  • trash bag (provided by organizer) (MI)
FOOD & DRINKS
  • meals divided by days (provided by organizer)
  • snacks
  • start water 4L (MI)
  • hydration bladder / water bottles (volume 4L) + water (MI)
COOKING
  • backpacking gas / alcohol stove and stove fuel (MI)
  • cookware & cutlery (MI)
  • matches or lighter
  • biodegradable hand sanitizer or soap
SLEEP SYSTEM
  • tent (MI) / bivouac sack / hammock+tarp (MI)
  • sleeping bag linen (MI)
  • sleeping pad (MI) / bivouac sack with integrated sleeping pad (MI)
  • pillow (recommended-Inflatable or compactable)
CLOTHES
  • warm clothes layer (MI)
  • base layer
  • underwear
  • rain shell
  • hiking socks
  • hat / bandana
  • boots / trail runners (MI)
  • camp shoes
  • gloves
NAVIGATION
  • map and trail instructions (provided by the organizer)
  • map cover (provided by the organizer)
  • compass (MI) - (organizer will provide recorded digital trail/GPX file)
  • GPS device or navigation app
LIGHT
  • head torch / flashlight (MI)
  • extra batteries
  • tent light
HYGIENE & PROTECTION
  • toothbrush & biodegradable toothpaste
  • toilet paper - biodegradable
  • small soap - biodegradable if available
  • light towel
  • lip balm
  • insect repellent
  • sunscreen
  • sunglasses
  • first aid kit (MI)
  • survival blanket (MI)
PERSONAL ITEMS & GEAR
  • watch (optional)
  • trekking poles
  • pen and paper
  • phone/camera
  • National ID card of passport
  • money/cash for an emergency
  • a copy of the itinerary left with family or friends

Get your backpacking checklist here

Backpack checklist

NEED HELP WITH GETTING AROUND?

BEFORE TRAVELING

For information for extending your stay in Slovenia, please see info at the bottom of this page.

For accommodation before the event, please contact the Bohinj Tourist Association. We recommend staying in RIBČEV LAZ the night before the event (Ukanc or Bohinjska Bistrica are also nearby and accessible by bus in the event morning).

Check below and under At the start for more instructions on traffic and parking in Bohinj.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SLOVENIAN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Extend your stay in Slovenia and enjoy Green, Active and Healthy country.

Find more informations here:

ARRIVING BY PLANE

There are more airports in the vicinity between which you can choose: Ljubljana Airport, Klagenfurt (Austria) and Trieste (Italy).

We recommend Ljubljana Airport; arriving from Ljubljana to Bohinj (Ribčev Laz) is the easiest by shuttle GOOPTI, please find more info HERE.

ARRIVING BY CAR

For more instructions on traffic and parking in Bohinj see here or under At the start.

ARRIVAL TO START

Arrival to the start for all participants is in their own arrangements.

Check more instructions on traffic and parking in Bohinj.

We suggest the following options:

  • A bus from Ljubljana every hour leads to Ribčev laz, more info HERE
  • Train to Bohinjska Bistrica and use of regular line bus Arriva to reach Ribčev laz, more info HERE
  • Parking on the P + R parking Kobla and use of bus Arriva to Ribčev laz, more info HERE

TRANSFER FROM FINISHLINE BACK TO BOHINJSKA BISTRICA

Organizer will provide transportation from the finish line back to Bohinjska Bistrica (Railway station) AFTER finishing the event.
For Hercules format:

transport will be a combination of a shuttle (Kobarid - Most na Soči) and train (Most na Soči - Boh. Bistrica) on 25.6.2025 only! Departure from Kobarid is several times a day and is tied to the train schedule. Participants will book a ticket for a specific time at the finish line.

For Pegasus format:

transport will be organized by train (Most na Soči - Boh. Bistrica). Transportation will be organized on 23.06.2025, the train station is 1,5km distance walk from the finish line. The departure of the train from Most na Soči is several times a day. Participants will book a ticket for a specific time at the finish line.

TOURIST INFORMATION FOR EXTENDING YOUR STAY IN SLOVENIA

Slovenia: A Top Sporting (Desti)Nation 

It's all in our nature 

VIDEO Slovenia's Outdoor Playground

With a diverse and breathtaking landscape that offers a wide range of outdoor adventures, Slovenia is a haven for active experiences, 365 days a year. Intertwining mountain paths and scenic hiking trails take you to some of nature's most beautiful corners. Extensive cycling routes traverse idyllic landscapes, while white-water rapids promise thrilling adventures and adrenaline-pumping experiences. Even in winter, Slovenia provides many opportunities for active experience on snow and ice. 

Discover Slovenia  

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