Slovenia's only national park wraps the Julian Alps in a compact, hut-linked wonderland, and the Seven Lakes Valley traverse is the ideal first multi-day route: two to three days of tarns, limestone pavements and cheerful mountain huts serving goulash. The ambitious can add Triglav itself — Slovenes consider the summit a patriotic duty — but its final ridge is a secured scramble, so hire a local guide unless you're confident with cables.
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