Hiking to Mt Viševnik in Slovenia
Slovenia has over 300 peaks higher than 2000 meters and Mt Viševnik is one of the easiest ones to reach.
It has some of the most incredible views I’ve seen when hiking here in Slovenia. The top of Mt Viševnik is literally a viewpoint to Mt Triglav!
We have lived and traveled in Slovenia for over 5 years now, and it is our mission to share more about our country with you. In this article, we’ll tell you everything about hiking Mt Viševnik.
Mt Viševnik Hike Stats
- Duration: officially 2h each way (it took us 3h in total)
- Elevation gain: 700 m
- Starting point: Rudno Polje – check parking here
- Difficulty: Technically easy, but demanding (steep trail)
- Infrastructure: There are no huts or toilets along the hike
- Best time to hike: Between June and September
Starting point for the Viševnik Hike
There are a few possible route options to hike Mt Viševnik, but the most popular and easiest one is from Rudno Polje.
Rudno Polje is a small ski station accessible from the Pokljuka Plateau. To get there, you need to follow the signs to Pokljuka from Bled. This beautiful mountain road will take you up, all the way to the ski station.
Having this parking lot at 1.300 meters is a great thing because you already start your Viševnik hike at a higher altitude, making the climb shorter.
The parking at Rudno Polje is normally busy because this is also a popular starting point for hiking to Mt Triglav.
Pro tip: Once you arrive, there is a large military parking which is free. Down the road, the official parking is paid and costs € 7 per day.
Read also: Pokljuka Gorge, an amazing short hike
Viševnik Hike – The trail
The Viševnik hike is quite easy to follow, so you won’t need a guide. At the end of the parking lot, look for the sign on your right that points to Triglav/Viševnik.
The first crossroad will be at the end of the road, where there are two old huts (as of 2024, they are not operational). Take the right on a path that goes through the forest.
Once you reach the first ski lift, you will see that the path has been adapted to follow through the ski lift slope and not through the forest anymore. Just follow the marcations.
At the end of the cable cars, the path starts getting steeper as you climb through a rocky trail. The field is filled with wild flowers and you will have the view to the Pokljuka valley behind you.
On the top of this stretch, you will see the sign pointing left to Viševnik marking 1h left. A bit ahead, you will suddenly reach a green saddle. There are no marks at this part but continue to your right.
This second half of the hike is quite straightforward. You will be climbing on a more open part of the trail, which can get very windy depending on the weather.
Once you reach the top of the ridge, the views will open up!
To hike back, follow the same path.
Detailed map of the hike
Views from the top of Mt Viševnik
The most special thing about hiking to Mt Viševnik is the views at the top.
This is one of the most accessible viewpoints of Mount Triglav. The highest mountain in Slovenia will literally be right ahead, you can even spot the Kredarica and Planika mountain huts!
Mt Viševnik is 2.050 meters high and gives you 360 views. This is what you will see from the top:
- The Pokljuka plateau
- A small piece of Lake Bohinj at a distance
- Several peaks of the Julian Alps, including:
- Mt Triglav (2.864 m)
- Rjavina (2.532 m)
- Mali Draški vrh (2.132 m)
Read also: Hiking Mt Triglav, the highest mountain in Slovenia
Best time of the year to do the Viševnik Hike
The period between June and September is the best time of the year to hike to Mt Viševnik.
During the other months of the year, it is quite common to find snow at the top because Mt Viševnik has over 2.000 meters.
However, since the hike to the top of Viševnik is not long, many people do this hike during the winter as well. I only recommend this if you have experience with hiking during the winter and thoroughly check the conditions beforehand.
For beginner hikers, I don’t recommend going to Viševnik during the winter.
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Where to stay near Viševnik?
One of the best things about the Viševnik Hike is how accessible it is – and this includes the large number of accommodation options only a short drive away!
I recommend staying around Lake Bohinj for this experience, but you can also stay in Bled or Ribno. The Pokljuka Plateau will be only a short drive away from either of these options.
Here are my recommended accommodations in the area:
- Hotel Bohinj: One of the absolute best hotels around Lake Bohinj. I absolutely love the design of the hotel and they are very well-located!
- Ribno Alpine Hotel: The first zero-waste hotel in Slovenia! What I like about this place is that it is located in a quieter area, but still easily reachable for all the hiking and exploring around Bled and Bohinj.
- Garden Village Lake Bled: My favorite glamping place near Lake Bled. This place is a dream, with incredible treehouses.
Read also: Best places to stay in Bled
FAQ – Popular questions about the Viševnik hike
Is it suitable for kids?
It depends on how active are your little ones. We did see people hiking with kids, but please consider that the path is quite steep so make sure they are ready for it.
Can I take my dog on this hike?
Yes, we saw quite some people hiking Viševnik with their dogs.
It all depends on how used your dog is to this kind of activity. I wouldn’t take a very small dog though because the path is steep.
What are the other possible routes to Viševnik?
There are several options, but the other routes are less marked and more technically demanding.
Check the options here at hike.uno.
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