Hiking the Border Triangle of Italy, Austria, and Slovenia

Dates: June 20-27, 2026

Price: From $2,300.00

Tour Operator: FunActive

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James Dick, Director of Outdoor Education at W&L, is leading Lifelong Learners on a Tri-Border Hike on the Alpe-Adria Trail through the mountainous bits of Austria, Slovenia, and Italy.

The trek through three countries does not require intense hiking skills but does require the capacity to enjoy the most impressive mountain landscapes and villages in Europe, starting in Austria, looping through Italy, as one does, and then cornering Slovenia.

The trip begins in Villach, Austria, and we will start by walking over the landmark Dobratsch Mountain and into Carinthia’s lake landscape. From Villach, we will move from untouched natural beauty into the Gailtal Valley in Italy and down to the church of Camporosso.

After walking into the glaciers of the White Lakes at the foot of Mangart in Italy, we will cross into Slovenia to the ski resort of Kranjska Gora, which is not only a chic place to relax, eat, and chill, but it is also a wonderful center for side hikes into the Triglav National Park. From the Kranjska Gora, often called the Kitzbühel of Slovenia, we will move down to the Faaker See of Austria, a lake that caps off an astonishing walk through the scenic highlights of three countries.

This lovely seven-day walking experience caps at 15 people, so run, don’t walk, to book a spot on this James Dick-led outdoor expedition. We rate this as a 3 on the activity scale, with a few moderate climbs but nothing that requires four on the floor. 

Hiking Difficulty Levels

• Level 1: Easier, mostly flat paths on paved or concrete surfaces with occasional dirt sections. Shorter stretches between breaks.
  • Distance: 4-6 miles
  • Time: 3-4 hours
• Level 2: Mixed paved double-track and dirt single-track trails on hills, with brief steeper areas and occasional loose footing. Moderate distance between breaks.
  • Distance: 5-10 miles
  • Time: 5-6 hours
• Level 3: Steeper gravel and rocky single-track trails with rolling terrain and unsteady footing. Longer uphill sections leading to mid-mountain passes or overlooks.
  • Distance: 8-12 miles
  • Time: 6-7 hours
• Level 4: Single-track mountain trails with significant uneven terrain, minor exposure, and steeper, extended climbs and descents requiring good balance.
  • Distance: 10-12 miles
  • Time: 7-8 hours