PLANINA ZAJAMNIKI - Slovenia | A Must Vist in Summer

Heading Out From Vojašnica Pokljuka Leaving behind the Vojašnica Pokljuka sporting facility and car park into the woods. The sporting facility is a large complex with residential facilities and a base of Nordic Walking and Cross Country Skiing. Finding that facility located deep in the woods of the Triglav National Park was a suprise considering how substantial the complex was.

Alpine Meadows A perfect sunny yet cool day to meander on our first alpine trek.

Early Rest A short distance into the walk the woodland breaks for a narrow clearing as you head downhill deeper into the valley.

Track To the Alps The skyline dominated by the light grey tones of the mountains all around.

Signage on the route to the Planina

Life in the Meadows Reaching the lowest level of the walk we meandered through the scattered farm buildings set beautifully between the trees and overlooked by the highest mountains in the country.

Life in the Meadows Reaching the lowest level of the walk we meandered through the scattered farm buildings set beautifully between the trees and overlooked by the highest mountains in the country.

First View of Planina Zajamniki As we emerged from the woods we caught our first view of the Planina. Not knowing exactly what to expect I was taken aback by the beautiful setting and the hive of activity. The owners were improving and maintaining the idyllic structures, smoke slowly rising and gardens being tended to.

Roof Repairs At The Top of the World Set against the stunning backdrop of the Julian Alps, this little paradise of open pasture felt like the only place to be on this sunny day.

Rustic Charm A rare stone walled cottage on the planina.

Drifting Smoke Signs of life existed all around the cottages, creating a warm community feel.

The Prettiest Place Pretty purple wildflowers and Idyllic shepherds cottages set amongst the Julian Alps.

Planina Zajamniki Looking back across the planina towards Triglav and the path that lead us to the pasture.

Lunch Hut This little hut is perched perfectly overlooking the entire planina, the ideal spot for sandwiches and a little cool beer.

The Planina A moment I will remember for a long time as we enjoyed the view over the planina with a cold beer and sandwich in hand and the gently ringing of the cow bells close by.

Lunch with a view

The essentials of the cottage life Planina Zajamniki

Odd Couple An odd couple sat watching us, looks like they have been here a while.

Herdsman's Cottages The summer residence for the farmers of the alps. Tending to cattle and making diary inside these beautiful huts and surrounded by alpine mountains.

Herdsman's Cottages The summer residence for the farmers of the alps. Tending to cattle and making diary inside these beautiful huts and surrounded by alpine mountains.