WHAT WE PLAN?

Winter is the time for mulled wine, hearty food, the colorful holiday season. The first in the series will be at Lake Bled, among the Slovenian Alps! On the day of our arrival, the advent should be opening, and we won't say much about how well mulled wine pairs with a light winter hike. Of course, it wouldn't hurt to enhance it with an original kremšnita!

In Brief:

Bled advent by Hiking tour Serbia

Date: December 1, 2023 - December 3, 2023

Application Deadline: November 27, 2023

Fee: 65 EUR (includes transportation, guidance, organization)

Program:

NOVI SAD - BEOGRAD - BLED - VELIKA I MALA OSOJNICA

Route Length: 9km

Elevation Difference: 200m

Difficulty: Easy

Departure from BEOGRAD on December 1, 2023, from the Sava Centar's large parking lot (bus turnaround for 27e and 35) at 11:00 PM. From NOVI SAD at 00:15 AM from the tourist bus stop on Sentandrejski put (in front of the new bus station, behind Nis petrol station). You should arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before departure. We'll head to Bled with the possibility of picking up a few more passengers at intermediate stops.

In the morning, we arrive at Lake Bled and start our hike. Right from the start, we'll be captivated by the beauty of Bled and its crystal-clear lake. We begin with a forest path that takes us below Bled Castle and then descends to the lake's shore.

Following the lake's shore, we pass by the kayak club's platforms along the water, enter the forest, and start our ascent to VELIKA I MALA OSOJNICA. These peaks provide a perfect view of the winter wonderland of Lake Bled!

Captivated by its beauty, we descend back along the lake and finish the loop along its shore.

All that's left is to enjoy a famous Bled kremšnita, explore the advent, and head back to Serbia in the evening. The return is planned for the early morning on December 3.

What to Bring for Hiking:

• Smile, good spirits, and good health.
• Plenty of water (minimum 2 liters per hike), packed snacks for multiple meals, refreshments for uphill climbs and walks.
• Comfortable and sturdy footwear for nature walks, comfortable clothing.
• If you have a favorite hiking stick, bring it. If not, nature is hiding your new favorite.
• Cap/hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, anything to protect you in case of strong sun.
• Raincoat, spare clothing, a warm and dry change of clothes within easy reach after each hike.

Important Notes:

• The number of registrations will be limited, and the right to attend the trip is STRICTLY for members of the HIKING TS Mountaineering Society (Contact us for details regarding membership and the purchase of 2023 membership cards) or any mountaineering society within the Mountaineering Association of Serbia, as well as members of the EKOTOPIA association.
• As part of the fee, participants receive transportation, guidance, and organization.
• Organizers reserve the right to change the program due to unforeseen circumstances, inability to access certain sections, or even trip cancellation.
• When registering, please send the number of people, their names, phone numbers, and the departure location with confirmation of membership in our organization. After registration and payment, refunds are not possible, but a potential substitution of a registered person will be possible.
• The tour is NOT recommended for individuals with heart or any other conditions that may be adversely affected by physical activity.