Kranjska Gora

The GuardianSep 21

Three countries, one hike: an Alpine adventure in Austria, Slovenia and Italy

The Alpe Adria loop is an eight-day walking trail that crisscrosses borders, taking in dramatic peaks, glorious meadows and charming places to stay ‘Achtung! Staatsgrenze!” OK, the signpost marking the “state border” didn’t have exclamation marks but, with its no-nonsense Prussian font, it did feel quite shouty. The only thing was, no one on the Feistritzer Alm – a peaceful sweep of Alpine past…

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Triglav national parkSightviews east into the park
Sava ValleyNeighborhoodfollowed a path through the verdant valley
Karavanke AlpsSightcrossed the Alps to conquer the highest point
SchwarzkogelSighthighest point of our route at 1,842 metres
Elsewhere
GeneratorHotelLondon, United Kingdomprovided accommodation in London
Feistritzer AlmSightFeistritz, Austriapeaceful sweep of Alpine pasture at the meeting of Austria and Italy
Schutzhütte OisternigRestaurantFeistritz, Austriapatrons enjoyed cold beers regardless of which country they were in
Gasthof Alte PostRestaurantFeistritz, Austriahad breakfast here before climbing
Alpe AdriaTrailSalzburg, Austrialong-distance trail from Grossglockner to the Adriatic coast
GrossglocknerSightSalzburg, AustriaAustria’s highest mountain at 3,798 metres
Valbruna InnHotelValbruna, Italyspent time on our balcony gazing past geraniums
Julius Kugy LibrarySightValbruna, Italycosy den of books on alpinism named after a writer-mountaineer
Sanctuary of Monte LussariSightValbruna, Italyridge-top pilgrim church where Virgin Mary is said to have appeared
Hotel NevadaHotelTarvisio, Italysat with cold beers on our balcony watching a storm
Sentiero del OrsoTrailTarvisio, Italywoodland-weaving trail
Fusine lakesSightTarvisio, Italytwin glacial bowls so arrestingly blue-green
Rifugio ZacchiHotelTarvisio, Italysat on the terrace drinking a superb Aperol spritz
Walks WorldwidePlaceLondon, United Kingdomprovided the trip
Chiesa Madonna della NeveSightValbruna, Italy
Almkapelle Maria SchneeSightValbruna, Italy

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Three countries, one hike: an Alpine adventure in Austria, Slovenia and Italy