Valley of the 7 lakes

Starting at Planinski dom Savica, the trail immediately sets the tone for the day. A long, steady climb begins through the forest, following a well-known path of endless switchbacks — the kind where you stop counting somewhere halfway up, even if you’ve heard there are 49 of them.

The ascent is never brutally steep, but it just keeps going. As you gain elevation, the forest slowly opens and gives you those first quiet views back toward Lake Bohinj — a reminder of how far you’ve already come.

Reaching the Komna plateau feels like stepping into a different world. At Dom na Komni, the terrain softens, the views widen, and the trail becomes calmer, almost deceptive. It’s easy to think the hard part is behind you.

From there, the route flows gently across open alpine terrain toward Koča pod Bogatinom — a perfect place to pause, refuel, and take a breath before committing to the deeper part of the valley.

Beyond this point, things change.

The trail toward Dvojno jezero is often described as “easy,” but that label doesn’t tell the full story. It’s not steep, and the path is always clear — but it’s slow. Rocky, uneven, and technical enough to demand your attention with every step. Progress here isn’t about speed, it’s about patience.

When the lakes finally appear, the effort makes sense. The landscape opens into something raw and quiet — water, stone, and silence. It’s hard to put into words, but it feels like you’ve stepped deeper into the mountains than usual. On our day, the hut was already closed, and we didn’t stay long. There was still a long way to go.

Continuing toward Črno jezero, the terrain eases slightly, allowing for a more natural rhythm again. Along the way, a water source offers a much-needed refill — something you’ll likely be grateful for at this stage of the day.

Črno jezero appears almost unexpectedly, tucked between rocks and forest, quiet and dark as its name suggests. By the time we reached it, the light was already fading, adding a completely different mood to the place.

From here, you’re faced with a choice:
either descend via Komarča — a more demanding and exposed route — or return the way of Komna.

We chose Komna.

The trail back allows for faster movement again, and the long descent down the switchbacks becomes a mix of hiking and light jogging. By now, fatigue is fully present — the kind that comes from being on your feet all day.

We reached the parking just minutes before darkness took over.

Next time, a headlamp is coming with us.