Hotel BUM
1.2
Julian Alps, Slovenia
About
Hotel BUM sits at 1,520m on the northern slopes of the Julian Alps, above the Soča River valley. You reach it from the village of Kobarid in 3–4 hours of steady hiking via the marked trail through beech and spruce forest. The route gains about 1,000m elevation and is straightforward but relentless. The hut also connects to trails heading east toward Krn (2,244m) and south toward Soca Springs, making it a useful hub for longer Alpine circuits.
The hut manages 60 beds across several rooms. Meals are available for guests and day-hikers: they serve lunch and dinner on request, and breakfast is included with overnight stays. The building has a kitchen, common room with a fireplace, and basic but functional rooms. Water comes from a spring; there is no mains electricity connection—power comes from generators and solar panels. The hut is open year-round, though conditions are harsh in winter and spring melt can affect access. Managed by PZS and PD Drago Bregar, it operates as a working Alpine hut, not a hotel despite its name.
Book directly by phone or email at least 2–3 weeks in advance during summer months (June–September). July and August are busy; aim for June or September if you prefer quieter conditions. The hut is popular with hikers tackling multi-day routes through the northern Julian Alps and with climbers approaching Krn. Winter access depends on snow and weather—confirm conditions before heading out.
The hut manages 60 beds across several rooms. Meals are available for guests and day-hikers: they serve lunch and dinner on request, and breakfast is included with overnight stays. The building has a kitchen, common room with a fireplace, and basic but functional rooms. Water comes from a spring; there is no mains electricity connection—power comes from generators and solar panels. The hut is open year-round, though conditions are harsh in winter and spring melt can affect access. Managed by PZS and PD Drago Bregar, it operates as a working Alpine hut, not a hotel despite its name.
Book directly by phone or email at least 2–3 weeks in advance during summer months (June–September). July and August are busy; aim for June or September if you prefer quieter conditions. The hut is popular with hikers tackling multi-day routes through the northern Julian Alps and with climbers approaching Krn. Winter access depends on snow and weather—confirm conditions before heading out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; weekends fill quickly even outside peak season.
Hotel BUM is staffed from late May through late October, with limited service in shoulder months.
Hike 3–4 hours from Kobarid village via the marked trail; the route gains 1,000m elevation through forest and is steady but straightforward.
Full meals are served daily; 60 beds are available across shared rooms, and there is hot water but limited shower facilities (typical for Alpine huts at this altitude).
Yes, the approach hike is non-technical and well-marked, though the 1,000m elevation gain requires reasonable fitness; families and groups use it regularly.
Quick Facts
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