The fairy-tale landscape of Slovenia's Julian Alps

Slovenia's northwestern corner is packed with spectacular landscapes of towering peaks, waterfalls, rushing rivers and pristine mountain lakes, many of which are contained within Triglav, the country's only national park.

(CNN) — Think of Slovenia's Julian Alps and two images often spring to mind -- the fairy-tale sight of Lake Bled and, if you're a winter-sports fan, the ski slopes of Kranjska Gora.

But this alpine region tucked into Slovenia's northwestern corner is packed with natural wonders, many of which are contained within the country's only national park, Triglav.

Since 2019, it's been easier to get to know this region thanks to the creation of the Juliana Trail.