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Grobniške Alps

jcerni13. 05. 2015 20:37:40

palček plezalček19. 03. 2019 21:27:23

This title has been lonely for so long, it calls for a line.

9.3. M.J. and I did an interesting loop. Start at the end of Podkilavec village, then along the marked path to the so-called Western ridge (Mudno dol on one side, Eastern ridge on the other) and along it to Vidalj. From there the companion went to Hahlič hut, I jumped to Fratar and Suhi vrh. When I reached the hut, which operates all year on weekends, we headed first along the 'Preko kolci' path and from it turned to an unmarked but very interesting ridgelet that led back to the start. (pics 1-11)

16.3. I visited Grobniške Alpe again and had company again; huh, how unusual big grin

This time the 'Preko čeke' path. In the upper part B.T. and I turned from it to a ridge leading to Dnić vrh. From there we descended via Hahlić vrh, after which the hut is named, and headed to Obruč. On descent to the north side I spotted traces of a large furry creature in the snow. Hmm, if alone, I'd look around twice and head back, but the companion calmly said the bear went the opposite way we were heading, so we continued to Pakleno S vrh and then Pakleno. We returned via Ćunino glava and its southern ridgelet to the morning marked path and back to the car. (pics 12-26)

Both times super, though weather and bear could have been more favorable. I hope that on my next visit he walks where I won't go big grin

Suhi vrh with Dnić to the left and Čunina glava to the right

The Sestopni ridge is partially rocky, partially overgrown with pines - the 2003 fire was quite destructive

Hahlić summit and behind it Ćunina glava

Peak unknown to me, behind it Pakleno S vrh

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palček plezalček26. 03. 2019 18:51:00

Weather forecasts were promising and since previous visits didn't provide views, time to head again to hills above Rijeka. This loop led through Mudna dol gorge to Nebesa, Klek and Crni vrh. Return via V greben (Eastern ridge).

No special features, canyon dry and passable without issues. Patches of snow on descent from Klek, bear tracks on one. This furry one smaller than the previous colleague. Crni vrh ridge, descent route, varied, excellent rock.
All paths in Grobniške Alpe add up km (25 this time) and elevation (around 1600).

When it no longer goes flat, one must go up

Nature plays and creates interesting shapes

At the top of the gorge the world opens up and views extend far; Vidalj, Fratar, Osoje

Setting sun on descent along the Eastern ridge above Mudna dol gorge

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bagi31. 05. 2019 13:10:43

Grobniške Alpe don't look like our Alps, but deserve attention. Above Rijeka, less than 2 hours from central Slovenia. Many accesses and some huts in area. Several peaks visitable, mostly like our coastal ones. Paths well marked.

We chose path from Podkilavac village, through Mudni dol gorge, right variant to Nebesa and visited also the black one… Crni vrh smile

. For refreshment to nice Hahlič hut with friendly keepers. Prices praiseworthy and don't bring tears. Expecting storm we quickly descended Čez Čeko to start and thanked above as no rain threats materialized. No trace of furry one from previous posts smile

. Highly recommend, especially spring or autumn.

Start coordinates (Podkilavac village): 45.403279, 14.470366

More on Mudna dol gorge here… Click

There are plenty of trail signs and the first ones are already at the parking lot

The direction to Mudna dol is in pleasant shade all the time in the early morning hours

Today's team, all newcomers .... to these parts :)

The amazement at the wonders of the gorge never ended

Somewhere in the middle there is a box with the logbook

… and we arrived at the sunny, warm slopes of Grobniške Alpe

Apart from the view and remains of the former mine, nothing special to us

We set off to visit also that black one and found at the abandoned logger's hut …

Črni vrh is by no means easy. Athletic skills are more than welcome

Without markings it would be somewhat harder to find the right way

We continue in that direction towards koča Hahlič

Signs for two huts. Ours is the right one

After the descent from Črni vrh the path goes partly over tiring macadam, partly on paths

From the top a pleasant unmarked trail leads into the valley

Very pleasant hut with even more pleasant prices. Four good coffees and three even better beers were 10 €

The path runs along the valley floor and is nicely marked

There are quite a few *Austrian* markings too :)

The final marking before we grilled the sausage

GPS track of the hiked path. The entire loop is 28 km with 1700 m of ascent.

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bos14. 05. 2022 19:37:51

Yesterday on the path Podkilavac - Mudna dol - Vidalj - Dnič - Fratar - Suhi vrh - Hahlič - Čunina glava - Kolci.
All paths are nicely marked and normally passable.
It was a nice sunny day, pleasantly cool in the gorge, already quite hot on the peaks, solitary walk through the landscape where horses graze freely, the view constantly drifting towards the sea ... nasmeh