Circular Hiking Trail PENTLJA
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| bagi22. 10. 2019 18:36:35 |
FIRST part: Brezovica - Podpeč - Brezovica
In Ljubljana they have set up a new thematic trail across the Barje and its slightly higher surroundings. It's called Pentlja, about 80 km long, with stamps and logbooks on individual sections. More on this topic here ... CLICK
Such things are just our style and for a taste we chose the official start of the trail in Brezovica, climbed to the hills above it, later descended to Primorka, continued across the Barje towards Podpeč and returned to the starting point from the other side. In between we hiked some nice little hills, just right for stretching the legs. Asphalt on this section only where there's no other way, the rest is gravel or forest paths. All in all it made for a beautiful 27 km trail and 600 m elevation  .
Full praise to the initiators of Pentlja and the markers who marked it. Except for a few minor issues on the return, this section is excellently marked. Once those deficiencies are fixed, no map will be needed at all. More in the photo story ...
Coordinates of the starting point (small parking lot in front of the kindergarten): 46.024545, 14.418931
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| Guest21. 11. 2019 14:59:30 |
Bagi,
welcome to Ljubljansko barje.
I forwarded your opinion on certain unmarked sections of the Pentlja path to the marker of PD Podpeč-Preserje. The guys are happy for any praise and respond to criticism too. On the path sections you mentioned (photo 51), marked with arrows, there were signposts. But sadly people are quite different, some like new paths, others don't. Sadly vandalism happens here too, like in other places in Slovenia. As said, signposts were there, but unfortunately ended up in Ljubljanica or local ditch.
Sadly awareness of individuals is at Neanderthal level. The signposts themselves are quality made, from quality thick wood with metal plate on top and thus not exactly cheap. Happy and safe on the remaining stages. best regards
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| mpp21. 11. 2019 15:06:46 |
Have to admit they have a sense of humor. 
Start: kindergarten,
goal: retirees' society
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| Guest21. 11. 2019 15:39:47 |
mpp - good one
You know, when you start you're rested, motivated, when you finish you're worn out and without energy. If you dawdle too long, you meet old age.
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| bagi27. 11. 2019 13:40:56 |
THIRD part: Rakitna - Osredek - Rakitna - Krim - Rakitna
We did the remaining part of Pentlja, which this time fully justified its name. In good nine hours we hiked two roughly equal loops, connected in the middle into a figure-eight. That middle was Rakitna, where we parked in first morning light on the large parking lot in front of the church.
So we started in Rakitna, past Mladinsko zdravilišče continued towards Osredek and looped back to Rakitna via Ustje. In between we waded deep twice to the Zala river. First crossed on newer bridge, at confluence with Iška with shoes around neck . This part of Pentlja is about 15 km with 900 m elevation.
From Boršt, upper part of Rakitna we turned right again, visited nearby summit Rotovc, continued to Krim and looped back on well marked Pentlja. To make return not too short, path turns towards Smrekovec and Novaška gora, back to Rakitna past the lake.
In the third part total 36 km and 1600 m elevation accumulated. Given the season we hiked from first to last light. But this part can elegantly be split into two independent not too strenuous ones. Also careful when wet crossing Zala. Best crossing right at confluence. A bit higher pools too deep or current too strong. Won't cross with shoes on, so towel and spare socks handy.
SUMMARY:
Planinska pot Pentlja is definitely an enrichment in the offer of thematic paths around Ljubljana. Just diverse enough and not too strenuous, interesting in all seasons. Once again praise to the markers for great work. In total we measured 83 km and over 3000 m pure Pentlja elevation (Garmin Montana 610). Our variants split in three parts add a few more km. Recommended .
Link to original map ... KLIK
Coordinates of starting point (parking in Rakitna): 45.890640, 14.439660
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| bagi10. 02. 2020 18:55:04 |
On Prešeren Day there was an interesting challenge, to hike the entire Pentlja in one single day. For better understanding, the mentioned path is 83 km long, with over 3000 m elevation.
17 participants gathered at Brezovica and started at an inhuman hour  . Some as supporters, others with too big ambitions, some with realistic ones. Decisive were mainly broken-in shoes, moderate steady pace and experience with all-day hikes. It showed that with all that even an ordinary hiker can manage such a long path in one day without special issues. Congratulations
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| Majdag10. 02. 2020 19:29:20 |
Congratulations to both, that was a looong trail..
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| nejcf27. 10. 2020 14:23:57 |
Yesterday before the municipal ban we also did the northern part of Pentlja. From Brezovica we went over Gradišče and Debeli hrib to Plešivica, then through Notranje gorice cut to Veliki vrh and back to the car via Podpeška road. Very nicely routed trail section, really avoids asphalt to the max. The stamps on this part are all in place too, wonder how long they'll stay. Threatening clouds were chasing around all the time, but luckily no rain. Great day on the marsh.
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| Alenka Marinč12. 05. 2025 11:50:26 |
Very well marked trail equipped with direction signs. The time estimates aren't always accurate, e.g. from Rakitna to Novaška gora you arrive sooner than in one hour, also from Novaška gora to Smrekovec it's less walking, from Podpeč to Veliki vrh it's a good hour's walk and not two and a half. But that's fine, because then you're in a good mood since you used less time than planned. The section between Rovtovec and Vrbica requires caution also because the path is covered with leaves and you don't know what's underfoot. I myself fell somewhere halfway because a cone got under my boot. Overall very nice, watch out for ticks in the Zala gorge.
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| taubi6628. 11. 2025 18:08:19 |
Only the "pocket" Rakitna - Osredek - Rakitna remains for me, and I have no idea how the crossing over the stream/river is. Does anyone have newer info?
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| lina122. 03. 2026 10:10:02 |
Hello,
in February I completed the circular hiking trail Pentlja in sections. For those who will still hike it, I'm posting some fresh information... Since February was quite "wet", from Plešivica instead of through the moor I had to go along that long road to Podpeč. It's doable, but the embankment by the road is quite narrow and I admit, I was a bit nervous Another slightly more liquid part is the descent on that section past Rakitna and Trenk, all the way to Vrbica - that part really needs dry weather, otherwise you'll probably slide straight into the streambed I did it yesterday and it wasn't problematic, but as said, in dry conditions. The river crossing was wading specifically far right, behind the big rock - lowest water there. Elsewhere crossings over rivers and streams are arranged, also from Osredka over the footbridge, just a bit wobbly. Probably three quarters of the trail runs through bear area, and since I hiked it alone, I had a bell and just in case animal spray (never had to use it). As for stamps, all 18 can be found, maybe I'd highlight only the one before Ponikve at the house by Tujec - stamp on the right side on the rock directly opposite the house across the path, right before Ponikve, already down under the road. Ponikve were a bit hard to pass end of February, splashed into water twice, but it's passable. Anyway, beautiful, interesting trail with quite a few challenges, but I warmly recommend it <3
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| Kafetarca4. 03. 2026 05:03:08 |
Congratulations on completing the trail! Too bad you didn't post up there, I would have gladly joined, because those areas interest me but bears make me nervous
How did you arrange logistics with transports to the starts and ends of sections?
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| sla4. 03. 2026 09:18:16 |
Just boldly go on the trail!
Bear usually spots you first and avoids you.
I was scared too, because I was alone and descended into Zale gully when dusk was falling. But no disturbances (just my talking to myself )
I did the whole thing in two days sleeping in a sleeping bag in the open garage of the hotel on Rakitna 
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| lina124. 03. 2026 11:24:31 |
Kafetarca, thank you so much! I planned to go alone, that's what suits me best, because I like walking in peace and listening to nature sounds. For that reason I did the trail in several parts - to avoid excessive strain, possible injuries and to really experience the trail and imprint memories of each section separately. Regarding logistics, I had arranged transport a few times in advance, or bus connection, which isn't bad in the municipality.
Go boldly, it's true... I've hiked a lot in bear area already, but never encountered one on the trail
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| Trobec4. 03. 2026 12:14:25 |
No bear tracks? Every time I was around Rakitna I saw them 
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| sla4. 03. 2026 12:47:34 |
lina12 - it's really strenuous if you do it in one go. Especially because the last part has quite a bit of walking on asphalt. On the second day a real summer thunderstorm caught me on the Moor and I arrived completely soaked at the car waiting for me at Brezovica...
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| lina125. 03. 2026 08:12:24 |
Trobec - there were quite a few tracks, yes There I jingled my bell a bit more
sla - I know yeah, if a storm caught you on the moor too, it must have been interesting, because it can blow hard there! In which month did you go?
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| sla5. 03. 2026 11:30:40 |
lina12 - end of June, when days are long. On the hills above Brezovica I stuffed myself nicely with blueberries and swam in Podpeč Lake
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| lina126. 03. 2026 08:33:43 |
sla - wow super, sounds great
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