| LidijaJesih2. 10. 2011 20:35:17 |
We see this mountain from everywhere, which means that today from it we saw everything Most people think of a comfortable walk from a high starting point, but today with PD Medvode we first viewed Dobrač from a frog's perspective completely "from the bottom" and ascended it via its south side, which is not described on these web pages. The start in the town Jurklošter (Arnoldstein) is just a bit over 500 m asl, to there via Korensko sedlo. In the town itself at the large monastery building turn right (police sign also there ), then follow good signs for Almwirtschaft, which after ca. 3 km bring us to the Gail river. There is a power plant and the path ends. On foot continue first to the other bank, there left and after some 15 min reach the inn. Continue on the road almost half an hour more, then notice on the right a forest road with a barrier and no-drive sign (only such road there). Here turn right, and ascend gently along it for almost an hour. Then big arrows and cairns push us steeply right up the slope. Here orientation issues fully end, only breathing ones start, as the beautiful path will haul us steeply all the time along Dobrač slopes, alternately between incredible green ridges and spurs and rocky sections and scenic views. To the very summit part of Dobrača you'll rest little, steepness doesn't let up until at about 2000 m we step on the summit plateau. Here from the right also joins the hunter's path from Trate parking. Continue left along the plateau and its edge to reach first the Austrian chapel, a bit further the Slovenian one and next to it remains of our church, built in memory of the great earthquake on Dobrač almost 500 years ago. Here also the summit with cross. From the summit descend some 10 m down to the tower, so characteristic for Dobrač. Here it's clear why it's visible from everywhere, as it's huge. Next to it is a renovated hut offering food and drink, but today so crowded that most didn't want to wait in line. We descended on the road to the so-called Trat (Rosstratte), to which it's possible by car or bus (15€). If your vehicle waits in the valley, then from here on foot along the road to the place of the Alpine garden (Alpengarten) and viewpoint platform, ca. 4 km, where you can view the Red wall, consequence of the mentioned earthquake. A bit after the alpine garden a wooden sign directs you to the footpath right downhill (steep) and brings you to Almwirtschaft, the inn, past which you went at the path start. What to say about the path? It surprised me with its beauty and picturesqueness, offers us a full 5 hours and almost 1700 m of solid ascent, beautiful views, and if the weather is like today's, there are no complaints at all. I recommend
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