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vandica120. 02. 2024 23:21:56

A small correction, the village is called KolombaN, the hamlet KolombaR is located under Tinjan.

velkavrh21. 02. 2024 06:09:39

vandica thanks for the correction. I use the ten-finger blind typing system-learned 50 years ago in business school and it goes simply too fast. Then it seems that I check too little.

We did this path a bit differently than last year. Across Resljev gaj we went on the right side, so that we did not see the marked trees. We avoided the hill on which there are transmitters. We also ended the tour completely differently than last year. Before the cape we turned to the hospital and of course reached the coast. Crossing the rocky coast was demanding because the stones dance a bit under the feet. Before the bend of the cape past the youth corner steeply uphill on asphalt. I got a bit confused on the path-also asked the locals if we are going right. But we walked through these villages correctly. This time there were no Italian carabinieri anywhere. Last year I was assistant leader and watched the rear hikers. This time I was in the role of main leader and had to watch all the time that the column of hikers did not tear too much. It has already happened on hikes that the rear lagged too much and turned a bit wrong-half was a mess-cell phones don't catch everywhere-comedies. Well, we leaders are trained for leading and always successfully solve all troubles on the path.

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velkavrh22. 02. 2024 18:51:42

Correction

Dilemmas appear around Tinjan. It is true that Tinjan village has lower part of the village-hamlet called Podgorci-also Plužna. On the houses are Tinjan house numbers.

Kolombar is a village lower down. When descending from high Tinjan down towards Škofije the road sign directs us first to Slatine village and then to Kolombar village.

velkavrh1. 03. 2024 05:46:07

Yesterday the Četrkovci – retirees section at PD Škofja Loka had a double tour at once mainly so that it wouldn't end too soon.

First we went to see the mysterious world of Rakov Škocjan. We drove into the forest on a gravel road to the starting point of the marked path through this karst world full of dolines. The whole tour lasts about two hours. We see two natural bridges. All depths are well protected. Along the path there are plenty of signs informing us about the flora and fauna of this wild world. We saw the ruins of a chapel. We walk along a quite mighty river. I won't say what flows in the river. We even met a group of schoolchildren.

Then we moved to see Cerknica Lake. We parked at the park's information center. From there on the marked path past four viewpoints. At the end there is even a multi-meter wooden tower. At these points there are plenty of signs showing mainly the bird life of the lake. On this marked path you also walk two hours. At that time the view of our inland sea is really wonderful. On the water we already saw swans and white herons.

Everything has somewhat hidden itself from us.

There are plenty of signs informing us what lives in the water, in the forest and flies in the air.

At the lonely hotel in Rakov Škocjan our exploratory journey through this wild karst world came to an end.

The start of the circular path is at the lake's information center.

We walk along the circular path named Drvošec.

There are quite a few path points - they are interesting.

There are plenty of panels showing the lake.

We stop at neatly arranged rest areas - wonderful.

The fourth point of this hike is this tower.

The first spring flowers surprise us - this is torilnica.

velkavrh4. 03. 2024 18:02:55

Today we pensioners of PD Škofja Loka – Monday group visited Landscape Park Planinsko polje.

We are in the Landscape Park Planinsko polje.

End - cannot go further - to view the whole cave one must book. Lights are required.

It is full of exhibits that testify how people lived and what they used even 200 years ago.

Mighty trees in front of the castle ruins. We also see such mighty trees in Preddvor at the castle.

Here we had a hot snack - I recommend it!

velkavrh13. 03. 2024 06:52:42

Once a month with colleague Jani we take DU Medvode on a hike. This hike has already veered a bit into Italy for the second time. I make the hiking program at the end of the year. This time we took them along the Living Museum of Karst – start was at the parking lot by the fire station in Sežana. Somehow two kilometers go completely straight along a wide gravel road. Along this path, all the sights follow one after another. Mostly on the left side of the road. If you want to see everything it would take you more than an hour and a half in my opinion. This is actually a gravel road that continues towards Bazovica. So after two km we turn right past the former Orlek powder magazine and on to the village of Orlek. The powder magazine operated between the two world wars. We can't see even ruins of it. Then we go through the village of Orlek, where at the intersection we come across a large stone cross, which is something special. Next we come to the NOB monument. We continue walking along the railway line. Once over the overpass, once under the overpass. That's how we get to the Fernetiči border crossing. There are no sidewalks to the intersection, the road is quite busy. Then crossing to the left side towards the bridge over the big terminal follows. There is no marked pedestrian crossing – a bit annoying. Somehow after a kilometer and a half we come across the start of the marked path to Veliki Medvejk (Monte Orsario-472m) on the right side of the road. In one hour we are at the top of the prominent peak. The elevation gain is just over a hundred meters. The path is well marked. Below the summit under the path are ruins of a fairly large guardhouse. The guardhouse had quite a large courtyard. There we already spot a small tower on top of Medvejk. At the top, the Italians had several military buildings, of which only foundations remain. This was really an excellent observation point. Views reach far in all directions. This time I entered our pensioners' group in the logbook. There is also a stamp. We return to Fernetiči via the same path. We could also descend down a quite steep path to the large gravel road, which in the end leads to Sežana. Here we went down with a local woman for sightseeing. It took us up and down more than four hours with stops. The data that the path in one direction takes only two and a half hours cannot hold at all. I don't know how they figured that out.

It would be worth visiting this Living Museum of Karst with all the marked side paths with all the sights and I believe we will see it sometime.
My DU Medvode hiking group treated itself to a warm snack in Sežana at the Pri Dragici inn – highly recommend.

Luckily we had dry, partly also sunny weather, although the forecasts were not so promising.

Here we are at the abandoned lime kiln - there's even a bench.

On the overpass - trains rumbling below.

In Fernetiči - below is an extensive terminal.

jerque15. 03. 2024 11:30:01

The remark probably concerns me as the author of the description of the same path. Especially the ascent time is supposed to be very "sprinter-like".

The length data applies to one direction from the parking lot at the Sežana firefighters to the top. I estimated it myself based on GPS track. As can be seen, there are quite a few deviations on the path to various sights, which I roughly estimated and subtracted from the total time of 3h and some. But I wouldn't put my hand in the fire that I didn't miscalculate somewhere already because of that unfortunate 60s system in time units...

I also took some shortcuts. First quite noticeably between Orlek and Fernetiči, then already quite high from the Italian path 3 to 45 and also to the "tower" itself I went directly on the marked path that doesn't go through Slovenian territory. There were no real stops all the way to the top, if we don't count reading signs and taking pictures, the pace was, say, suitable for some average adult person, maybe I "ran" a bit more only through Fernetiči itself because of the busy roads.

Anyway, that first shortcut wasn't because of the shortcut itself but because of access to Orleška draga, perhaps the most prominent karst sight along the entire path. It's a kind of easier version of Unška koliševka, where we can easily descend via a spiral cart track, unfortunately no tunnels. nasmeh

Perhaps this can be an extension of the trip to ŽMK itself, although officially it's not part of it.

Regarding possible repetitions, I suggest planning in autumn when the Karst turns red and yellow.

In the end, if the time estimate is really miscalculated or if my pace is really too non-standard, I see that I still have the option to correct the path description, and we can continue the discussion under it.

velkavrh22. 03. 2024 19:57:22

Yesterday we Thursday group -pensioners' section PD Škofja Loka visited a lesser-known part of Slovenia. Start was in Vitovlje. First we viewed Vitovsko jezero and Vitovsko church. Then we had a rather long hike to the natural window Skozno. Closer to it we descend from two directions even on plastic cables. At it we even find a stamp and logbook. The entire hike with stops lasted a full six hours. At the end in Vitanje we even danced. The drive there is long, but worth it.

Our first goal was the lake and the church.

Once this was a fortified settlement - camp.

Our second goal was the natural window Skozno.

Along the plastic pipe closer to the window.

We went back to the starting point along another path.

Here is the famous perennial nursery Golob-Klančič.

We had a celebrant and even an accordionist with us.

Most participants danced with the celebrant. We always have a good time - don't we.

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tulipan22. 03. 2024 20:43:41

Branko, what if you were in Vitovlje and not in Vitanje? mrk pogled

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velkavrh16. 04. 2024 08:12:40

Yesterday we Monday group -pensioners' group PD Škofja Loka wandered around the Karst. First we went to Cerje and viewed it. There our group photo was taken. To Cerje we went on foot from the village Lokvica. Then we went to Pečinka cave. For cave viewing you have to of course arrange in advance in Lokvica at the inn in the village. The cave keeper, who is also the innkeeper, vintner, they also have an olive grove, opened the cave for us, led us through the cave and extensively explained its significance in WWI. The cave is lit, but still recommend having flashlights. At the end of this cave there is a quite long exit through a tunnel-full of stalactites-beautiful. At the end you climb steps to the surface. Followed by a hike to Borojevič's throne. This was the Austro-Hungarian general who led the battles around here in WWI. Then on foot we set off across this karst world past olive groves to the village Lokvica for wine and olive oil tasting. They pour olive oil on neat saucers and add cottage cheese-very good and tasty. Here we could also buy wine and oil. The conclusion was in Senožeče at the inn Na Ravni. This inn is at the end of Senožeče. Unfortunately the other excellent inn in Senožeče is closed-what a shame.

The Cerje custodian presented Cerje's history to us with a video projection.

For a visit one must book in advance and an entrance fee is paid for viewing.

The history of World War I in these areas, and more, is presented on several floors.

Next, the Pečinke cave and Borojević's throne are on display,

At the exit there is even a box for entries.

Here in Lokvica we had a wine and olive oil tasting.

Price list--advance booking required for visit.

Conclusion in Senožeče at the Na Ravni inn-sadly closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

velkavrh27. 08. 2024 05:13:42

Yesterday we Pondeljkovci -pensioners' hiking group PD Škofja Loka did an easier three-hour hike from Jezerski vrh to Austria to the village Korte -a fairy-tale village hidden somewhere there and then through Korte gorge - some on foot, others transported by vans to taste Srebrni vrelec. The gorge is narrow - meeting is impossible. The conclusion was at Planšarsko jezero on Jezersko. Weather was nice, although the highest peaks around Jezersko weren't visible - only lower ones like Srednji vrh, Kozji vrh and others.

We arrived at the border crossing to Austria at Jezerski vrh - this was our start.

Past the once mighty and beautiful guardhouse, which sadly is decaying.

In front of some pasture - don't know the name. A shepherd was there with his cattle herd.

Well marked - towards the village Korte.

It seems they open only for special occasions.

We conclude at Jezersko by Planšarsko jezero.

Local photographers are exhibiting. I even know Mr. Šenk myself, but he didn't exhibit here.

velkavrh2. 12. 2024 20:08:01

Today Škofja Loka pensioners hiking group Pondeljkovci -section PD Škofja Loka had the final hike -hike of the Three Castles.

We started at the former barracks and walked past the castle on a fairly steep path past the ruins of the tower on Kranclj. The final goal were the ruins of the Old Castle - Divja Loka. Back down to Škofja Loka we went on another path.

The path is marked. A medieval page also guides us.

We had the conclusion in the Starman inn.

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velkavrh15. 01. 2025 09:11:36

Yesterday we pensioners UD Britof-Predoslje wandered along the Slovenian coast. This is our route - Izola-Parenzana (tunnel)-Belvedere-Strunjan-Pacug-Fijesa-Beli Križ. The tour was long 11 km - we hiked with stops four hours. Almost no elevation. At the end of the hike we ordered refreshments from a local persimmon grower. But you have to make an effort to get a turn - they serve wonderfully and you can also buy something - dried persimmons and various spirits. Among other things they baked persimmon strudel for dessert for us. I bought persimmon spirit.

A little more and we will be at the final destination.

They serve wonderfully - not cheap, but worth it - recommend.

velkavrh31. 01. 2025 19:47:12

Yesterday we pensioners DU Britof-Predoslje did the Sreček Kosovel Path. Start in the center of Sežana. The path will take us about two and a half hours of course with stops. Actually almost without significant elevation. It mostly runs on nice forest paths. So after a good two hours we spot the final goal - Tomaj. We also viewed the church in the settlement which has frescoes by our painter Tone Kralj. It is dedicated to St. Peter and Paul. In the village there is also a smaller church, which unfortunately offers a view inside only to the ingenious - like me. But we tasted and of course bought wine in Tomaj at the village winemaker. This time we made the conclusion ourselves. The firefighters lent us tables and benches and set them up at a slightly larger stop on the path from Tomaj. It was a real feast - all praise to our tireless Mr. Tone. We had a really good time.

Hellebore along the path - not beneficial.

To view it, one must make a reservation.

Srečko Kosovel's house - advance booking required for viewing.

At the first little church in the village.

We had to book again for viewing, but I managed to peek inside at the altar.

Along the path - don't forget these flowers.

At the village church of St. Peter and Paul.

These are frescoes by painter Tone Kralj.

The fire station of course must not be missing.

velkavrh2. 02. 2025 07:26:38

Yesterday I went with PD Rašica Ljubljana on a hike from Ocizla, through all caves on Mali Kras to Socerb and then from Socerb back to Ocizlo village. To Ocizlo village they of course arrive by bus. From there on hike through all caves. But this time we went differently than last year. Already at the signpost for caves turn left and go through caves reversed. That confused me quite a bit, because first you come to cave and only then see sign before which cave you stand. Now there is lots of water, so it looked nicer than last autumn. Made a mistake though, because at caves I walked in last third and end of column and had to hurry with photos, because those behind pushed me. So I snapped caves more superficially. From caves back to asphalt road. We crossed it and then went to Mali Kras. On Mali Kras went much more right to high cliffs, then forest paths to ruins of Mali Kras. From Kras then right more road than path to Socerb. Here we had feast - prosciutto, homemade bread and of course wine. After Socerb back to Ocizlo village. So we actually did circular route - 12km - with stops - of course snack with prosciutto around five hours. One hour we feasted at Socerb. Fortress was closed. Had good time - nice, dry, sunny weather. Can only say thanks to guides!

Stop for coffee - this has to happen every time. Can't go without it.

Arrived at the starting point of the hike - village Ocizla.

Here to the left - standard path goes right here.

Here the church is visible - path leads under it.

The path is quite torn up from the neurij.

Going towards the first cave, but from this last one towards the first - this completely confused me, because you first see the cave, only then the sign for the cave.

Down there in the dell is Ociska jama or Korošca. Actually it is poorly visible from the top. The descent is very demanding.

This is the second cave. We hiked this path in the opposite direction so there was some confusion. First we saw the cave and then the sign with the cave's name.

This is how this cave looks from the other end.

Last year there was no livestock on the pasture here.

The ponies were already here last autumn.

I like their trail markers - why don't we do the same, then I wouldn't comment.

We arrived at the plateau and a wonderful view of the Gulf of Trieste opened up.

We go back to Ocizlo - on the way we encounter this landmark.

Everywhere visits must be booked in advance and of course they are not free.

Now on the long path back to the starting point in the village Ocizlo.

We had a great time - we experienced a beautiful karst day.

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velkavrh3. 02. 2025 13:19:03

But I will lead some group of pensioners there too. The nicest is in spring when there is the most water and you see waterfalls near the caves. L.P.

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velkavrh13. 02. 2025 20:29:05

I'll show you the hike of the pensioners' hiking group - Četrkovci - PD Škofja Loka. It's called the Path of Two Waterfalls. Start was in Dedni Dol village. Path marked by Planinsko društvo Polž. Walk along stream gorge - cross the stream several times. Finally reach the first waterfall. Then we continued to the top of Kucelj - 748m. Then we arrived in Gorenje Brezovo village. We climbed to Gradišče pri Vrhu. Above Vrh pri Višnji gori village we descended to the stream gorge and viewed the Kosce waterfall. The hike was long, four hours. It was quite muddy and wet - but it didn't rain.

First little bridge over the stream - there were quite a few.

The path leads up alongside the waterfall. A plastic rope assists.

We go to the second waterfall too - it is called Kosce.

I can't count all the little bridges - there are too many of them.

We always have fun - this time a celebration.

In the Šerek inn in the Višmja Gora settlement we have the conclusion.

ločanka14. 02. 2025 15:15:52

It would be much better to post the trip in this topic, which is open with this title nasmeh

https://www.hribi.net/trenutne_razmere/slo/pot_dveh_slapov/25/5232

velkavrh18. 02. 2025 09:29:02

On 17.02.2025 Škofja Loka pensioners PD Škofja Loka group Pondeljkovci went into the snow. We have trips every three weeks. This one we had to postpone one week due to bad weather, so in fourteen days the third hike this year awaits us - Croatia - Ljubavna staza, Crikvenica. We went into winter - into snow literally. Headed to Ledinske Krnice. Needed to go with two somewhat smaller buses, because the biggest can't go everywhere. We were really many. Extremely satisfied with participation. And new pensioners are joining us. Really lots of work with these registrations. Luckily we have good Mirjana who joined us and took the ungrateful task of registrations and cancellations. We had the conclusion in Petra tavern, where they serve friendly and cook well - highly recommend.

Of course we mostly walk on asphalt, which I don't like.

Chapel - sacral objects I will post separately here on this forum.

Church - I often have trouble figuring out to whom they are dedicated.

On our paths we encounter many houses that are abandoned.

Our conclusion in Petra's tavern - they cook well.

We did about 14 km - also through snow - it was beautiful - wintry.

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velkavrh22. 02. 2025 12:29:05

Here I am again. Yesterday I was assistant guide for what I'd call local pensioners - Du Britof - Predoslje. Went to Slovenian Istria. Start in Nova vas nad Dragonjo. Walked through picturesque Istrian landscape to villages Krkovč and Sveti Peter. Also viewed Tonino house. For lunch drove to Strunjan to farm tourism - highly recommend.