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Kostel Castle

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Tadej28. 08. 2020 07:03:53
A few snapshots from the ascent to Kostel Castle.

Best, Tadej
Kostel Castle Butterfly1
Kostel Castle At the beginning of the path2
Kostel Castle Along the path3
Kostel Castle Sheep4
Kostel Castle Grad Kostel5
Kostel Castle path6
Kostel Castle View from the path7
Kostel Castle View from the castle8
Kostel Castle At the viewpoint tower9
Kostel Castle Gully10
Kostel Castle WC11
Kostel Castle Along the path12
Kostel Castle Kolpa13
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Premik6. 07. 2026 14:41:35
Hello nature and mountain lovers!

If anyone is looking for an idea for a really beautiful, varied and a bit wilder trip in nature, I warmly recommend exploring the Kočevje-Kostel areas all the way to the Kolpa.

This weekend I rode this route (58.5 km and a good 1100 m of elevation gain) with e-MTB, but these paths and the entire area are simply fantastic for hiking. The paths lead through pristine forests, past old, abandoned Kočevje villages (Lapinje, Podlesje, Rogati Hrib) and offer an exceptional contact with nature. In the higher forested areas you will enjoy that real peace, along the Kolpa river itself the paths come a bit more alive, where you always meet some like-minded nature lover.

Along the way, a wonderful view also opens up to the Kostel gem – Kostel Castle, which guards over the river. I dedicated a good 8 minutes in the video to its current appearance and surroundings, as it is an exceptional point that every hiker in these areas must simply see.

I documented the entire route with all terrain details, forest paths and nature. If you are interested in how the landscape looks in practice, so that you can more easily plan your next hiking adventure, you are invited to watch the video.

(For those interested in precise orientation and terrain, there is also a link to the GPX track on my Komoot profile).

Good luck and safe step (or pedal stroke) on the paths! 🌲🥾🚵‍♂️
Video:
Trip idea (on foot or by bike): Hidden corners of Kočevska, Kostel Castle and Kolpa River1
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