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Križevnik

michael6623. 03. 2021 10:10:39

In pic 4, back there is probably Peca, on the left Olševa is slightly visible. Nice areas. Winter and summer.

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matic423. 03. 2021 19:38:36

I always gladly return to these areas, mainly due to the pristine nature.
@geppo Belšekova pl. was overgrown years ago, you could reach it via the hunter path through the forest (no views). Now a road/track leads there. I like it even more that way, you walk like on a wide path, with views to the east opening up in between. The road is incredibly steep, I really admire that feat. Of course, it all depends on what you are looking for.
If anyone is interested, you can find my description for Križevnik (summer variant) in the trips search.

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zokipoki23. 03. 2021 20:13:15

Thanks Matic!
If I looked at the summer description right, you go to the edge of the plateau via the same gully also in winter, just sticking to the gully from start to end?

dindo23. 03. 2021 21:06:02

Geppo, bury yourself in the chute and don't comment anymore!

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grega_z_brega23. 03. 2021 21:13:56

dindo, did you get up with your left foot? zmeden

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matic423. 03. 2021 21:56:26

@zokipoki, you go up the same gully. In the lower part when dry the gully is overgrown, so go right beside it through the forest to the walls and then left into the gully. Now in winter it seems the gully is filled from bottom to top, that's just optical, under the snow many things hide. I go the same: first right beside the gully through the forest and higher into the gully. Now all [is] more visible.

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zokipoki24. 03. 2021 16:10:04

Big thanks for the tips! Good luck, Matic!

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geppo24. 03. 2021 16:27:18

dindo

I wish you a nice day!
Zlatko

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zokipoki26. 03. 2021 15:07:11

Today I planned to go in Matic's tracks to Križevnik, but I got tangled in the chutes and when I spotted the mighty Turnce wall above me, I knew that my path today would turn completely different.
First I tackled the slope under Turnce and climbed to a nice cavity under the walls. The cavity offers a good resting place for chamois, as it is large enough to hide a whole herd in it, and the view from there is wonderful. I descended steeply eastwards towards the ravine that falls between the Turnce ridge and the ridge along which I should have gone to reach the Bevski bivouac. When I had descended enough to safely cross the ravine, I continued steeply onto the ridge. I searched for passages and crossed the steepness to the upper part of the steep chute leading to the bivouac. Tracks in the snow on the chute, probably Matic's, told me that I was probably right where I should have been an hour ago. Soon a nice view opened up towards Turnce and Olševa in the background. When I reached the top of the chute, I checked the entry into the gully, which due to circumstances will have to wait, no problem. The view of the Bevski bivouac is sad.
Past the crumbling shack I set off searching for the path that would take me back to the valley and immediately came upon a cairn that directs me to the descent, after which I stop at the exposed traverse that geppo mentions. Wet, clogged with leaves! I take two breaths, think it over, doubt and return to the nice viewpoint where I sit for a bit. I had a good signal, so I make an emergency call. Geppo tells me that this traverse is 50 to 100m long, but really demanding. OK! Thanks! I gather my fears and start the traverse. I rely on poles, grab roots and here and there come upon a solid hold. Rocks crumble and fly into the almost vertical world below me. Step by step, slowly and above all carefully, I manage to reach the walls in front of me, about 30m. It's not over yet. Follows an extremely demanding descent and another narrow traverse filled with leaves to the right. I look under my feet and at the same time ahead into the world promising the end of troubles. As if I weren't there, so cemented in the present moment I was. I don't remember when I last descended such difficult terrain and when I spotted a cairn ahead and the chute below, I almost screamed with joy! I'd drink a beer!
Good luck!

Towards the cave below Turnca, there are two

From the gully up, towards the saddle and then right up the ridge

Turnca now on the other side of the gully, the caves are to the right below under the overhanging wall

Inscription on the doorframe, I have connected it with the legendary alpinist Ciril Debeljak - Cico, of course this remains a secret, I know that he used to hike with Bevšek as well

Here a very demanding traverse and descent begins.

Almost in the valley, excited and happy that I made it.

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garmont26. 03. 2021 17:14:46

Nice one, Zoran. mežikanje

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geppo27. 03. 2021 11:35:51

Zoki, you'll remember that traverse forever. Like "the first one" velik nasmeh

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zokipoki27. 03. 2021 14:35:50

Thanks @garmont! Real wilderness here! @geppo living truth! velik nasmeh

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palček plezalček28. 03. 2021 09:13:18

Very interesting ambience. Nice zokipoki nasmeh

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zokipoki1. 05. 2021 15:44:38

Križevnik 1.5.2021

With car up to penultimate sharp left turn, circa 20min walk to pl. Ravne, mostly on snowy road. From Ravne to junction for Polšak still well trodden, further occasional ski track and melted step, sank nicely. From pl. Polšak to saddle tracks lost, snow wet, slushy. Upper part of path on ridge partly clear. Ridge gave shelter, clouds swirling around and sun showed spring power at times. Still lots of snow.

Tearing mists from the edge of the plateau

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keti19. 06. 2021 12:17:53

Has anyone been to Križevnik or across Dleskovska planota these days? How much snow left? Road to pl. Ravne clear?

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Nkralj9. 06. 2021 14:14:18

This is how Dleskovska planota looked on 28.5 from Veliki vrh, probably still lots of snow on the plateau, road to pl. Ravne clear though, lp

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JTrogar21. 05. 2022 23:43:59

Križevnik 20.5.2022:
Many things have happened to me in life since my last visit to this peak almost four years ago. The best event is surely the birth of my grandson, I wouldn't write about the less nice ones. Love for mountains is still big and gives me strength to overcome them.
I still decide during the drive where to go. The view of Turnica and ridges above it made the decision easier.
I parked at the usual place. I was happy about the new bridge over Bela, less so about the new forest road where I wrongly turned and then punished my knees until the right one. Further on everything went nicely and right. Below through steep forest with blooming primroses here and there, higher along ridges and scree of course.
Beautiful wild nature helped the body feel less trouble with each conquered meter and enjoy more and more. The path's variety is so nice that one can't absorb it all. At the same time, you have to be fully concentrated throughout due to the difficulty itself. At times I felt like yelling out loud, but I didn't dare disturb the present peace and silence.
No snow on ascent.
Descended via hunter's path to Robanova planina. There patches of snow here and there, but soft, no problems.
While walking in Robanova valley my gaze always strayed up to Križevnik cliffs, filling me with great enthusiasm despite fatigue for such a nice tour.
Lp and safe steps to all from under the nice Golte, Janez nasmeh