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Krofička (2083m)

sergejom29. 10. 2009 13:50:06

Which of the paths is better up and which down? Which is steeper, the hunters' or the marked one?

geppo29. 10. 2009 14:00:02

Decide!
Hunters' for experienced and used to pathless terrain. Marked is ordinary secured high mountain path. It's well secured and the aids were last time I was up in perfect condition. Hunters' path has been described several times and you can see what awaits you?
Both are steep!!

Gorazd G29. 10. 2009 15:39:05

Another very interesting approach to Krofička without aids and markings - of course only for experienced.

http://www.gore-ljudje.net/novosti/36979/

Hope I didn't complicate the choice even more mežikanje

Roban's "palace" meanwhile got a new look ...

stankoju29. 10. 2009 20:48:42

My opinion is that it is better to go up the hunters' due to easier orientation, I went down the hunters' and had quite some trouble finding the path to the last meadow where the cables start, which are not in best condition. Cables on marked path are in good condition. It's a nice tour suitable for these days before more snow falls.

before entering the secured part of the hunting path

JTrogar21. 11. 2009 20:30:20

Today we went to Krofička from Robanov kot via Strelovec, descended to Logarska to pension Na Razpotju. Weather sunny and no wind. Snow starts only on the ridge of Strelovec and then more to the top of Krofička. Path under Movznik had no track but snow held our weight on chamois track quite well. Track on path from Klemenča cave up to about 1900m. Snow further safe only with crampons. Below Klemenča-Strelovec-Krofička junction (~1650m) path completely dry. In Logarska valley towards the upper part however real Siberia.
Best, Janez.

Knez, behind Ojstrica, Krofička, Movznik

JTrogar29. 01. 2011 18:52:53

This morning, with a friend, on the way to Logarska dolina we discussed where to go today. At the hut the decision fell for Krofička. In Logarska today only about 5-10 cm new snow and up to Klemenča jama not much changed. Higher up there was quite a lot more. During the ascent it started clearing, but that guy up there quickly changed his mind and we had fog at the top. Followed an equally demanding descent as ascent.
Nice greetings from under beautiful Golte, Janez

garmont2. 02. 2011 19:26:00

Janez, I'm interested if you did the ascent on the trail that's marked in summer or if you used another variant for the winter approach. If you used it, can you describe it from around the place where the fixed ropes start. Thanks and LP

JTrogar2. 02. 2011 19:54:05

@garmont
We did the ascent completely along the marked variant.
LP, Janez

garmont3. 02. 2011 19:37:23

Thanks Janez for the quick reply!
LP

Navihan6. 04. 2011 00:45:02

On Wednesday 30.3. I set off again, for the fourth time this winter, to Klemenča cave and Puklovec hoping for acceptable conditions for ascent to Ute or Krofička. This time nature favored me and the mountains welcomed me among them. The decision on the goal and path itself was made on the tour. In good snow conditions (consolidated, frozen snow, no wallowing, snow cleared from higher and steeper western slope parts) I soon left the marked path to Krofička from Puklovec below Travnik and ascended straight up the well-filled gully, except for two small bare jumps, to the ridge where wonderful views opened for the first time to the other side into Robanov kot. Based on my wishes I had two options on the ridge, left over Travnik to Ute or right along the ridge to Krofička. I chose the latter and traversed the ridge from Travnik to Krofička, then descended along the marked path direction back to Puklovec or Klemenča cave.
Sorry for any description errors, as I usually don't publish my routes, but the beauties and views of this path impressed me so much that I wanted to share them with you. The traversed path like all other winter tours required maximum concentration, caution, winter gear and of course some experience, especially on the ridge itself.
Today as I write this, conditions above Klemenča cave are significantly different (too high temperatures) so we'll have to wait longer for the tour to Ute.

Right ridge towards Krofička with Ojstrica in the background.

Look back at the already traversed path first time.

Look back at the already traversed path second time.

Just below the summit one must also go to the eastern side of the slope.

At the summit, the entire ridge is behind me, fantastic views.

Škarje, Lučka Brana, Planjava, below Rjavčki vrh.

Last view of the traversed route from the marked path above Klemenča jama.

(+1)

medo*6. 04. 2011 09:12:59

I like these areas too... nice that you shared the description and pics with us nasmeh

cheers

geppo6. 04. 2011 09:21:53

Congrats for the good feat!!
LP

Wine16. 05. 2011 15:53:29

On Saturday 14.5. ascent to Krofička from Klemenča cave. Path is 2/3 dry, for crossing snowfields we use ice axe, otherwise dangerous for slip. Nice tour, on ascent we left the markings and went direct to ridge, bit of climbing to summit.. descent on "normal" and through nice filled gully.. super tour nasmeh

coooler9. 06. 2011 18:31:45

Has anyone been up there lately? Is the path (from Klemenča) dry?

LABTEC14. 06. 2011 14:45:02

I'm curious what the path is like, has anyone been to the top this weekend?
lp

Lisa16. 06. 2011 17:35:29

I'm also interested in what the predecessors are asking. Is the path dry yet?
Thanks and best regards nasmeh

udy8116. 06. 2011 18:29:02

Yeah, Ojstrica is dry, and from it you can't see any snow on Krofička either. L.P.

Lisa16. 06. 2011 20:08:35

Udy81 - thanks for the reply. nasmeh

LpS.

Jany28. 06. 2011 20:24:34

The hunters' trail to Krofička is pathless terrain, where you also need to scramble. Otherwise, today good conditions and nice views.
Ripped-out protections have been there for quite some years anyway.

Even on the marked path not everything is OK.

Such a mushroom grew near the century-old yew. Like in the underwater world.

garmont3. 07. 2011 20:14:45

Today up the hunters' path and down the normal path. Since I didn't find a passage through the brushwood, I climbed to the summit via a narrow exposed notch. Ascent to it was extremely demanding, as you need to cross some inclined slopes loaded with scree, handholds practically none. At the top of the notch I used the rope for easier ascent of mates (thanks for the prusik, which really came in handy). Without rope it's hard, very hard. In the end all satisfied and richer for a nice climbing experience.
LP