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Ojstrc (Hochobir 2139m) Austria

geppo21. 06. 2008 18:47:44

21.6.2008

Today we descended to Austria via Pavličev saddle. The purpose of the path was to see Obir. Signs for HOCHOBIR are densely placed along the road and the path was easy to find. When the road starts steeply ascending towards EISENKAPPEL HUTTE, after a few km we arrive at the hut where toll should be collected. We figure it's supposed to be 5 euros (but no one at the hut even on return). At EISENKAPPEL hut there's a fairly large parking lot. In front of the hut the path to Obir starts right uphill and we immediately enter a nice spruce forest. After 30min the path opens and a wonderful view appears on KAMNIŠKO SAVINJSKE-KARAVANKE-DRAVA-OLŠEVO...

Path strewn with stones and scree - footwear you know what for such terrain! Along the path constant signs warning about features and sights (also in Slovenian). Otherwise suitable for hikers of all ages. Not demanding and quite busy - greetings in all languages. Hikers extremely friendly. Water along path sufficient, view surprises every moment. Botany in full bloom. After 1.5 hours to summit with wonderful view. Return same way and drive to lake seen from top. Continue via Koroška-Pliberk-Črna-Sleme to Savinjska. Very nice trip, recommend to everyone. Especially families with kids and hikers not into via ferratas and pegs.

path description

http://www.hribi.net/gora.asp?gorovjeid=11&id=560

Regards

Ojstrc (Hochobir 2139m) Austria Start of the path

Ojstrc (Hochobir 2139m) Austria Rocky and scree path

Ojstrc (Hochobir 2139m) Austria View towards the summit

Ojstrc (Hochobir 2139m) Austria Kamniško ...

Ojstrc (Hochobir 2139m) Austria I don't know...

Ojstrc (Hochobir 2139m) Austria View back

Ojstrc (Hochobir 2139m) Austria What is that...?

Ojstrc (Hochobir 2139m) Austria Remains of the meteorological station - formerly the highest

Ojstrc (Hochobir 2139m) Austria Crows show off and beg for food - they entertain with mischief

Ojstrc (Hochobir 2139m) Austria Pole of electrical wiring to the meteorological station - once

Ojstrc (Hochobir 2139m) Austria Clouds began to slightly cover Obir

Ojstrc (Hochobir 2139m) Austria Down below they are already swimming at velk (water is still cold...)

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aljazek21. 06. 2008 19:20:34

Here's another jackdaw from today's hike!

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izigov5. 10. 2009 22:04:09

Yesterday's hike.
Weather super with wind on top.
- from start - ŠAJDA pass Obir summit - 3 hours up and back 2 hours.
Regards from Carinthia

Kamniške and Savinjske alps in the sunlight

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majdicst27. 06. 2010 17:34:54

This morning with my wife on the way back from Klopinjsko lake we went to Obir too. Started at Eisenkapplerhütte and to the top took one hour and quarter. Weather just right for this tour, not too hot, along the ridge just light breeze, on top occasionally a puff. Jackdaws are incredibly tame, as soon as you pull snack from backpack they surround you waiting for treat.
Lots of people, whole way down we met individuals and larger groups still ascending to top. At least half were Slovenes, also on parking lot lots of cars with Slovenian plates.

View of the summit of Obir from the north

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JTrogar6. 07. 2010 13:04:42

We climbed Ojstrc on Sunday. Parked in front of Eisenkappler Hütte. Since our group had some with zero mileage we walked really slowly and enjoyed the nice nature and views. On top we took a long break, which would be longer if weather hadn't worsened so fast. On return we got heavy shower with hail, wind and thunder. Path turned into real torrent. But important that all ended safely. Because of that we drove back quite comically underdressed. Only missing was police stop. Would be hard to explain our look. Anyway such adventures on our paths we remember best in the end.
Nice regards from under nice Mozirska planina, Janez.

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alpin28. 12. 2010 08:08:04

Yesterday visited neighboring Ojstrc 2138m high hill above Železna Kapla. Snow conditions very pleasant, crust holding human weight, sprinkled with 10cm powder, towards top icy crust. Purpose was to fly from top but at 12m/s north wind the wings stayed in backpack.

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sla28. 12. 2010 10:01:36

Eh yeah, in winter you carry gliders uphill :-)
Why didn't you invite me along?

alpin28. 12. 2010 19:31:09

On Thursday we plan to visit this mountain again. Space for 2.

sla29. 12. 2010 08:07:45

Alpin - wouldn't we rather go flying to Primorska on Thursday. If to mountains, then ski...

Solido - do you use them velik nasmeh

to36. 01. 2011 23:25:27

Does anyone know what the conditions are like on the path to Obir? Thanks for the reply and best regards!

JORDAN17. 01. 2011 08:10:47

Yesterday my friend and I started from Šajda saddle towards Obir. Path through forest in switchbacks to about 1500m no snow, further to about 1700m partly icy but no crampons needed. From Kacmunov cross onwards well trodden hard snow on path, so no crampons needed. To summit 3 hours. At top lots of hikers, nice views. Weather so warm we did ascent and descent in short sleeves, only at top put on a bit. On descent snow got crusty but didn't break on trodden path. Descent 1h20min.

Bbrina7. 03. 2011 20:27:44

We left the car at Kurnikov saddle... somewhere there. Then Eisenkappel Hutte and to the top of Obir massif, Ojstrc.
We had touring skis in the car but left them in the trunk, as it was visible that there was no snow far towards the summit. Snow starts above the hut, track is made but not "highway". Ojstrc basked in the sun today like all mountains far around. The views were, of course, magnificent. Even ravens enjoyed the day, of course they don't get cold dressed in black windstopper... wink

At the summit and on the path down it was a bit windy.
smile

Obir mountains with the highest peak-Ojstrc

walls of the hut with rich history, at 2042 m

view from the summit towards Drava valley

in the background the north face of Košuta

at the summit only choughs were for company...

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Tadej25. 03. 2011 07:23:29

Yesterday Rok and I ascended to Ojstrc, highest peak of Obir massif, from village Suha/Zauchen. For ascent used path through Kunetov graben, descent via adjacent path to Suha stream valley. Both paths to Eisenkappeler Hütte mostly dry except some snow patches. From hut onwards forest path fully icy, higher 5-40 cm snow, crusty in morning, sinking in places during day.

Regards, Rok and Tadej

On the descent the path led us past an abandoned mine.

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brencel29. 03. 2011 12:02:27

hello hikers
interested if anyone knows if there's still snow on road to Eisenkappel Hutte,
or is road clear
thanks and best regards

Tadej29. 03. 2011 12:29:33

Last week road was still closed. But nice path also from valley. http://www.hribi.net/izlet/suha___zauchen_ojstrc_hochobir_skozi_kunetov_graben/11/560/3141

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brencel29. 03. 2011 14:03:10

Tadej,
thanks for reply and regards

PzS5. 04. 2011 14:31:36

On Sunday with a friend from the Šajda saddle. Snow/ice starts from Kacmunov cross, as we started a bit later, it was already melting. The path was fine, the only danger that day was the sun, both of us were a bit sunburned smile

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klavdy630. 09. 2011 10:10:11

Yesterday from Kurnikov saddle to Obir. Just before the saddle a barrier where you have to pay 6 euros even if not driving to Eisenkappler Hütte. First part on asphalt road in thick morning fog, no views. From Obir pasture steeper forest path to hut. Continued to summit, above 1800m fog thinning, first views. At top beautiful view on Slovenian mountains whose peaks peeked from fog. On way back enjoyed nice warm weather and autumn colors. Whole tour with stops 6.5 hours. Best regards

First time we see the summit (on the right)

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geppo11. 12. 2011 20:33:58

After three years back to this scenic summit.

Colleagues chose longer variant from Šajda saddle (3hrs).
Fog greets us and we miss great view on Košuta ridge.
Path from saddle to Obir not as steep as it looks from parking.
As we ascend snow and frost appear. North wind cools us. Hope summit in sun that shows occasionally.
No one minds, as these weather changes surprising us are exciting.
Sometimes someone writes weather was "perfect". We had varied...
In 2.5 hours at top. Few pics, snack (some have multiple snacks smile

) and down.
Home via Pavličev saddle. Officially closed from Austrian side with signs. We risk as no snow expected on road and hope no physical barrier. No traffic and successfully descend to Logarska.
Nice Sunday trip in good company..
Regards

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Janezs22. 12. 2011 18:47:53

22.12.2011 Today Romana and I started the hike at Sajda. Our goal was Obir. Here snow did not exceed 10 cm. Higher it increased with every elevation meter. At Kacmunov cross we put on gaiters. Snow cover already exceeded half a meter. The track was already made, in many places also completely drifted. Above forest line north wind was bothering us, accompanied us to the top. On top quick log entry and immediately turn back. Descent was much easier, halfway we meet a hiker on ascent. We speak a few words, then till the car we don't stop anymore. Lp.