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Rjavčeva jama

geppo27. 05. 2017 20:22:03

Marked, secured path that was built and arranged in 1894. Record from the report of the Savinja branch of Slovene Alpine Association. In various records it appears: Erjavčeva cave/Rjavčeva cave.
Logically Rjavčeva seems right to me, if named after the vicar who served in Luče from 1660-1668 = Jakob Rjavec
I feel it's not overly visited. Path is exposed in some places but secured. Interesting passage through underground cave.
We did this for warm-up in the morning. Then a bit tougher nut above Igla awaited. Start right above road where ropes securing entry part are visible. Couple minutes ascent to nicely arranged crag. Nice followable path to it. Further need route-finding experience. Milan scouted terrain before and we had little work. Steepness is serious, not for everyone. Steep grass, scree, ledges and rocks. Ascending towards Skakalojca 1026m. Sometimes bit of scrambling needed, not hard. Rocky outcrops offer superb views.
A little before Skakalojca turn down ridge. Steep descent!!
Midway visit new crag, quite hidden and will remain so awhile. Many fully equipped routes, others in making. After approx. 6 hours descent on asphalt. Road widens before Igla with artificial embankment. After descent refresh in cold Savinja, wash ticks and beer. Finish at Četari where colleague treats to huge pizza - birthday!! Congrats and many more years in mountains!! cool

Rjavčeva jama Report of the Savinja branch from 1894

Rjavčeva jama Hanging bridge over the Savinja

Rjavčeva jama Well-equipped and worth seeing

Rjavčeva jama Through the cave. No battery needed.

Rjavčeva jama Exit from the cave or entrance. Depends on which side you approach from.

Rjavčeva jama Now we return towards Iglja and go into the cliffs above it.

Rjavčeva jama Entrance is directly from the road. Ropes for belaying are visible.

Rjavčeva jama Protection and clearly visible path to the climbing area, a few minutes above the road.

Rjavčeva jama Climbing crag with numerous routes.

Rjavčeva jama In places effort is required.

Rjavčeva jama On the viewpoint promontory.

Rjavčeva jama There Milan and I wandered last week.

Rjavčeva jama A moment ago we were on the other side.

Rjavčeva jama The road is already far below.

Rjavčeva jama On this ridge some climbing will be needed.

Rjavčeva jama The buffet at Iglja is below us.

Rjavčeva jama In the climbing crag under construction.

Rjavčeva jama It's still quite a way to refreshments.

Rjavčeva jama Soon lively ticks will chase it away.

Rjavčeva jama Descent through a narrow slot.

Rjavčeva jama Not for the overweight. Even with a backpack it wouldn't pass.

Rjavčeva jama After 6 hours we return to the start - buffet at Iglja.

Rjavčeva jama Thanks for the pizza and we wish you many more years of hill walking.

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pika28. 05. 2017 19:17:51

Milan really knows how to surprise. In one go tourist visit of Rjavčeva cave and tasting good homemade wine, hop across road and tackling steep slope to Skakalojca, which I heard of yesterday for first time. Under feet view of thin line of Savinja and road. To many more years and joint gatherings!

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JTrogar29. 05. 2017 07:21:45

It was nice in such pleasant company after many years again to walk the path around Erjavčeva cave and then on the opposite bank of Savinja to discover the wonderful wild world above Igla. You must be a pevcan with chamois to manage those steep banks. velik nasmeh

But it was worth every drop of sweat, not a few. nasmeh

Milan, many more safe steps in mountains!
Regards and safe step to all from under nice Golts, Janez

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Below, the hanging bridge over which we started.

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zokipoki23. 04. 2021 15:36:52

Today with better half nice walk from Igla to cave and back through ear at Igla. Trail to cave wet, strewn with leaves, but passable and esp. picturesque.
Good luck!