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Rodica - Črna prst

stankoju17. 08. 2012 22:42:12

@lencka we needed good 8 hours for this trail with breaks. We started at 6:45 in Bohinjska Bistrica and were back exactly at 15:00.

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SuzanaM15. 07. 2013 19:57:59

Yesterday on Rodica and Črna prst from Orlove glave. I comfortably reached the starting point by Vogel gondola cable car and then Orlove glave chairlift. That way more strength remained for crossing the summits and descent to Bohinjska Bistrica past Orožnova koča. The trail can be quite demanding in scorching heat despite the cable car comfort, but yesterday's temperature was just right for hiking.
The trail from Rodica to Črna prst was very picturesque despite average views, but at some exposed spots it required quite some caution, so the step wasn't always the easiest. The descent to the valley due to mostly slippery terrain was more or less tormenting.

Above the lake the morning fog was already rising, Triglav was still visible, although the mists soon thickened into clouds

Always stunning view of the chain of peaks from Vogel to Konjski vrh

View back at the path winding under Šija, behind Šija Vogel

View from Rodica summit to the traversed path across Lepa Suha to the saddle under Šija

Continuation of the path across Suha Rodica and on between Raskovec and Matajurski vrh

View of the little path winding right under the ridge of Suha Rodica

The path turns to the friendlier Bohinj side

Less steep slopes on the Bohinj side (look back)

Another view back towards Rodica from the Bohinj side

View back to Suha Rodica and Rodica from the grapa side

Curve below Matajurski vrh with 0.5 m marker

first view of Črna prst from the grassy slopes of Poljanski vrh

below us planina Poljana, Lake Bohinj and above it Triglav

at the same place without clouds (8.9.2012)

the goal looks deceptively close, yet to Črna prst is still the most tiring part of the path

view back across grassy Poljanski vrh to Matajurski vrh, Raskovec in between

the most difficult part of the path: steeply downhill and then less steeply uphill

from the previous mark on the rock to this junction is more than 5 minutes, to the summit less than 15

just below the summit of Črna prst everything blooms

the highest one has just peeked out of the clouds

continuation of the path past Orožnova koča to the railway station in Bohinjska Bistrica

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phobos17. 07. 2013 18:15:18

Today on Črna prst and Rodica. Start at 5.00 at Dom dr. Mencingerja. To Črna prst 1.5 hours, to Rodica another 2 hours. Back it went a bit faster nasmeh

Views were solid despite some fog, but by 12 it got quite warm. The ridge trail is very scenic and in dry conditions not too technically demanding.

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frenk4517. 07. 2013 19:14:37

SuzanaM I'm interested how much time you needed for this trail that looks very nice

luky6817. 07. 2013 19:24:59

Vogel - ČP approx 5h, descent to valley another approx 1.45-2h, plus breaks nasmeh

SuzanaM18. 07. 2013 14:58:12

To Rodica 2 hours, Rodica-Črna prst 3 hours with one longer break and waiting for sun for photos. From Črna prst to Bohinjska Bistrica center another good 2.5 hours with just a few minute breaks for knee relief.
Down it was very slippery and although downhill, it's always the most demanding part for me, for which I've never needed less than 2.5 hours.
Total around 8 hours walking, with breaks 9. In severe heat the trail easily extends by another hour.

Anyway, hiking time in mountains is very relative.
Everyone has their own, I'm among the slower ones.

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SuzanaM19. 08. 2013 19:29:43

After a month, on Friday 16.8.2013, I hiked the trail also in the opposite direction. Started at 6.50 in Podbrdo, finished at 16.35 in Ribčev Laz. No time left for swimming in Lake Bohinj because I had to catch the bus and then train. There wasn't much rest on the way either.

The trail from village Trtnik to Kalarsko sedlo is adorned with numerous new giant cairns. The path from Črna prst to Rodica requires a lot of caution also in the opposite direction. Especially at the beginning when descending towards sedlo Vrata, and at the end of the trail between Suha Rodica and Rodica.
Beautiful day, great views and due to gentle breeze just right warm for pleasant hiking. But couldn't avoid tourists in sandals whom I met between Rodica and Raskovec.

Alpine pasque flower, rare flower, on the path from Podbrd

for me the most annoying part of the path, descent to the Vrata saddle

continuation of the path across green meadows below Konjski and Poljanski vrh and further below the rocky Matajurski vrh

continuation of the path towards Rodica, the last of the peaks ahead

View back towards Mali Raskovec and Raskovec

Still along the ridge to the summit of Rodica

Just below the summit a view back, in the distance the summit of Črna prst is visible (on the right part of the picture, between Raskovec and Matajurski vrh)

Closer: behind Črna prst the peaks above Soriska planina

View of the path across Lepo Suho, in the background Šija, Vogel and other Spodnje Bohinjske gore, behind them on the left Krnsko pogorje

View from the ridge of Mala Rodica to the path towards planina Suha

Instead of along the rocky ridge, better across soft grass and then along the gully between Lepa Suha and Mala Rodica

In the gully, primroses are still blooming, which were no longer visible elsewhere on the path

Cairn above planina Suha, where an unmarked path to Rodica branches off (below Mala Rodica)

Straight to the lake, but no time for refreshment

Like them, I too look towards the peaks from which I descended

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Becar16. 07. 2014 22:04:29

Ski hotel-Rodica-Črna prst-Bohinjska Bistrica. From Šija to Rodica the path is completely overgrown on two short sections. The further crossing to Črna prst due to grassy slopes to the south side really requires concentration as mentioned several times on this side, unfortunately several accidents have already happened on the path. Steel cables are sparingly placed. Otherwise the path is very beautiful, a real botanical treasure, the quantity of gentians surprised me the most, almost comparable to narcissus on Golica mežikanje

Worth observing nature, enjoying 100% and forgetting time. We will definitely return nasmeh

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velkavrh17. 07. 2014 05:19:49

I don't know what the path from Šija to Rodica looks like because two years ago I crossed from Planina Suha to Rodica and on. From Rodica to Črna prst the path didn't seem too demanding to me. Last year I did crossing from Šija via Vogel to Spodnja Komna so I skipped exactly the part Becar mentions as demanding.

janez.novak17. 07. 2014 07:07:48

Becar - is the path visible there where you say it's overgrown?

Matej_K.17. 07. 2014 08:45:58

No problem, on those couple of meters the scree just scratches the legs a bit.

Becar17. 07. 2014 11:57:42

Janez, the path hides completely under scree in places but it's maybe 20 m sections. In good weather you see path continuation after mentioned sections so passage not problematic. In thick fog probably search direction a bit. Didn't mention due to impassability but as curiosity first time marked path so overgrown. Regards

janez.novak17. 07. 2014 12:01:32

Thanks for explanation Becar

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Becar17. 07. 2014 12:04:10

Branko, I know you go via Grdi graben to Dolce too... The path reminded me a lot of Grdi graben. No serious climbs but narrow path above very steep slopes in places smooth slabs. Path marked on maps as partially demanding agree with rating. For family outing with kids would choose something else mežikanje

SuzanaM24. 07. 2014 18:53:15

Late post of Saturday (19.7.14) hike Orlove glave - Rodica - Črna prst - Podbrdo.

At Vogel ski slope I hesitated a bit whether to head to Vogel or Rodica. Expecting blooming pastures went to Rodica and was somewhat disappointed from the start as to Rodica it was not so fragrant as expected. Instead of colorful flowers sadly bleating sheep and crowds of hikers. Real atmosphere caught only around Matajurski vrh when traffic thinned and luxuriant blooming slopes lured to panoramic peak. Worth to climb and despite clouds embrace whole path from Rodica to Črna prst. Continued over soft cushioned Poljanski vrh and joined mountain path at saddle with Konjski vrh.
Path from Rodica to Črna prst worse at some critical spots than last year. Most tormenting descent to Vrata saddle: legs tired terrain more demanding. From Črna prst descended to Podbrdo this time and home by train. Ankle held knees soon disintegrated.

Scree Becar describes likely on ridge descending from Zad. Suhe to saddle Čez Suho. Many hikers miss marked mountain path dropping under scree and continue on scree overgrown ridge. Myself first time this way as marked path easily overlooked. Otherwise scree quite low passage not too hindered. Much worse last year and year before towards Komna or worse to planina Govnjač. There sank into scree barely pushed through.

Mists over Lake Bohinj were already rising.

Despite the forecasted clear weather, clouds were already gathering over Triglav in the morning (viewpoint Rjava skala).

Starting point at the top of the Orlove glave chairlift.

Next time in this direction (Vogel-Konjsko sedlo).

View back (right path through and around the dwarf pines from Zad. Suhe).

Path from Zad. Suhe to Čez Suho saddle (marked path descends, most go straight along the ridge on the path through dwarf pines).

The path bypassing the dwarf pines has been slightly widened by cows.

One of the few flowering cushions on the path to Rodica.

From Rodica summit towards Triglav in clouds and Lake Bohinj in the valley.

View back on the traversed path all the way to Krn in clouds.

Winding path to Rodica from Grant village.

another steep traverse before Suha Rodica and the path will turn to the friendlier Bohinj side

floral display on the path below Matajurski vrh

a few steps require attention also on the Bohinj side of the path

ascent over flowering carpets to Matajurski vrh

towards Triglav in a pile of clouds and Lake Bohinj

Ribčev Laz and the church of St. John the Baptist

on the other side village Rut above Baška grapa

village Rut and church of St. Lambert by a mighty linden tree

Poljanski and Konjski vrh, behind Črna prst

view of the path continuation below Poljanski and Konjski vrh

catching this black flower is a real challenge

below planina Poljana and Bohinjsko jezero

soft pastures of Poljanski vrh were real balm for tired legs

view towards Raskovec and other Spodnje Bohinjske gore

far away still Črna prst there in the background

along the ridge towards saddle below Konjski vrh

views back at Poljanski and Matajurski vrh

descent to Vrata saddle became harder with each step

from Vrat towards Črna prst it's easier to go up than in the opposite direction

the flowering summit of Črna prst is already quite close

view towards Orožnova hut and Bohinjska Bistrica

Bohinjska Bistrica was not my goal this time

below the alpine pasture Za Črno goro, in the background peaks above Sorisko planina

judging by the numerous hikers I met on the descent, Dom Zorka Jelinčiča was bursting at the seams in the evening

the railway station in Podbrdo is still far away

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descent through luxuriantly flowering southern slopes with a view of Porezen

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view towards the summit of Črna prst, around which paragliders were soaring

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the rays of the late afternoon sun barely penetrated through the branches

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along with the giant ones, new smaller cairns adorn the path all the way to the village of Trtnik

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above the village of Trtnik - the last slope to Podbrdo

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good that the train was late, otherwise it would have left right in front of my nose

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a device that has been working like clockwork for 106 years

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janez.novak26. 07. 2014 21:46:53

SuzanaM - is it possible to get lost on that part you describe? I would do the following route: BB - train Podbrdo - CP - Rodica - Orlove glave - Vogel - Zlatorog gondola - Bus BB

miri26. 07. 2014 22:03:10

Beautiful pictures. Picture 60 - pity, because it lies like that, as it is part of our history after all.
@janez.novak, you can get lost, especially dangerous in fog around Suha.
If you go to Vogel as well, you'll just prolong the route.

janez.novak26. 07. 2014 22:10:00

My mistake - I meant Vogel as the upper station of the gondola.

velkavrh27. 07. 2014 05:38:25

SuzanaM beautiful pictures! Where did you find the alpine stone men. I know they are planted at that marker when you descend from the saddle below Crna Prst towards Podbrdo - not a natural habitat. I'll go there around August 15th from Planina Suha for the Rodica-Crna Prst traverse. Last year the path didn't seem too demanding to me - my rating.

SuzanaM28. 07. 2014 09:28:05

Janez, the path is well marked, so you can't get lost with normal visibility.
In fog all paths are problematic. Once there was such thick fog already at Orlovi Glave that after a few steps I almost got lost, even though I had hiked the path many times before. Although I reached the saddle below Šija, I turned back and returned a couple of days later when the views were limitless.

Velkavrh, the alpine stone man is indeed at the monument and it has grown luxuriantly this year.
The difficulty of the path is perceived differently by everyone. For me, on a few shorter sections from Rodica to Crna Prst, it wasn't pleasant underfoot at all. Otherwise, most of the path is easy. Given all the discussions about difficulty/easiness, I photographed those sections and posted them, so everyone can form their own opinion keeping in mind that photos don't show the true steepness.

Thanks everyone for the praise.

part of the alpine rose plantation by the monument

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