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bruny16. 01. 2011 21:44:50
This afternoon, hiking to Rudnica from the starting point Olimje near Podčetrtek. My goal was the highest peak of Rudnica - Plešivec 686 m.a.s.l. Path dry and excellent for walking. Summit probably not too visited...
Rudnica ...Olimje and Rudnica...1
Rudnica ...Čokoladnica in Olimje...2
Rudnica Monastery and old pharmacy Olimje3
Rudnica ...On the asphalt road towards koča pri Čarovnicah,,4
Rudnica 5
Rudnica ...Turn-off to Zmajevo jezero...6
Rudnica 7
Rudnica 8
Rudnica 9
Rudnica 10
Rudnica ...On gravel to the forest path...11
Rudnica ....Towards the summit...12
Rudnica Summit of Rudnica - Plešivec 686 m a.s.l. with logbook and stamp...descended via the eastern path past farms and Encijan hut to Čarovnice....13
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bruny3. 04. 2011 16:43:49
Today on Sunday again hiking in a somewhat longer circular variant to Rudnica and its highest peak Plešivec 686 m.a.s.l. - this time from starting point Podčetrtek and then return via Silavec, Mala Rudnica and Terme Olimia back to Podčetrtek. Path dry and excellent for walking.

Rudnica GPS:
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bruny26. 11. 2011 21:50:14
Today from Olimje to Rudnica and right at the beginning mežikanje addition via Slivje settlement to the subsidiary church of St. Andrew above Olimje...then via Olimje hill to the 686m high Plešivec and then via Mala Rudnica and Silavec descent to Olimje at the chocolate factory - monastery complex. Today with neighbor Vinko in fog and rain....Conditions for walking appropriate for the season...

GPS:St. Andrew and Rudnica above Olimje, 26.11.2011
...St. Andrew above Olimje, 381 m a.s.l....1
...view of Rudnica in the fog but first somewhat to the west - Slivje to the subsidiary church of St. Andrew...2
...golf course behind us and past the ponds - small lakes ahead...3
...on the path towards St. Andrew...4
...farmsteads and weekend cottages below Rudnica...5
...probably once in the past a kašča...6
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...Mediterranean type of bell tower and this should be the easternmost point of Slovenia with such bell tower shape...8
...the descent to Olimje is picturesque...9
...monastery complex but the path first led us left past the witches, Olimska gora, Zmajevo jezerce, Bukovega loga.....10
...glimpse from Olimska gora...11
...frozen Zmajevo jezerce...12
...summit Plešivec 686 m a.s.l....13
...on the hunting path under Plešivcem and then across Male Rudnica and Silavca...back to the valley... Lp14
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bruny5. 01. 2013 21:58:35
05.01.2013 to Rudnica with colleague Vinkot from PD Pojčane in pleasant Saturday afternoon with lots of sun and no wind this time from starting point Podčetrtek mainly with the desire to do ascent via ,,Svinjski graben,, or ,,Župnijski jarek,, along the torrent stream and to step for the first time along the ridge to 622m high Silavec and 617m high Lenderše and thoroughly circle the highest - 686m high Plešivec via hunting path and mežikanje ,,tie him a tie,, in one circular tour. Planned things done and besides the activity itself decision for descent to the north to Spodnje Tinsko area for more concrete northern view into Rudnica world. We expected around 1200m elevation but in the end surprisingly more than 1500 with min elevation 200m and max 686m. Met no one, quite lonely this world although in the valley one of the more tourist spots of whole Slovenia. Terrain mainly on ridges - a bit more than easy and quite some pathless, paths mostly dry and some sections in mud.

Track:Rudnica, 05.01.2013 Regards Bruno/bruny
The castle Podčetrtek marks the world of Rudnica with its prominent position above the settlement Podčetrtek...1
...starting point - center of Podčetrtek...2
...parish church of St. Lovrenc in Podčetrtek...3
...some call it Svinjski graben and others Župnijski jarek...4
...also partly along the E7 path...5
...along the ridge and pathless terrain to one of the peaks...6
...and already at the summit...7
...Silavec 622 m a.s.l...8
...several paths run through the Rudnica area...9
...also to another subpeak in the northern part of Rudnica - above Spodnji Tinski, which has no name...10
...the settlement Olimje winds quite high below the peaks of Rudnica...11
...and this is the summit Lenderše 617 m a.s.l. ...12
...view of the local peaks Boč13
...final meters of the ascent to the highest peak of Rudnica from the direction of Loka pri Žusmu, while colleague Vinko ascended from the direction of Olimska gora...14
...summit Plešivec 686 m a.s.l. and box with summit logbook and stamp...15
...descent in the direction towards...16
...,,they are logging heavily,, and they have even exposed the mountain path ,, and erosion !?... is inevitable...17
...descent first in the direction towards ....across Olimska gora...18
...the bright part of the day was quickly taking leave...19
...above the monastery and night fell...we continued quickly to the starting point in Podčetrtek below Silavec and Mala Rudnica in the world of Rudnica between the higher Boč and Bohor...Lp20
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bruny25. 06. 2013 20:23:29
From starting point Podčetrtek in straight line to Rudnica or highest 686m peak Plešivec In preparation for the activity descent was planned via northern part of Rudnica to settlement Spodnje Tinsko via Štajerska bratska pot, because I haven't walked this path yet but due to the route under high voltage power line I mežikanje reconsidered again. This power line repels me strongly for years but sooner or later it will be necessary to walk it anyway...On ascent to Plešivec also both peaks directly on the route...622m high Silavec and 617m high Lenderše for solid hiking triplet. Hiking/mountaineering unvisited, while from hunters and foresters side definitely as seen. Eastern approach to Plešivec was distinctly ,,trodden,, by foresters in past months but ,,it has to be like that,,. More or less showers accompanied me whole way, also some thunder in distance and quite muddy paths. Descent to valley also in shorter line and as I somewhat predicted - met no one. At summit logbook worn out. Needs replacement, few entries. Rudnica interesting most from viewpoint of ,,two big Bs,,...highest connecting link between Boč and Bohor. In future need to mežikanje explore Rudnica further to west - direction Žusem, so challenges remain. Regards
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bruny5. 08. 2013 13:09:52
On Sunday, 4.8.2013, ascent to the 284 m high Palček - somewhere in the extreme eastern corner of Rudnica from the center of Podčetrtek. The summit has no views, is completely uninteresting and was a "shot into the air", still in the broader context an interesting shorter loop above the Podčetrtek settlement...In the continuation of the activity, relocation under the northern part of Rudnica and second start from Spodnjega Tinskega to the summit of Rudnica - Plešivec. The path is not too visited, runs along a torrent stream and I finally walked it somehow, because it was the only section of the Štajerska bratska pot missing for me. Markings in extremely poor condition, path also overgrown and somewhere completely mežikanje sunk like the stream a bit higher. Obviously no one has walked here for a long time. It shows that the golden age of the Štajerska bratska pot is obviously already in the past. Plešivec, the highest peak of the Rudnica massif, the old good classic we with colleague conquered anyway and for the return to the valley rather chose a forest road...Lucky there was some wind driving away the swelter...
Plešivec, highest peak of Rudnica...1
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...above Terme Olimia...3
...across the sun-scorched meadow...4
...to the indistinct summit Palček...5
...past the playground and school on return...6
...to...7
...starting point No. 2...8
...or rather Spodnje Tinsko...9
...between the house and farm building...10
...along the stream gully...11
...higher up and...12
...higher...13
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...on the forest road under the power line...15
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...summit...18
...descent along the forest road...19
...by the path...20
...over the concrete bridge...21
...back to the starting point, 12-15 km of the northern parts of Rudnica were behind us...Lp22
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bruny20. 10. 2013 20:48:59
To the area or rather the western part of Rudnica short hiking activity on Sunday, 20.10.2013. Western part of Rudnica was unknown to me so focus of activity towards Loka pri Žusmu, Žamerk and Oslešica...Nothing special planned and more or less following poorly marked path and view into hinterland of mentioned three points.
Track:Rudnica/western part
Paths mostly dry, pleasant temperature and windy. Start at ,,Čarovnice,, above Olimje and on return from western part ascent to highest peak Plešivec and via Zaborovec descent back to start. Yes, this mežikanje is not chestnut world but something accumulated...
,,Witches,, above Olimje...Starting point...1
...in the forest...2
...lake junction...3
...in the direction...4
...to...5
...above Loka pri Žusmu...6
...view of the homestead...7
...and a bit more towards the southwest of Rudnica...8
...and in the direction to...9
...Oslešica...10
...many hunting hides along the path...11
...ash tree in the forest...12
...return above Oslešica...13
...electricity is and will be...14
...at homesteads higher up towards the summit15
...below the last homestead in this part of Rudnica...16
...meadow plateau...17
...towards the summit...18
...Plešivec, the highest peak of Rudnica...19
...descent to...20
...Zaborovec, a few more steps and the end at ,,Čarovnice,,...21
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Kigeot10. 10. 2014 21:28:53
Dear Bruny, who roams around Podčetrtek area, please some tips - we will be in Terme Olimia first days of November and would go a bit to hills to hike... From your posts the "triplet" Plešivec - Silavec - Lenderša seems interesting to me. Are the paths marked? namely we don't know the places beyond asphalt... Can one make a circular path from the terms? How long can this path be if we don't "run"? what about just Plešivec? If I understand correctly, somewhere at čarovnice turn into forest? is it marked? Thanks!!
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bruny17. 10. 2014 10:40:51
Many paths are marked. E7 European path leads even through tourist settlement. Path to Plešivec highest peak of Rudnica is marked. Lenderša is conquered practically on the way. While path to Silavec is not marked in last 200-300m but steep path leads to it from mountaineering and also E7 path. Of course circular combinations possible. In records above it's visible and I presented quite some combinations...Silavec, Lenderša and Plešivec can excellently be connected circularly, descent via Olimska gora to Olimje and close the circle back to Podčetrtek. More combinations exist. Anyway Rudnica delights..It is most important connecting and also highest world between 2xBO: Bočem & Bohorjem. Perhaps soon present some interesting combination including all three peaks. Idea is there, realization follows. All three peaks also in contribution above from 5.1.2013 but combination is ,,somewhat roundabout,,. Best regards.
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Kigeot21. 10. 2014 14:32:56
Thanks, we'll try to ask also in hotel or in TIC. It has happened to me that I don't find the start of the tour because I just don't know where it starts... For continuation there are already markings, but the beginning you have to find. Well, anyway, important we go, we'll get somewhere nasmeh
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bruny21. 10. 2014 20:39:36
Rudnica is not an extensive hill range. Sources indicate roughly about 8x4 kilometers. Accessible practically from all sides with the help of marked mountain paths. There are even more tourist - hiking/cycling paths. Educational ones can also be found... View of marked mountain paths with the help of Geopedia SOURCE...Rudnica. Lp
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vukovivek22. 10. 2014 12:54:51
Kigeot Hi, attaching map of these places which you get at Aparthotel Rosa info; also I go to the most beautiful village in Slovenianasmeh
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Kigeot24. 10. 2014 20:48:21
oh super, thanks to both... We'll manage somehow, just hope the weather holds!
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vukovivek31. 10. 2014 19:03:10
For potato holidays we head with family to Terme Olimje. I go to Rudnica and peak Plešivec and Olimska gora. The path is marked and easy and suitable for all hikers. At Plešivec top there is no logbook, just a stamp without ink.nasmeh
Minorite Monastery Olimje1
Hut at Čarovnica fairy tale land for children2
along the path on the right Koča Encijan3
hunting tower4
and here I am at the top of Plešivec 686 m5
to the pond6
and now I head to Olimska gora7
view of Oloimje8
Summit of Olimska gora 626 m9
small pond below Olimska gora10
view of Olimje11
they got a meal12
the boss on break13
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navdušena2. 03. 2017 10:48:09
bruny, can you tell me if the path from the road to the top of Rudnica is very steep? Compared e.g. to Detička path on Boč?
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bruny2. 03. 2017 20:59:00
The path is not steep compared to Detičkovo... Best regards!
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pohodnica5327. 01. 2020 17:56:36
A little for refreshing this path; 25.1.2020..did a nice circular path starting in Podčetrtek, then to Mala Rudnica with shelter Šmarnica, from where nice view over the valley towards Boč and Donačka; continuation in the last part quite steep and muddy-slippery slope to Silavec with new 35-m high and slightly swaying tower of health and joy; then to Velika Rudnica with highest peak Plešivec, descent past the hunting hut to Olimsko jezerce and down to valley in Olimje.... wonderful circular path, everything nicely marked
first we climbed to Mala Rudnica, where there is a wonderful vantage point and .....1
.... the Šmarnica shrine2
despite the misty veils, the two giants of this land were nicely visible ....3
....Donačka gora and ......4
Boč with tower5
paths nicely marked all the way6
.... and with signposts...7
a bit of scrambling was needed on Silavec, where there is a wonderful tower8
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and also to Plešivec, the highest peak of Velika Rudnica...10
to the nice hunting hut11
past a small black, apparently Olympic, pond.....12
into the valley in Olimje..13
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Hribolazec818. 02. 2020 18:50:20
Today I did a circular path to Plešivec 686m (via shelter Šmarnica on Mala Rudnica, Rudnica Tower and later past Plešivec via hut at Koča pri Čarovnici back to valley).
The path is easy, to the tower on Rudnica it's about 1:30 hours of slow walking, suitable for families with children, due to length of circular path (19km and good 900m elevation gain on path), some basic fitness is needed.

Starting point is at monastery in Olimje, where we follow signs towards chocolate factory. There we follow excellently marked signs and marks all the way to the top of tower on Rudnica.
Path start is unfortunately on asphalt and macadam, later it turns to path through forest.
Before the tower it's worth turning right on marked path to shelter Šmarnica on Mala Rudnica, rewarded with excellent view, and area with tables for snack.
We return same way, then head to health and joy tower Rudnica.
Tower with its 40 meters height offers excellent views, downside is that it sways a bit.
From tower we turn opposite to where we came, following signs to Plešivec 686m, about 1 hour walk, there is stamp, bench, unfortunately no view.
We return same path as we came, but very soon turn right to valley (see direction sign - Koča pri Čarovnici). To hut about 1 hour walk.
From Koča pri Čarovnici continue on asphalt back to valley to monastery, another 0:30 hours.
Starting point - Olimje monastery1
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View towards the start of the path3
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Olimje Chocolate6
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View back towards the starting point8
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Šmarnica Shrine on Little Rudnica (Viewpoint)17
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Rudnica Tower24
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Plešivec 868m33
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Hut at the Witch40
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karibu2. 05. 2020 22:19:38
Today before the storm I visited the viewpoint tower on Rudnica for the first time. Path is exemplarily marked, no peculiarities. The only thing that disturbed me was the mess in front of the hut. Someone had a party under the roof but didn't clean up after jezen
Best regards and take care!
view towards Donačka1
rubbish in front of the hut :/2
from the hut there is a nice view into the valley3
Observation tower4
at the top it swings quite a bit :)5
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rudniški hribolazec1. 01. 2021 20:44:50
Rudnica above Podčetrtek can offer numerous paths, scenic spots and much more. For path descriptions and more we have prepared especially for you Facebook and Instagram page VISIT RUDNICA with video and photo descriptions of paths for easier idea of path and navigation.
Path videos are also available at following links:
Long circular path 18 km and 832 m total ascent with all sights that will accompany you on the path: Long circular path 18 km 832 m ascent
Longer circular path 7.7 km and 520 m total ascent: Longer circular path 7.7 km and 520 m total ascent
Medium circular path length 4.4 km 262 m total ascent: Medium path length 4.4 km and 262 m ascent
Short path 3 km 110 m total ascent: Short path 3 km and 110 m ascent
Health and Joy Tower on Rudnica1
Minorite Monastery Olimje2
Hut at the Witch3
Hunting bivouac4
Albin's shelter on Plešivec5
View from Plešivec6
View from the tower7
Svinjski graben8
above the fog9
Top of the Health and Joy Tower10
above the fog11
Kiosk and tower12
Path along Svinjski graben13
sunrise14
sunrise15
Podčetrtek Castle16
Šmarnica Shelter17
Dragon Lake18
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Tadej11. 12. 2023 17:56:59
Some of today's photos from the ascent to Silavec or to the Health and Joy Tower on Rudnica.
On paths from Podčetrtek there is some small ice and some more mud, otherwise paths from this direction are normally passable.

Best, Tadej
At Terme Olimia.1
Along the path.2
Podčetrtek Castle.3
View of the Aqualuna Thermal Park.4
Still beautiful larches.5
Šmarnica Shrine on Mali Rudnica6
View towards Boč and Plešivec.7
By the tower on Silavec.8
At the top of the Tower of Health and Joy on Rudnica.9
View from the top towards Croatia.10
View towards Kamnik-Savinja Alps.11
View downwards.12
View from the top towards Croatia.13
Tower of Health and Joy on Rudnica.14
Župnijski jarek Stream.15
Along the path.16
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