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sabina.723. 11. 2014 17:39:23

Borut Kumar wrote the following in his article about Sabotin: "The least known (or almost unknown), most interesting and hardest to access geological feature is located under the NE wall of Sabotin, where you can admire a rock shelter about half a kilometer long, carved out by the Soča tens of millions of years ago. Under the wall itself there are more rock shelters of various sizes and lengths, but they are even harder to access and less attractive." Well, of course this was written as a challenge, which I accepted and today I went to Brda successfully, as I found the rock shelters and the only spring on Sabotin. But I have to thank the hunter who gave me some more precise information than Borut. With the first ones I wandered around the hunting lodge, through the forest, found a thousand other things, but not the rock shelters. I was almost desperate and heading back to the car when I spotted a hunter on a moped who restored my hope and pointed out the right path. I'm satisfied with my persistence. The rock shelters are wonderful; if you like rock, they are worth seeing.

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5ro28. 12. 2014 20:44:36

Winter idyll is rare in Goriška and this time it was no different. A few snowflakes, momentarily sugared roofs (on Saturday) and all the beauty was over. Already a few meters above Nova Gorica, a winter fairy tale. Up the corridor to the top of Sabotin the snow cover thickened from meter to meter, towards the top about 30 cm of completely dry snow (more in drifted places), so there was some tramping training on the way. The idyll was occasionally enhanced by the sun around noon today, all the way to the ridge.... when conditions changed in an instant: cold, a fairly strong bora was blowing, carrying snow. Nevertheless, it was a pity to head straight down to the valley, so I extended along the ridge to sv. Valentin. On the way the bora really shifts you, luckily it can't shift you over the steep walls to the Soča, as it blows in the opposite direction. Below the church I turn on the Italian side back to the starting point, no one in front of me yet... Winter fairy tales are rare with us, and if they happen, they pass quickly. Given the forecast temperatures and snow amount, this time it might last a few more days.

a view that we rarely get on the way to Sabotin

at the bench at just under 500 m above sea level there was about 25 cm of it

the view was limited today, but Matajur and towards the Dolomites and the sea were quite well visible

Winter conditions at the summit: bora in places

Soča with a white backdrop, for a change...

For the last time a glance towards Sveta gora and turn towards the starting point

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SuzanaM29. 12. 2014 21:57:34

Today on Sabotin via the southern path from Solkan. At the top there was about 20 cm of snow, powdery like flour. Where there was enough snow, the track was well packed, under the thin layer a hard, icy base. On the ridge there are also sections where snow is completely blown away and only ice between rocks.

On the southern path the first icy snow was between rocks on the rocky part of the path, higher up also on the path itself. In the forest under the sign the path was the iciest. Although snow barely covered the ground, due to numerous hikers it was smoothed almost to ice, so crampons were useful on descent. Otherwise I had them on over the ridge too and thus carefree navigated the icy sections. Given the forecast significant drop in temperatures, the ice will hold for the coming days too.
At the top due to no wind no cold, and only by the exhaled breath could you see temperature below zero. So as many times before I waited for darkness and enjoyed the glowing colors of the fading day all the way to the end of the path.
Although the winter idyll on Sabotin has faded from yesterday to today, the colors of the setting sun gave new inspiration.

The old Solkan bridge with the largest stone arch in the world always attracts the eye

The moon was already shining high above the church of St. Valentine

Škabrijel, Trnovska planota with Čavno, Nanos, Vremščica

Before sunset the sun got caught in the clouds

On the other side Triglav sucked up all the light

Both Gorici, in the background Črni hribi with the highest Trstelj

In the valley lights have turned on, the sky still glows

Soča slowly meanders to the red glow above the sea

As far as the eye reaches a single sea of lights

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SuzanaM30. 12. 2014 22:00:10

Today on Sabotin also via the northern path. Snow on the north side reached almost to the railway line. On the lower part of the path it was frozen to icy, but it was possible without crampons, which I put on for comfort only when the steepness increases. Towards the top, where there is more snow, there was no ice. For descent crampons are definitely a welcome aid.
From the hut and refreshment hut I continued along the ridge towards the hunting hut. Path untouched, snow up to knees. Real idyll that I haven't experienced on Sabotin yet. Since the snow was dry and powdery, a lot of concentration was needed at every step so that the foot doesn't stay in some rock crevice. From the ridge I descended to the road and continued along it back towards the top. At the second pyramid I noticed a newly arranged shooting trench, along and beside which I climbed back towards the ridge. A little below the top I turned right and reached the bend at the chapel. From there to the refreshment hut and to the top. Descent along the path that goes on the Italian side right under the ridge. On this part of the path there is still a lot of snow, predecessors' footprints were deep up to knees. To avoid the path over the sign, I continued the descent on the Italian side and came in from the rain under the roof, as the path all the way to the wooden hut in the forest was quite muddy.
This time I waited for sunset a little below the wooden hut, where the path already turns towards our side.
Also this time nothing of the announced polar cold. In windless conditions, which is not usual for Sabotin, and despite the mists covering the sun, a really pleasant winter day.

on the future cycle path, or better on the road

Views of the Julian Alps in the clouds that were rapidly covering the sky

I go along the northern path less often, but there's always something new

Also on the Brda side increasingly foggy - Števerjan and Krminska gora

Towards the hunting lodge and Koradi only the beginning of the path is trodden

Along the ridge I advanced very slowly, as it was necessary to watch every step so that the foot wouldn't get stuck in some rock crevice

New signposts are still waiting for markings

Instead of the sun, the sea was sparkling

Foggy Brda slopes with the Dolomites in the background

Matajur and the little church of St. Jacob on Kanalski Kolovrat

Foggy railway line and cycle path in front of Plave

The path along the ridge continues towards the hunting lodge, but I descended to the road in the direction of Podsabotin

On the road - view back towards the Brda (from Podsabotin a snow-covered cart track)

Along the road old roadside stones are still preserved

One of the 4 pyramids that were erected after World War I

Another novelty since my last visit from the Brda side - cleaned shooting trench

first through the ditch, then along it, I climbed back towards the ridge

I joined the road at the pillar on the bend with the chapel (view back)

also under the Karavla (now refreshment place) there is always some new addition

Over 20 years ago I was the first cyclist on Sabotin. At that time the rare visitors to Sabotin looked at me like the ninth wonder - now there are soon more cyclists than hikers

Nova Gorica-urbanistic mess, the highest shines (b)Eda center

deep footprints on the path under the ridge on the Italian side

descent on the Italian side - part of the path over stones is quite steep

reflection of the sun in the clouds and sea

this time too the sun got lost in the clouds before it reached the sea

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panda31. 12. 2014 07:45:04

Interesting two-day trip report with wonderful photos. Congratulations. nasmeh

toyota201031. 12. 2014 08:38:18

very nice trip report with some really sensitive photos, but where are the people, there were quite a few of them....ha,ha,ha... velik nasmeh

Glad I met the author of numerous trip reports, whom I also regularly follow on the forum.
And congratulations again.

d1licen15. 03. 2015 18:25:04

Today after a long time back on Sabotin.
Quite a few people at the top and surroundings.
Area around the caverns increasingly arranged and reconstructed.
congratulations for the dedication. nasmeh

so realistic - some really immerse themselves

still not completed but already nicely arranged cycling path Nova Gorica - Plave

SuzanaM16. 03. 2015 19:07:29

STOP the destruction of Sabotin!

This beautiful hill of ours, unmatched far and wide, has barely recovered from the horrors it witnessed 100 years ago, now new scars are cutting it. On the southern slopes it is increasingly devastated by irresponsible people digging new and new paths over sensitive rocky terrain.
If the destruction continues at this pace as in the last few years, it will soon be like the WWI battlefield.

Probably no one thinks of walking crampons over a bed just sown. Permanently destroying nature for a few moments of adrenaline thrill is still no problem for some.

I don't use the newly dug paths, no matter how tempting. In Slovenia there are more than enough mountain paths over rocky terrain and there is no need to barbarically destroy this little gem of ours.

Otherwise, there are also marked steep paths over rocky slopes on Sabotin, just need to step one step to the Italian side.

Is it really worth permanently destroying the beautiful and fragile slopes of Sabotin for some adrenaline?

even rocks are not safe from overzealous adrenaline seekers

the eroded shortcuts on the southern path which always hurt my heart were created in the last 10 years

stones from the shortcut bury the marked mountain path

the shortcut will soon undermine the marked mountain path

marked path across rocky slopes on the Italian side

mysterious ancient stairs overgrown with grass

with countless existing paths on Sabotin there is no need to dig always new ones

even fragile overhangs are not spared by reckless people eager for climbing feats

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dejan6823. 03. 2015 17:59:14

On Saturday we Polžki climbed up and down Sabotin. Weather wasn't best for views but better for hiking. Up north, down south really churned up in places. At museum met Borut who kindly took an hour to show us caverns and summit area, thanks. Nice day in Goriška. velik nasmeh

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sedromeo23. 03. 2015 18:34:11

Suzana, you're quite right, it's a shame that it's not full of GREEN LIZARDS even over winter, you'll see when it warms a bit all those shortcuts abandoned.....

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Edi210829. 03. 2015 18:06:51

On 28.3., during the Valentina Stanič hike, I lost my reading glasses somewhere on the path to Sabotin (frame orange-black). If someone found them, please contact me at 041676906 or email anderluh.edi@gmail.com

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krempač23. 04. 2015 14:33:41

Dear Sabotin friends!

Since you know all accesses well, could you recommend to a first-timer to Sabotin more easily which way up and which down? This Saturday 2 x 2 from Nm are heading to Sabotin for the first time and we will gladly welcome the answer.

Best regards!

miri23. 04. 2015 14:36:55

http://www.hribi.net/izlet/solkan_sabotin_juzna_pot/26
/541/926
http://www.hribi.net/izlet/solkan_sabotin_severna_pot/26/541/945

miri23. 04. 2015 14:39:50

http://www.hribi.net/izlet/solkan_sabotin_juzna_pot/26/541/926
I hope you can decide. Nice hiking.
I advise you to check the weather because you have a long approach.

jax23. 04. 2015 16:07:56

North up, south down. That's the standard and you won't miss much. Saturday looks like solid weather, so cheerfully ;-)

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SuzanaM23. 04. 2015 21:20:17

I agree with the predecessor, for the first visit to Sabotin the north-south classic is most suitable. Last week Sabotin nicely greened and young leaves already offer shade from the scorching Goriška sun.

The Saturday forecast is quite uncertain. A slight cool down, which is good, as two days ago it was already too hot on Sabotin. Little hope for lush views adorning our little mountain. But you can enjoy intoxicating flower scents (maybe some orchids already blooming) and viewing WWI remains.

In cooler days and good views, the path from the hut/refreshment can be extended along the ridge towards Korada. Under an hour to the junction, descend to the road and return to the hut (approx 2 km asphalt, to hut 3 km). At the second pyramid up the cleaned trench to the ridge and few steps to the hut. If continuing on the road, after 500 m at the bend join the Za koridorjem path and from there to the summit (15-20 min) or to St. Valentin chapel.

Many crisscrossing options on Sabotin, but now too hot for exploring. Bushes along the path rustle and can scare a green lizard or sleepy wall lizard.
Tread Sabotin respectfully and do not use new churned paths on the south side spoiling its beautiful slopes.

End the trip in Brda, where it will be particularly lively in Šmartno this weekend (13 km from Solkan), or drive to Dobrovo (+3 km).

12.4.15 - remains of the church of St. Valentine

7.4.15 - This is how it was in WWI on the north slopes of Sabotin

28.3.15 - white Kaninsko pogorje behind Matajur on the left and mighty Krn behind Vodicami on the right, in the middle Rombon behind Polovnik/Krašji vrh

nicely arranged shooting trenches below the refreshment place

above the cavern from 1st World War placed observation post of JLA border guards

info board at Sv. Križ - straight Nova Gorica

from the sign towards Škabrijel, Čavn and Nanos

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krempač28. 04. 2015 13:14:44

Many thanks for the directions. On Saturday we went up north and down south, with a huge black cloud overhead, but it released only a few drops. Nicely kept remains of the Great War and along the path full of blooming orchids.

Best regards!

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SuzanaM29. 10. 2015 18:40:11

Sabotin shows these days in one of its nicer outfits. Sumac along the ridge sadly quickly loses its shine, red shades moving to the valley.

red dogwood all the way to the cycle path

while walking the cycle path it's worth looking back at the Sabotin ridge

above the ridge griffon vultures can be seen

installation of protective nets over the cycle path

the path winds through red cascades of dogwood

from St. Valentine's chapel to the Dolomites

across Sabotin ridge to Korada and Matajur

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ciklama30. 10. 2015 14:10:14

SuzanaM, you spoil us with beautiful glimpses! Thanks and stay safe further on!

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Tolminc13. 12. 2015 10:10:13

Yesterday's sports day on Sabotin. Up the southern path, descent partly on the direct path, partly on the ascent path. Warm for this time, accordingly also the attendance nasmeh