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bagi21. 02. 2014 14:12:31

@jvali .... thanks for the congratulations nasmeh

. I'm mainly a mountaineer too, but since the first such path I've walked, I'm always looking for new challenges. Hundreds of kilometers of walking in one go really opens up completely different perceptions velik nasmeh

. Yes ... regarding Spanish paths I've already walked Camino Francés ... http://www.hribi.net/trenutnerazmere.asp?ostalo=1&gorovjeid=10007&id=4576, likewise Camino Primitivo ( http://www.hribi.net/trenutnerazmere.asp?ostalo=1&gorovjeid=10007&id=5294 ) Just deciding which one I'll take in spring nasmeh

If you need info on these paths, transfers, accommodations and gear, email me.

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jvali25. 02. 2022 21:08:11

Interesting. I'm browsing the web a bit because I'm itching to walk around our country again. I type JP and find Emil's post and even my own comment. Back then I was just thinking about this hike...So much time has passed! So many years actually.
In the meantime, I've been breaking steps myself, both in Spain with my husband and solo at home. In 2020 the world situation took away our Camino del Norte and for myself I found an alternative; from Lj on foot to the west, to Holy Višarje. For the yellow shells. Alone. Crazy, exceptional experience that filled me with courage and optimism. Everything is possible. Our paths are not easy, especially the Gorenjska branch requires good fitness.
Last year I strapped my "little house" on my back again, attached the little Jakob girl who walks with me for luck, and wandered from the capital to Trieste. Four good days, from Monday to Friday-Friday morning I was already standing in front of St. James' church.
Interesting journey! Follow the arrows, let go and expect nothing, share smiles and receive them, meet new people who come on the path like a blessing. Just walk, believe in the good, because the path takes care of everything. Even accommodations, which are rarely scattered here. The landscape is beautiful, the closer to the Karst, the more magical, solitary, among vineyards and foot-friendly terrain.
Sharing some photos from my path, if anyone is tempted, just path under feet and off to hunt for yellow signs.

Once my native Celje, this time starting point or. first step; by train to Ljubljana.

I take an umbrella with me, souvenir from Santiago; evening of walking in the capital it rains.

Along Ljubljanica, through Murgle, one part of the path is joined with that famous path.

Towards Barje, one plain and on the path I am alone, only herons and deer there on the field.

Straight as a line, the view goes to Krim, Sv.Ano and Žalostna gora. Beautiful.

Probably the bridge that every pilgrim photographs; here the path merges with Pentla, circular path around Brezovica.

Rest area by Ljubljanica. Luckily no mosquitoes that day, otherwise they can be very annoying, they say.

While waiting for the pikes that everyone talks about, my jaunt across Barje is for history.

Luckily Cankar was born Na klancu, the path steepens. Vrhnika.

Nice sign for overnight stay option in Vrhnika; I march on to Logatec, there I have bedroom reserved.

I go to Stari Mlin, mill wheel, lake, hut, stamp...all in that spot.

Through forest, up and down, descent to main road, after crossing interesting welcome: watch out, bear.

St. Miklavž, church opposite the large pilgrim shell. Here I have relatives and look forward to meeting them.

Relatives on husband's side, MEETING. With a great man and the greatest pilgrim I know.

The path winds steeply, I continue as recommended through Grčarevec.

Mountain in the mountains, where I toast to myself and wave to the beautiful landscape.

The feet are grateful for these little paths.

In between I have a short break, just the right moment when I can jump under a roof.

To the bear guarding Predjama Castle, I jump on its neck.

Fresh morning carries me forward in the direction of Podnanosa.

Like Spanish Camino Primitivo, entry into the village Šmihel pod Nanosom.

The mighty mountain range already greets me.

Tree-lined avenue, it's nice to walk in the shade and among the greenery.

I greet him and wave to him, this time I follow the arrows. See you two another time.

Well, it's to Trieste, but not along the motorway, rather on foot around.

I refill the water and onwards. Razdrto.

Under Nanos the path is really pleasant... I meet the only two pilgrims on the trail, we chat, later we head together to the first bar.

Rest area for pilgrims. Each of us three continues separately.

I walk part of the path with the priest from Sežana and his friend. We make an interesting trio. The path brings only good people.

On to the beautiful corners of our little land.

It's starting to smell more like karst terrain.

The path again reminds one of steps in Spain.

On the meadow I let off steam by singing aloud.

With priest Alexander we walk one behind the other, but we don't catch each other.

Snack at the chapel on Štjak, friend Viktorija stocks me up well, a demanding path awaits me.

Stop. So the little house can catch its breath.

Another village that I probably wouldn't have known for long if I hadn't trudged through here.

I get refreshments at an otherwise closed farm tourism place. Then I head to Dutovlje for provisions and then the ascent to Rebentabor.

I have to go up there. A little house on the rock awaits me there, which will be mine alone.

Repentabor. Here my pilgrimage can end. It is a very beautiful ending.

Little house on the rock where I have a roof over my head. Romantic, mystical.

This time the most modest overnighting, truly pilgrim-like, but exceptionally grateful for it. It is warm, softer than on bare ground. Everything can be endured.

I rise before the sun and wait for it a while, and it arrives.

Doors open to me in the direction of Trst.

On the Italian side I arrive very quickly, the town is bustling, I treat myself to coffee and looking at nice shops.

Familiar descent, steep, fortunately the cobblestones are dry... first glimpse of the sea.

Aha, so here I am. In the center though I switch on navigation, since there are no signs; only two later I spot them, for cyclists.

At ten I stand in front of the church, call home...

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In the church I chat with God's brother, who is also my photographer. I thank Jakob for all the support and company.

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I treat myself to a refreshing drink again and toast to my success.

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I change into a tourist and stroll along the Koper riviera until evening. By train from Koper back to Celje...

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The card is stamped. The second solo trip is completed.

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Majdag26. 02. 2022 09:33:36

jvali, wonderful wandering that is. Eyes automatically look for yellow shells, you see them from afar. I too walked the Jakob's path, from Ljubljana to sv. Višarje, in stages. The posts are under current conditions, Višarska direction. It's nice yes, bravo. nasmeh

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jvali26. 02. 2022 11:59:24

@Majdag, it really is nice, yes. Our country is a gem, although every now and then you need to escape out and far, horizons expand. Shells and arrows our pilgrim eye really finds quickly, they catch the eye! I'll share some glimpses of the Gorenjska branch. I'll check yours too.
@turbo, yes, Krk pulls, it's planned. Last year the arrows there found me, called, I'm already wondering when.

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felix26. 02. 2022 19:45:45

Too bad there's no collected description of all branches of Jakob's path here. One branch is also at the Styrian end, comes from Austria (Cmurek), but I think then it returns to Austria somewhere around Dravograd.

felix26. 02. 2022 19:51:12

Here's also a link:

JRP-RV-SLO.pdf (kozjanski-park.si)

felix27. 02. 2022 11:12:36

Thanks, Turbo. However, it seems even on your link not everything is up to date. The section I mentioned isn't in this link. This part partially follows the Šentilj path, where I also participated. It looks like those who open various path sections aren't connected somehow, but like elsewhere they work more each on their own.
Best regards!

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bagi28. 02. 2022 08:50:50

Congratulations @jvali nasmeh

. The central Way of St. James was my first experience of *endless* kilometers and I have only good memories of it. Once you're infected by such paths, you don't get rid of it easily. Usual symptoms ... annual itching of the soles velik nasmeh

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zokipoki28. 02. 2022 10:20:27

Congratulations on the nice path also from my side! Thanks for sharing with us! nasmeh

Good luck!

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ih1. 03. 2022 10:16:21

felix
the Way of St. James that leads through Dravograd is
Jakobsweg Ptuj – Maribor – Innsbruck

jvali17. 01. 2023 23:02:56

bagi, zokipoki: thanks to both for the comment. Every quarter hour, no, even less, I connect to this page regarding the Way of St. James. Now I'm intensively preparing lectures in libraries and I've pilgrimaged here. It's good to read something new. Yes, soles itch. Bagi, last year I walked the Lower Carniolan end too, Slovenska vas-Ljubljana and also the Preddvor branch of JP. Walking on home soil is a special pleasure. We have such a beautiful country! I'll post my photos and description here too, maybe accompany someone to pack the backpack and step on the trails. Intensively preparing for Camino Portugal, I'm just before buying tickets. And again I find Emil your record. We're destined, ha ha, less so for us with husband and the Norte. Twice it slipped through our fingers. But time will come for it too. I know.
Good luck to all who walk for yellow arrows, at home or beyond borders.

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bagi18. 01. 2023 13:45:25

He, he Valerija, you'll find many more reports nasmeh

. Some paths have accumulated over the years. If any of my Caminos particularly interests you, just let me know. Wherever you go, enjoy to the max velik nasmeh

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jvali18. 01. 2023 20:45:20

From holiday to holiday, 27.4.22 - 1.5.22: I accept the offer and lead my mountain friend along the Lower Carniolan branch of the Way of St. James. We're going to Dol(enjsko) walk, we say. This time I have a different role, not walking alone and responsibility is greater. I don't dare improvise, so I arrange all accommodations before departure. The path excites. Exceptional architecture, wine-growing slopes, forest paths, new places and villages, picturesque towns, yes, exceptional to step on home soil. If not the best experience. Lower Carniola is not flat, lots of daily ascent, one kilometer of elevation each day. Distances are long too, over 30 km each day, up to 40 km. Not easy, but doable. We manage. With singing, laughter, talk, beautiful nature, excellent company, good people on the path we reach the capital as planned. Labor Day is walking holiday. The third branch of the Way of St. James completed. With greatest pleasure I share pieces of this beautiful path and recommend it to all tempted to explore the homeland. The path is exceptionally well marked, no fear of losing the goal. Buen Camino in Slovenia.

Preparing provisions for the pilgrim trio: little song Pleši, medo, so we chase him away; and liquid jager as counterweight to the furry one.

Well-rehearsed trio in hills, mountains, Livingu, now I lead them along the Dolenjska branch of JP.

One of the zidanic, near the first Jakobova church, where I have a randi with the priest, prepares a surprise for my soromarki-blessing.

Several hours walk through the forest, without signal and without a living soul.

We admire the tidy farmhouses, courtyards, originality of the locals.

Long, long is the road....through the forests...

Sunny sunrise. Second day, Slinovce - Novo mesto is our navigation.

Towards Marija Magdalena, a beautiful viewpoint. Here the host brews us coffee, we honor him with salami.

We continue through blooming meadows towards Novi Lurd.

Beautifully laid trail and exceptionally well marked.

Beautiful cottages. The eyes really rest in this corner of the country.

Jakobina and baf and the yellow arrow, my faithful companions.

We're having an interesting conversation, hi hi.

Plains and hills. Dolenjska has more up than down.

Lingonberries. We extend the walk a bit, it's worth it.

Interesting Jesus statue, identical one stands in Međugorje.

Hrušica. And the path is not over yet. This stage is long.

Entry into Novo mesto in the evening hours.

Day 3, Novo mesto - Frata - Šmaver - Vrhtrebnje - Trebnje.

The plain seduces us, we sprawl out, hills await us.

Through the forest, home of the capercaillie. Now we sing at full volume.

Lower, Middle and Upper Globodol, we read as Headache, hi hi

The entire path is full of these clay shells. They brought them from Styria here.

At the top, views are exceptional, steepness is substantial.

Steep descent down, across the motorway to Trebnje.

Trebnje. Overnight at Hotel Opara. Recommended, owner understands pilgrims' needs.

Zasavje hills are already visible and recognizable.

Yes, this one offers a small glass, but I'd prefer a proper one, but there isn't any.

The path along the motorway is strenuous and unnecessary, fortunately it ends and a rural panorama awaits us.

We sleep here. View from our bedroom. Oasis of peace. Excellent dinner and accommodation.

On Labour Day to the sound of brass music we leave the monastery.

In the distance the festive atmosphere is awakening.

Entrance to the snail town. Višnja Gora.

Polica. Where the priest saves us with coffee and Cviček and chat.

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Exceptional path that continues into a steep section that doesn't relent, but it's worth every effort.

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A friendly family offers us a roof over our heads. Yellow fish and a mussel in the aquarium. Seriously?

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Goal, St. James Church, Ljubljana. Trio cheers deservedly!!!

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jvali18. 01. 2023 21:06:08

bagi/Emil, yes, wherever I click, I find your path description. At home or in Spain, Portugal. You've done a lot of work already. Bravo. I even meet some of my own comments among the advertisers, still from the time when I was just thinking about long walks. I'm glad I've gone from thoughts to actions. I'll ask and announce when I'm in a dilemma. Porto-Santiago pulls strongly, because the length suits husband's vacation span. You too enjoy wherever your step takes you.

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Majdag19. 01. 2023 09:46:09

Bravo girls, super comments and descriptions and pictures, jvali.. Lots more luck and nice sunny days on the hikes to come. nasmeh

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jcerni24. 01. 2023 00:02:31

Slovenian Way of St. James in pictures and words ten years ago.

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jvali28. 01. 2023 16:38:06

majdag: Praise fits, in it hides thanks, heartfelt thanks I add and it's meant for you. May the year be colored by hiking, I wish myself and you and everyone on this side.

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jvali28. 01. 2023 23:33:30

July 2022: My vacation plans get turned upside down a bit, but I don't allow myself to end up on my head because of it. Actually my head quickly grinds and grinds an alternative: yellow arrows can be followed on home soil too. I offer the bait to a friend, who bites right away. Wisely we set the departure day, I study the logistics, spin some contacts and everything falls into place. We go into the embrace of Storžič, where the patched part of the Upper Carniola branch of the Way of St. James runs.
Hraše near Smlednik - Preddvor with St. James is the first part of our journey. We overnight at camino friend Francesca in Bela. Second day I write the story of Camino baby. Preddvor- Križe, where we seek Eva and together we tick off part of the path with her and doggy Luna, who is used to walking. Then with Mojca we hike all the way to Brezje, where the duo unites into a quartet again and toasts.
Beautiful is this world, exceptionally beautiful path, step on it if backpack is dear friend to you and eyes are accustomed to yellow signs.

Again we wave to the yellow arrows and markers of the St. James Path.

Hraše. From here all the way to Brezje we will walk.

Standing all alone is the church of St. James.

It is surrounded by fields and meadows, and from it one immediately enters a peaceful, shaded forest.

Interesting advertisements along the path. Local matters!

Over the motorway via an interesting, architecturally accomplished and beautiful overpass.

Beautiful cottages along the path, like in a fairy tale, the cat Copatarica could live in it.

Two little churches, St. Catherine and St. Radegund.

Along the green Kokra and along the avenue of beautiful trees.

First view of the intermediate goal, St. James there on the hillock.

Necessary break at Preddvor Castle. The count and countess are not there, but how to revive the castle is clearly visible.

A quite steep path leads to St. James, a whole hour of walking, but very beautiful, and the summit has a great view.

At the lower chapel, up from the lake. Slightly clearing up, so the droplets calm down.

In the embrace of Storžič, Lake Črnava, extremely photogenic.

The sleeping hotel, what a pity. But it has a nice reflection in the lake.

White. And the little garden of our hostess.

Franceska spoils us rotten. Grateful to heaven!

Three fine ladies and Storžič for decoration.

Bašelj. We will need to go to Bašeljski vrh sometime.

In the distance, Triglav shows off and excites us.

At Hudo, a little earlier we lose the marks a bit and it really goes bad for us, we waste half an hour.

When we find each other, we continue together.

Goal. This time I arrive from the third direction. Always different.

My Jakobina. Companion on the Jakob paths.

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bagi19. 08. 2024 14:48:19

Central Way of St. James - Lower Carniola direction

After thirteen years it was time for a repeat, this time in much warmer months than the first time. I'd forgotten most of the path anyway, so there was a lot new again zavijanje z očmi

. Due to constant afternoon showers we barely found four dry days in a row, so for the start we did the Lower Carniola branch from Bregana to Ljubljana. The Primorska branch still waits for cooler days. This is how it went for us …

Day 1 - Bregana / Kostanjevica na Krki

Actually we started a bit before Bregana, at bakery and cafe Suban right by the highway. Morning sweets were a good send-off for the kilometers ahead and it was easier right away nasmeh

. We picked up the starting stamp only after a few kilometers at Slovenska vas. It's on a tree and easy to miss. The continuation went for a while right by the border, then moved towards Krka. In between there are two refreshment spots, one at Klunove toplice – bar Biondy and the other in Bušeča vas – bar Jeruzalem, luckily both open velik nasmeh

. But it wasn't like that everywhere. Accommodations also needed careful planning, as their selection is quite limited. So we finished the first day in Kostanjevica na Krki, overnighted at guesthouse Žolnir. Here you get good food and average lodging, they'll have to install mosquito nets on the windows sooner or later.

First coffee and croissants, then we really start :)

In the morning the sun is still pleasant, later it quickly heats the air

This will be most of the path. We will walk through villages that we would never visit by car

They look at us a bit strangely, but the pasture soon tempts them :)

The first of numerous old footbridges that we will see on the path

It's getting hot and excess clothing quickly goes into the backpack

Summer atmosphere. Sun, heat, crickets and the two of us on a solitary path

We have to pass right by the beehives. Immediately a memory of an unpleasant experience from Spain comes to mind

Following yellow markers of all sorts. Many have been freshly painted

The paths are also of all sorts, from asphalt to gravel, field paths and forest trails

Curiosity killed the cat. We're already in one of the numerous greenhouses around here

Here will be our second break. The bar is open, the nearest shop unfortunately only in the morning

Judging by the name, there used to be ferrymen here, but for a long time now a bridge connects them

It turns onto the right variant of the Jakob's path

We walk past fields that are just before harvest

Here we use GPS because the path is overgrown and poorly traceable

The old core of Kostanjevica na Krki. The flood levels are well visible on the facades

Gostišče Žolnir, where we will spend the first night. Mosquitoes will provide the nightlife.

GPS track of the first day. It added up to 33 km and 600 m of ascent.

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bagi20. 08. 2024 13:54:17

Day 2 - Kostanjevica na Krki / Vavta vas

We started walking right after early breakfast and chased the morning freshness. But it didn't last long. The sun quickly warmed the air and on the ascent to Gorjanci it was already properly hot for us. We're used to that, so no problem. Half a kilo of sunscreen and wide hat covers everything velik nasmeh

. Above all we admired the world around us, as you can only see it on foot. Wonderful experience. Followed by descent to Pleterje abbey and continuation towards Novo mesto. There we made the only and thus a bit longer pause, then headed towards Vavta vas. We overnighted at guesthouse RaMar, which I can only warmly recommend. Rooms are really top-notch and at excellent price, host extremely accommodating. Nearby there's also pizzeria and bakery, so food is taken care of nasmeh