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Slovenian Way of St. James

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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.1
I take an umbrella with me, souvenir from Santiago; evening of walking in the capital it rains.2
Along Ljubljanica, through Murgle, one part of the path is joined with that famous path.3
Towards Barje, one plain and on the path I am alone, only herons and deer there on the field.4
Straight as a line, the view goes to Krim, Sv.Ano and Žalostna gora. Beautiful.5
Probably the bridge that every pilgrim photographs; here the path merges with Pentla, circular path around Brezovica.6
Beautiful views, shoes crunch sand.7
Rest area by Ljubljanica. Luckily no mosquitoes that day, otherwise they can be very annoying, they say.8
While waiting for the pikes that everyone talks about, my jaunt across Barje is for history.9
Collecting stamps.10
Luckily Cankar was born Na klancu, the path steepens. Vrhnika.11
On the path towards Holy Trinity.12
Holy Trinity above Vrhnika.13
Nice sign for overnight stay option in Vrhnika; I march on to Logatec, there I have bedroom reserved.14
I go to Stari Mlin, mill wheel, lake, hut, stamp...all in that spot.15
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Through forest, up and down, descent to main road, after crossing interesting welcome: watch out, bear.18
Logatec has nice houses.19
St. Miklavž, church opposite the large pilgrim shell. Here I have relatives and look forward to meeting them.20
Relatives on husband's side, MEETING. With a great man and the greatest pilgrim I know.21
The path winds steeply, I continue as recommended through Grčarevec.22
Mountain in the mountains, where I toast to myself and wave to the beautiful landscape.23
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Prominent sign.25
The paths are pleasant.26
Greenery is life.27
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If I wish for Oliba...29
Beautiful signs catch my eye.30
The feet are grateful for these little paths.31
Ski fence.32
In between I have a short break, just the right moment when I can jump under a roof.33
To the bear guarding Predjama Castle, I jump on its neck.34
Oh, it feels good....35
Fresh morning carries me forward in the direction of Podnanosa.36
Pleasant and beautiful forest.37
Like Spanish Camino Primitivo, entry into the village Šmihel pod Nanosom.38
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The mighty mountain range already greets me.40
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Village Strane.43
Tree-lined avenue, it's nice to walk in the shade and among the greenery.44
Under Nanos through coniferous forest.45
I greet him and wave to him, this time I follow the arrows. See you two another time.46
Well, it's to Trieste, but not along the motorway, rather on foot around.47
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I refill the water and onwards. Razdrto.49
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.50
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Well-deserved...53
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Podraga.56
Rest area for pilgrims. Each of us three continues separately.57
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.58
On to the beautiful corners of our little land.59
It's starting to smell more like karst terrain.60
The path again reminds one of steps in Spain.61
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Among the vineyards towards Štjak.63
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On the meadow I let off steam by singing aloud.65
With priest Alexander we walk one behind the other, but we don't catch each other.66
Snack at the chapel on Štjak, friend Viktorija stocks me up well, a demanding path awaits me.67
Stop. So the little house can catch its breath.68
Towards Avber, idyllic setting.69
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Wherever you look, vineyards.71
Another village that I probably wouldn't have known for long if I hadn't trudged through here.72
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Among the little houses...74
Kras. It is simply beautiful.75
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Beauties and scents accompany me.77
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Tomaj. I could live here.79
I get refreshments at an otherwise closed farm tourism place. Then I head to Dutovlje for provisions and then the ascent to Rebentabor.80
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I have to go up there. A little house on the rock awaits me there, which will be mine alone.85
Repentabor. Here my pilgrimage can end. It is a very beautiful ending.86
Little house on the rock where I have a roof over my head. Romantic, mystical.87
I arrange the entry in the booklet.88
Evening by the full moon.89
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.90
I rise before the sun and wait for it a while, and it arrives.91
Doors open to me in the direction of Trst.92
Ha ha, but here a hotel with my name..93
On the Italian side I arrive very quickly, the town is bustling, I treat myself to coffee and looking at nice shops.94
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Familiar descent, steep, fortunately the cobblestones are dry... first glimpse of the sea.96
Famous street leading to the sea.97
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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.99
At ten I stand in front of the church, call home...100
In the church I chat with God's brother, who is also my photographer. I thank Jakob for all the support and company.101
I treat myself to a refreshing drink again and toast to my success.102
I change into a tourist and stroll along the Koper riviera until evening. By train from Koper back to Celje...103
The card is stamped. The second solo trip is completed.104
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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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turbo26. 02. 2022 09:42:22
There's also a Camino on Krk, in a week you circle the whole island:
https://caminocroatia.com/camino-krk/
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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.
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felix26. 02. 2022 19:51:12
Here's also a link:

JRP-RV-SLO.pdf (kozjanski-park.si)
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turbo26. 02. 2022 19:53:15
felix,
here are all the Slovenian "branches":
http://www.jakobova-pot.si/jakobova-pot-slovenija-na-zemljevidu/
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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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turbo27. 02. 2022 18:45:22
felix,
I believe it's not completely up to date. Honestly, no Camino interests me right now, meaning to do it on foot, but some local stages have "caught my eye" and I might tackle them by bike zavijanje z očmi
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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
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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.1
Camino through Dolenjska.2
Well-rehearsed trio in hills, mountains, Livingu, now I lead them along the Dolenjska branch of JP.3
Beautiful houses along the path.4
Really beautiful architecture.5
One of the zidanic, near the first Jakobova church, where I have a randi with the priest, prepares a surprise for my soromarki-blessing.6
Among the vineyards.7
Several hours walk through the forest, without signal and without a living soul.8
We admire the tidy farmhouses, courtyards, originality of the locals.9
Along the Krka.10
Long, long is the road....through the forests...11
in the small town. Podbočje.12
He, he, that's us three.13
View back.14
First and only training.15
Sunny sunrise. Second day, Slinovce - Novo mesto is our navigation.16
Sunny morning.17
Wonderful Kostanjevica.18
Kostanjevica.19
Holidays are blooming.20
Even the puddles are heart-shaped.21
B. Jakac Gallery.22
Endless lettuce fields.23
Once upon a time and still today.24
Beautiful views.25
Towards Marija Magdalena, a beautiful viewpoint. Here the host brews us coffee, we honor him with salami.26
Marija Magdalena.27
Signposts and a mighty linden tree.28
We continue through blooming meadows towards Novi Lurd.29
Interesting apiaries.30
Resting place for pilgrims.31
Novi Lurd.32
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Area of silence, Pleterje.35
On the trail.36
Beautifully laid trail and exceptionally well marked.37
Beautiful cottages. The eyes really rest in this corner of the country.38
Oasis. Kira.39
Prežek Castle.40
Enjoying, break.41
Jakobina and baf and the yellow arrow, my faithful companions.42
We're having an interesting conversation, hi hi.43
Plains and hills. Dolenjska has more up than down.44
Alley of nettles, taller than hikers.45
Lingonberries. We extend the walk a bit, it's worth it.46
Interesting Jesus statue, identical one stands in Međugorje.47
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The eyes reach far.49
Hrušica. And the path is not over yet. This stage is long.50
The walk on day 2 amounts to 40 km.51
Entry into Novo mesto in the evening hours.52
Hostel Situla. Nice, tidy.53
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3 Roma women, hi hi55
and husbands at home, ha ha56
Along the lazy river onwards.57
Reflections like in a mirror.58
Day 3, Novo mesto - Frata - Šmaver - Vrhtrebnje - Trebnje.59
Heading towards Frata.60
Everything blooms and smells.61
Yellow, but we oversing them. 62
The plain seduces us, we sprawl out, hills await us.63
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Last flat section, then steeply up. 65
Through the forest, home of the capercaillie. Now we sing at full volume. 66
And down again....67
Lower, Middle and Upper Globodol, we read as Headache, hi hi68
The entire path is full of these clay shells. They brought them from Styria here.69
Bus stops, lovely. 70
Steeply up. Šmaver awaits. 71
At the top, views are exceptional, steepness is substantial. 72
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Signs for Baragova pot appear. 74
Steep descent down, across the motorway to Trebnje. 75
Trebnje. Overnight at Hotel Opara. Recommended, owner understands pilgrims' needs. 76
This runs through Leon's town....77
Meridian marker. 78
Soft and beautiful paths. 79
Nothing wet, just sunny and blue.80
Baraga's birth house. 81
Sometimes one must go on all fours.82
Zasavje hills are already visible and recognizable. 83
Yes, this one offers a small glass, but I'd prefer a proper one, but there isn't any.84
On the church.85
Each has its own arrow.86
The path along the motorway is strenuous and unnecessary, fortunately it ends and a rural panorama awaits us.87
We wave it goodbye towards Stična.88
We sleep here. View from our bedroom. Oasis of peace. Excellent dinner and accommodation.89
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On Labour Day to the sound of brass music we leave the monastery.91
In the distance the festive atmosphere is awakening.92
Yellow on the yellow path.93
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Entrance to the snail town. Višnja Gora.95
Path of two waterfalls.96
Blečji Vrh.97
A touch of life back then, once...98
Interesting hay bales.99
Polica. Where the priest saves us with coffee and Cviček and chat.100
St. James's corner.101
Perovo.102
Magdalenska gora.103
Exceptional path that continues into a steep section that doesn't relent, but it's worth every effort.104
Little church on Magdalenska gora.105
Backpack doing its thing... weight yeah106
Nice messages.107
Just a little more. We're close.108
Storm approaching.109
A friendly family offers us a roof over our heads. Yellow fish and a mussel in the aquarium. Seriously?110
Good people live here.111
Goal, St. James Church, Ljubljana. Trio cheers deservedly!!!112
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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. nasmehnasmeh
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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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