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georgia28. 08. 2019 12:28:55

"bos", in picture 102 you have a glider!
It really looks like a swallow hunter. I quickly recognize a glider by the simple lines on the wings, while the swallow hunter is more ornate. And glider likes to glide mežikanje

Just in passing...

serajko28. 08. 2019 22:14:27

regards
I'm interested why the generator is right in the interior space

mpp29. 08. 2019 00:35:06

Probably they've put it away safely (rain, or temporary work stoppage).
The saw on the hanger probably isn't permanent either. velik nasmeh

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bos30. 08. 2019 16:44:10

Thanks "georgia".

But the bivouac needs to be checked out jezik

, because it's really nice.

bos12. 10. 2019 20:42:17

Earlier than I thought, I went to check out the new bivouac nasmeh

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From the highway, turn off at Sv. Rok exit and then right towards Raduč, a bit further there's a left turn (sign on stone Bunovac) and then along a fairly good gravel road (at the unmarked junction, turn left) to the Bunovac starting point and then along the path Čičina dolina - Ivine vodice - Vlaški grad - Sveto brdo - Vaganski vrh - Bunovac.
The entire trail is well marked and normally passable, you need to stick to the trail because of the minefield area.
Up to reaching the ridge it was still cloudy, then it turned into a beautiful day. We didn't meet anyone on the whole trail, we had this part of Velebit all to ourselves jezik

View from the starting point to the beginning of our path, just not across here.

We descend a little along the road to the path's start.

upon arriving at the ridge, it opens up.

the descent to Ivine vodice offers nice views towards the sea.

Ivine vodice bivouac has a logbook and stamp.

and below a stove, above some thinner mattresses.

There is a map in the bivouac, our path.

Downstairs there is a dining room with a stove, upstairs there is only a wooden floor.

The HPO stamp is at the top, the logbook is not usable, behind Sveto brdo.

At the junction we turn right towards Sveto brdo.

Towards Lika, damaged plaque with the ten commandments.

Close-up of the highest peak of Velebit.

Cape Stara kula and to the right hotel Alan, bought by the English

A little below the summit is the HPO stamp and logbook

And we're back here where we reached the ridge and our peaks Sveto brdo and Vlaški grad

in the middle back our goal, right Malovan

at the crossroads where we later descended to the starting point

last section to the highest point of Velebit

and view back to Sveto brdo far back there

Segestin and Malovan, both in the minefield area

from the right descent to the abandoned huts and then ascent to the saddle behind Bunovac

last view of Vaganski vrh and descent to the starting point

at the starting point, left Malovan peak

Abandoned house at the Bunovac starting point, where there is quite a lot of space.

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garmont12. 10. 2019 21:27:36

Congratulations @bos.
Nice and quite long tour for this time of year. Velebit never disappoints anyway. nasmeh

bos12. 10. 2019 22:55:44

Thanks. Yes, Velebit is really wonderful.
In the new bivouac there are carved verses:"Velebite vilo, Velebite suzo, miluje te nebo tisućama boja ..."

bos4. 07. 2020 06:42:06

I went for the last 3 checkpoints of the Croatian Mountaineering Circuit that I was missing on Velebit.
After a night drive I arrive at Veliko Rujno and park at the church. I ascend Bojin kuk via path 603, descend via 602 and thus nicely circle Bojin kuk. The path is well marked and normally passable, fixed protection is OK. View from the top is superb.
Then followed a drive to the starting point for Mala Paklenica (entrance 40 kn) and then a hot jezik

circular path Mala Paklenica - Lekine njive - Jurline - Anića kuk - Velika Paklenica and back to Jukići village via the educational trail. The entire path is well marked and normally passable.
Next day I drive along the old road across Velebit to Gračac, after the tunnel turn right onto gravel road, where is the start for Crnopac. Path to the top is well marked and normally passable. Just before the top I almost turn back, as fog and thunder suddenly covered me, but luckily the storm veered towards BIH, so views opened nicely in all directions from the top. Currently no HPO stamp on the top.
Although I've finished these official HPO peaks on Velebit, I'll surely return soon, as Velebit calls again and again nasmeh

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where the asphalt ends and view on Bojin kuk

from the top to the main ridge, right Sv. Brdo

Vinjerac and Velebit with Velika and Mala Paklenica.

The stamp is currently not in its place.

junction on the ridge, go left for Prezid

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miri4. 07. 2020 08:25:27

Great.

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Mcgiver4. 07. 2020 09:00:45

bos, exceptionally nice. Pristine nature and peace. Any crowds on the top, and probably none below either? Good luck!

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Dr.ejči4. 07. 2020 14:43:33

Oooo, Crnopac!... I have a nice memory of that end. When we arrived at Tatek's shelter, we just stared dumbly at the enooooormous, masonry barbecues (grill). No wonder, that's Dalmatia! The "bivouac" is officially for 10 people, but optimally 6-7? There were 6 of us and that midweek, when in the evening 3 more Slovenian coastals arrive, around midnight another dozen Croatian speleologists. Well, it was quite interesting. Apparently it's more riddled with tunnels below than our Postojna?? I recommend the Little Prince path, and all those ridges around have huge potential too. Super peaceful, compared to Tulove and Paklenica. Good luck!

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garmont22. 07. 2021 14:23:00

After nine years back on Bojinac.
From parking lot past Jagina kuk on the secured path to the top. We descended “Bablji put” to Veliko Rujno and from there back to the car.
Still wild and above all beautiful tour. Satisfied...both. nasmeh

Regards

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garmont25. 07. 2021 12:15:49

Today to Aniča kuk.
Up via Jurlin and past miril to the top. Descent on normal path back to Vel. Paklenica. Didn't look for ferrata from top, didn't want it anyway. mežikanje

Path to it marked from top... junction below too. nasmeh

Regards

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lilyd8. 06. 2022 18:00:50

SOUTHERN VELEBIT 29.5.-2.6.2022

After three years back to Velebit, this time in Paklenica National Park, climbing paradise. Again with guide Stane, eight girls. First day, Sunday rainy, but cleared up in Jablanac. Guide showed us first gem, Zavratnica Bay, all first time. Walk along beautiful bay, then ascent to mountain hut at lowest elevation 25 m, then to viewpoint where we saw Zavratnica Bay from above, really worth it. Then to Starigrad, our stay at Dragica's.
Second day drove to Veliko Rujno plateau, views to Bojin kuk and off to first goal Golić, 1,206 m peak. After summit, down through beech forests to old settlement Ramići, now tourist Ramića dvori, friendly locals hosted us, invited to overnight. This time just coffee, apple strudel, bought some goodies and continued to Velika Paklenica past nicely arranged Paklenica hut. Already admiring Anića kuk walls, countless climbing routes. Closer to Paklenica hotter sun. Enjoyed landscape diversity.
Third day from Mala to Velika Paklenica. Marked trail 6 h 30. Walked canyon, no water now, but interesting diverse path, some scrambling, overcame all obstacles together and guide praised us. This part protected area no climbing. Past Kapljarka cave to flatter stream bed. Third day also super diverse path, turns to meadows, then deciduous forest, nice path with flowers and meadows, through Jurline village, rest under linden, then down to Velika Paklenica. Walked to stay, guide later for car...
Fourth day first goal ascent to Manita peć cave, interesting, we explored. This time around Vidakov kuk area, great sea views and hot sun...Some secured with cables, all fine, but one girl's shoes gave out. Good we had medics who fixed quick. To old Velebit settlement, past beekeeper down towards Lugarnica, steep descent. On way two bee stings, water low, happy for spring. Finale meeting "alpinist" as Deržaj humorously described…
Daily group breakfast, evenings dinner in local taverns. Food excellent, tastes varied. Swam in sea not cold at all, nicely splashed. All happy with company, girls very happy with great guide, he says we were super! He rested a bit from us but missed quick.
Grateful to guide for leading, all tours, all told and shown about Central Velebit, Paklenica, history....Final Miril and Tatek's grave in Ljubotići. What Premužić for North Velebit, Slavko Tomerlin – Tatek for South. Tatek discovered many trails and caves on Velebit, died 2018 at 88. Stop in Sveti Juraj, nice overlooked place. Already new ideas for next Velebit explorations.

path to the hut at lowest elevation 25 m

view of Zavratnica bay from the viewpoint

Starting point for Bojin kuk, for Golić...

Old settlement Ramići, now tourist Ramića dvori.

Diligent, hospitable Vanja, preparing goodies.

Mountain hut Paklenica, nicely arranged.

Start of the third day from Mala to Velika Paklenica.

One must also make an effort and help oneself a little...

the guide carefully monitors what we are doing...

the guide is an excellent expert on Velebit, visits it for 40 years...

Both shoes have given way, medics at work...

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bumslpepe1. 11. 2022 20:06:57

Four-day post-covid rehab (for soul and body) tour in southern Velebit. Start in Ljubotić, sleep at Stap, next day via Panos to Šugarska duliba then slowly back same way. Water plenty at Šugarska and Stap. Sleep of course in hammock.

Regards
Igor

Čučavac above Stap (approx. 3 cubic metres of rock on a very small base)

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palček plezalček1. 11. 2022 23:24:12

Missed your Velebit steps. Thanks for sharing them with us. nasmeh

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bumslpepe2. 11. 2022 06:20:36

Thanks for encouragement nasmeh

Where to put food if you sleep outside knowing bears are nearby.

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bos28. 05. 2023 05:37:57

Went to check if stamp really on top, so HPO booklet not empty, and explored Crnopac massif a bit. jezik

Morning Crnopac in low clouds, looked gloomy, seems rained overnight, but then nice day little wind.
From known start down main road to Gračac direction, soon right on gravel to last plateau, midway bear surprises me mežikanje

, sign for Kita Gaćešina. Path offers some scrambling, top opened my all-day kingdom. Back to plateau then to Crnopac shelter, before circle Path of Little Prince, not for everyone. Jump to rocky Bili kuk then to shelter. Continue to V. Bat, new ferrata coming there? zmeden

, on to Crnopac. This part doesn't disappoint, takes you to real wilderness among rocks. Descent known path to start.
Whole Crnopac massif real wilderness surrounded by forest and rocks, very similar to Bijele and Samarske stjene above Mrkopalj.
Could say great day on Velebit again, if not sad news midway jezen

... sat and pondered ... life so cruel, here today gone tomorrow ... so we must LIVE life!

cold and foggy at the start, neighboring Čelavac in the sun

to the first plateau by road, then straight through forest back to road

Crnopac (under it far left Bili kuk), V. and M. Bat, Orlov kamen

I go further, as there was still a long path there across

return to the last plateau and towards the shelter

I turn left, at least 2h needed for the bypass

the moment when I receive sad news and we both looked at the sky together ...

circular path through the cave that brings you back to the entrance

view back at the very demanding Šušnjevac descent

The Little Prince Path is really interesting

branch to Kito Gaćešina to reach the summit from the other side

I didn't find the stamp, although I saw the imprint

we all together with the chamois looked around a bit

below the shelter and behind Kita Gaćešina

Crnopac is already closer, in between up, down, up, down...

view towards the starting point and towards the sea

I turn my gaze to Kita Gaćešina and Bili kuk in the middle

morning in the clouds, afternoon beautiful, left Kita Gaćešina and right Bat

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lijaneja28. 05. 2023 09:21:04

Wonderful, Boštjan!

bumslpepe17. 03. 2024 09:50:38

Again some (today bit more) pics for friends. Start Lukov Šugar, Sleep Šugarska duliba, then past Kovačeva peć over Samarov ridge to Visočica. Next day via Jelovačka vrata to Zavrate. Today early via Matjašič to Šibuljina and bus to car.