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velesa27. 08. 2010 17:10:09

I arrived at Stenarska vratca three years ago by accident when I strayed from the path from Vrata to Škrlatica. To them I walked almost an hour and a half. Mostly scree. Last part is wall, but nothing bad. Back to the "right" path I needed 20 minutes of scrambling on scree. It joins before the bivouac.

Bizy28. 08. 2010 14:42:23

Aha, that's the situation, thanks to both for the info. Just have to set out on these paths and see what and how. I haven't seen this route description anywhere - over Stenarska vratca, even on maps it's a dashed line, in short no path but marked.

viharnik3. 10. 2010 17:54:13

Today due to the meteorologists' strike, due to absence in the mountains, I had to check the actual conditions with my own eyes, of course armed with an ice axe.
I went up via the nice Sovatna path, which is now higher up nicely equipped with cables so no struggling on scree. The low cloud boundary was very high today, around 1800m, in Jesenice it was even raining from the clouds. Finally a beautiful blue sunny sky opened and autumn was perfect. It was quite cold on the summit and everyone returning from the top warned about it. After returning from the summit I met nearby Šodrovec-Mitja from the forum. We chatted there until fog from the south almost covered us, rising quickly. For the return I decided on a quick descent via Sovatna, as everything was in fog. Later it cleared below again, but in the Vrata valley fog like in November.
Below I also met a gentleman and lady from Plavški rovt, where Ruret Robič's tragic accident happened; the man told me that Jureta was hit by some very strange drunk guy and who knows what else. He called his son to the scene after the accident and said that he was driving because he himself didn't even have a driver's license. Damn him! He probably drove right down the middle of the forest path, since skilled Jure, who lived on his bike, would have avoided crashing into the vehicle somehow. Greetings and God be with you.

A little before the top 2180m, left Križ, right Stenar

On the way back fog covered everything up to the height of Stenarska vrata

Autumn already bursts with scarlet warm colors

Tadej8. 10. 2010 12:02:22

Yesterday Rok and I ascended from Vrata valley via Sovatna to Stenar. Up to 2250 m it was foggy, occasionally even light drizzle, higher as expected sunny and relatively warm.

A few more pics

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mukica8. 10. 2010 14:07:23

Same as matta, enviably jealous velik nasmeh

Nice days ahead, hope I'll use them well including tomorrow's meeting nasmeh

viharnik8. 10. 2010 18:28:42

Rok and Tadej are phenomenal! The fog at your place really reached quite high into the mountains, but all the effort was richly rewarded judging by the pictures. Now in the mountains there is really that true peace with rare hikers around. The ascent took me 3h 50min including grandma's and apple snack midway, down through Sovatna to Bukovlje 1h plus a bit on the flat to Aljaž. Very nice, high tour for autumn days. Lp

stankoju8. 10. 2010 20:17:21

We were also quite close, we on Špik. Above the fog it was wonderful.

nevicica27. 03. 2011 15:35:40

Dear friends,

I am asking for information about the conditions for the ascent to Stenar through Sovatna if anyone has been there?

Nice regards to all mountaineers.
Nevicica

nevicica27. 03. 2011 18:22:50

Thanks to the admin for "moving" me to the requested topic.
I've already done the path to Stenar once in summer conditions, so it's not unknown to me. My question was more aimed at seeking info from hikers who've gone through Sovatna recently.

LP

JusAvgustin27. 03. 2011 18:26:48

I doubt many have gone through Sovatna recently. Through Sovatna it's better to ski than to hike to Stenar in winter (for obvious reasons). Maybe the question is more aimed (appropriately) at some crew and alpinists who use Sovatna for descent. Conditions are undoubtedly still winterly... No Stenar recorded on slo-alp for quite a while. It was super popular at the start of the calendar year, loads of ropes up there in both walls!

rerze119. 07. 2011 21:56:56

Today's goal was the mighty mountain above Vrata valley, offering one of the best views of Steno. Start in Vrata and via Sovatna to Stenar. Nice day, sunny weather with some wind, a few people around. No special features on the path, except in the upper part from Stenar gates onwards the markers are quite faded and you need to watch closely. A few pics. nasmeh

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heinz16. 09. 2011 19:01:05

Today - Stenar via Sovatna. Nice and not as long a tour as you'd think. I'd almost dare say it's closer from Vrata to Kriška plateau than from Zadnjica. Definitely more interesting path though. Had the summit to myself for a while. nasmeh

Original plan was also Križ, but ankle wouldn't allow..
Really nice in that corner of Triglav paradise. Weather today just right..

Even if it's swampy, still well-fed. People maybe worry too much about survival..

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vespa2. 11. 2011 10:15:33

If anyone has been to the top of Stenar or nearby these days - please provide info on conditions.

vespa10. 11. 2011 20:14:16

Today two of us went via Sovatna to Stenar. Sovatna practically dry. Further on need to cross about three snowfields, ice axe good to have in hand. Had a bit of trouble finding the path, but now it's tracked. Otherwise bliss for this time of year. Sunshine, no cloud, no wind.

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alesh7414. 11. 2011 19:01:28

Today I spent a very nice day in pleasant company in the embrace of Stenar. Weather fantastic, warm, no wind. The path that led us from Vrata via Sovatna to the top is dry, except for some snowfields under Stenar, which don't pose major problems. Day to shout about.... mežikanje

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mukica14. 11. 2011 19:17:51

You two had a nice day nasmeh

Enjoy...

Scabiosa14. 11. 2011 20:12:48

Really nicely caught the elder ibex, already warmly dressed. nasmeh

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lijaneja16. 11. 2011 20:23:54

Today I left the valley fog and visited Stenar. Only four cars in Vrata even though it's already 8:45. Access via Sovatna is completely dry, some snow right before entering the wall, which could be dangerous for slightly earlier visitors without gear. Up top martinčkanje in still air and enjoying the clear visibility.

Today's first sunray on the tour appeared from behind Aljaž Tower at 10:09

An hour later divine views from Stenar. Dovški križ, left of it part of Široka peč, right grassy slopes of Škrnatarica, in front Šplevta

Left the mighty ridge of Dolkova špica, Škrlatica, right of the whitened Kotel all three Rokavi

Gubno and Dovški Gamsovec - behind Dobrač

Prisojnik, right Visoka Rateška Ponca, in front left Šplevta and Turn pod Razorjem

Razor, left of it the white peak of Jalovec

Completely bare Kepa, likewise Vrtaški vrh and Sleme in front of it

The north side of the očak is already all wintry

One would just look and enjoy. Let me boast a little that I have visited 22 peaks from this picture already

In the background Lepošpičje and Plaski Vogel, in front Bovški Gamsovec, Vrh nad kamnom and Pihavec. To the right of it is Zadnjiški ozebnik

Bavški Grintavec, Srebrnjak and Trentski Pelc, Šmihelovec and Zagorelec

Belščica, Vrtača, Stol, Košuta and Begunjščica

Pogačnikov dom na Kriških podih and the middle Kriško jezero

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sin narave16. 11. 2011 21:00:34

Today start at seven in the morning from Vrata, towards the summit via Sovatna. Shortly above the first jump met three ibex. Below the wall of Stenar some chamois. The path is mostly dry, only the approach under Stenar and straight to the summit snowy. Although the snow was firm no problem, because there were previous footprints and it was possible to walk without problem. On the summit stayed a good hour and admired our mountains. On the way back under the cairn by the path got a poser from King of mountains - ibex. Same path I blasted back to the valley. Only right below the wall cut via scree and snow patches. On the scree met one mountaineer. If not mistaken lijaneja. Nice regards here too. Feelings on the summit were phenomenal.