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Stenar, Križ

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MANGRT25. 10. 2015 20:21:12
In Vrata below zero and in clear night towards Luknja on Bovški Gamsovec, from there to Stenar then back to Križ and past bivak IV to the valley.
Path to B.G. almost dry, towards Stenar in shady position quite some snow. Ice axe and crampons stayed dry as the crust had consolidated enough for a safe step. To Križ via gully and along the ridge to the top. Descent nothing special but the soul enjoyed autumn-winter joys.
Morning on Bovški Gamsovec1
Razor awakening2
Towards the summit of Stenar3
Shortcut to the summit4
Towards Trento5
Along the ridge to Križ6
View from Križ to Stenar7
Who has trampled the cream8
Play of wind and clouds9
Play of sun and clouds10
Loner in the dwarf pines11
Triglav in an autumn frame12
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Sorok26. 10. 2015 11:50:21
Great pics, especially 12.nasmeh !
Good luck and safe steps ahead !
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viharnik26. 10. 2015 16:38:44
Beautiful autumn contrasts of nature.
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danielenidoma18. 11. 2018 17:45:35
Start from Vrata, over Sovatna, first to Stenar, then to Križ past bivak IV back to start. Some snow patches on the path, no winter gear needed, otherwise path without special features. Nice, cold and windy Saturday.
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KarmenT30. 10. 2022 18:36:55
Vrata - Bivak IV - Križ - Stenar - Sovatna - Vrata

Yesterday was a wonderful day for high mountains. In Vrata at parking at 7.30 still lots of space. Sun blazing, no wind, mostly short sleeves. Just missing sunscreen. Met quite a few hikers on described trail. Path well marked always. Especially above bivak IV follow marks as many fissures, holes along the path. From Križ down same path to cable base, then trodden path to Stenar junction. Caution in places. Both peaks great viewpoints. Company on Križ, also visitors on Stenar. When gone, listened to silence, enjoyed views, dozed a bit. Met two chamois, watched ibex from afar.

Descent to Sovatna with view of North Triglav face very nice too. Didn't think "harder" part awaited. In Vrata leaves everywhere on ground, flying up, rustling, lots of them. Easy to miss stone or step on root. Luckily passed without issues. First freeze makes it irrelevant. nasmehnasmeh
Morning in Vrata1
Očak in view most of the day and very close.2
Snapshot along the trail3
View from the path to Aljažev dom.4
View back on Vrata valley.5
awaiting the sun6
On the other side all sunlit.7
Left above the trail: Stenar.8
Curtain-like patterns along the path.9
Right of Stenar, sunlit Križ.10
Towards the center and then right.11
View back12
Križ in the middle, left Stenarska vratca.13
well marked14
First view of bivouac IV15
Dolkova špica above the bivouac16
True high alpine terrain17
Interesting world - crevices, holes...18
Still snow inside19
Near the junction for Dolkovo špica and Škrlatica20
Harsh winters here21
At Bovška vratca22
Magnificent views, Razor left, Prisank right, on it all black people23
Between them some pointed peaks and fallen tower24
Razor and Prisojnik once again25
View into Trento, Pogačnikov dom in the middle and Zgornje Kriško jezero26
Križ getting closer27
To the right of the gully steel cable28
View of Dolkovo špica and Škrlatice summit, right Rokavi29
Nicely secured30
Through narrow gully31
Closer view32
Križ summit, right Dolkova špica and Škrlatice summit33
View of Stenar from Križ34
Regular visitor35
Another one36
Return to the foot of the fixed cables37
Then sharply left towards Stenar38
Views39
above the path40
Path to Stenar41
Views42
Križ now far away43
Beautiful views.44
Summit of Stenar45
view from the summit46
View of Bovški Gamsovec47
Triglav now even closer48
Close-up49
Križ and Stenar already far50
In Sovatna51
Majestic North Triglav face, larches glowing below52
wonderful53
Section with fixed cables54
Towards Luknja55
View back at Sovatna56
Aljažev dom on return57
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madeira16. 09. 2023 16:30:23
On Tuesday, 12.09.2023, the exact opposite loop to my predecessor: Vrata - Sovatna - Stenar - Križ - Bivak IV - Vrata.
Around 7 I parked in Vrata, where it was very lively. Many wanted to take advantage of the fantastic day ahead. Most went to Triglav, only a handful to Sovatna, even at a "safe" distance. My path in peace and quiet. Sadly no ibex on the way. On Stenar views galore. Can't decide which side nicer. Descent to junction Stenar-Križ, then under Križ to cable to Križ. Last part under Križ very unpleasant, pure scree, watch steps well. On Križ beautiful all ways again. From Križ lovely path to Bivak IV to valley.
Circular tour that thrills.
Luknja1
Triglav2
along the path, nature is the artist3
Triglav4
View towards Stenar5
and Triglav once again6
Stenar7
view towards Trenta8
path for the soul9
reigns over Vrata10
in the foreground Križ, behind Razor11
in the direction of Trenta and Bavški Grintavec12
Škrlatica13
Škrlatica again14
Bovški Gamsovec, Kanjavec in the background15
Trail junction16
Triglav and Bovški Gamsovec17
view of the middle Kriško lake, actually there are two18
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Križ20
Škrlatica21
Upper Kriško Lake22
Razor23
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View in the direction of Vršič, there behind the mountains it hides25
Stenar and Križ26
Just imagine how it is here in winter if the signs are already so poor27
View towards the Karawanks28
In the fog it's not for walking here29
Stenar and Križ30
bivouac IV31
In the background the saddle between Stenar and Križ32
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Buha17. 09. 2023 18:52:41
Madeira, how long did you need for the whole loop?
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madeira17. 09. 2023 19:54:51
For the whole tour I took just under 9 and a half hours.
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Buha20. 09. 2023 20:19:45
Thanks Madeira, that's a bit too much for me in one day because I have 4-5 hours drive to the starting point, but days are quite shorter. Very nice circular tour.nasmeh
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madeira20. 09. 2023 20:30:44
4-5 hours driveeek Ouch. Then it's really not for one day.
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asam200926. 06. 2024 09:35:54
Has anyone been there in the last few days? Is the path from Vrata already dry? nasmeh
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Pero_2426. 06. 2024 14:08:58
I'm joining the question. I'm interested from Zadnjica.. and Bovški Gamsovec. Regards.
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bendingdream30. 06. 2024 18:14:29
Yesterday I did the route Vrata - Sovatna - Stenar - Križ - Bivak IV - Vrata, the path is definitely not yet dry, but it can be done without winter gear.

The most annoying part is the crossing of the snowfield at the bottom of the gully in the last pitch over Sovatna, before the fixed rope. The snowfield is steep and still quite hard at least in the morning, so I wouldn't tackle it without micro crampons. It can be bypassed on the right side of the gully, but not entirely easy.

The traverse under the summit part of Stenar is still snow-covered, but luckily the path goes low enough, so except for two small tongues (which you simply avoid) there is no snow on the path. The rest is simple.

Bovški Gamsovec from Dovška vrata to the summit looks completely dry and had lots of visitors yesterday.
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user031014. 07. 2025 01:39:48
Hi, what are the conditions like? Is there still any dangerous snowfield?
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Pero_2414. 07. 2025 20:43:47
For Stenar nothing, for Križ I don't know, but since many have walked it, probably not either.
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