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Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch

bagi25. 12. 2012 12:44:41

That's enough for this year, I've already walked everything I planned velik nasmeh

. At least that's what I believed, until my soles started itching again in September. Long paths have crept under my skin and won't leave zavijanje z očmi

. Something turned up quickly. A path just opened on the Slovenian variant of the famous Spanish Camino. This time from Ljubljana Castle to the pilgrimage Višarije in Italy. Višarska route...that's what the initiators of the path, the Rigler couple, call it. This will go like a hot knife through butter, since it's almost completely flat...was of course my completely wrong thinking zadrega

. First day late morning departure, had to grab a coffee somewhere in old Ljubljana, evening walking in pitch darkness eek

. But, once the legs warm up, no more problems. Experiences count, they stay in memory. And this path is very nice nasmeh

. If anyone needs info click na...gasperin.emil@gmail.com

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Start of the path from the castle hill

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Šmarka from Stanežič

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Embellishment of signposts

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Up, down, all around

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Somewhere in the Polhograjcih

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Views

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Artist at work

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Podnart iron road

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch They accompany you the whole way

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Podbrezje

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Beautiful village Ljubno

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Sleeping with friendly sisters

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Radol'ca

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Bohinjka

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch 10/10 everywhere

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Which mountain is that again? :)

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch No comment needed

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch At the castle mill

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Krnica

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Radovna

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Malca

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Zgornja Radovna

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Kranjska

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch On the edge of Slovenia

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Along the former railway

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Our goal is somewhere there

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Hikers at the end of the path

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Fairy-tale village

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Sacred place

Way of St. James – Gorenjska Branch Višarje

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Lj25. 12. 2012 13:34:33

Nice report and great idea! nasmeh

Irina26. 12. 2012 13:57:47

And when did you do that trip, when everything was still green and summery?

bagi26. 12. 2012 22:23:28

@Irina, mid September. It was summery all days except one through Radovna to Kranjska Gora. First it was raining, from Mojstrana onwards it was snowing. But you keep walking and admire the water flowing between your toes in your boots nasmeh

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Alfista27. 12. 2012 07:28:39

A bit weird, if you describe a September trip under 'conditions'.
Would put it somewhere else.

potke6. 02. 2013 12:39:23

I'm interested in the route of the Višarje branch of the Jakob's Way from Ljubljana-through which settlements does the marked path go.

feodor26. 03. 2013 23:05:54

Nice greeting! We started the path in Št.Vid near Ljubljana, Stanežiče, Škofja Loka, Podbrezje, Bled, Kranjska Gora, Višarje! Dore

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mclow27. 03. 2013 08:48:37

I went from Podutik Katarina, Tošč, Črni vrh, Poljane, Blegoš, Davča, Petrovo brdo, Črna prst, Vogel, Komna, Bovec, Predel, Višarje. In September 2012, it took me five days.

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strelec195427. 03. 2013 17:24:19

Did you overnight in mountain huts?
or somehow else zavijanje z očmi

best, Marjan

mclow27. 03. 2013 19:50:07

Yes in mountain huts, only in Bovec in an apartment.

bagi30. 03. 2013 13:10:46

NEW...for Jakob's Path on the original version I wrote stage instructions, so whoever wants them let me know by email: gasperin.emil@gmail.com

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minka22. 10. 2013 12:55:33

We are a group of retirees who started the new Jakob's Path last week (we walk stages on Saturdays). We found that the path is poorly marked in some places, so some info would be very helpful. Thanks.

bagi22. 10. 2013 13:20:32

@minka .... I walked the path again end of this September and didn't notice any lack of marks. True though, you have to pay attention to them because the path often changes direction. I can send you my instructions, just tell me which email. Mine is already known ... gasperin.emil@gmail.com

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jvali19. 02. 2014 11:44:58

bagi: great idea. and congrats on the path. planning something similar. can I write to your email? thanks. val.

bagi20. 02. 2014 14:54:29

@jvali ... of course you can write to my email. You'll get instructions right away. In autumn I also recorded GPS track so that will be available for interested too.

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megalodon20. 02. 2014 19:56:04

I sent you an email yesterday. I would really appreciate the instructions. Thanks nasmeh

bagi25. 03. 2014 23:05:43

A few people have already asked me how much time the path takes, where it goes, if it's really marked, if I'm sure they won't get lost, where I slept and such nasmeh

. But do you know what I tell them ?? That there's absolutely no problem. There are enough marks, just pay a little attention to them and sometimes talk a bit less so you don't miss them zavijanje z očmi

. You can sleep everywhere too, it's nice if you arrange by phone beforehand.

So … for an intro to the lowland season this path is perfect and the time is just right. And no mistake … you can walk it anytime. We don't all always climb only peaks. If you do it in one go you can only congratulate yourself. And of course … I congratulate you too velik nasmeh

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Now a bit of technicalities. I walked the path again in autumn 2013 and also recorded a GPS track. It's 154 km long. You can do it in four days, but of course more comfortably in five. The first day is the most strenuous, the second a bit less and on the last day you also need to put in a bit of effort mežikanje

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The path runs from Ljubljana to Višarije above Trbiž. Its purpose is similar to the pilgrimage Camino in Spain. Here ancient trekkers (oops … pilgrims) supposedly walked to Višarije and further to Spain. Well, not exactly over all these hills where it's now marked for real but the path is nice as it is.

It's marked with frequent marks in the form of yellow arrows, shells or shell stickers. Of course not WC shells but sea scallops, exactly like those in the Shell oil logo velik nasmeh

. Always go in the direction of the spread fan. They are found everywhere … on the ground, on traffic sign poles, on trees and elsewhere. If you don't see them for a suspiciously long time, you probably missed one. It happens. The simplest is to return to the last noticed mark and continue a little more carefully.

Like this …. this is a somewhat more extensive intro to Jakob's Path – Višarska Route. Next will be stages by days with some photos for pleasure and how its course looks on Google Maps. For GPS tracks or any additional questions you can of course still turn to ZS or my personal email.

I wish you pleasant walking and lots of enjoyment

Emil

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bagi27. 03. 2014 09:48:07

Day 1 - path from Ljubljana Castle to Sv. Duh near Škofja Loka

Well … decision made nasmeh

. Backpack full, immense will, just the sleep the night before departure wasn't quite the best, right velik nasmeh

. And where to start ?? If you're a bit quicker on your feet of course at the castle to connect the central Jakob's path with this one you're now heading for. You who prefer to walk a bit more slowly but see so much more, for you the start is at the church of Sv. Vid in Šentvid. But I warn everyone with a raised finger !!! You have to start early on this very first day. The steepness will be tough and there will be a full basket of whining and gasping zavijanje z očmi

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So …. first warm-up for the fast ones

First part from Ljubljana castle to Šentvid not yet marked but totally easy. Simply go towards Gorenjska on the left side of Celovška. If it's a bit too noisy just turn into side streets. You'll see how different our nice Ljubljana looks when you walk it slowly away from traffic nasmeh

. Before Šentvid you'll spot the church of Sv. Vid. Head there. To here you've walked 9 km in under 2 hours.

Now for all …. path over Polhograjci

At the church you get to know Jakob's marks. I wrote a bit about them before, just read it again. They'll guide you safely the whole way. And don't forget fuel supplies, to Škofja Loka you can't refresh your soul other than from the backpack mežikanje

. At the end of Stanežiče it gets real ... the path shoots steeply uphill, then eases a bit to catch your breath, then up again and so on. That's how you'll walk the whole dear day nasmeh

. A little strenuous, but you'll see how satisfied you'll ponder in bed in the evening about where all your legs have taken you. Oh … where do you get a bed ??? Don't worry, just call the House of Bread the day before and arrange. The Ursuline sisters accept every traveler who respects their monastic peace. I've been there twice, always well served and slept well nasmeh

. To here you've walked 30 km. About time I'd rather not speculate, we're different walkers. Count somewhere on 8 to 10 hours.

This is how the path winds nicely across the hills

From here you'll start if you have fast legs

Church of St. Vitus in Šentvid. You can also start here

There will also be many such signs, but these are not Jakob's

There the industrious workers are at home

St. Jacob ... a tiny detour from the path but the views beckon

Here pay a little attention to the signs

And ate royally .... in the House of Bread

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strelec195428. 03. 2014 10:11:55

bagi "you owe": mežikanje

us another 4 days velik nasmeh

excellently written.

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bagi4. 04. 2014 19:48:01

@strelec .... thanks a lot for the praise nasmeh

. A bit late, I know. Had to experience something new and something longer awaits me. But I promised and I stand by it. Soon the remaining days will come. Just a little more patience mežikanje

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bagi5. 04. 2014 20:28:01

Day 2 - path from Sv. Duh near Škofja Loka to Bled

Morning already??? The bed just won't let go of its warm embrace, right nasmeh

. Legs hurt a bit from yesterday and shoulders too. But you know ..... onwards!

When you slowly wink at the morning sun in greeting and take the path with uncertain steps, be a bit careful because you'll soon cross the main road. Nice path there and head towards Crngrob on it. There by the little church look to the hills, that's where you need to go. And so you don't rush too much, the slope will be steep eek

. Over Planica towards Sv. Jost and just before it turn down to Besnica to the tectonic fault. Then a long descent to the railway follows but as reward you'll go nicely flat to Podnart where the first shop awaits jezik

. Path now leads to Brezje and directs you to Podbrezje in between if you want but you'll have to return. Actually the path continues over Ljubno and descends well under the Peračica motorway viaduct. From there it's not far to Brezje. If you're tired you'll sleep here. Two years ago with my companion we asked at the pilgrimage office for accommodation. The man had a stern look but a heart of gold. In a few minutes he arranged lodging in the nearby monastery. The sisters there were very hospitable and we're still grateful nasmeh

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My brakes sometimes loosen a bit and then hard to stop velik nasmeh

. So same day I continued through nice Radol'ca and along pleasant road by Radovna towards Bodešče. There again a somewhat blind junction to ancient church Sv. Lenart which you skip without guilt. Ribno is your direction and Mlino after it, then you're almost at Bled. Go along right side of lake towards church Sv. Martin which proudly shows off under the castle and meanwhile think a bit about lodging. I slept at Potočniks right on the path they have pension, hostel very close too. Plenty of lodging around, no one sleeps outside. Nice day behind you nasmeh

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About 46 km this path long and count 10 to 13 hours. But can nicely split this section in two and overnight at Brezje.