Jekarica - Storžič

Access to starting point:
From the Ljubljana - Jesenice motorway, take the Kranj - east exit and follow the road towards Jezersko, but only as far as the Kanonir inn, where you turn left and follow the initially still asphalted road. At all intersections, head towards the signs for Storžič. When the road makes a sharp right bend, notice the signposts for Kališče and Storžič. Park in the parking area near the signpost without obstructing forestry work. The road is CLOSED from 20 July to 20 October. If the road is closed, park lower down, which extends the ascent by one hour.

Route description:
At the bend, head onto the cart track left of the signposts. After just a few metres, spot the marker on a tree, confirming we are on the right path. After a good five minutes of walking, a sign directs us left onto the footpath. The path, starting to ascend moderately, soon leads us to a cart track, which we merely cross. The path crosses the cart track again just a minute later, then ascends more steeply. It gradually turns slightly left, leading us to a small ridgelet where we approach the cart track closely. We ascend alongside the cart track for a while, then a trail takes us to a viewpoint with a bench. The path ahead leads back to the cart track, this time to its end. It is also possible to access via the cart track (if opting for the cart track ascent, keep to the left directions at all junctions; the start is the same). Further on, the path is somewhat harder to follow as large quantities of fallen timber prevent ascent along the marked path, so passages must be sought, which are only partially trodden. Once this section is overcome, the path is easier to follow again, but only briefly. The path then approaches a clearing below Storžič and turns left amid the fallen trees. Again, seek passages through the trees. A few metres before Praprotnikova koča, step back onto the marked path, reaching the hut in a few steps.
Behind the hut, continue along the marked path, which resumes steep ascent, then temporarily levels at a boulder. Beyond the boulder, the path briefly enters a torrent gully, then begins traversing upwards to the right. A steeper ascent follows through fairly picturesque terrain, offering fine views of the surrounding peaks. Upon entering the dwarf pine belt, a path branches right leading below or along the slopes of Storžič towards the aforementioned Javorniški preval; we continue straight, reaching the junction at Bašeljski preval in a few minutes.
Proceed right towards Storžič (left to Bašeljski vrh and Dom na Kališču), now on a path that begins steep ascent through the dwarf pine belt. After about 30 minutes' ascent from the saddle, reach the Storžič ridge, which is soon left behind as the path shifts to the mountain's southern slopes. Over fairly steep southern slopes, ascend a steep path dangerous for slipping in several places, especially when wet. Higher up, the path eases slightly and returns to the ridge, continuing along and on it. To this increasingly panoramic path, just below the summit, paths from sv. Lovrenc, Planina Javornik, and via Psica through Žrelo join from the left. Here, continue slightly right to reach one of Slovenia's most visited two-thousanders in a few steps.

Starting point - Praprotnikova koča 1:10, Praprotnikova koča - junction below Bašeljski preval 0:30, junction below Bašeljski preval - Bašeljski preval 0:10, Bašeljski preval - Storžič 1:10.

Along the route: Praprotnikova koča (1380m), Razpotje pod Bašeljskim prevalom (1571m), Bašeljski preval (1630m)

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