Koča na Pesku - Ribniška koča (via Lovrenška jezera)
Starting point: Koča na Pesku (1386 m)
| Latitude/Longitude: | 46,467°N 15,3441°E |
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Route name: via Lovrenška jezera
Walking time: 3 h 35 min
Difficulty: easy marked way
Elevation gain: 121 m
Elevation difference along the route: 500 m
Map: Pohorje 1:50.000
Recommended equipment (summer):
Recommended equipment (winter): ice axe, crampons
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Access to starting point:
A) From the Ljubljana - Maribor highway, we take the Slovenske Konjice exit and continue driving towards the mentioned settlement. From Slovenske Konjice, we continue towards Zreče, and further we follow the road in the direction of Rogla. When we arrive at Rogla, we continue on the main road, which for some time continues without major changes in altitude, then turns left and gradually starts descending. We follow the mentioned road to Koča na Pesku, where we park on the parking lot near the mountain hut.
B) First, we drive to Lovrenc na Pohorju (to there from the Maribor - Dravograd road), then we continue driving towards Rogla and Koča na Pesku. Further, the macadam road first brings us to Mašin žaga and then to Koča na Pesku. We park on the parking lot at Koča na Pesku.
Route description:
From Koča na Pesku we continue on the road in the direction of Mašin Žaga. The road first descends through the valley between Rogla on the left and Pesek on the right, then brings us to Mašin Žaga, where there is a small reservoir lake.
We continue left in the direction of Lovrenška jezera and Ribniška koča, bypassing the mentioned lake on the left side. On the other side of the lake, signs for Lovrenška jezera and Šotna pot direct us right, where we cross a wooden footbridge. Some ten steps further we continue parallel to the stream, then go left uphill, where the blazes direct us. The path ahead gradually begins to ascend somewhat more steeply; after about 25 minutes of ascent, we reach a marked junction where we join the path from Rogla.
We continue right in the direction of Lovrenška jezera (left Rogla), continuing the path with some traverses and short ascents and descents, then begin ascending a partly paved path where we ascend wooden boardwalks. Higher up, the path levels out and we arrive at a junction, where we go right towards Lovrenška jezera (left Ribniška koča and Rogla via the western path).
Just some ten steps further we arrive at a viewpoint tower from which a fine view opens onto the plateau where the small lakes are located; from the tower we continue on wooden boardwalks that lead us through the dwarf pine scrub to the lakes.
From the lakes we return to the last junction and continue in the direction of Ribniška koča and Rogla. A few minutes' descent follows on wooden boardwalks, then from the marked junction we go right in the direction of Lovrenc na Pohorju and Ribniška koča (left Rogla via the western path). Traversing the slopes below the Lovrenška jezera plateau follows, where the path crosses a few streams, then the slope becomes panoramic and we arrive at the junction at Planinka.
Here we continue straight ahead (right Lovrenc na Pohorju), the path leading us with fine views of Pohorje and the Kamnik Savinja Alps and Karawanks in the distance, and to the right also a fine view towards Golica / Koralpe. A few more minutes of descent follow across the expansive meadow of Planinka, then the path enters the forest and descends somewhat more steeply. Lower down we pass a neatly arranged spring, beyond which we reach the Šiklarica saddle at 1300 m elevation.
From the saddle we gradually begin to ascend, following the blazes at junctions. Somewhat higher, a short path (2 minutes) branches right to the memorial for the deceased aviators. We continue ascending through the forest, higher up the forest begins to thin and we arrive at the next junction, located a few minutes below Jezerski vrh.
Here we go straight (right Ribniško jezero 3 minutes) and ascend to the nearby Jezerski vrh, from which a fine view opens.
From Jezerski vrh we continue towards Ribniška koča and begin descending a well-trodden path from which fine views open. Lower down we step onto a macadam road, reaching it at the saddle between Mali Črni vrh and Jezerski vrh; we continue along the road towards northwest, which slowly ascends. We follow this road to the Ribniška koča, a few minutes away.
Starting point - Lovrenška jezera 1:30, Lovrenška jezera - Jezerski vrh 1:50, Jezerski vrh - Ribniška koča 15 minutes.
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Discussion about the trip Koča na Pesku - Ribniška koča (via Lovrenška jezera)
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| Gost5. 01. 2008 |
The path is wonderful and runs in the embrace of vast Pohorje forests. Even in snow, the path is nicely passable as most of it is ratracked.
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| andrej jerina27. 10. 2008 |
I recommend, take your time and discover the beauties of Pohorje! The trail is easy and not strenuous, a special attraction are the Lovrenška lakes and fantastic views into both valleys. LP Andrej
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| MiR27. 10. 2008 |
I walked this trail with girlfriends in summer, when water lilies bloomed on the Lovrenške lakes and arnica at Ribniška koča. The Lovrenška with water lilies is one pure poem. But it tempts me in winter too, especially now that "guest" wrote the trail is nicely passable even in winter. Nice greetings to all!
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| triglavski27. 10. 2008 |
Soon it will be a year since I hiked around there, otherwise these are almost the home grounds of my youth, of course much lower down in the Drava valley. Let the pictures speak.
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| triglavski27. 10. 2008 |
Of course there will be nothing with pictures, because I can't upload them here, I forgot.
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| kungočan29. 04. 2011 |
With a group of six hikers we set off in the morning from Koča na Pesku, where we had slept, towards Ribniška koča via Lovrenška jezera. It had been raining since night and poured on us all the way to Ribniška koča. Lots of water on the path and mud, soaked to the skin despite good clothing. We planned to continue over Kope to Slovenj Gradec, but it wasn't possible, so we ended at Ribniška koča. We'll continue another time when the weather is better.
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| slavkoo13. 09. 2013 |
A few days ago my colleague and I crossed Pohorje, from Bolfenka to Slovenj Gradec. Slept at Pesek. Excellent marking to Ribniška koča, then more so-so, especially from Grmovškov dom onwards to Slovenj Gradec. Superficial, sloppy... Otherwise I recommend this about 55 km hiking trail, beautiful views, wonderful nature, extremely friendly caretakers...
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| črna murka27. 09. 2014 |
I hiked Pohorje from Mariborska koča to Slovenj Gradec with my husband. Disappointed with Pohorje. Mariborska koča closed at eight in the morning. Ruška koča at Areh still closed at nine. For the stamp we had to call, they removed the note right after us so no one else would bother them. Can't get anything to drink. Path markings very poor for first-time hikers crossing Pohorje. In the wetlands we had to return to the same point twice because we couldn't find the mark. Ribniška koča a disaster. Obviously haven't heard of friendliness. First at the door we hear that at seven in the evening we're lucky it's still open, almost locked, that we're late. Had to order hot food right away so the kitchen can be cleaned and they go to bed early. Praise to the caretaker at koča pod Kremžarjevem Vrhu. There very friendly and accommodating. Really disappointed with Pohorje. Probably won't go again. Especially not to Ribniška.
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| nordkap27. 09. 2014 |
Too bad, because three weeks ago I went from Mariborska to Peska and back, and everywhere I found open doors with no problem for stamps or ordering something. Regarding the markings, well I don't know, I didn't get lost, they were sufficiently placed for me.
It is true, however, that I notice more and more that the huts are self-serving and that things have become quite commercialized, a real tavern version, only rarely can you still find that authenticity and homeliness expected from mountain huts, which they used to have in the past. Too bad.
Anyway, I go to the mountains for myself and if I encounter not exactly a warm welcome, I turn around and thank them, and continue my path, but I keep my thoughts to myself.
There are bright exceptions where you are truly welcome.
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| malhar28. 09. 2014 |
Dark murka, Pohorje is not to blame, it's always nice, you just need luck that the caretakers are in a good mood. Don't be too early or too late, at Ribniška try smiling at them too, then they treat you differently. Markings? Well, unfortunately you have to look around too, it's quite well marked, on the wet areas there's just one path. When you're in a better mood and less tired, go again, and you'll see it's really nice
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| malhar28. 09. 2014 |
nordkap, you're right, everyone thinks their own, the weather is to blame
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| Čeladarka19. 02. 2016 |
I hiked this trail about 14 days ago. I set off just after about 20 cm of snow had fallen. I had to break the trail well, as there was no one ahead of me that day  and that's why I can say without reservation that it is excellently marked. Actually, every fourth tree has a mark, which is ideal for such conditions. I walked for a good eight hours, three of them in the dark. The trail is pleasant, but in winter conditions it is certainly not suitable for everyone. Even the Pohorje hills must be taken with respect. From experience, I can only advise that good endurance and orientation are needed, and above all excellent fitness 
After the demanding hike, I experienced a "cold shower" at the Ribniška koča (luckily I decided to sleep at the Koča na Pesku). The hostess seemed extremely reluctant, as if the mountain environment didn't suit her at all and she'd rather serve in some city pub (the generic music from her laptop in the middle of the large dining room was accordingly). But I can somehow survive that. What bothered me most was the poor quality food, service and high price. The goulash was so synthetic-industrial that only its quantity could surprise me. There was barely any meat in it, and even from that sample some very chewy pieces. The bread was in the same style, industrially sliced white loaf. The skuta strudel was okay, though also store-bought. Even the schnapps was the worst you can find on the shelf. 
I admit, due to extreme hunger I ate almost everything, as there was a long way behind me and I hope that's understandable
Nevertheless, they completely disappointed me. I let the hostess know that too.
I hope they strive to improve their attitude towards hikers, and with better quality food and service also improve the overall impression.
The hut is otherwise visually interesting and very spacious, and stands in a beautiful, pleasant location, so it would be a shame if it gets a bad reputation because of inappropriate owners. 
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