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Mountain ranges / Kamnik Savinja Alps / Ojstrica / Planina Podvežak - Ojstrica (via Kocbekov dom)

Planina Podvežak - Ojstrica (via Kocbekov dom)

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Starting point: Planina Podvežak (1500 m)
Latitude/Longitude: 46,3319°N 14,6726°E
Destination: Ojstrica (2350 m)
Route name: via Kocbekov dom
Walking time: 4 h
Difficulty: difficult marked way
Elevation gain: 850 m
Elevation difference along the route: 1200 m
Map: Kamniške in Savinjske Alpe 1:50.000
Recommended equipment (summer): helmet
Recommended equipment (winter): helmet, ice axe, crampons
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Number of photos: 61
Number of comments: 98
Access to starting point:
First, we drive to Luče, then continue the drive into the Podvolovjek valley (direction Kamnik and Kranjski Rak). At the road marker between 11 and 11.5 km, we will arrive at a smaller intersection, where the road towards the farm Planinšek and mountain pastures Podvežak, Ravne and Vodole branches off to the right (the turn-off is marked). We head onto this initially still asphalted road, which we follow at the intersections in the direction of the mountain pasture Podvežak. After a relatively long (9.5 km) and in the upper part also worse macadam road, we will arrive at the parking lot below the mountain pasture Podvežak (at the starting point there is a barrier and numerous hiking signposts).
From Kamnik we drive towards the Črnivec pass, but only to the intersection where the road towards Kranjski Rak branches off sharply to the left (the turn-off is marked and is located only 500 m before the mentioned pass). At the intersection at Kranjski Rak we continue straight on the main road, which starts descending into the Podvolovjek valley. In the mentioned valley, only 100 m behind the Gams bar, we will arrive at an intersection where the road towards the farm Planinšek and mountain pastures Podvežak, Ravne and Vodole branches off to the left (the turn-off is marked). Further, follow the above description.
Route description:
From the parking lot, we head onto the footpath (or road) in the direction of the mountain pasture Podvežak. Both the road and the footpath, which during the ascent crosses the forest road, bring us in 15 minutes of moderate ascent to the shepherd's hut on the mountain pasture Podvežak, from which a beautiful view opens towards Rogatec and Lepenatka.
From the mountain pasture we continue on the marked but initially poorly visible path, which soon enters the forest. The path through the forest ascends somewhat more steeply, then transitions into a smaller unvegetated valley, above which it completely flattens. This is followed by a few minutes of traversing the slopes below the side ridge of Deska, then the path brings us to a less noticeable junction, where an unmarked path branches off to the left towards Deska and Vodotočno jezero. We continue straight on the marked path, which descends into a pleasant grassy plain, then turns somewhat to the right and ascends through a belt of dwarf pines. At the top of the ascent, the path from the mountain pasture Vodole joins from the right; we continue left, cross the pasture fence, and after a few more steps arrive at Inkretov studenec, which is located just a few meters from the path.
This is followed only by a gentle ascent, then the path flattens again and brings us below the relatively steep and in snow avalanche-prone slopes of Tolsti vrh. A little further, the pleasant path brings us to a marked junction, where we continue slightly left in the direction of Korošica (slightly right the chapel on Molička peč (mountain pasture)). The path ahead crosses the slopes below Tolsti vrh for some time, then transitions to the plateau-like terrain of Dleskovška planota, which is riddled with numerous sinkholes and caves. The path, continuing with some shorter ascents and descents, then quickly brings us to a junction where the path from Robanov kot and the mountain pasture Ravne joins from the right side.
We continue in the direction of Korošica on the path that ascends traversely to the saddle between the less known Koroški vrh on the left and Mala Ojstrica on the right. We continue straight downhill (left Prag, right Ojstrica via Mala Ojstrica) on the marked path, which starts descending towards Korošica. After a few minutes of descent we step onto the expansive grassy slopes of Korošica, along which we then walk in a few minutes to the mountain hut.
From Kocbekov dom we continue on the marked path in the direction of Ojstrica. The path already a few meters above the hut enters a belt of dwarf pines, where it gradually begins to ascend ever more steeply. After a good 20 minutes of ascent from Kocbekov dom the path flattens, transitioning to grassy slopes which are soon replaced by scree. The path ahead crosses two successive gullies, then begins to ascend more steeply on the increasingly panoramic slope. The path ahead leads past two less noticeable junctions (in both cases we continue right in the direction of Ojstrica, left Planjava and Škarje) and gradually begins to turn further to the right. Higher up the path becomes even steeper and transitions to a quite scree-covered slope. Further on the path flattens briefly and brings us through a narrower passage to the main ridge of the Kamniško-Savinjske Alpe. Once on the ridge we continue right on a very steep path, which further ascends through rugged rock. We follow this very steep path, aided by a few pegs, all the way to the summit of Ojstrica, which we reach after approximately 15 minutes of further walking (in the final section there is a high risk of falling rocks).
planina Podvežak - Korošica 2:15, Korošica - Ojstrica 1:45.
route map - Ojstrica
Along the route: Planina Podvežak (1564m), Sedelce (1900m), Kocbekov dom na Korošici mountain hut (1808m)
We recommend: trips from the same starting point, similar trips, panorama, summit register
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Discussion about the trip Planina Podvežak - Ojstrica (via Kocbekov dom)
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jesen29. 08. 2014
Yesterday (28.8.2014) shortly after the junction I came across a sign (something like): due to logging the road is closed. Open at 10, 12 and 14 o'clock. Nevertheless, I continued and actually encountered the barrier. The friendly gentleman allowed me to pass. Just so you know. All the best!
nordkap21. 09. 2014
Is there still a notice up to the mountain pasture regarding cutting and transport times, or is it now normally open, I mean around 6:00 a.m. or earlier.
So we don't drive in vain and then transport wouldn't be possible.
How is it now with that?
nordkap21. 09. 2014
And one more thing, how is it now with the stamp at Ojstrica, is there one and where?
MPS7. 05. 2015
On Sunday 10.5. I plan to go to Ojstrica via this route, so I'm wondering about the snow? Is there still a lot? Thanks for the reply. Best regards nasmeh
Grenaleva8. 05. 2015
last year there was snow until the end of June up to Cojzove, but well trodden, this year from afar it looks significantly less and the summit almost snow-free - and a hiker just reported conditions on Kalški greben at 2224 m.a.s.l. and photographed that it is bare
klemenb8. 05. 2015
Current conditions: LINK

Best!
MPS9. 05. 2015
Thanks Grenaleva and klemenb for the reply! We'll try it!
Mark014. 06. 2015
I just got back from the hike, really nice tour, but the fresh laid asphalt on the road to the starting point nicely surprised me. They did a great job, you glide on the asphalt like on butter, well except the last 5 km, those you just endure a bit. As I heard, the road used to be awful.
At the top of Ojstrica there is only a worn triangular stamp, so I stamped a smudge in the logbook, the hut keeper below in the hut said they took it away the last Sunday of the previous season mrk pogled. The hut keeper is very friendly, lots of hikers, great views, recommended!
alpin14. 06. 2015
Then a bike tour will also be possible with a fully, since there's asphalt!!nasmehnasmeh
Jurcekk1. 07. 2015
Hello! We're just filling the booklet and heading to Ojstrica.. How is it now with the stamp, is there or not? If not at the top, is there at least at the hut on the ridge from the top of Ojstrica? lp
garmont9. 07. 2015
In this path description, the only significant descent worth mentioning is from Sedelca (1900m) to Dom na Korošici (1808m), so the total elevation difference is at most 150m and not 350m as in the description. zavijanje z očmi
Tadej11. 07. 2015
Thanks for the warning, I've corrected it. Best, Tadej
Zdenkob31. 07. 2016
Was on Ojstrica yesterday. Gorgeous weather, lots of people, but beautiful views and pleasant atmosphere. The path to Planina Podvežak is now really better, only the last 4 km are still gravel.
Stamp1. 08. 2016
Can one climb to Mala Ojstrica without problems directly from the east from the direction of Stara Kocbekova Koča and Church of Cyril and Methodius? thanks
Stamp1. 08. 2016
found out on forum.. possible nasmeh
awirex6. 08. 2016
Was on Ojstrica today. Very bad weather at the summit, thick fog and strong wind. Most hikers turned back. At the top there's a problem with the stamp as it's very worn, so only the outline is visible and even that requires hard pressing. In Kocbekova koča the staff is friendly.
DarkoZ8. 08. 2016
Yesterday on the summit it was similar, no views and windy.
rodica3. 07. 2017
Can someone tell me what the condition of the road to Podvežak is like, please.
geppo3. 07. 2017
I didn't drive there. A colleague was two days ago. No special issues, occasional ditch from downpours. As usual.
regards
Hribolazec8124. 06. 2018
Hello, how about the stamps from Kocbekov dom, can they still be obtained? I plan to go to Ojstrica these days.
maks5729. 06. 2018
Regarding the Kocbekov dom stamp, I'm also interested in where to get it. And I will be very grateful for the answer.
NYG1. 07. 2018
There is no stamp at Korošica.

If PZS were a serious organization, they would have ensured by 1 July that the stamp is up there for this largest Slovenian long-distance trail. But I can't say I'm surprised, given PZS's attitude to SPP in the past period.
garmont1. 07. 2018
The stamp is exclusively the responsibility of the PD managing the hut, in this case Celje - Matica. PZS has nothing to do with it. zavijanje z očmi
That the Dom na Korošici is part of SPP is of the greatest interest to the mentioned mountaineering club, as it increased traffic to the hut this way.
Of course, when it was still standing. mrk pogled
NYG1. 07. 2018
That's how it is in practice, yes, PZS has determined the control points, everything else is left to the clubs. A bit more activity from PZS wouldn't hurt.
maks571. 07. 2018
Today we were at Ojstrica. Of course we didn't get the Kocbekov dom stamp. At the place where the stamp should be, I already entered today's date. For me the matter is clear and it doesn't even occur to me to repeat this tour because of the sloppiness of certain responsible people. It is really ridiculous, unacceptable and inadmissible that from 20 October last year, when the hut burned down, until today, no one has taken care of the stamp. About the ruins of the hut, which I can only understand as a great shame, I might speak on the forum and attach some photos I took today?
Mara6619. 04. 2019
Nice greetings,


We are planning a hike to Korošica and further to Ojstrica and back. We are interested in the conditions on Ojstrica? Snow? So we can prepare.
Regarding the stamp at Korošica. How is that?

Thanks
garmont19. 04. 2019
There is of course still a lot of snow on the trail to Ojstrica, so no comment on necessary equipment.
The SPP stamp was last year in Orlovo gnezdo at Rinka waterfall, where Mojca brought it. mežikanje
Blazina29. 10. 2019
On Saturday I was on Ojstrica. There was no summit register at the top.
ljubitelj gora2. 01. 2020
On Ojstrica 2.1, up to around picture 50 it was fine to walk. Further on pure icy conditions. Climbed a bit more but it was a bit risky (standard gear) and turned back a little, traversed to the SW ridge and up it to the summit. Returned via SW ridge then under the Ojstrica wall towards Mala Ojstrica. In the evening conditions change, snow freezes before sunset and ice starts falling from the walls.

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Amadeja11. 06. 2022 00:41:42
Hey, on Sunday I plan to go to Ojstrica. Has anyone been to the summit recently and can tell if there's still any snow?
ovi3. 07. 2023 15:36:25
...a year and a month (almost) later - how is the access (road) - is the walking time realistic for the averagely experienced? Is it possible to take a dog ("Pohorski serpentinar") along?

thanks for answers - safe steps!

btw. watched videos from You..ba - they say it goes - but not easily (avoiding Male Ojstrice)...
Muškercva4. 07. 2023 09:05:23
@above

The road is normally drivable - nicely maintained. The time can, at normal pace, perhaps be shortened by half an hour/hour. Years ago I went to the top with my little dog. This Sunday I met two who went to the top with a dog (for a 'mountain' dog it shouldn't be too difficult).

Good luck!
ovi4. 07. 2023 18:33:06
Thanks. Let's see ;-)- this weekend, btw...
Jusk4. 07. 2023 20:56:27
Guys, it's enough if you write under one path that you're going. Unless you're going multiple paths at once velik nasmeh
ovi6. 07. 2023 16:09:37
@Jusk (whatever)
https://kranjskigamsi.si/blog_single.php?pid=dWFVeVlYYkZERWhxb01mYVNrWEtVQT09

read it - then you'll (for the benefit of others who read comments) understand the point of commenting - or disable commenting and REGULARLY!!! update the data ...oh - money doesn't stink - uncle G isn't for free - will admin publish the comment?;

Safe steps!
garmont7. 07. 2023 12:37:12
With the attached post, you told us that your two guides haven't done the necessary scouting trips. If you think that a scouting trip can be replaced by Googling... you're mistaken.
ovi7. 07. 2023 15:13:25
you are partially right; but you "skipped" the point: one would expect (if Google "throws up" the main mountaineering website (besides PZS's) slightly more up-to-date data (that's why the forum - if nothing else, admin should contact mountaineering societies at least a few times a year about access to starting points) - is that too difficult? Obviously.
and - the guy is right - can you please attach relevant (as much as possible) links where visitors can get updated data on trail conditions, impassability/inaccessibility of roads, landslides etc.?

Don't get me wrong - constructive criticism.

Safe steps /btw - they are not our guides - I'm from MB and not a member of PZS or any society...
ovi7. 07. 2023 16:07:00
addition (many don't know) - to be "first choice in the Google search engine, you have to pay for it - and not a little - so one would expect such a website to offer updated data - after all, they can be misleading and rescue operations follow (God forbid injuries - even death of hikers who blindly trust what's written).
Isn't it true?

I'll report on Monday - will it go through, admin?
Jusk7. 07. 2023 20:24:09
Yeah bravo, for every described trail up here you'd want completely fresh data on the entire trail, from start to finish for every meter of path?? Good luckvelik nasmeh what about so-called scouting trips to familiarize yourself with the path? come on admin?nasmeh By Monday get this sortedvelik nasmehvelik nasmehzavijanje z očmi
balon8. 08. 2023 13:34:58
Hello,

I plan to go to Ojstrica. I'm interested if there are any changes/obstacles...on the path to the destination? Is the road to the starting point drivable???


Thank you for the answers.

Balon
Enka8. 08. 2023 16:34:24
How do you plan to get to the starting point?
Kafetarca8. 08. 2023 20:12:44
Enka, Balončka is also interested in that, whether he can even get to the starting point. It's too much work to check promet.si himself, so he'd rather ask on the mountains. velik nasmeh
Balon, for now it seems that visiting Ojstrica will either be unfeasible or a very very long and strenuous journey from Suhadolnik. nasmeh
Enka8. 08. 2023 23:46:49
Kafetarca, I fear he hasn't even thought about the fact that currently no road leads to this areazavijanje z očmi. He was interested in the road to Planinšek and further to Podvežak.
balon9. 08. 2023 08:39:52
Hello,

thank you both for the answers. Enka, that's what interested me, the road from Planinšek to Podvežak. We'll postpone the adventure.
Enka9. 08. 2023 10:01:36
Balon, since I see you're asking in other threads too (by the way, questions about current conditions belong in the forum called that way - Current Conditions, and not here in path descriptions): Kamnik-Savinja Alps are (and will be for some time) accessible only from the western side (Jezersko, Kokra valley, via Krvavec).
balon9. 08. 2023 11:54:37
Thanks for the info. I asked in other threads because I was interested if it's passable or not. In the future I'll check under Current Conditions.
12a3bc6. 08. 2024 00:34:46
Has anyone gone up this path recently? Is the path in good condition? Do you recommend this path more for ascent or descent? zmeden
garmont6. 08. 2024 09:53:31
Usually used for descent, although the path over Mala Ojstrica is not much more demanding either.
There are no peculiarities on either path.
Tina A. 8017. 10. 2025 17:45:38
Is this path completely dry after the snowfall two weeks ago?
felix19. 10. 2025 11:14:22
If not too late, yesterday I was in the area, snow aplenty in some hollow. Lp
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