Rudno polje - Veliki Draški vrh (via Jezerca and Studorski preval)
Starting point: Rudno polje (1347 m)
| Latitude/Longitude: | 46,34580°N 13,92360°E |
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Route name: via Jezerca and Studorski preval
Walking time: 3 h 10 min
Difficulty: partly demanding unmarked way
Elevation gain: 896 m
Elevation difference along the route: 930 m
Map: TNP 1:50.000
Recommended equipment (summer):
Recommended equipment (winter): ice axe, crampons
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Access to starting point:
From the Ljubljana–Jesenice motorway, take the Lesce exit and continue towards Bled. In Bled, at the traffic lights, signs for Pokljuka direct you right. Continue through Gorje and past the abandoned Zatrnik ski slope to Rudno polje on Pokljuka (large parking lot, barracks and shooting range).
Route description:
From the large parking lot opposite the barracks at Rudno polje, first cross the road, then find the start of the forest road (signs for Triglav are also at the beginning of the forest road), leading towards the Viševnik ski slope. After about 10 minutes walking along this road, arrive at the foot of the ski slope, where the marked path splits in two. The right path leads to Viševnik and Blejska koča na Lipanci, while we continue briefly along the road towards Triglav, Vodnikov dom na Velem polju and Studorski preval. When the road re-enters the forest, notice a marked trail on the left that starts gently then moderately ascends through the forest. After a few minutes, step back onto the road at a medium-sized parking lot with space for about 20 cars, though parking has been prohibited here for some time.
Upon reaching the parking lot, walk a few dozen meters along the road, then signs lead slightly right onto a marked, well-trodden path ascending through the forest. After a few minutes, the path levels and gradually enters the relatively steep southern slopes of Plesišče (1790 m). Follow a few minutes of traversing, then step onto a ridge of the aforementioned peak. Here the marked path turns right (straight down is an unmarked but well-trodden path to Planina Konjščica) and descends slightly further. A bit ahead, spot Planina Konjščica to the left below. Our path stops descending, exiting the forest into bushes. The ascending path leads under steep rocky cliffs and soon reaches a junction joining the path from Planina Konjščica. A short ascent follows, bringing the path to the beautiful valley called Jezerce, where it levels out.
At the start of Jezerca, with a marked junction, continue left (right to Srenjski preval and Viševnik) towards Studorski preval, Vodnikov dom and Triglav.
Easy walking follows to a sign for the central TNP area, then the path moderately ascends along a streambed (initially a spring). Higher, it crosses to the right side of the stream (ascent direction) and transversely climbs to Studorski preval, offering fine views to the Bohinj side.
From Studorski preval continue right (left to Ablanca, straight to Vodnikov dom, sharp right to Srenjski preval) on an initially gentle path ascending through dwarf pine. Further on, it turns left and steepens gradually. After some minutes, reach under a short but steep rocky step, overcome with minimal hand use (mainly for balance). The step risks slipping and falling rocks (caution!). Higher, it levels onto a scenic, mostly undemanding ridge. Beautiful views open to Bohinj-Tolmin mountains (sometimes Lower Bohinj mountains) and other Bohinj peaks; just below the summit, it steepens again. The path climbs a short steep gravel slope, then levels, reaching the panoramic summit in minutes.
Starting point - Taborni prostor 0:10, Taborni prostor - Klanci 1:25, Klanci - Jezerce 0:05, Jezerce - Studorski preval 0:30, Studorski preval - Veliki Draški vrh 1:00.
Along the route: Taborni prostor (1369m), Klanci (1678m), Jezerce (1719m), Izvir pod Studorskim prevalom (1746m),
Studorski preval (1892m)
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Discussion about the trip Rudno polje - Veliki Draški vrh (via Jezerca and Studorski preval)
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| laik19. 09. 2014 |
I have already explored the path to Studorski preval....what about further to Veliki Draški vrh? Is it demanding for a beginner? thanks and good luck everyone.
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| živjo20. 09. 2014 |
Not demanding, but if you are not used to pathless terrain, do not go up in these foggy days. Wait for nice weather. Best regards
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| Grenaleva13. 11. 2015 |
I too have been to Studorski preval twice already, but is there a separate path upwards? Is it easy to find?
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| simon7913. 11. 2015 |
From Studorski preval you go right (straight to Vodnikov dom, left to Ablanca), see picture 39, where the initial part of the path is clearly visible, winding through the dwarf pines. Higher up the path is more visible, and there are also cairns for help. In fog it can be a problem, in good weather no problem with attention. Good luck!
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| Grenaleva13. 11. 2015 |
Thanks for the help - apparently you also turn right back to Lipanca via Srenjski preval, and we don't want to miss it - how is it downhill then if we do a loop via Srenjski preval?
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| simon7913. 11. 2015 |
Yes, you can descend from the summit to the other side (towards Srenjski preval). You reach the marked path Studorski preval - Srenjski preval near the saddle between Mali Draški vrh and Veliki Draški vrh. This path is even more clearly visible than from Studorski preval. It's true that I went in the opposite direction, it seems to me that in that direction the path is easier to follow.
See this description, that's where I went:
http://www.hribi.net/izlet/rudno_polje_veliki_draski_vrh_cez_kacji_rob/1/397/3266
Good luck!
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| Grenaleva13. 11. 2015 |
We have a dilemma from which side is better, there via Kači rob or back, so I'm a bit curious, anyway we'd like to do a loop tomorrow morning
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| simon7913. 11. 2015 |
I went alone from Pokljuka - Kači rob - Srenjski preval (from there also to Mali Draški vrh and back down to the pass) - saddle between both Draški vrhs - Veliki Draški vrh - Studorski preval (from there also to Ablanca and back down to the pass) - past Konjščica back to Pokljuka. Recommended.
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| Grenaleva15. 11. 2015 |
Yesterday we did a loop in the described direction and extended it with a visit to Viševnik below the ridge of Mali Draški vrh. The path is nicely marked to Studorski preval, at the pass the path right goes straight along the ridge, far right leads to Srenjski preval and care must be taken not to take that one, some hikers did exactly that yesterday. The path through the dwarf pines is nicely traceable, a bit steep at the start. The path is easy to follow further as the summit is visible all the way. The descent follows the other side and is also well-trodden.
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| garmont15. 11. 2015 |
You can also get to VDV nicely and easily via the right path. Just watch for the timely pathless branch to the left towards the VDV summit.
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| Grenaleva15. 11. 2015 |
Correct, that's how they did it afterwards, but the path gets a bit longer
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| lilyd22. 09. 2019 |
Excellent when the organizer offers hikers two variants. First from Rudno polje to Jezerce, to Konjščica, to Uskovnica, plus energy points - all relaxed, with enjoyment, without rushing - with excellent guidance from two guides. Total 15 km, happy hikers.
Second group from Rudno polje to Jezerce and on to Studorski preval. Left Ablanca skipped today, at the pass turn right into the bushes towards Veliki Draški vrh. Path not marked, but traceable, first a bit of bushwhacking, some scrambling, but nothing dangerous. Then along the ridge to the 2243 m high VDV, just under 1,000 elevation meters behind us. On the way we see quite a few gentians. Today no blue sky, but still panoramic. Left Tosc, at the top joyful views of Triglav with Planika and Kredarica, Rž and Rjavina. We see Mali Draški vrh and Viševnik. Also Debelo peč, Mrežce and Lipanski vrh. Selišnik is covered... we see one of our next goals - Macesnovec. Descent towards Srenjski preval, but before turn right towards Jezerce and the loop closes at Rudno polje. First drops caught us already on the bus.
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| Paglia23. 02. 2020 |
Yesterday, my friend and I completed a winter ascent to this beautiful peak. With a car, with a bit of courage as we later found out, you can drive all the way to the parking lot before the turn-off for Vodnikov dom. Since we didn't know, we walked from Rudno polje.
Along the marked path, which was partly dry, partly icy, we preferred to put on crampons to walk more safely to Jezerce.
From there on, fully winter conditions, so we equipped ourselves completely, as rescuers and all media keep warning: 12-point crampons on feet, ice axe in hand, poles in backpack, and helmet on head.
A little below Studorski preval, we turned sharply left onto a trodden track that winds long and slowly in that direction. I usually use this variant in winter for the ascent to this peak.
Later, the path suddenly heads straight towards the summit. I emphasize that there were only a few centimeters of new snow, underneath completely hard, so the ice axe didn't help much, but crampons did an excellent job.
At the top, a handful of mountaineers, some came along the ridge from the pass, we used the approach direction for descent too.
Once again, as you all know if you read this, the day before an accident with fatal outcome happened on nearby Tošč, so I really urge everyonePaglia: for ascent to Veliki Draški vrh in current conditions, complete winter gear is needed and of course at least a few years of experience in mountains in winter time with knowledge of using the mandatory equipment.
Good luck!
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| Paglia23. 02. 2020 |
I apologize, a little below the pass you turn sharply right and NOT left as I wrongly wrote above.
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| J.P.31. 03. 2021 |
The path to Jezerce is varied in the morning: icy, snowy, snow-free...From 10 o'clock onwards the snow is already ripe for snowshoes and skis :-) Weather changeable. Take care. LP
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| G3420. 11. 2022 17:54:43 |
I've been there already. Although Triglav should be excellently visible from this peak , it wasn't, because it was completely cloudy.
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| J.P.2. 01. 2026 19:26:32 |
Up to Jezerce there is little snow, then the fairy tale begins, as the snow is nicely packed all the way to the top of Veliki Draški vrh. Yesterday the weather was excellent, only windy at the top, so we had a snack a bit lower. All the best to everyone in 2026! 
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