Vršič - Prisank / Prisojnik (Kopiščarjeva pot)
Starting point: Vršič (1611 m)
Starting point Lat/Lon: 46.4336°N 13.7435°E 
Path name: Kopiščarjeva pot
Time of walking: 3 h 50 min
Difficulty: very difficult marked way
Ferrata: B/C
Difficulty of skiing: very demanding
Altitude difference: 936 m
Altitude difference (by path): 1000 m
Map: Triglav 1:25.000
Access to starting point:
From Kranjska Gora, we drive towards Bovec or vice versa, but only to the mountain pass Vršič, where we park.
Path description:
From the parking lot, we head onto a narrow road which leads past Tičarjev dom towards Poštarski dom. After a short ascent, the road turns to the left and then brings us to the signposts, where footpaths branch off from the road. At the junction, we follow the signs »Prisojnik (through the window)«. The path initially descends slightly and begins crossing the slope towards the walls of Prisank. From the left, the path from Erjavčeva koča then joins us, and just before entering the climbing section of the path, the path from Sovna glava also joins from the right. Already at the start of the climbing section, it becomes clear that this path is not for everyone. The path first crosses the wall to the left along the steel cable, then turns steeply upwards to the right. For quite some time, we then ascend steeply with the aid of steel cables and numerous pegs. The slope then becomes gentler, and after a short ascent through dwarf pines, a wonderful view opens towards Ajdovska deklica. The path goes slightly to the right here and begins to ascend somewhat more steeply along the rocky slope. Occasionally, some bolts and steel cables assist us. A traverse to the left follows, and soon we are at the entrance to the most difficult part of the path. In front of us is a 15-meter-high chimney. With the help of numerous pegs, we begin to climb over the chimney, which is overhanging in places. An ascent on pegs follows through such a narrow passage that we must remove the backpack and push it ahead of us. We continue steeply ascending along the steel cable, then reach somewhat less steep slopes that bring us to a junction where the path from Koča na Gozdu joins from the left. We continue slightly right and upwards, followed by some easier climbing on rugged rock, mostly without fixed protection. Soon we will spot the front window (Prednje okno) in Prisank on the right. During the ascent to the window, we must be quite careful as the path is crumbly and full of scree. In early summer, there is still snow here. From the window, with the aid of numerous pegs, we ascend steeply upwards and join the ridge path on Prisank. At the junction, we continue left, but not all difficulties are over. The path turns left and ascends towards the ridge along a somewhat exposed slope using the steel cable. Walking along the ridge is then somewhat easier, but still quite exposed in places. Later, the Slovenska and Jubilejna paths join from the right. Only a short ascent follows, and we soon reach the very panoramic summit.
Kopiščarjeva pot on Prisank is suitable only for experienced mountaineers; many mountaineers even rate it as the most demanding secured climbing path in Slovenia (before the construction of extremely difficult sports ferratas).
Descent is recommended via the Slovenska pot.
Trip can be extended to: Križ
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