Zadnjica - Triglav (via Plemenice)

Access to starting point:
From Kranjska Gora, drive over Vršič Pass towards Bovec or vice versa, but only to the 50th hairpin bend of the Vršič or Russian road (near the village of Trenta). Here we turn onto a side road, along which after a few hundred metres we park at the roadside parking lot.

Route description:
From the paid parking lot in Zadnjica valley, continue on the marked path, initially along the road towards Pogačnikov dom on Kriški podi, Razor, Stenar, Križ, Bovški Gamsovec, Luknja, Triglav, Koča na Doliču and Kanjavec. The path initially leads past a few houses or cottages and after about 15 minutes of walking brings us to a marked junction, where there used to be a free parking lot, but parking is now prohibited here.
Continue along the slightly right lower road towards Zasavska koča on Prehodavci, Koča na Doliču, Luknja and other nearby destinations (left to Pogačnikov dom on Kriški podi and other goals above Kriški podi and the lower station of the cargo cableway to Kriški podi), where the gentle road continues across scenic meadows, higher through the forest. Just before the end of the forest road at the Planja junction or before the valley head in the area called Utro, a marked path branches right towards Prehodavci.
Continue straight along the road, which soon turns into a hiking path or old military mule track, along which we mostly ascend moderately on increasingly steeper slopes. Still in the forest, a climbing path branches right via Komar, but we continue along the mule track, which ascends in numerous hairpins, and due to the steep slopes above us, parts of the path are exposed to falling rocks.
The fairly scenic path brings us to an altitude of about 1500 metres to the next junction, where the path to Koča na Doliču branches right, and we continue straight towards Luknja, Pogačnikov dom on Kriški podi and Triglav via Plemenice.
We continue ascending along the mule track, which leads above Koriti, and we follow the path, which is still partially exposed to falling rocks, to the marked junction at Luknja, where we join the path from the Vrata valley starting point and from where a nice view opens to the other side.
From Luknja, head right towards Triglav (left to Bovški Gamsovec and Pogačnikov dom, straight down to Aljažev dom in Vrata).
The path then becomes very demanding and starts with an almost vertical ascent secured by a chain. After climbing the initial wall, the path levels slightly, but this does not mean the end of difficulties. From here on, there are almost no safety features, and we occasionally walk on a trail above a deep abyss. In wet conditions, high risk of slipping! The difficulties gradually ease, and the path turns slightly left, bringing us to a ridge from where a view opens to the east. We continue along the scenic ridge, and the path soon becomes somewhat more demanding again. With the help of a chain and numerous pegs, we ascend steeply several times, followed by a short steep descent. Here, a view opens to the left towards the famous Sfinga (the steepest Triglav pillar).
The path then becomes less steep and leads across scree terrain. The trail is somewhat less visible here, running left of Glava v Zaplanji and Triglavska vojašnica Viktorja Emanuela III. (formerly incorrectly named Morbegna), which we see ahead. Even in summer, there may be some snow patches on this section, but they are not steep, so crampons are usually not needed.
The path then brings us to a junction on the Western Triglav Plateau. Continue left upwards towards Triglav (right to Dolič, sharply right to Triglavska vojašnica Viktorja Emanuela III.) across scree to the entry into the next climbing section. This section is significantly easier than the one via Plemenice, so it won't cause us major problems (only crowds can be considerable). The path continues transversely upwards with numerous safety features and brings us below the Triglavska or Bovška škrbina. We then ascend to the škrbina, arriving at a junction. Continue left upwards (straight down to Planika) along a steep but well-secured path. After a few ascents, the steepness eases, and only a few minutes of ascent remain along the summit slope of Triglav.
Starting point - Clearing 0:15, Clearing - Utro 1:00, Utro - Komar junction 0:15, Komar junction - Below Skok 1:10, Below Skok - Luknja 0:45, Luknja - Plemenice 2:00, Plemenice - Zaplanja junction 0:45, Zaplanja junction - Triglavska škrbina 0:35, Triglavska škrbina - Triglav 0:35.

Along the route: Na placu (714m), Utro (984m), Odcep za Komar (1058m), Pod Skokom (1494m), Luknja (1766m), Plemenice (2372m), Zaplanja (2428m), Triglavska škrbina (2655m)

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