Elevation: 738 m / 2421 ft
Type: peak, church
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Views: 2,613
Popularity: 35% (2445th place)
Description of mountain:
Žamboh is the central hill in the ridge stretching along the right bank of the Sava River, between Pasjek (turn-off for Polšnik) and Renke along the main Sava Valley road from Litija to Zagorje. The ridge features three surveyed high points: near the St. Lovrenc chapel (698 m), Žamboh (738 m), and the highest peak, Kleviška Špica (791 m).
Locals prefer the hill with the St. Lovrenc church for trips to Žamboh, where they've placed a box with a summit log on the window. The other two hills have less distinct summits, are forested at the top, and lack logs or stamps. Žamboh is best visited when the forest and trees are leafless for better views; due to the terrain and soil, set out in dry weather.
Except for the path from Tepe village to the St. Lovrenc chapel from the south, there are no markers from other directions; follow ridges, chamois and hunting trails, and use ingenuity and orientation skills on forest roads and tracks. A fully circular route isn't possible—at least one section must be repeated in a figure-eight loop if starting and ending at the same point.
Easier, shorter ascents are from the south; more interesting, challenging, and navigationally demanding are the approaches along three prominent rocky ridges supporting Žamboh from the north, descending to the Sava Valley. Most rocky outcrops on these ridges can be bypassed (though not all). Sticking to the ridge ascent, you may be surprised to need some serious scrambling in places (Špeglovec, northern ridge below Žamboh, and northeast ridge below Kleviška Špica).
There are several possible starting points for Žamboh. Typically, visit one or two hills from the south (from Tepe village); from the Sava River to the north, paths suit experienced, well-prepared hikers and usually start from Pasjek, Renke, or along the dry bed of the Blejak stream/gorge.
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