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Lučka Bela still beckons with her secrets .

27.6.2026
A colleague calls to ask whether I will join a demanding off-trail tour to Kaluder in the Trenta area.
I take time to think and confirm, since I really have not walked there yet.
We park in Vrsnik, a bit past the transformer, and follow the path towards Črč. Above the mountain pasture there is a water spring, where on a hot day we replenish our supplies. Then we continue towards Planina za Črnim vrhom for a sandwich break. The pasture is familiar to me, probably from the path towards Baba, I think.
On the pasture we choose the upper path towards the hunting hut; somewhere halfway we turn towards Kaluder into a narrow, gravelly gully between dwarf pines. Here and there traces of burned branches are visible; the guys still saw through a few of the most overgrown passages.
Glad that we emerge from the steep dwarf-pine scree, we proceed partly by feel and partly by traces in the phone app, a little to the right and then to the left, heading towards the summit. The pleasure of the views and a flock of griffon vultures flying in from the direction of Krn is indescribable.
On the way back we descend by the same path to Planina za Črnim vrhom, then westwards under Vovenek and across the Predel saddle to the starting point.
Satisfied with the completed tour, a week later I boast to a mountaineering friend, who enlightens me that we were already there more than ten years ago.
With only a modest description from the internet, searching for possible routes, battling dwarf pines and questioning ourselves whether we really need this.
Of course we do; in the hills we come alive and fill our souls, though sometimes selective memory slightly adjusts the tour and the story .

To Rdeči rob via planina Polog with stop at Tolminka springs. From there towards Prehodci to junction for planina Lašca and past Palci towards Rdeči rob.
From summit descent below foot of large Stador to planina Sleme, shortcut to Medrje and from there on marked path to planina Javorce and parking.
Hiked loop was ideal, otherwise very long hiking circuit, past flowering mountain meadows and over slopes with glowing Nagnoji.
Path without special features, no water from Tolminka springs to planina Sleme.
Luckily at the pasture with friendly herders we replenished supplies that quickly dwindled in the hot day.
Despite great heat and humidity a wonderful day in Tolmin mountains.

Attaching a fb post about conditions from three days ago
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ahzmaw2fm/

Up to Planina Podvežak all terrain is snow-free, then proper winter conditions begin.
Access to Deska from the path towards Korošica, return via Lastovec, where there is much less snow.

Long live 1st May!

Today on Obir from the direction of Kurnikovo sedlo.
Snow starts at around 1400 m.
The path to the hut and towards the summit is tracked, but due to crustiness it broke through.
Snow on the summit part reworked, in places blown to the base.
At the top we met two ski tourers who skied down towards Šajdi.
On the way back already very south-facing, so snowshoes from the backpack went on the feet and then down shortcuts.
Sunny weather with some wind on top and unlimited views in all directions.

Yesterday to Snežnik from Leskova valley direction.
Beautiful winter day, wonderful views, snow cover held footprints, wind only a bit below the summit.

To Vrtača from Ljubelj on the marked path. To Zelenica and in the forest the path is icy, small crampons or chains would be very welcome. Further on, rocky parts alternate with snowy ones. Sunny and panoramic.

Since there are several comments on crossing ravines in the initial part in the Goličica mountain description, update on the condition.
The first ravine now needs to be bypassed above it, as it was washed away.
Second and third passable under the wall, careful step needed.
The rest as written by ljubitelj gora. Bushes trimmed, path traceable, steepness and ticks remain .

So the larches hurried this year too

You made good use of the day

Of course, no panic. The path through the lonely Velska Valley is a reward.
Nice shots .

The plan was Šmarjetna glava, but at the first leveling I veered left and ended up on the 10 m lower, much less prominent Glava above Dolič .
But that doesn't mean I was deprived of views, I'll meet Šmarjetna glava another time .
Access via Velska Valley and from the Dolič junction.

My largest planik, photographed in Velska dolina.

On Sunday to Kanin from Gilberti hut. Gondola runs from 8.30 to 17.30, return ticket 13 eur (operating hours valid until 8 September).
Before entering via ferrata Julija there is an extensive snowfield that requires crampons.
Back via ferrata Rosalba Grasselli, no issues.