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What about Gradiška tour above Vipava? Not really high mountains, but fun ferrata, nicely accessible, less than an hour long, well placed, not easy at all, not unpleasant either, descent via bypass path.
If it seems too easy, maybe Mala Mojstrovka, Hanzova path and descent via normal back to Vršič. Nicely secured, cable at hand (or at carabiners), rocks for approx. 1h 20min.

Krn Lakes - Hut at Bogatin 2:30
Hut at Bogatin - Hut at Triglav Lakes 2:30
Hut at Triglav Lakes - Zasavska Hut at Prehodavci 2:15
This is summarized from PZS and it's roughly like that. All paths are marked and technically completely undemanding. The first part is practically all open terrain, the second part is mostly through scree, and in the last part the path goes through the valley of lakes. From memory, only the second part is a bit more dynamic; on the first and third, the path rises slightly and evenly, from the Vratca pass to the hut at Bogatin it even descends.
From Prehodavci you can do the peaks mentioned earlier, personally I like Kanjavec the most, views, chamois etc., Lepošpičje surprises besides views also with interesting rocks or quite flat rock slabs.
15 minutes from Zasavska Hut there is a lake with drinking water.
Good luck.

Gradiška tour above Vipava is one serious not too long ascent, most elements are similar to those on the normal ascent from Kredarica to Triglav. So cables, holds, pegs and twists, and with all that self-belaying is possible. It's mainly about getting to know yourself in these surroundings, fitness can be gained in other ways. Similar, but much shorter, is also in Turnec under Smarna gora and of course elsewhere.
Take your time, overnight, don't overload etc.
Sorry about the commas and š's
Good luck.

No, Obel kamen?

Govca, Olševa.

Aveyfan, most likely you'll go to the summit from Kredarica, maybe from Planika. You can get there without issues from Krma or Pokljuka. Path from Kredarica to summit is steep indeed but also excellently protected. Most of the time you can clip in and hold pegs, cables and solid rock. Path from Planika meets the one from Kredarica about a third up and is quite "loose", I don't like going from Planika myself although the path is nice and avoids crowds. For me the section from Mali to Veliki Triglav was psychologically most demanding first time, although practically horizontal, but requires good focus.

Maybe another tip:
I think it'd be useful to use spring days for some safe "cabled" tour, say Gradiška tour or from Tacen through climbing kindergarten to Šmarna gora (Grmada). Here you get somewhat similar conditions and gather almost all needed mileage (balance, technique, psyche), or find out it might not be for you yet.

Look at the rock, not the drop, do what's needed and don't think what could happen to you.

Make a two-day tour, do the summit ascent midweek as crowds can be an issue since you spend a lot of time figuring how to pass, though it's doable. I'd suggest ascent to Kredarica Sunday afternoon, summit Monday morning when rested, and enough freshness left for descent and back to valley.
Don't overload yourself, don't overdress, leave most stuff at Kredarica if your further plan allows.
And if due to weather or bad day you don't make it, no big deal. Everything will wait till next time.
Good luck.

A bit joking, a bit serious: Carniolus (and others), it's full moon. And summarized from lunin.net it's like this:

Sun and Moon stand opposite each other and show each other their true face. That's why we feel emotions strongly and react quickly to every challenge from the environment. There's more energy in the atmosphere again (a few days before the opposition tension rules, severe traffic accidents are frequent, people are irritable and sadly it's also the period when we can expect more violence, murders etc. Woman who has her monthly period at full moon bleeds stronger, more (also premature) births.

Go out, among people, but avoid important talks - this isn't a suitable period for opposition.

Good luck.

I also have Alpina Lhotse and can only praise it. Winter hikes (down to -20°C), wet terrain, snow, all without complaints. Until you get used to "big foot", you have to think that with the sole you don't hit the ground too often. In summer I'll sometimes swap them for something a bit lighter or more breathable.

I also have Alpina Lhotse and can only praise it. Winter hikes (down to -20°C), wet terrain, snow, all without complaints. Until you get used to the "big foot", you have to think about not hitting the ground too often with the sole. In summer I'll sometimes swap them for something a bit lighter or more breathable.