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Yesterday to both summits.

Started at Plöckenpass pass and headed towards 427, which starts by the highest weather station. There I hesitated a bit on which variant to continue, the wish was to go through the tunnel from WWI, but in the end I ended up on the path leading along the eastern slope. At the junction for the via ferrata Senza Confini 427-5 and Steinberger Weg 427-3 I chose the first, but at the start of the route there was a warning about damaged cable, so I quickly turned back to the second. It's a typical military via ferrata and as it unexpectedly turned out, very nice in climbing terms. It allows nice climbing by pulling on holds, no pegs or bolts of course, the rock is very compact. To the top there are also about 10 bolts for protection. But I'd recommend self-belaying, at least on harder sections, because it runs along steep slopes/plateaus, especially in mornings with dew. About 10-15m before the summit it ends and joins path 427-5.

From the summit follow descent on path 417 and continuation towards the hiking ridge Grüne Schneid/Cresta Verde. Upon reaching the wall of Kollinspitze the classic markings end and the further path is marked with red dots. Here you need to tackle I.-II. climbing for about 250 height meters. Exposure is substantial again, sometimes the dots lead to more difficult traverses, rock is good. When the path reaches the gully, the difficulty ends and it becomes hiking trail, but still requires a sense of orientation.

The plan was to continue from the summit to Kellerspitzen as well, but the entire ridge was in thick fog, so I descended back to the pass via paths 171/146.

Back there to finish that from last time

This time to Za Vratam I went from Repov kot. The path is pretty hard to follow in places. I entered the gully similarly to last time. Below the barrier I turned right, towards Planjava meadows, where the entry/descent winter route runs. The climbing is better than on the left side; need to watch mainly the gravelly slabs and wet grass.

After the exit towards Sukalnik and then to the ramp leading to the ridge. Roughly two thirds of the ridge is climbable, the last part walkable. The ridge offers lots of progression options, especially variants over the slab really spice it up. I tried to stick to the ridge all the time and looked for sensible passages. Difficulty about II grade, at two or three spots I went on friction, but holds were good there. Rock mostly okay, only in entry ramp/chimney more gravel and dubious holds/footholds. From car in Bistrica to western summit altogether under 6 hours.

Descended via Šraj pesek and Skok.

To sum up, this approach has two easier climbing parts, first below gully top, second above Sukalnik. About 30 mins for both.

Today to Zelenica and Veliki vrh via Poljske device.

I started at the Ravni-Podvežak junction. After the bench, the road becomes icy and frozen, so I soon put on crampons. At a good pace to Ravni and then towards devic/Križevnik. Unlike last year, there are tracks of skiers and one or two hikers. However, all lead towards Križevnik. In the first half, I still kept somewhat to the ridge, then turned onto an unmarked path. Overall, the snow was super, only in the drifts it went over the knees here and there. From Veliki vrh, I returned directly down the southern slope, then crossed to the marked path and continued under Dleskovec. In the early afternoon, the warmth had already done its thing, it was felt most on the descent to Ravni.

Come on, do it so I don't have to go back.

Recommend taking a few pegs for safety, as natural anchors are poor.

Agree about the corners, geppo.

Thanks for the explanation about the path.

I'll describe my today's "exploration" right here.

The goal was to go to the end of Škrbina scree and over Škrbina then continue somehow. But it all ended at the gully head. Although unsuccessful, I'll show the route/direction anyway, if someone wants to repeat.

Around five I headed into Robanov kot. I left the marked path where it crosses the first dry streambed. First some time through sparse forest, then I took the streambed. Orientationally elegant, as it leads directly to the gully, but requires experience for such streambeds where a rock can give way and you dive headfirst.

When the streambed steepens under Krofička walls, the view to the scree opens. Then some easier bouldering is needed. Higher, where blockages are visible on the left (picture 14), it's good to stay right. I didn't, but that wasn't the last problem.

When the gully starts to narrow, it leads to a system of smooth jumps on the left where water rushes. This can be bypassed to the right, but you need to carefully follow when the jumps end and move back from the right to the gully center. Left traverses can be problematic. Nice ramps and grooves on the right tempted me towards Krofička. There I got stuck or wasn't sure anymore what lay ahead. I'd say difficulty was around II-III. Besides steepness, for descent the smooth rock or deposits of stones and sand were problematic, worst of all finding suitable anchors for abseil.

Anyway, I managed to descend and traverse back to the gully. Towards the head it becomes more scree-covered, especially right at the end where I barely held friction. Regarding the exit: right is smooth wall, left is nicely featured, I think no more than 10 meters, and it could be done somehow, but I started to hesitate. Due to scree the approach is hard anyway. Only the initial detail is problematic: steep slab undercut about half a meter below, due to height holds mainly on the right.

Finally my confidence left me and I headed back.

You didn't go to the Smurfs.

For the Enrico Contin path, there is a description in pictures. For the part from Madrizze to Contin, unfortunately, no description.

In high summer, snowfields there usually don't hold, except maybe some patches off the path.

Very nice.

Go from Krvavec over Jež to Vrh Korena. Descend towards Kalški greben. At the second junction go right under the north face of Kalške. At the next junction ascend to Kalška gora. Then descend back to the junction and continue towards Kalški greben. There a short section of very demanding path awaits you, but I think it's just right for you. From Kalški greben return to start via planina Dolga njiva.

The path is marked throughout.

The ticket says caravan. But if the poor guys came with a camper and parked where camper ban is marked, then it's a different story.

Don't they have to offer accommodation by law always? And if all booked, then it's bench in dining room or floor with cushion.

Nice that someone else walks here too.

I agree.

By that I meant what would be hypothetically feasible, and if it's already stupid at that level, then no point talking tons at the real level. Are we gonna have to ID ourselves at the Škocjan Caves counter for domestic rate?!"

Of course the whole article is a bit silly, however you turn it.

In our case it will probably just look at the license plates when parking, customs guy or scanner at the ramp to give you the right ticket, everything else is pretty much nonsense.

Yes, above Dolci, 10-15 minutes before Kokrska.