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In short: What the "hell" is happening with this portal in recent months, that it's soaked with annoying ads? Every other click - HOP new ad across the whole screen

Extremely annoying, tasteless!

The advantage of restricting movement to municipalities is that I'm "forced" to discover new, lesser-known municipal hills. This time it's Raskovec, rising 656 m above sea level. It's a forest-covered peak on the extreme SE of the municipality: borders Logatec and Vrhnika.

The path is mostly a forest trail, sometimes marked with blue blazes, sometimes a goat path or nothing; a little sense of orientation is needed.

The summit has no view; it is on the S side ca. 25 m lower. A view opens to the Julian Alps and central KSA.

What else can I add? Hmm... large patches of wonderful moss on rocks. Great for a nativity scene

Today in the company of friends from these parts we did this trail. Start at the parking lot by the sports park, past the water intake where the asphalt ends (don't recommend parking there, fines fly thick and fast), to the Roman marble quarry, then waterfalls, rapids, mill ruins all the way to Ošlja. After 7.5km and 550m elevation the trail ended among haystacks and weekend cottages. Trail marked, sometimes narrow goat path full of leaves, so caution advised. Otherwise super hike in this beautiful part of Slovenia.

At the beginning of the week, in a small group, we walked the familiar coastal hiking paths, namely the Strunjan and Piran ones. Start opposite the camp in Strunjan, to Moon Bay (the most beautiful part of the path!!), then along the ridge to Pacuga, continuation to Fiesa, along the coast to Piran, Portorož, past the auditorium and through the tunnel back to Strunjan. In 4.5h with stops, almost 17km and 450m elevation gain. Weather top, sea cold at 12°C, full of jellyfish and a few brave swimmers. Crowds in Piran and Portorož up to their heads, some in swimsuits, some in coats.

I highly recommend this trail to everyone who hasn't done it yet,

The entire hill is in full bloom! This year the dog's-tooth violets are more abundant than ever seen before, really at the peak of beauty, while wild garlic scents from afar
The path is exemplarily maintained (from the Cerknica side), there were no crowds of hikers, which is a welcome change.

Hello.

Does anyone have first-hand info if enough snow has fallen that the path from Planica to Tamar is suitable for sledding?

TNX!

Today in family lineup we "hopped" on a trip to Sorica (Grohar,...), stopped and admired the artworks on rocks a bit above Zgornja Sorica and did a short ascent to Lajnar from the ski slope base. The path is not marked in places, but you can't miss it. Almost no wind, but mists were racing, so no view of the peaks. On the other hand, the play of shadows, clouds and individual sun rays created wonderful scenes towards Baška grapa and surroundings.

Next time when time allows, we'll do a circular one around all nearby peaks!

After a couple of years up again. This time in early autumn attire. The start of the path is partially messed up because spruce logging took place and everything is churned by machines. Some branches on the path.
Otherwise the path is still nicely marked. At the top of the tower the late afternoon sun was pleasantly warming; no wind. While at the starting point it was quite windy and cold. So you could nicely martinčkati
Views complete: from the far northern borders to the Trieste Gulf.

With my daughter today did this trail from planina Blato to Ledvička, then on the way back turned to Štapce and to Mala Tičarica and then descent to Ovčarija, etc. Gotta praise her she walked bravely, no whining, except towards end of 23km trail that toes hurt a bit. Nothing unusual given that stone pounding on ruined path. Trail otherwise ok, just more ruined to Dedno polje. Then better. Markings still plenty, but from double lake increasingly faded, sometimes almost gone.
Quite some folks, 3/4 foreigners. Languages everywhere, same plates. Price still 20€ at toll, barrier up at least 30sec after passing. Could sneak by.
Then good hour dip in Bohinj Lake, refreshes with 24C. Plenty folks, mostly foreigners

Return trip collapse over Bled. After 3 years passing here, almost stroke, what state...

Bottom line: 9h, 23km, 1200m ascent unforgettable experience for 9.5yo daughter. And for me too taking her to this wonderful world!

Yesterday circular tour from Lepena: Velika Baba - Lanževica - Bogatinsko sedlo - Krn Lake.
24.5km, 1820m ascent.
Path technically bp, most annoying descent on VB slope in dwarf pine belt, quick to lose and wander in juniper thicket. But made it, then easy to follow markers.
Marked sections super signposted, path varied, few hikers except classic to hut or lake.
VB summit swarms of flying ants, couldn't stay longer than photo shoot
Views top notch.
These days recommend min 3l liquid!

Shouldn't this thread be locked or moved under Julijce?!
So there's no "misleading".

HaLF is right!
This is a camper; visible from the wheels + label on parking ticket: kombifahrzeug.
The so-called shackles are not official from wardens, but on free sale for 38€ for vehicle owners:
https://www.mixi-caravaning.si/p414-5460/carbest-lisice-krempelj

Now someone can "apologize" to the authorities for negative PR or pogrom

With daughter today afternoon "hopped" up.
Declared 1:05h, but actually 45min if you have some mountain fitness.
Path technically nothing special, but most of the time uphill, which is really super for building fitness! Top thing. Everything excellently marked, views really super! Worth the ascent! Then also hop "around the corner" to Predjama

Thanks for directions, tips.

I'll pluck up courage and report

Thanks for directions, tips.

I'll pluck up courage and report

Bravo for the tour!!
What about the 4th option - bypass?

How come no wire rope is "installed" on that gully, or at least pegs? To prevent any unnecessary accident. This peak has been stirring my imagination for years, but that notch worries me... fear of slipping on descent.

Today after two years up again. Classic loop from Prtovč. Path bp, unfortunately summit in cloud (cap) and gusts of wind. But didn't bother dozens of hikers and mountain runners. Flancat, as always, phenomenal! Team well-oiled, good mood, prices reasonable.