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Yesterday I started from Kolovec, to LD by road and then along the ridge to Veliki vrh. Ideal conditions for breaking trail, completely dry snow and nice sunset.
Descent past Lukova bolnica and back by road

We're spending a short break with the family in the Carnic Alps. They won me over on my first visit here, now they enchant me even more every time I wander around here.

With a three-year-old you need a bit of patience and careful planning of the tour (both for joint ones and those where "dad" and "mom" take turns )

We drive to the beautiful village of Collina, where we admire the view of the king of the Carnics, from there a bit further to Rifugio Tolazzi.

There we wave mom goodbye so she can quickly go to Volaia pass, meanwhile we explore the path to the pastures above the hut.

Weather held up, so I could also quickly pop to Austria before we drove back towards Tolmezzo.

The path from Rif. Tolazzi is very picturesque, pleasant and scenic. And also quite short (a bit over 3 km one way and 600m elevation), so it allows quick access with lungs full of beauties!

Thanks Pastirica!

I haven't noticed this name for that little path yet. As for the continuation of the path as you described it - thanks, I think I just trimmed that part a bit yesterday and checked if it would be possible to continue towards the left fork (viewed orientation S-J). One of the pictures, right at the “little gate”.

The little waterfall really blocks the ideal passage.

Thanks for the help and spreading knowledge!
Best regards!

LP,
Ben

New steps on old paths - Hunter's trail to Planina Osredek.

Kamniški vrh holds a special place for me and I always enjoy exploring the old paths marked on "old" maps that few people still venture onto.

The central summits of the ridge above Stahovica are my testing ground for physical fitness, while everything left and right of them nourishes the soul and thus mental health

This time I don't opt for the approach on the hunter's trail from Sp. Slap upwards or from Svatenškova farm towards the ridge, but directly from the "start of the hunter's trail".

Start along the path to Korošaški waterfalls but only to the point where we cross the stream. Follow the newly reinforced road left, but only to the bend turning to the other side of the indistinct ridge. Here a visible trail heads steeply upwards, which we follow until we join the first leveling of the hunter's path, leading us right into the solitary world of Korosak's gorge.

Solitary, fragrant and free of man-made sounds. Just a stone's throw from the "bustle" on Planina Osredek, Planjava and Kamniški vrh.

Between both prongs of the upper waterfalls I detour and briefly check the very steep path/trace, sensing where it leads, and with that I've already planned my next adventure in this area, nicely encompassing the paths under and on Leše and Planina Osredek.

At the waterfalls there's peace that warms the heart, towards Planina Osredek and beyond, Kamniški vrh and its range currently offer a true botanical garden.

I close the loop along the ridge to Kamniški vrh and down Bosovi šiji.

Safe steps,
Ben

Fresh information from today: the road is passable without problems.

Great trip around these parts, especially between Pirčev and Ravni, where many natural beauties are hidden.

Question - why didn't you decide for the direct descent from the top of the ridge of Ravni vrh along the southern ridge, which in the last third of Ravni vrh descends directly to Prekop?

If you already reached exactly the end of the meadow on Ravni - was any little path visible to the S side into Konjska Valley?

This exploration still awaits me.

Beautiful tour and very nice mostly pathless loop 👍

@Vlajko,

The route of our descent is the route of your ascent. When you reach the gorge of the Beri waterfall, go into it, then about 5 min further from the place where you cross the gully with the landslide, watch for an unmarked and less visible branch off to the right upwards. Follow the steep path to the beginning of the asphalted road to Stador, then after 3 min of walking on the road, notice the signs for Kobilja and continue along the marked path.

Good luck,
Ben

04.04.2026

The goal of the trip was to make a circular route over Kobilja glava in an early-spring atmosphere. Goal achieved.
Starting point: parking lot at Beri waterfall.

First to Žabč past Sv. Mark and then on the marked path along the mulatjera to the top of Poloja with a nice viewpoint. From here, the view towards Kobilja glava is somewhere between motivational/demotivational depending on the distance

From Poloja onwards along the marked path, which runs more or less straight under Tolminski Triglav, you quickly reach Planina Lom. But we were quite slow because we stopped so many times to admire the beauty of the path and the views.

From Lom onwards directly steeply uphill to Vrh Klonic and then along the ridge to Kobilja. Despite the slow pace and a lot of talking, we reached the summit in less than 4h.

Unexpected and above all beautiful was the realization that from Planina Lom to the top of Kobilja it's full of crocuses, which are all (or 90%) white!

I've never seen anything like it and I couldn't stop admiring how nature changes and paints with its colors.

This was followed by the descent to planina Stador and along the marked path to the road with a view of Kuk at Poljubinske Ravne. There we closed the loop by turning onto an unmarked path (which is hard to spot, but once you find it, you can follow it without trouble) that descends steeply and precipitously into the gorge, directly to the car. This part of the path was annoying and slippery (especially when wet), but there are also foreign guests on the path going “to the antenna”

After what we saw today, a good tourist season is in store for Posočje.

16 km and 1420 m of elevation gain accumulated on the route.

Happy holidays everyone and safe steps,
Ben

Beautiful Matej!

Every experience for which you have to (at least a little) make an effort is beautiful 😉

Today through Dol. Dry up to 1100m, then on the steepest part of Dolski graben icy base that requires quite some caution.

Packed snow starts at the passage to Planina Dol (10 cm). From there towards Planina Rzenik it increases exponentially and at Mlakarjeva bajta we were already up to our balls in snow. Available time was the key factor that we finished the (tough) ascent 80 vertical meters below Rzenik, unexpectedly rewarded with a 15-second view out of the fog on the main peaks of KSA and then had a snack and returned along the ascent path.

Super day well spent.

Today from Zajzera past Grega Brothers Hut to the top of Krniška Glavica. Snow dry except right below the summit and between hut and start (depending on sun exposure)

Return same way, path other side and below summit ridge not looking trodden and today we "didn't feel like more".

Hiking crampons necessary for return. Summit windy, saw golden eagles, view over Zuc dal Bora to Antela-a and Pelmo.

Great day in experienced company.

True, but the challenge would be across the landslide and up through the forest, then a jump down to the marked path.

Thank God something remains for us to explore, that “not everything is on Google” 😉

From the main parking lot right by the viaduct at dawn along the road to Mangart pasture, then steeply up towards Stože. The path from the pasture goes straight through the forest; don't let the very trodden side path to the landslide (and across) mislead you.

Next time explore Sinji dol, whose trail can be found after the chat at the pasture on the return, and it's supposedly very nice.

Further along the ridge until the path starts descending to Kolja njiva pasture, then carefully right and pathless to the top.

Return over Dren (learned full name is Drčendrn).

After buying excellent cheese, carry autumn colors back to the grayness of the valleys.

In short, day and ambience for…
Just missing a couch for commenting.

LP,
Ben

Today on hike with great company.

Event well organized, sorry I brought food as stations and goodies there were at right spots so felt full all way

Sunny day great hike will see again. Lots of people!

Only remark on organization:
last stamp in municipality Zagorje ob Savi awkward spot think some of us missed station gives last stamp. Sensible to put last stamp right at end of path.

Ajmuht na kuonc je biu pa res duobr!

Reviving old paths.

Past Svatenškova farm but only to the fence, where I turn right. I follow the path in an arc to the meadow below the steep face, where I cross the fence to the right and take the hunting path (which leads to the upper Korošica waterfalls), but only to the point where the ridge is sensed and the path goes over the stream valley. Here I leave the clearly visible hunting path and head steeply upwards. The path is sensed and the first few ascents are a bit less visible, then as the views open, the path opens up too.

Orientation is not difficult, you walk up along the ridge. The path is very steep, solitary and scenic. Above the Korošica landslide I also caught the trail that leads from the ridge down to the hunting path. I'll check it next time.

Further through beautiful hayfields to Les and then to Osredkov ridge, which I follow over Planjava, Kamniški vrh and down Bosova sija to the car.

Solitary first part of the path, which is still visible to me.

Today Špik classic in very good company (blessed among women).

ARSO forecast for today deterred us from Skuta so chose Špik as replacement. Had lots to catch up, chatted nicely at talking pace, scared marmots and chamois. Ibex undisturbed.

Day and weather as ordered.

Up Lipnica down Kačji graben. Worst descent in Julians if you ask me