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Family mi2+3 we hike a lot in our hills, now we'd like to try some secured path. I'd be very happy for your suggestions (I know, subjective opinion, but still) for secured paths that are not overly exposed/airy. We were e.g. on the "climbing" one to Pristovski Storžič and the hunting one to Ledine. I know it's "easy" for most but we go slowly up the difficulty and really enjoy it .
Thanks for every suggestion/tip.

We were with the family at Savica, and from the "hut" at the waterfall you can see a secured path that I think leads from the path over Komarča, right next to the waterfall. Didn't find anything useful on the net, would be glad for some info if the path is maintained...
Thanks.

From today. A little snow only on the ascent to the saddle below Plesišče. The snow is soon softened in the forenoon, part of the path is muddy, caution needed but nothing critical, no precipice in this section either, if you slip you're just nicely "muddy" from the mud . The rest of the path is bare and mostly dry.
Short addition; lots of visitors today, unfortunately I have to note some tourists in "those city" sneakers .
Good luck

Parked at Passo Pordoi here. Abandoned building. Many others parked too.

Already last year, and I see it's repeating. I have to write it down.
Slovenian mountains are wonderful, Slovenia is my homeland, but let's not talk about that…
As some predecessors wrote, I can confirm firsthand (not hearsay). Four years in a row in Dolomites for 5 days each (just returned this year), every day to some mountains, paid parking only 2X! (without worrying about a fine on the tour). Even that I paid both times because in the morning I didn't notice the slightly lower free parking, which would extend the path by approx. 5 min. At Lake Braies everything paid but for five minutes' walk from the lake 7 € daily. Of course if you want to park right by the lake then 15 €. We walked a bit and "earned" for a drink . For now in Dolomites you have to manage a bit, be early and it goes. But I believe locals have a bit too many of us (tourists) but many live off it and not badly.
No problem for me to pay parking e.g. most often in Završnica or at Prtovč (where they have raised prices a bit lately), but e.g. 20 € for Vogar and Vrata.
And also, if I pay (although I honestly pay taxes to state and municipality and something could be financed from that) I think the parking should at least have WC and drinking water (which e.g. Završnica parking has, praiseworthy).
Don't hold it against me if I'm a bit longer. One more fresh experience with so promoted public transport. We went with wife from Bohinj via Triglavs to Prehodavci and to Trento. First you need a good soul to drive you from home to Bohinj. There we went to Vogar by bus midweek full, passengers standing. In Trenta mid main season last bus at 16:02!, so we practically ran from Prehodavci and caught it just in time (still 24.5 km walk and some elevation). Driver not guilty, they give him small bus, already in Trenta packed, at Vršič I don't know how he got everyone in, we were like sardines . Hats off to driver that he didn't refuse them (would pay fine for overcrowded bus without standing room if stopped). Last year the "big" bus went over Vršič and no problem. Anyway they promote public transport, then save on buses, not to mention the timetables (almost useless for hikers). And Mokrine are still free at least in summer, checked a week ago.

Another vote for La Villa (been there three years in a row) or nearby already mentioned places and I'll definitely return. As predecessors wrote tons of different options both in length and difficulty of paths. If you can maybe advise against August due to crowds. If you're early at the starting point (and that's from my experience for Dolomites up to 7:00 ) you practically get free parking everywhere. Maybe a tip for booking. You can get good price directly from providers.

https://www.altabadia.org/en/hotel-alps/search-and-book/hotels-accommodation-online-search.html

Safe steps.

Usually I don't get into such debates, this time I'll add my pot.
As the previous wrote, I can confirm from first hand (not hear-say). Three years in a row in Dolomites 5 days each, every day to some mountains, paid parking only 1X! And that only because in the morning I wasn't paying attention to the slightly lower free parking, which would extend our hike by about 5 min.
No problem for me to pay parking e.g. most often in Završnica or at Prtovč (where they've raised prices a bit lately ), but e.g. 20 € for Vogar and 25 € for Vrata .
And also, if I already pay (although I honestly pay taxes to the state and municipality and something could be financed from that) I think the parking should at least have WC and drinking water (which e.g. Završnica parking has, praise).
Hawk, I was talking

Closed sections on the path:
Hut in Krnica - Junction below Špik
7.8.2023
Steel protections are damaged, so the path from Krnica to Špik is CLOSED until further notice.
(source: PZS)

Me too. Can you still sledge on the road at least in the morning? (or just "fake sledge" )
Thanks.

Just charge 10€ like at Jezersko

That's right, what Ločanka wrote.
"Davča is by area the largest Slovenian village. Kokra is the longest Slovenian village."

See e.g. https://www.hribi.net/novica/anketa_-_najvecja_slovenska_vas/1489

@Loerst really big thanks for the detailed, especially useful answer. Repeating a bit longer tour from two years ago, and after 30km walking you're not happiest to turn back because you don't "lug" winter gear.
Thanks again and take care.

Hello,
I would be very glad for information about whether there's still any snow on the path from Ledine via Planina Klom or if it's possible to approach safely without winter gear.
Thanks.

It looks like the weather for the holidays will still be nice. I'd ask for information if there's still any snow on Piz Boe or where that can be checked. I also wouldn't mind some tips for tours and sights (natural, WWI remains...) around Alta Badia or Arabba (easy, partially demanding paths). Information on affordable apartments in that area would make me very happy too.

Thanks in advance.

No, wouldn't joke about that.
Around there some thicker sticks between trees, my kids sat on them. Wanted to sit on one myself (in pic crossbar under spruce), something moved . Well didn't panic. All calmly looked at it, photographed, didn't let disturb much.

Adder on Rudnica.

Just as a warning (and not panic-mongering ), a week ago 5 m from the summit box.