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From Logarska to Savinjsko sedlo the path is without particularities - except one easily passable snowfield. At Savinjsko sedlo the path to Mrzli vrh branches off in the direction of Mrzla gora. The path also shows some cairns. To the summit pyramid the ridge is exposed in places, some climbing is needed too. Best to stick to the very top of the ridge. For the approach to the summit I chose a detour to the right on the gravelly exposed ledge. From the summit I descended back to the marked junction to Mrzla gora and then to the summit where there was decent traffic today.

During a one-week trip around Slovakia we also drove to the High Tatras. We chose Štrbské Pleso as the starting point. We selected a circular route that is nicely marked with yellow markers. A literally paved path after an hour and a half leads to the Skok waterfall. A bit above it there is a smaller lake. Then we continue on a gentle path to the next larger lake and then on a slightly steeper section to the Bystre saddle, which was also the highest point of the tour – 2314 m. On the last part chains assist during the ascent. Then followed a descent to the other side to the next lake. The paved path starts descending, which after a while turns into a slightly steeper descent. The yellow marked path joins the red one, which again leads to the starting point. For the entire loop we comfortably needed less than 6 hours as tourists. The views along the path were really something special so I definitely recommend the route.

Yesterday on High and Middle Ponca starting from the upper Lake Belopek. The path through the forest passes quickly and after an hour of walking we were at the Zacchi hut. From the hut onwards the path soon rises steeply, the steel cables are also helpful. At the junction we chose the left path for the ascent, which later turns into a via ferrata. The steel cables themselves are in excellent condition, but there is quite a bit of scree on the path, which means that in case of a larger group it is necessary to watch out for falling rocks. From High Ponca we continued to Middle Ponca. On the way back we returned via the normal route, which is quite steep and scree-covered so considerable caution is required.

You can park at Jermanci all the way to the sign above the last bend from where only rescuers are then allowed... A week ago they also paved the road so it's nicely passable.

Bravo Tone and the rest of the team. Nice tour and nice photos so that some of us can admire the places where I don't know if we'll ever stand.

Today from the lower cargo cable car past Kokrsko saddle to Grintovec. The hut was still closed, supposedly it will be different next week. Trail without any special features, but there was quite a lot of visitors. In the morning at seven the parking lot was already quite nicely full.

Uf, bravo Tone. How many elevation gains did that add?

Yesterday from the lower parking lot to Kamniško sedlo. There is no more snow on the path, towards Brana and Planjava quite a bit can still be seen. Back via the hunting path over Macesnovec, which nicely leads to the path through Repov kot. The hunting path is nicely traceable, in some places there are cables, some pitons and also a ladder can be found. However, in some parts it is a bit more exposed.

it's right next to the gravel path a couple of minutes from Zeleni rob, when heading towards Domžalski dom

Some of today's impressions from the trail to Velika Planina, which is a real feast for the eyes these days.

Thanks. At least I have an excuse for next year to visit these parts again.

Friday from Planina Blato classic to Debeli vrh. Pity fog hid desired western ridge continuation. Nice to see ibex group just below summit. Path otherwise unremarkable.

It's open, today quite some traffic

Today from junction past hut at Klemenča cave to Krofička summit. Some snow in upper part but no major issues. After nasty gully with "fellow sufferer" descend to ridge continuation offering nice scrambling and bit of bush fighting to Travnik summit. From there soon veer down and via steep grass then scree to idyllic shepherd's hut under Utas.

For some that was already more than enough. I've already walked those ends, and had to take photos too.

Yes, it's Robi 😀

More than ten years have passed since my last visit to Mišelj ridge, so it was time to repeat a part of it. This time with a group from our PD we set off from Pokljuka along the main path that leads most hikers to Triglav. We turned towards Velska and then Mišelj valley where we soon found the turn-off to Koštrunovec. From the top of Koštrunovec we headed through the left grassy gully and then up steep grass to the peak. We continued along the ridge over Na nizkem peak and Mišelj glava and soon after it turned right where through steep scree we reached the marked path to Dolič. The next day I also did Kanjavčev čop, but Glava za žlebom somehow wasn't meant for me. Descent back through Velska valley.