On the precipice of Spodnje Ravni for well over a century, the Češka koča mountain hut has provided shelter for hikers, climbers, mountaineers, and skiers lured by the northern walls of the Grintovec range, either for the promise of a beautiful half-day trip into a magical mountain environment. Despite its relatively easy accessibility, reaching the hut still requires the use of wire ropes.

Češka koča is the most important starting point and main mountain hut in our area. It was established by the Czech branch of the Slovenian Alpine Association with the aid of the Municipality of Jezersko in the distant year of 1900. Since then, Češka koča has left its mark on both the mountaineering and tourist life of Jezersko. It is managed by the local alpine association. The typical Czech farmhouse stands on the edge of an abyss on the Spodnje Ravni, beneath the northern wall of Grintovec. It is the oldest Slovenian mountain hut that has preserved its original exterior appearance and internal character. The hut is a starting point for alpine climbs and mountain tours, and in spring, the slopes of Spodnje and Zgornje Ravni offer enjoyable ski touring experience right under the walls of Dolgi hrbet, Grintovec, and Kočna.

With its authentic character and magical mountain environment, Češka koča is an attractive destination in itself, and there are many paths leading to it, each with its own charm and experiences.

The longest and most diverse path leads from the center of Jezersko. From the main road, the signpost directs us across the bridge (parking on the left near the sports field) and along the asphalt road towards Grintovec. At the top of the first rise, we turn left at the signpost and continue uphill on the asphalt road, then turn left again onto a forest path, which leads us to the road beneath Makekov Marof farm. Passing by Marof, we turn left onto a forest trail. On the trail, you can observe the first traces of volcanic rocks: the area from here to the Štularjeva planina mountain pasture was part of an active volcano millions of years ago. Along the tracks, passing Studenec to Zajezerca, where children are delighted by Dwarf Rock (Palčkova skala). Following the trail to Kačji rob and along the slopes of the Štularjeva planina mountain pasture until a junction with the path coming from Ravenska Kočna. 

Now follows an even more beautiful and demanding part of the trail, where wire ropes assist you in climbing over Štengce / Steps and Devil's Slopes (Hudičev klanec). Over a small bridge and up a ladder the trail leads to Cold valley (Mrzla dolina), from where only a few enjoyable minutes remain until the hut. 

(Source: Jezerska planinska pot / Jezersko mountain trail. Guide and Diary. PD Jezersko, Jezersko, 2018)