Stahovica–Kamniška Bistrica–Kriška planina pod Krvavec
Starting point: Stahovica (46.265541, 14.603308)
Destination: Kriška planina (46.294322, 14.536405)
Distance: 22 km
Walking time: 7 h
Ascent: 1430 m
Descent: 350 m
The Koželjeva pot beckons our step already in Stahovica, but
we prefer to follow the road so that we can feel the freshness of the mountains
in the taste of the spring water at the Konjske potok (by the shooting range)
and at the trough by the road. We join the picturesque Koželje route in front
of the cable car to Velika planina.
The Predaselj gorge impresses with a taste of wilderness and
the green depth of the river. Take a deep breath and take a refreshing sip at
the Little Spring, where the mysterious spring snails testify to the long-lasting
quality of the water.
The springs of Kamniška Bistrica and the Royal springs
reward us with royal sensations. While walking towards Kriška planina, we find
refreshment at three springs: above Gradišče, Korošica and Za vrata.
Kriška planina–Strmol castle–Olševek–Preddvor
Starting point: Kriška planina (46.294322, 14.536405)
Destination: Preddvor, Črnava (46.302484, 14.427428)
Distance: 21.7 km
Walking time: 6.5 h
Ascent: 187 m
Descent: 1,223 m
When we descend from Kriška planina to Ambrož pod Krvavec,
the heart plays with the views of Avsenik's beautiful Gorenjska.
Spring near the church of St. Ambroža, who encouraged the
settlement and development of the mighty farm, pleasantly refreshes us. The
mountain path over Šenturška gora leads into the valley to the spring of Pšata,
where underground waters from under Krvavec come to the surface.
Under the slopes of Castle Hill, we cross the river Reka and
approach the Strmol Castle, which is one of the state protocol buildings. The
taste of the exceptional spring water from the bank above the lake convinces us
to drink it for the onward journey. Passing the Česnjevek pond and attractions
in Adergas, the road through Olševek leads us to Preddvor.
Preddvor–Kokra–Suhadolnik farm
Starting point: Preddvor, Črnava (46.302484, 14.427428)
Destination: parking lot under Suhadolnik farm (46.335398,
14.510138)
Distance: 12.2 km
Walking time: 4 h
Ascent: 662 m
Descent: 261 m
Lake Črnava invites you to Preddvor with the reflection of
the mountains, from where we can walk to Turn Castle with the hope of poetic
inspiration. The desire for spring water takes us through the village of Potoče
and the forest and on to the road to Jezerska, we follow it towards the course
of the Kokra river, but soon we turn to the church of the Immaculate Conception
of the Virgin Mary in the village of Kokra.
Let's join the old freight route that used to connect
Preddvor with Jezerski. Follow the marked path to the parking lot below the
Suhadolnik farm. Here is the starting point for the mountain trail to the
Kokrška saddle. This is followed by a refreshing sip of water from the
Suhadolnik stream and a rest at a nearby farm.
Suhadolnik-Jezersko farm
Starting point: parking lot under Suhadolnik farm
(46.335398, 14.510138)
Destination: Zgornje Jezersko (46.393436, 14.499685)
Distance: 15.8 km
Walking time: 5 h
Ascent: 1,033 m
Descent: 1,054 m
We start the stage at the parking lot below the Suhadolnik
farm. At the former blacksmith's shop, we capture high-quality drinking water
in the Suhadolnikov stream and wave it forward over Povšnarjevo planina.
The forest road leads into the valley via the viewpoint
below Mali vrh. The descent to the abandoned Zavratnik farm takes us back to
the time when the spring made the farm possible. The small spring snails in the
upstream part of the stream testify to the long-term clean underground water.
From the farm, we climb up to the viewpoint under Mali vrh.
Surrounded by beautiful views, we descend to Makekova Kočna and on the way to
the destination in the mountain village of Jezersko, we regret the fate of the
once highest Slovenian waterfall Čedac.
Jezersko–Murijev izvir–Solčavska panoramic road
Starting point: Zgornje Jezersko (46.393436, 14.499685)
Destination: Solčava panoramic road (Perk farm) (46.415352,
14.601610)
Distance: 22 km
Walking time: 7 h
Ascent: 1,014 m
Descent: 674 m
In Jezerski, water is already in the name, in the snow,
streams, lake and stories that we get to know along the trails. We head towards
the Jezernica stream. We can take a peek at the Planšar Lake, but we can pass
it by the basin with Jezerska Slatina, of course not without at least one sip
of this exceptional mineral water.
From Anko's farm we climb to Jezerski vrh and beyond to the
desired springs; a trough with water from the Štajner spring awaits us by the
road, and nine serpentines lower down the Muri spring of mineral water. During
the climb above Belska Kočna, we caress the mountain range with a view and
quench our thirst with clear water from the Virnik spring. On the Slovenian
side of Pavličev sedlo, we descend to one of the farms along the Solčava
panoramic road.
Solčavska panoramic road–Logarska dolina–Slap Rinka–Okrešelj
Starting point: Solčava panoramic road (Perk tourist farm)
(46.415352, 14.601610)
Destination: Logarska dolina, Frischauf's home in Okrešlja
(46.369570, 14.587618)
Distance: 16.6 km
Walking time: 5.5 h
Ascent: 687 m
Descent: 522 m
The Solčava panoramic road with beautiful views of the
Alpine peaks and valleys takes us from the Perk farm down towards the Matkov
kot valley. It winds along the sunny slope past the Matk farm, after which the
valley got its name, and from the source of the Jezera by the stream brings us
to the Logar Valley.
We walk along the road past Logarjeva lipa and the farm to
the Logar Valley Path. We are by the water again. The source of Črna impresses
with its pristine image and energy come on. A soft forest path softens the
steps to the "Olcar" hut, the Palenk waterfall and the Oglar cottage.
The stone bed of Kotovac directs us to the Rinka waterfall and further along
the mountain path past the Savinja spring to Okrešelj.
Okrešelj–Logarska dolina–Solčavska panoramic road–Podolševa hamlet
Starting point: Logarska dolina, Frischauf's home in
Okrešlje (46.369570, 14.587618)
Destination: Podolševa (St. Duha Church) (46.435528,
14.659476)
Distance: 15.9 km
Walking time: 5 h
Ascent: 585 m
Descent: 736 m
During the descent from Okrešlje, we refill our supplies of
clean spring water at the Savinje spring. The attractive Logar Valley inspires
and refreshes even with the spray of water drops from the Rinka, Palenk and
Rastovški skok waterfalls. Tod farms have been shaping the landscape of the
valley for centuries. The distinctive chapel of Christ the King has also become
part of its identity.
From the confluence of Črna and Jezere, we follow the steep
forest road to the Solčava panoramic road. On the property of the Klemenšek
farm, we have refreshments by the trough, on the farm or by the spring of sour
water. From the scenic road, we can observe the inspiring mountains, forests,
Potočka zialka and the idyllic image of the church of St. Duha, where our stage
goal is.
Podolševa (Church of the Holy Spirit)–Solčava–Igla–Luče
Starting point: Podolševa village (St. Duha church)
(46.435528, 14.659476)
Destination: Lights (46.356413, 14.743139)
Distance: 18.6 km
Walking time: 6 h
Ascent: 98 m
Descent: 821 m
From the Church of the Holy Spirit, we pass the Macesnik
farm, which is famous for its rich heritage of water-powered devices, and
descend to Solčava along the Jurčefu stream. In the Rinka Center, we brainstorm
ideas for future research. We follow the Savinja river to Igla along the main
road, and in the meantime, upon entering Robanov, we quench our thirst with a
spring at a former limestone quarry.
At Igla, we cross Savinja on a suspended footbridge and
follow the forest path along the river to Trbiška zialka and Pečovske studenci.
We continue along the left bank, over the steps carved into the rock, to the
bridge and beyond, further along the river embankment past the camp, through
the ethnic village, to the mountain village of Luče. We follow the Savinja
River to its confluence with the Lučnica.
Luče–Podveža–Repov slap–Podvolovljek
Starting point: Luče (46.356413, 14.743139)
Destination: Podvolovljek (Mlinar) (46.302045, 14.693477)
Distance: 11.1 km
Walking time: 4 h
Ascent: 452 m
Descent: 315 m
At the drinking fountain in front of TIC Luče, we stock up
on water for later thirst, although after a few minutes of walking, we can also
taste water from the Jakov izvar. We follow the forest path to Juvanovo
Pustota, and further on the road and bicycle path, which takes us past the
farms in Podveža to Podvolovljek. We head right along the valley road towards
the course of the Lučnica river.
Although we are tempted by walks to Zvepleni izvir, the Cuc
waterfall and the springs, and other attractions in the Lučka bela valley, we
would rather save them for some other special day.
Let's take a walk to Repovo slap and Žagerski mlin and along
the road past the church of St. Anton Puščavnik to the snack bar or
accommodation.
Podvolovljek–Marjanine njive–Krivčevo–Gozd–Brezje–Stahovica
Starting point: Podvolovljek (Mlinar) (46.302045, 14.693477)
Destination: Stahovica (46.265541, 14.603308)
Distance: 16.8 km
Walking time: 5 h
Ascent: 817 m
Descent: 1039 m
In Podvolovljek, past the Selišnik farm, we climb up the
marked mountain trail to the pasture plain of Marjanine njiva. We will visit
the Velika Planina next time, but this time the winding path leads us to the
road and the Kranjski rak pass.
We go down the steep road towards the valley, but the debris
of the spring water lures us to the right past the Šušnik homestead to the
spring in Kajžarské Šunac.
We arrive in Krivčeva by the Volovljeku stream. From the
hamlet of Žaga, we climb up the road and forest path to the hamlet of Gozd with
the church of St. Anne. This is followed by a walk through Brezje to Stahovice,
where we finish the tenth stage of the Kamnik-Savinjske Alp Water Route.
Ljubno ob Savinja–Savina–Krnica– Luče
Starting point: Ljubno, spring in Vrbje (46.343718,
14.831540)
Destination: Lights (46.356413, 14.743139)
Distance: 15.4 km
Walking time: 5 h
Ascent: 562 m
Descent: 456 m
In Ljubno, every year in August, the Flosar Ball is held at
the venue by the Savinja. There, in Vrbje, we refresh ourselves with spring
water before crossing the river Savinja on a suspended footbridge.
Below the ski jumps, the road invites us to the right
through Savina, towards the Trbiške graben, to a trough with drinking water. We
go down to Savinja by the stream and follow the road that winds up the hill
past the farms.
We look back at the valley and along the slopes of Komno and
Tirski Peči, and the view is directed more and more often over rounded pastures
with flocks of sheep to the Alpine peaks. After crossing the Rogačnik stream,
we continue along the road past farms in Krnica to Lučnica and the famous
mountain village of Luče.