Ciprnik (1.745 m)

by Reset | Sep 14, 2022 | Activities, Hiking Trails

LEAVE THE ROAD, TAKE THE TRAILS

Mount Ciprnik (1.745 m)

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Reset Apartments

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Podkoren

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Planica

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Ciprnik

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Medium

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Elevation: 818 m - 1.745 m

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cca 5 km

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Height difference: 927 m

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Forest/Macadam

WHERE TO NEXT?

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Mount Visoka Peč

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Mount Vitranc

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

Ciprnik is an easily accessible 1745 m high lookout peak with several trails leading to it. Thanks to its location, the peak is famous for its magnificent views of many surrounding mountains, the Mala Pišnica valley, the Tamar valley and, of course, the world-famous ski jumping centre Planica. All you need for the route are good hiking shoes, plenty of fluids and a snack. If you have younger children, we recommend that you take the route over the Vitranc mountain, which can be reached by chairlift. We advise against the route from Planica, as it runs partly along the edge of the precipices and is very steep.

Signpost at the top of Vitranc

How to get to the top?

Directions from Vitranc by chairlift

If you only want to go for a short trip, if you have younger children, or if you are out of shape, this option is the right choice for you, as you will only have to climb less than 100 m to reach Ciprnik. It will take you only 45 minutes to 1 hour to reach the top from the final chairlift station. From the top of Vitranc, turn west along the ridge to the top of Ciprnik. The forest floor is level and well-trodden and leads through a beautiful larch forest.

You can return along the same route, or turn down the slope at the signpost for Planica. Descend directly into the Planica Valley and walk back to the apartments. If you have younger children, we advise against this route.

Direction Kranjska Gora – Jasna – Vitranc – Ciprnik (recommended)

The route to Ciprnik from Lake Jasna via the ridge of Vitranc is suitable for all ages as you do not need any mountaineering knowledge or equipment. It is quite demanding in terms of fitness but can be walked by practically everyone with a few stops. However, we recommend good hiking shoes, a good supply of fluids, and a snack.

The route to Vitranc is described in the blog “Vitranc (1.636m)” (click here to see it). From the top of Vitranc, at the final chairlift stop, the route continues along the ridge (see above “Directions from Vitranc by chairlift”).

Direction Planica – Cipernik

You can either walk from the apartments (the route to Planica is described here) or you can drive to Planica.

Park at Dom Planica, where the forest trail starts at the signpost for Cipernik on the left. The path will lead up the steep slope to the lookout point (a small wooden house with a terrace), where you will have one of the most beautiful views of the Planica Ski Jumping Centre and its ski jumps. The point is suitable for a really wonderful family photo. From here on, the trail will lead you along a steep ridge and wooded slopes all the way to the Ciprnik ridge, where the Vitranc trail joins from the left. Turn right and follow the path as it climbs gently to the top.

Return along the same path, either via the Vitranc path to Lake Jasna or via Vitranc directly down the ski slopes back to the apartments.

View of the surrounding mountains:

Visoka Ponca (2.228m)
Kotova špica (2.376)
Jalovec (2.645 m)
Travnik (2.379 m)
Visoka Peč (1.749 m)
Prednje Robičje (1.941 m)
Prisank (2.547 m)
Razor (2.601 m)
Škrlatica (2.740 m)

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A view from the mountain hut Mojčin dom on Mount Vitranc

Hiking through a beautiful larch forest on Mount Ciprnik

View of Rateče village from Mount Ciprnik

View of all the Planica ski jumps from Mount Ciprnik

View of all the ski jumps in the Planica valley

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Vitranc (1.636 m)

by Reset | Sep 14, 2022 | Activities, Hiking Trails

LEAVE THE ROAD, TAKE THE TRAILS

Mount Vitranc (1.636 m)

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Reset Apartments

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Kranjska Gora

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Jasna Lakes

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Vopa Cave

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Vitranc

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Medium

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Elevation: 818 m - 1.636 m

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cca 3.7 km

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Height difference: 818 m

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Forest/Macadam

MUST VISIT

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Jasna lakes

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Jasna suspension bridge

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Vopa cave

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Mojcin Dom - Mojca Hut

WHERE TO NEXT?

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Mount Ciprnik

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Planica

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

To climb to the top of Vitranec, all you need is a good pair of hiking shoes, and suitable clothing in winter as the climb is not technically demanding. The forest trail via the ski slope is well signposted but it is quite long and steep, for which we recommend taking the longer route towards Lakes Jasna and on along the ridge of the mountain itself. You can see the Jasna Lakes, cross the Jasna suspension bridge, explore the Vopa Cave, and enjoy the wonderful views offered by the many viewpoints along the way. The end of the tour is Mojca Lodge in Vitranc, where you can enjoy a home-cooked meal. On the way back you can take the ski slope route, which leads you directly back to the Reset Apartments. These are located right next to the ski slopes at the foot of the mountain itself.

Vopa Cave

The Vitranc route is suitable for all ages as you don’t need any mountaineering skills or equipment. It is quite demanding in terms of fitness but can be walked by practically anyone with a few stops. However, we recommend good hiking shoes, a good supply of fluids, and a snack.

Mount Vitranc is home to the Kranjska Gora and Podkoren ski slopes and is best known for the Vitranc Cup, which takes place on its slopes every year. There are also two chairlifts leading up to the mountain, which you can take if you have any doubts about your fitness. The view from the top is magnificent, offering views of the Julian Alps and the villages of Kranjska Gora and Podkoren at its foot.

How to get to the top

On the ski slope

You can easily climb to the top directly via the ski slope, following the Vitranc 1 chairlift and later the Vitranc 2. The route is quite steep and will require a bit of fitness. If you have younger children, we recommend that you go at least as far as the end of the first chairlift, Vitranc 1. There is a Bedančev dom (Bedanec Lodge) with a children’s playground, and the view of the village of Podkoren and the Korensko sedlo pass from the final chairlift stop is wonderful.

You continue directly up the hill above Bedančev dom to the second chairlift, Vitranc 2, which you follow all the way to the top. Return along the same path or along the ridge to Jasna Lakes.

Follow the ridge

The ridge trail is much less steep but quite a bit longer, but we highly recommend it because of the extraordinary views and numerous viewpoints. Turn left from the apartments and head through the center of Kranjska Gora to Jasna Lakes (directions to the lakes can be found here). The forest trail starts in front of the lakes, just after the bridge over the Pišnica River, and leads over the suspension bridge, which is one of the most popular adrenaline attractions in the area. The footbridge is anchored on both sides with belt anchors and has a span of 30 m.

At the end of the bridge, turn left and follow the well-trodden and signposted path – follow the signs Vitranc and Cipernik. The trail is mostly through the forest. At the turn-off for Mala Pišnica, you will find the first viewpoint – a rocky ledge that juts out of the cliff directly above the Mala Pišnica river and offers magnificent views of the neighboring Robičje mountain, Travnik and Jalovec mountains (to the right), and Prisank and Razor mountains (to the left).

You continue in the direction of Vitranc, along the slope above Kranjska Gora until you reach the signs for the Pehta Cave (you have to turn off the path to see it, but it is only a minute walk to the cave). The path continues to the top of the ridge, which leads you past wonderful viewpoints and precipices all the way to Mojca Lodge at the top.

Return along the same route or directly along the slopes of the ski slopes all the way to the apartments. If you have enough fitness, you can continue the trip to the neighboring mountain Ciprnik from which you descend directly to Planica.

For a description of the route to Mount Ciprnik, click here.

View of the surrounding mountains:

Jalovec (2.645 m)
Travnik (2.379 m)
Prednje Robičje (1.941 m)
Prisank (2.547 m)
Razor (2.601 m)
Škrlatica (2.740 m)
Špik (2.472 m)
Rušica (2.096 m)

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Velika Planina

by Reset | Sep 13, 2022 | Activities, Explore Slovenia

Every day is a second chance for an unforgettable trip

Velika Planina

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Starting poing:

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Destination address:

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Reset Apartments, Kranjska Gora

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Kamniska Bistrica 2 Parking, Cerklje na Gorenjskem

If you type the above address into the navigation, it will take you directly to the lower gondola station. A double-seater gondola will take you to the very top.

Velike planina is the largest high mountain in Slovenia. This day trip will take you to the mountain world of shepherds with a rich tradition of pastoralism and beautiful nature. You can visit it both in summer and winter, as the mountain is also a winter sports centre with a gondola lift, a double chairlift, ski lifts, guesthouses and mountain lodges, as well as private tourist chalets built on the model of shepherd’s huts.

Signpost of the mountains around Velika Planina

Visit also the town of Kamnik …

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Destination address:

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Parking Glavni trg, Presernova ulica 4, Kamnik

More information about Kamnik
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The best restaurants:
- Restaurant Repnik
- Restaurant Mili Vrh

Kamnik is one of the most beautiful and oldest medieval towns in Slovenia. It lies in the lap of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and boasts numerous cultural and sacral monuments.

At the end of the 19th century, the old town became important as a place where nature and mountaineering enthusiasts come from all over. Visitors know it as a starting point for excursions. Many people follow the river Kamniška Bistrica along its glacially transformed valley towards its source in the heart of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Koželjeva pot (a trail) runs along the river, which also leads past the famous Predaselj Gorge. The Kamniška Bistrica attracts walkers, hikers, hunters and fishermen.

… and arboretum Volčji Potok

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Destination address:

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Volcji Potok 3, Radomlje

Arboretum Volčji Potok is the most visited botanic garden in Slovenia!

The spacious landscape park with gravel paths offers the possibility of taking long walks and peaceful rest in tranquillity and greenery. Tulips and other flowers, rhododendrons, roses, and water lilies cheer up flower lovers, and the rich assortment of trees and shrubs, together with the natural forest and wet meadows, are interesting for friends of gardens and nature.

Get up early because it will be a full-day experience 🙂
We hope you enjoy it.

Have fun,
Reset Apartments team

Planica – Tamar Valley

by Reset | Sep 13, 2022 | Activities, Hiking Trails, Mountain biking

Leave the road, take the trails

Planica and Tamar Valley

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Reset Apartments

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Podkoren

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Zelenci Nature Reserve

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Planica

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Tamar Valley

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Planica: Easy

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Tamar: Medium

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Elevation: 811 m - 1.109 m

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Planica: 5.4 km

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Tamar: +3.7 km

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298 m of elevation

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Asphalt - Forest

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Macadam road

MUST VISIT

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Zelenci Nature Reserve

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Nadiza spring

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Tamar Lodge

WHERE TO NEXT?

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From Planica to Belopeska jezera

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From Rateče to Tromeja (Triple Border)

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

The route is suitable for mountain bikers!

The Tamar Valley is one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in the Triglav National Park and is extremely popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and cross-country skiers. It is bordered by the mighty walls of the mountains Visoka Ponca (2,228m), Kotova Špica (2,376m), Jalovec (2,645m)… There is also the source of the Nadiža River, which sinks into the gravel at the foot and reappears in the Zelenci Nature Reserve. It also serves as a starting point for hikes and ascents of the surrounding mountains. The path is macadam and well maintained, suitable for children.

Tamar chapel and the Tamar Lodge

The Tamar Valley is a continuation of the world-famous Planica Valley, where world championships in ski jumping, ski flying, and other Nordic disciplines are held. We recommend, among other things, that you visit the museum located in the Planica Nordic Centre.

How to get there

From the Reset Apartments, turn left and follow the cycle path towards Podkoren, just below the Vitranc ski slopes. You continue until the end of the ski slopes, where the Pehta log cabin is located. Here you can always try spoon dishes, croissants, or authentic homemade sour milk. If you have time, you can also explore the Zelenci nature reserve, which is on the opposite side of the cycling route.

Continue along the cycling route until you reach the regional road, where you turn left towards Planica, but we recommend that at the end of the plain, a few minutes walk from the Pehta log cabin, you turn left onto the forest track, which will take you through the forest directly to Planica. The path through the forest is also much shorter and more interesting, especially for children.

If you have younger children or you are not in the best shape, we recommend that you finish the trip with a visit to the Planica Nordic Centre and the ski jumps and then return. Alternatively, you can drive and start your journey to Tamar only in Planica.

At the end of Planica, you have two options. You can continue along the wide, macadam track (left) or head through the forest (right) on a track that is intended for cross-country skiers in winter and is popular with mountain bikers in summer. Both trails take you all the way to the end of the Tamar valley, directly below the mighty walls of the Jalovec mountain. Here you will find the Tamar lodge, one of the most popular excursion spots in the entire area. The lodge is open all year round and offers visitors the chance to rest and enjoy good local food and drink.

Activities

The road to Tamar is a full-day trip, especially if you take in all the sights along the way. It’s quite a long walk, so plan at least a lunch stop. On the way, you can explore the Zelenci Nature Reserve, see the ski jumps, and zipline down the Planica Giant (you have to pre-book online for the zipline). You can also try free-falling in the wind tunnel or play a round of Disc golf on the greens below the ski jumps. We also recommend visiting the Ski Jumping Museum, located in the Planica Nordic Centre.

Nearby walking paths

At Rateče, instead of heading towards Planica, you can continue towards Belopeška Jezera
Turn into the village of Rateče and climb to the Triple Border
Climb from Planica to the top of Ciprnik

Attractions

Planica Nordic Centre
Lodge in Tamar

Attractions nearby

Village linden tree in Podkoren
Zelenci Nature Reserve
Escape Museum – Kajžnik’s House in Rateče
The source of the river Nadiža

View of the mountains in the surroundings

Visoka Ponca (2.228m)
Kotova špica (2.376)
Jalovec (2.645 m)
Travnik (2.379 m)
Visoka Peč (1.749 m)

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A small lake with a beautiful view of the Planica Ponce Mountains

Maja on the top of the Planica flying hill

Cross-country skiing competition in Planica

Cross country skiing competition in Planica valley

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Krnica Valley

by Reset | Sep 13, 2022 | Activities, Hiking Trails, Mountain biking

Leave the road, take the trails

Krnica Valley

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Reset Apartments

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Kranjska Gora

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Jasna Lakes

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Krnica Valley

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Easy

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Elevation: 811 m - 1.119 m

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7.9 km

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308 m of elevation

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1 h 50 min walk

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Asphalt - Macadam

MUST VISIT

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Jasna Lakes

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Krnica Lodge

WHERE TO NEXT?

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Tour under Kriška wall

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Vrsic mountain pass

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

The route is suitable for mountain bikers!

The Krnica Valley Trail is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Kranjska Gora, as it is relatively gentle and easy. The valley belongs to the Triglav National Park and is surrounded by many peaks of the Julian Alps, which offer magnificent views of the mighty walls and peaks of Škrlatica, Prisank, Razor… These surround the valley from almost all sides. The valley is also one of the starting points for hikes in the surrounding mountains, and in winter it is a paradise for ski touring skiers.

The Krnica hut is almost completely covered with a blanket of newly fallen snow.

You will have to overcome a little more than 300 m of elevation gain to reach the Krnica lodge, but you will hardly notice it because the trail is evenly sloped from start to finish. Due to its popularity among hikers, the valley is quite busy at weekends, so you should go during the week.

How to get there

From the Reset Apartments, turn left along the cycle path back to Kranjska Gora. In the center, turn right to continue to the Best Western Hotel, where you turn right onto Vršiška cesta (‘Vršiška road’). In just a few minutes you will arrive at the first obligatory stop – Lake Jasna. You can cross the road on the macadam path that runs between the right bank of both lakes and the Pišnica River. Continue to the bridge over the river, where the macadam trail to Krnica branches off to the left. There is also a sign indicating whether the Krnica lodge is open.

The macadam trail along the Pišnica river is well-maintained and properly signposted. The last part of the trail leads through the forest and takes you to the Krnica lodge, which is open every day during the tourist season and at least at weekends during the off-season. Here you will be able to refresh yourself with local delicacies and ‘spoon meals’, and we recommend the lodge as the final destination of your hike.

If you like cycling, you can also go mountain biking.

Activities

The banks of the Pišnica river are famous for their snow-white gravel and are very interesting for younger children with their many small dead channels. Here you can have a family picnic while the children can explore nature and play by the water.

If the path to the lodge is too short for you, you can continue to the walls of Križ, which close off the valley path, or you can choose one of the many mountain hikes that lead to the peaks of the surrounding mountains.