Via Ferrata & Hiking

TRIP OVERVIEW

• Package: Land only
• Location: Mojstrana
• Activities: 6
• Options: 7 nights Pension – self catering, bed & breakfast and half board or hotel / half board
• Local activity transfers: Included as required

This holiday is structured around the fitness of the group and prevailing weather conditions whereby a degree of flexibility is required by clients because we require dry conditions to do the Via Ferrata routes. In normal circumstances we offer three Via Ferrata routes in Slovenia and Austria and three hiking routes; however, we reserve the right to modify the programme subject to weather conditions and ability of the group. On your arrival day your guide will discuss the local weather forecast and consult with the group about the options available and difficulty of the individual Via Ferrata routes before deciding on a day by day itinerary in accordance with local conditions and safe working practice. Our base for this trip is Mojstrana which is well-placed providing easy access to the via ferrata routes in Slovenia and neighbouring Austria.

1. KANZIANIBERG / VIA FERRATA

2. LARCHENTURM & KOSCHUTNIKTURM / VIA FERRATA

The mountain ridge running between Larchenturm and Koschutnikturm is exceptional and presents various route options from half to full day subject to fitness and prevailing weather conditions. After a scenic 1.5 hours drive from Bohinj we arrive at our start point at the Koschuta Hut. After a short trek through pine forest and traversing an easy scree slope we reach the start of the first Via Ferrata route at the base of Larchenturm. At this point we can decide to do a shortened route to the summit of Larchenturm only; or alternatively, we can head along an undulating ridge following a trail along a grassy slope with occasional broken rock sections to the formidable summit of Koschutnikturm. The views along the ridge are magnificent – to the south we can see the Julian Alps, whilst all around us are the neighbouring peaks of the Karavanken Alps, and as we approach Koschutnikturm we are presented with a superb view of its imposing north face – before we reach the summit.

After short refreshment breaks on the respective summits we drop down from Koschutnikturm from where we pick up our second Via Ferrata route including an exhilarating ladder bridge which eventually leads to the scree slopes below. From here we finish our trip with a pleasant 1.5 hour walk traversing scree and broken ground before entering the pine forest, where we pick up a well made path back to our start point at the Koschuta Hut. In a stunning location this is an unforgettable excursion presenting a variety of challenges with significant exposure on key sections. However, the route is exquisite and has been impeccably engineered to guarantee a safe and exhilarating experience. Photographic opportunities are superb – so don’t forget your camera and enjoy the views!

Grade: A-D / Duration: Half day – 5 to 6 hours and Full day – 10 to 12 hours / Altitude: 2136 metres

• Equipment included: Helmet, self-belay kit and climbing harness
• Mandatory Personal equipment: Suitable outdoor clothing, backpack and lightweight hiking boots

3. MALA MOJSTROVKA / VIA FERRATA

This excursion has been specifically chosen for its superb views and offers a circular route with Via Ferrata ascent to the summit of Mala Mojstrovka with a fairly easy descent on foot from the summit back to our start point at Vrsic Pass. However, firstly we begin our day with a beautiful scenic drive via Kranjska Gora following the Russian Road, built by prisoners of the 1st World War, to the summit of Vrsic Pass (1611 metres). From here we follow an easy trail for about 1 hour before reaching two delightful alpine lakes and pastures at Sleme with stunning views to Tamar Valley. After a brief stop to take in the views we then begin our Via Ferrata route which provides a 2.25 hour ascent to the lofty heights of Mala Mojstrovka (2332 metres).

The views from the summit are superb and from an excellent vantage point we have exceptional panoramic views towards Jalovec, Mangart, Prisank, the Trenta Valley and neighbouring peaks of the Julian Alps. This route also gives us a further option of summiting the slightly higher sister peak of Velika Mojstrovka (2366 metres) which normally takes an additional 1.5 hours round trip. On completion of our route we return by car descending  Vrsic Pass back to Kranskja Gora where you can enjoy a well-earned bite to eat in one of the local restaurants before returning to Bohinj.

Grade: Equivalent to Austrian grading A-C / Duration: 5 to 6 hours / +1.5 hours including Velika Mojstrovka

• Equipment included: Helmet, self-belay kit and climbing harness
• Mandatory Personal equipment: Suitable outdoor clothing, backpack and lightweight hiking boots

4. DOVSKA BABA / HIKING

We begin our excursion with a short drive to Dovje Mojstrana near Kranskja Gora from where we start our walk. Firstly, we follow an easy forest trail to elevated pasturelands presenting an open landscape with splendid views towards neighbouring peaks of the Julian Alps, including mountains bordering Kranskja Gora and Jesenice. We then continue to a mountain hut below Dovska Baba where we can take a brief stop to savour the views before ascending to the summit. Throughout this walk our route is easy going with commanding views from Dovska Baba towards the Julian Alps, Triglav – North Face and neighbouring Austria. After a brief picnic lunch on the summit  we the return by the same route back to our start point at Dovje Mojstrana. This route presents some wonderfully pleasant alpine scenery and is especially popular in May, when you can see a profusion of white Narsissus alpine flowers dotted around the subsidiary peak of Golica. It is also a relatively easy walk presenting an undulating ridge suitable for people of all ages and average fitness.

Duration: 6 hours / Altitude – Dovska Baba: 1891 metres and Golica: 1835 metres

5. STOL / HIKING

There are various options to the summit of Stol and these will be discussed at the start of your holiday; however, our preferred route begins with a short drive to Valvasorjev Hut, from where we begin our walk. From here we walk through two alpine and throughout the entire walk we are presented with beautiful unspoilt landscapes interspersed by the occasional traditional farm building. You will also be able to see grazing cows on the pastureland before we continue through pine forest and a mixture of broken and open ground towards the summit of Stol (2236 metres). The summit views are breathtaking towards Austria, the Karavanken Alps, neighbouring peaks of the Julian Alps and south to the Ljubljana plain. After  a short break on the summit for photographs and a bite of lunch we then descend to a small mountain hut and retrace our steps at a leisurely pace back to our start point.

Duration: 6 hours

6. BEGUNJSCICA / HIKING

We begin with a short drive to Begunja stopping off en route to see the beautiful ruins of Castle Kamen before heading to Draga Valley, from where we start our walk.From here our walk follows a trail through a pine forest before reaching a relatively new alpine hut – Robikov Dom (1657 metres), presenting stunning views towards the mountains of Gorenska. The Rodnikov Dom is an ideal place for a short stop before continuing along an easy trail through an open landscape interspersed by small alpine shrubs before we reach the summit of Begunjscica (2060 metres). The views from the top are excellent in all directions – towards both Austria and Slovenia and after a short stop for photographs we then descend by the same route back to our start point. This is one of our most relaxing routes presenting splendid alpine views for the minimum of effort and is suitable for people of all ages with a reasonable fitness level.

Duration: 5 hours

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