Hiking (mountain trail, in places narrow and exposed)
Alpine route (equipped or very exposed section, snow field, blocks)
R10
Črna prst » Dom na Komni
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8h15 |
18.7 km
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700 m
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1003 m
This long stage can be shortened by a detour and an overnight stay at the Ski Hotel. There are magnificent views of the Julian Alps and Lake Bohinj. Much of the route follows the ridge connecting the Lower Bohinj mountains. Although the tour is at an altitude of about 2,000m, the hike is not difficult and pleasant. It ends on the spacious Komna plateau, a winter paradise for ski-mountaineers.
For most of this stage, you will hike west along on the ridge of the Lower Bohinj mountains. At first, you will have to descend down a rather broad ridge, which becomes increasingly narrower. The pleasant part of the walk on the ridge soon comes to an end and you will have to climb up the western part of Črna prst to the Vrata gap (1,721 m). On the other side, climb up the steep and grassy slope below the peak of Četrt (1,832 m), where the narrow track begins levelling out and cuts across the steep, grassy slopes. The path crosses a ridge and brings you to the pass between the peaks of Poljanski vrh and Matajurski vrh. Continue walking along the ridge. Cross a rocky section then walk along the relatively flat path below the main ridge and past Matajurski vrh to your left. 1h 45 minutes. At the grassy shoulder, you will cross over into the Primorska region. You will bypass the peak of Raskovec (1,967 m) by way of the southern part of the ridge. You will reach the ridge again after passing through the saddle between Rodica and Veliki Raskovec. Continue walking in the direction of the ridge, moving from one side of the ridge to the other several times. The narrow and steep ridge leads all the way up to the peak of Rodica (1,966 m). 45 minutes. From Rodica, continue walking along the ridge. Walk down the gentle slope to the foot of Rodica, then up a slight incline to a level ridge. Descend again down the side of the wide meadow to the Čez Suho pass (1,773 m), where you will meet the road from Ribčev Laz in the valley. There will be another short climb before the descent down the northern face of the ridge to the pass below the conspicuous peak of Šija (1,880 m). 1h 45 minutes. To the right is Visoki Orlov rob peak (1,800 m), which is accessible by chair lift from the Vogel ski slopes. As the stage is a very long one, this would be a suitable place to take a break. Follow the marked path across Visoki Orlov rob to the Vogel Ski Hotel (1 h). Walk across the grassy slope of Šija to its edge and climb down to the Vratca pass (1,725 m). 15 minutes. From the pass, make the steep descent down the short, slightly exposed rocky slope to the gap and the path leading to the Ski Hotel. Now climb the steep eastern ridge of Vogel. When the path levels out, you will be at the crossroads below Vogel (1,922 m). 1h. From here, Via Alpina avoids the peak (!) and goes west to the Globoko pass, where the Slovene balcony trail "No. 1" branches off towards the peak. You will reach the pass in 15 minutes if you follow the path descending from the ridge to the Bohinj side across the slope. Several paths meet on the Globoko pass. Choose the middle path, which is almost completely level and runs below the Rušnati vrh peak to Konjsko sedlo pass (1,782 m). 30 minutes. Now turn north and leave the path on the ridge behind. Walk across the scree slope of Bohinjski Migovec to an abandoned pasture, then cross it to reach the ridge, from where you will descend down to the valley. There follows a short climb up the trough to a wide pass and you will find yourself at the edge of the Komna plateau. Then climb down the gently sloping valley through thick Karstic overgrowth to reach Dom na Komni (1,520 m). 2h. This is a very long stage, taking 8h 18 minutes.
Source: Dobnik, Jože; (1998). Slovenska planinska pot. Planinski vodnik. Založba: PZS. Mihelič, Tine; (1998). Julijske Alpe. Planinski vodnik. Planinska zveza Slovenije. Ljubljana: Založba PZS. Atlas Slovenije. (1996). 3. izpopolnjena in razširjena izdaja. Ljubljana: Mladinska knjiga in Geodetski zavod Slovenije. Julijske Alpe - vzhodni del. (2003). 1:50.000. GZS. Ljubljana: Planinska založba (PZS). Škofjeloško in Cerkljansko hribovje. (1993). Izletniška karta. 1:50.000. Ljubljana: GZS. (Peter Šilak)
Natural and cultural heritage
A ridge links the peaks of Črna prst, Rodica, Vogel and Veliki Bogatin and rises steeply between Baška grapa and Bohinj. This mountain chain is known as the Lower Bohinj Mountains. The most popular of the peaks is Črna prst (1,844 m) because of the abundance of flora there. The wide variety of plants has been drawing botanists for the last two centuries. In 1833, chemist and pharmacist Žiga Graf discovered the Pedicularis hacquetii, named after Baltazar Hacquet, a renowned natural scientist from Idrija. Other botanical species that should not be overlooked are Gentiana lutea, Geranium argenteum and Eryngium alpinum. Črna prst (Black Earth) was named after the black slate found near the peak.
The Adriatic Sea can be seen to the south of the Lower Bohinj Mountains whilst Triglav can be seen to the north. Triglav is the tallest mountain in Slovenia, standing out from the other peaks in the Julian Alps. In the glacial valley below lies Lake Bohinj, the biggest natural lake in Slovenia. The lake is 4,100 m long, 1,200 m wide and 45 m deep. Water flows into the lake mainly from the Savica waterfall to the west.
Remains of border stones, bunkers, trenches, etc., marking the border between the Kingdom of Italy and the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes are scattered along the ridge. According to the Treaty of Rapallo signed in 1920, Primorska fell under Italian jurisdiction.
Vogel (1,922 m) is the name of a peak as well as of the Karstic plateau that climbs from an altitude of 575 m to 1,800 m. A cableway runs from the valley below to the Ski Hotel and ski slopes on the plateau. To the south-west of the Ski Hotel is the Lopata forest reserve, on of the few remaining virgin forest in the Julian Alps. The forest lies at the juncture between the cold Alpine and warm Mediterranean climates. Due to this phenomenon, a variety of flora can be found here, including picturesque old trees overgrown with fungi. The poorly maintained path through the reservation was built in 1988.
Habjan, V.; Skoberne, P. (2001). Naravne znamenitosti Slovenije. Ljubljana. Cerar Drašler, I. (2004). Pravljične poti Slovenije. Ljubljana. (Jerneja Fridl)
Useful topographic maps
Julijske Alpe, vzhodni del ~ Planinska zveza Slovenije (1 : 50 000)
Gorenjska ~ Geodetski zavod Slovenije (1 : 50 000)
Bohinjsko jezero z okolico ~ Planinska zveza Slovenije (1 : 25 000)
Useful guidebooks
Slovenska planinska pot ~ Planinska zveza Slovenije (ISBN 961-6156-11-x)
Vodnik po Julijskih Alpah ~ Planinska zveza Slovenije (ISBN 961-6156-08-x)
Vodnik po planinskih postojankah v Sloveniji ~ Planinska zveza Slovenije (ISBN 961-6156-10-1)
Websites relative to natural and cultural heritage
Favourites, criticisms ? Make your personal comments on this stage. For more general notes please use the comments section of the page Over to the Via Alpinists.
The R10 can be done in one day, leave early. It took me 8 hours! However, it is by far the hardest stage in the Slovenian part. The first part, from Crna Prst to Sija can be rated difficult and at many places dangerous. The track is small and on one (sometimes two) sides a slope goes steeply down 100's of meters. Do this part only in good condition, perfect equipment, and good weather. Don't go alone.
Sija to Plese is just hard, and at some places difficult. It is mainly a track with loose rocks. From Plese to Komni the track goes through low bushes, and only goes a little up and down. Take plenty of water, because there is nothing underway. I consumed 2 liters on this stage.
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Alpinisten - 2011-09-08
Das Skihotel Vogel hat im Sommer 2011 geschlossen wegen Renovierung...
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Alpinisten - 2011-09-08
Achtung, diese Etappe wird laut Hüttenwirt mit 10h angesetzt! Wegen dichtem Nebel mußten wir leider absteigen nach Podbrdo und sind dann mit dem Autoreisezug um 11 Uhr nach Bohinjsko Jezeroh gefahren. Es gibt dort ein kleines Passagierabteil und die Fahrt dauert nur 10 Minuten durch den Tunnel. Vom direkten Abstieg auf die nördliche Seite riet man uns ab. Die Wege sind wohl in keinem guten Zustand und zu selten begangen.Von dort ging es dann problemlos weiter Richtung Dom na Komni bzw. Triglav.
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vohi - 2010-09-01
Crna Prst: Einziges Manko: Wassermangel (Ende August) / keine Duschgelegenheit!
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vohi - 2010-09-01
Route ist kurz vor Crna prst relativ gefährlich (fällt neben Grat steil ab), besonders weil man davor schon so lang gelaufen ist und nicht mehr so viel Kraft hat.
Sie ist aber an einem Tag gut gehbar! Haben etwa 7h30min dafür gebraucht!
Die Hütte Crna Prst ist sehr empfehlenswert, sehr nette Gastgeber, sehr preiswert, bestes Frühstück und einen wunderschönen Ausblick am Abend/Morgen
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Charles - 2010-08-21
Same warning about the steep ravines on both sides (easter section). Some of these places should be equipped. Extra care shall be taken when walking with heavy bags. Hwever the scenes worth it !
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marjan Vermeulen - 2010-07-26
The information about this stage R10 from ‘dom na Komni to crna prst’ is not adequate. From the information on the internet you get the impression that it is very well possible to walk this in 9.05 hours. No hint is given that the stage should be walked in two days (as we did by staying the night at the cabin near de Vogel ski hotel, as is suggested in the information given in the information reverse direction (see text below). To walk this in one day is madness because the stage has some very difficult pieces even for experienced walkers.
Coming from Dom na Komni, first there is a part that is not well kept, the bushes grow over the path, it is not dangerous but it takes more energy and time than expected. A great deal of the whole path needs a lot of concentration in order not to make a fatal misstep on the steep slopes. Besides that, there are parts where you need both your hands to climb over rockets. Especially after the climbing of the top ‘Rodica’ you walk on a very steep slope, where sometimes almost no path exist and some of the parts are better known in Italia as ‘via ferrata’. Once your on this part, there are no alternative ways to get of the ridge, till about half an hour for you reach the cabin.
In our experience this stage is not (as the information says) ‘easy’, you need a lot of concentration to finish this in good health, even if you do it in two days and with good weather.
Before us was a group of 10 people walking who try to do it in one day, they thought it was possible. Unfortunately one of them got a deadly accident after about 10 hours walking and never made it.
Internet text r10( reverse directrion): This long stage can be shortened by a detour and an overnight stay at the Ski Hotel. There are magnificent views of the Julian Alps and Lake Bohinj. Much of the route follows the ridge connecting the Lower Bohinj mountains. Although the tour is at an altitude of about 2,000m, the hike is EASY and pleasant. It ends on the spacious Komna plateau, a winter paradise for ski-mountaineers
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pixelator30 - 2010-07-14
Also, as much of the eastern section of this trail is on a ridge, watch out for any thunderstorms. If you see one brewing near you, get off the ridge before heavy rain, or else you risk being hit by lightning.
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pixelator30 - 2010-07-14
Just a tiny bit of warning: This trail is indeed for the most part easy, however, much of the eastern section rides on a rather narrow mountain ridge, with steep slopes to either side. Nothing too difficult - but care must be taken in case of fog or rain when the rock is wet - can be slippery.
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8h15 |
18.7 km
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700 m
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1003 m
Favourites, criticisms ? Make your personal comments on this stage. For more general notes please use the comments section of the page Over to the Via Alpinists.