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Brinjeva gora, St. Martin above Zreče

Lj21. 04. 2012 21:53:34

Today in search of sun towards the east. We parked at Unior in Zreče then with a map in hand along marked trails and roads in a good 5 hours we looped a nice circle: Brinjeva gora – St. Martin – Zlakova – Črešnova – Gorenje pri Zrečah – Koroška vas – Padeški vrh - past tourist farm Ramšak and down road serpentines into the valley to Boharina, Loška gora and back to Zreče. Weather held until Loška gora, when a short shower caught us, then sun again. Somewhere in Zlakova we caught the mark for Rogla, which we followed to the road junction right to Planina. Before this junction we left that direction and turned to the left road, which above farm Ramšak joins the main road from Rogla to Zreče. Zreško Pohorje enchants with wonderful views, varied paths, beautiful villages and hamlets, chapels on hilltops…

Brinjeva gora, St. Martin above Zreče Pilgrimage church of Our Lady on Brinjeva gora (sometimes called little Višarje)

Brinjeva gora, St. Martin above Zreče This really is the church on Brinjeva gora...

Brinjeva gora, St. Martin above Zreče above Zreče

Brinjeva gora, St. Martin above Zreče St. Martin amidst blooming spring

Brinjeva gora, St. Martin above Zreče view towards Oplotniško Pohorje

Brinjeva gora, St. Martin above Zreče wide views...

Brinjeva gora, St. Martin above Zreče In front Brinjeva gora and Sv. Neža, in the distance Boč and Donačka gora

Brinjeva gora, St. Martin above Zreče blooming cherry on a yellow carpet

Brinjeva gora, St. Martin above Zreče view back towards Sv. Martin and Konjiška gora behind it

Brinjeva gora, St. Martin above Zreče once again the first picture, which shows the view from Padeški vrh

skala12311. 11. 2012 18:36:24

After pleasant martinovanje, today a jump to Brinjeva gora to gather new strength. Weather nice, real late summer. In the short climbing section caution is needed (huge leaves on path--slip hazard). Nice greetings

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klavdipo11. 11. 2012 19:53:10

Where in Zreče is the starting point of the path where the signs are on the 2nd picture?

skala12311. 11. 2012 20:10:15

The sign is not in Zreče, but on the path Oplotnica-Brinjeva gora. Here today's tour also went.

klavdipo11. 11. 2012 20:20:00

Can I please have more info...where in Oplotnica is the starting point? Judging by the signs it looks like a circular path can be made, is it marked which is the climbing one, so we return via easier...Do you know paths from Zreče too? Thanks in advance for answers!
LP

skala12311. 11. 2012 21:06:26

Starting point is near the church in Oplotnica. Circular tour can be made. Path is nicely marked, no problem. In Zreče starting point is near the thermal baths and is nicely marked. Nice greetings

potepinka11. 11. 2012 21:12:33

If the sign at the start of the path helps you:

klavdipo27. 12. 2012 22:36:18

Hello!
Today I visited Brinjeva gora from Oplotnica. The information I got from skala123 is completely correct, the path is exemplarily marked. On the climbing Boštjan path considerable caution is needed, as rocks are wet and lots of leaves on them. Otherwise nice circular path, all together in good 3 hours!
LP

skala12313. 01. 2013 15:41:55

Today on circular path to Brinjeva gora. Lightly snowing all the way, path without special features. Nice regards

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VanSims27. 07. 2015 14:52:53

Path to the mountain maybe nicely marked, but for the via ferrata itself not, at least from Oplotnica direction.

http://coolsimsblog.tumblr.com/post/125162913759/na-brinjevo-goro-in-%C5%BEusem

velkavrh2. 06. 2017 13:09:13

Yesterday Škofja Loka retirees of PD Škofja Loka visited all three churches of Brinjeva gora ridge. This is Lower Styria area. We started from village Brezje pri Oplotnici, where there are signs for Brinjeva gora. In an hour and a half we were at the last church - St. Martin. First we met a chapel dedicated to Lourdes Mother of God. Soon we arrived at church of St. Neža, also dedicated to St. Sebastian (Boštjan) and Pope Fabian. Neža celebrates on Jan 21. It stands on top of hill Golika at 608m. In 1723 Žiče Carthusians supposedly started building it. It belongs to Zreče parish. Then followed somewhat steep ascent through trees and rocks to indistinct summit, where we find a bench and stamp. This is actually Brinjeva gora summit. Here a secured path from valley arrives. We descended just a couple of hundred meters further to second church of our path - church of Mother of God. They call it also Male Višarje. We continued to church St. Martin. Descent down to pleasant meadows quite steep. They started building Church St. Martin in 1769. It stands at 578m. First beginnings from 14th century. Carthusians from Žiče monastery supposedly started. Church St. Martin is fifth cultural monument in Slovenia marked with Martin's footprint. Down we descended on southwest side along meadow into valley.

Probably the former Freudenberg castle, visible on the right at the start.

Stamp and bench where the protected path from the valley arrives. This is the summit of Brinjeva gora.

Here is also some kind of end of the wine-growing area.

The fire brigade picture of course must not be missing.

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karibu13. 03. 2022 11:08:14

Last time I was up here on a walk and by pure chance stumbled upon the cable under the wall.
Today morning I went to fix the impression velik nasmeh

From Zreče spa along PP1 to the sign posted by Potepinka. Along Boštjan path past ruins of Fraudenberg castle and then left under the ridge on very demanding secured path. The path itself shouldn't be underestimated, especially now with lots of leaves and low temps quite slippery. Otherwise exceptionally nice path that brings you directly to summit, where logbook and stamp. The summit itself has nice view towards Oplotnica.
Return along PP1 to spa.
The Boštjan path itself was built 20 years ago (info board at top) and is exemplarily marked and maintained. Praise!
Nice regards and happy trails!

nicely marked hiking path to Brinjeva gora

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Tadej11. 09. 2022 07:01:40

Some impressions from yesterday. Regards, Tadej

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velkavrh10. 05. 2024 06:18:45

After seven years Škofja Loka retirees PD section Četrkovci back in this area. This time from opposite end than seven years ago. Start in Oplotnica. Goes above quarry - well secured and thus reach first point - church St. Neža - on top Golika-608m. Followed second church and third. In between reach summit of Brinjeva gora ridge. Ascent also somewhat demanding, descent too. At end off path - along meadow edge and steeply through forest - completely pathless to ponds, where we had conclusion. Inn by ponds huge - nice. Closed Mondays Tuesdays. Despite nice warm sunny weather no visitors - pity. Prepared good Pohorje stew. Had fun, again treat for two hikers. Always enjoying!