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Češka koča - Žrelo - Ledine

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DD26. 06. 2014 22:35:17
Hi.
I climbed central on Baba last weekend, descended via ferrata. On the way to the summit you cross snow 6 times on the last snowfield approx. 200 m below the summit. Recommend at least an ice axe as it's pretty steep. If you slip below there are slabs and also you'd gain speed because it's not such a small snowfield. Cables torn in some places but new ones already prepared.

LP
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alyas6. 06. 2015 21:33:37
Jezersko (starting point parking at cargo cableway for Czech Hut) - ferrata below Czech Hut - Žrelo - Kranjska Hut on Ledine - ferrata to Velika Baba - along ridge to Mala Baba and descent over Jenkova Planina to valley (conditions 6.06.2015)

Ferrata below Czech Hut is somehow three-part, first part most exposed and hardest, especially just before exit (maybe C or a bit more, but this part relatively short), then all easier, less exposed and less steep. The route itself and placement in environment - well, more commercial, once to see and climb, doesn't leave much in memory, otherwise it's fastest access to Czech Hut from Jezersko.
But once you have all ferrata gear on, logical continuation to Kranjska Hut on Ledine, in between quite demanding section, secured path (almost ferrata) over Žrelo, which is officially closed at this time! In gully before Žrelo need to cross some 30 m snowfield, upwards over Žrelo cables damaged and torn in places. Don't recommend this path, as stones fall too, and its right walls don't look too solid and stable.
At Kranjska Hut nothing new this year, otherwise friendly keeper nicely maintains surroundings and cares for signposts and marks. Above hut continue to Velika Baba and for me definitely one of nicer our ferratas (though not as hard as 1/3 of previous mentioned below Czech Hut), but long, from approach and long walls - no end to it, exit cables at saddle between Ledinski Vrh and Baba, then (if following marks) to Baba summit still left around, almost spirally up, path from here less demanding and no more secured, locally still airy.
Jezerska Baba has two almost equally high summits, first has logbook, second summit good 5 min away.
For descent choose ridge path to Mala Baba and Jenkova Planina, also marked, ridge traverse - even downhill not too hard, unsecured, ridge relatively wide enough, but not for beginners (better in opposite direction uphill). Above Jenkova Planina scree on path not hindering passage, from Jenkova Planina down pleasant forest walk, valley and start below Karničarjeva House.
For described path we took cca 4-5 hours to Baba summit, descent a bit less than three. In summer hot days, start early enough, as head heats up already on lower ferrata, below Velika Baba sun heats back strongly.
At the starting point, by the cargo cableway under Češka koča.1
After a small scree field, on the path to the new via ferrata under Češka koča.2
First part of the via ferrata with a difficult exit at the end.3
Second part of the via ferrata and the continuation is easier than the first.4
A little above the exit from the via ferrata - we can already see Češka koča.5
More difficult section - on the secured path towards Žrelo and Kranjska koča.6
Larger snow patch in the gully under Žrelo and also further on for the detour via the lower path.7
The path over Žrelo is currently dangerous and closed due to falling rocks, steel cables are torn at several places.8
Warning - on both sides.9
Direction signs and markings at Kranjska koča.10
View of Velika Baba and Ledinski vrh from Kranjska koča.11
Start of the more climbing section of the path to Baba.12
Entry into the second - more via ferrata part of the path.13
Characteristic view - up the beautiful via ferrata.14
At some places the aids are quite welcome.15
Already almost at the saddle between Baba and Ledinski vrh.16
... uff it's hot, ... and we'll still need to go a bit around and up on the left.17
Even easier climbing - a little below the summit.18
On the first summit of Velika Baba19
On the second summit of Velika Baba20
View of Rinke and Skuto from Baba21
View of Mrzla gora from Baba22
The path over the ridge to Mala Baba and Jenkova planina down to the valley at Jezersko is also marked23
The ridge path is varied but not too difficult (even downhill).24
ridge from Mala Baba towards Jenkova planina25
descent to Jenkova planina, above it panoramic Goli vrh26
steep, among scree above Jenkova planina27
Flat, through a nice forest below Jenkova planina.28
descent below Karničarjeva homestead in the valley of Ravenska Kočna above Jezersko29
... panoramic postcard in the valley from the info table30
it was nice ... and it is nice31
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panda7. 06. 2015 08:20:17
Congratulations, nasmeh Did anything fall down in Žrelo for you?
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velkavrh7. 06. 2015 09:42:40
alyas, first pic is a bit controversial. Even via pic warden can fine you, cause driving prohibited up to here. Below just 15-20 min huge nice parking where to park.

Regarding walking over officially closed paths I'm very skeptical. What if accident happens due to such irresponsible use of closed path?

I for example already paid fine here for this offense. Warden issues tickets every now and then.

Otherwise great tour, long, strenuous. Afraid of snowfields a bit, so prefer to hike here when they melt.

New ferrata my buddy with girlfriend already climbed. Just day before Cjajnik. Rating was borderline. I haven't done either of these two yet.
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Hribolaznik7. 06. 2015 14:22:01
In pleasant company to Czech Hut via ferrata (06.06.2015):

Parking - Czech Hut (2 h 15 min), ferrata (1 h 30 min); progress quite slow with belaying and stops plus photos. Without belay ferrata doable much faster.

Difficulty? Hard to say, telling is that person on pics overcame it without physical prep nasmeh
Start of the ferrata1
Hardest part, requires perseverance and/or arm strength2
Second part of the ferrata3
Last part of the ferrata4
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gams18. 06. 2015 15:25:59
For better or correct picture of conditions - two more pics from this area ...
view of conditions in the Žrelo gully below Kranjska koča or below Ledine1
The smučišče is still visited, formerly we called this the glacier under Skuta, above Kranjska koča na Ledinah2
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veja51. 09. 2024 10:23:40
Yesterday on circular path: Ravenska Kočna, Štularjeva planina, Czech Hut and further to Ledine. This part of the path to Slovenska for the first time. One degree more demanding than previous path to Czech Hut. Well secured and marked and quickly back to the valley. Helmet recommended.
Best regards. Venčeslav.
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gams442. 09. 2024 05:49:05
I am interested if the path over Žrelo is passable or open, thanks.
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mengšan2. 09. 2024 06:24:38
Not open
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narava2. 09. 2024 10:13:46
Not open or passable. According to locals (at least short term) they won't renew it, as it gets destroyed by active rockfalls.
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asdf2. 09. 2024 11:14:14
Two years ago I accidentally went along it (first time and somehow managed to miss the Slovenska). It was very covered with stones, but it was possible to get through. I don't remember fixed protections exactly, they weren't damaged enough to be a serious obstacle. Once this year via Slovenska, saw Croats at top of Žrelo just climbing out, so probably still possible somehow. Wouldn't recommend due to active scree. Also CLOSED.
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ločanka2. 09. 2024 12:25:43
This year in July this sign (below)
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