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Ljubelj - Zelenica - Palec

starakapa21. 11. 2007 20:44:32

From Ljubelj to Zelenica the path is snowy and icy in places. Crampons are not necessary. From Zelenica to the middle of the Suhega ruševja path the path is icy in places and I recommend crampons. Today the weather conditions for the path to the top were almost impossible, as strong wind was blowing so that I turned around in the middle of the path to the saddle between Zelenjak and Palec and returned to the valley

Guest22. 11. 2007 17:00:46

Have you maybe been to Palec in winter before? Can one get there even if not exactly an alpinist?

starakapa22. 11. 2007 17:25:02

If you're experienced with ice axe and crampons it won't be a problem, but watch out and follow snow avalanche reports. Otherwise I recommend summer season. Yes, I've been to Palec in all seasons

michael662. 06. 2008 16:57:09

Where exactly does the path to Palec branch off? Is it at the end of a smaller scree or a bit further in the "forest"? About fifteen minutes from Zelenica towards Stol to the right? LP.

legenda2. 06. 2008 21:30:45

To the junction of the path towards Suho ruševje cirque and on to Palec and Zelenjak, we get from Zelenica in twenty minutes of moderate walking. The less visible trail branches off further in the forest where a large pine root grows over the path to Vrtača.

michael663. 06. 2008 20:13:22

I think I know where it is. Thanks for the info. LP nasmeh

kolesar2. 05. 2009 18:56:33

Today I walked the Ljubelj-Zelenica-Palec path. The path to Zelenica is almost entirely dry, snow starts at the turn-off where it turns onto Šentanski plaz. The snow was sufficiently frozen in the morning to hold, sinking perhaps 10 cm. The summit part of Palec is rocky. When crossing the gully be very careful. From Žleb onwards I recommend crampons, helmet almost essential.