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Lopatnik, Skutnik and Krnčica

Trobec30. 08. 2021 09:07:37

You weren't there at the right time so we didn't meet mežikanje

But there were some foreigners (family) on Krnčica then and asked if the path we came by (ridge) is easier.

ljubitelj gora30. 08. 2021 12:32:15

You need to eat a good lunch at home as they don't let us into inns. Then go, also very few or no hikers so late, arrive up after 18.00, day still too long to at least wait for sunset. And drive home much calmer too as 80% less traffic.

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jela_s8. 10. 2021 09:13:16

Good day! Would kindly ask for information if the trail from Drežniške Ravne to Lopatnik, Skutnik and Krnčica is suitable for a dog. Thank you.

andraja8. 10. 2021 09:49:47

Lopatnik yes, Krnčica depends how much dog can do, Skutnik no.

gojzarka21. 08. 2022 21:11:16

Hello, can someone tell me what the current conditions are like for those peaks? Road to Zapleč? Mulatjera traceable or overgrown?
Thanks nasmeh

zwbgr21. 08. 2022 22:52:04

The road to Zapleč is passable. The path to Krnčica is well marked and traceable, same for Lopatnik which is anyway just a few minutes off the path. In the lower part there is some denser and higher grass, higher up no more. To Skutnik the path is more by feel but quite a few cairns placed.

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mikkeni28. 08. 2022 08:24:41

Yesterday on Lopatnik, Krnčica and Srednji vrh:
yesterday on Lopatnik and other peaks:
http://ma-uc.blogspot.com/2022/08/lopatnik-krncica-in-srednji-vrh.html

simon167. 11. 2022 19:35:33

6.11.2022
Krnčica - Srednji vrh - Griva - Veliki Lemež - Skutnik - Lopatnik - Oblo Brdo - Vrh Ruš

Start in the morning from Planina Zapleč and then up the peaks in the listed order. The road to the planina is rough and not best suited for low-clearance cars. There are some short concreted sections along the way, and if it were all like that it would be luxury.
It was pretty cold and windy in the morning, but it improved later when I got to the top. The path over Krnčica to Srednji vrh is marked (also further towards Krn). From the ridge I then descend to the left side and go through broken karst terrain to Griva. Here you mainly need to follow military tracks that wind between rocks, sinkholes and fissures. At the top of Griva I decide to try to reach Veliki Lemež too, which I hadn't planned initially. From here you descend pathless to the saddle Čez Potoče. The terrain is similar to what I came via to Griva, only without military tracks so navigation is more demanding. At the saddle I join the path coming from Krnsko jezero direction. From there I climb a poorly visible grassy track to the ridge, which I follow to Veliki Lemež summit. I return the same way past Griva and continue to Skutnik. Then I head to saddle Vrata and walk the opposite ridge direction from morning, so to Lopatnik, Oblo Brdo, Vrh Ruš. Darkness is catching me, so I start zig-zag descent here with headlamp to Planina Zapleč. Morning first arrival, evening last departure nasmeh

Zigzag ascent along the path to Vrata saddle.

View of Krasji vrh and the pasture below.

At the top of Krnčica, view towards Krn and Srednji vrh in front of it.

View to Triglav. In the foreground the ridge of V. Lemež and below Krnsko jezero.

Plate on the other side of the wall from the previous picture.

Water reservoir and other metal remains. Along the path I also saw several leather pieces (probably from shoes) and surprisingly they have been preserved after more than 100 years in the open.

At the top of Griva. In the background the undulating ridge to V. Lemež.

Descent pathless to the saddle Čez Potoče. From there ascent to the grassy ridge in front and continuation to Lemež.

Passages must be sought past various karst phenomena, including sinkholes.

One of the shooting lines along the path.

View of the previously conquered peaks, while ascending to Skutnik.

At the top of Skutnik. There are also 2 hikers on Krnčica.

View towards the saddle Vrata and the continuation of the ridge.

View of the peaks hiked today. The almost full moon is already shining over Veliki Lemež.

Lights are already shining in Kobarid and behind in Italy.

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alyas8. 11. 2022 07:45:43

nice and long path you walked (and described) for the length of that day. Congratulations nasmeh

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BT888. 11. 2022 09:41:38

Really nice

djimuzl8. 11. 2022 10:09:22

Fantastic, pace wasn't bad either nasmeh

DVas19. 11. 2024 14:53:03

Since excellent weather was forecast for Nov 9 and 10, we decided on a weekend in the mountains. First day aimed at Velika Baba above Krnsko jezero, second day Bavški Grintavec and some peaks around it. Overnight booked in Drežnica as other options nearby were quite full.

In the evening, while checking the map in the apartment, I accidentally discovered interesting peaks nearby. Start in Drežniške Ravne, just 10 min drive away. Since it would be a shame to miss them, we changed plans.

So we started in the morning in Drežniške Ravne and headed to the first peak – Lopatnik. Strong wind on top, but it calmed completely later. Continued to Skutnik on unmarked path, soon a section with easy climbing to the top. From there to Srednji vrh – wonderful path full of WWI remains. After about an hour we turned right onto marked path to Srednji vrh, then further on beautiful marked path to Krnčica.

This was followed by descent to planina and back to car in Drežniške Ravne. Day was wonderful, nature exceptionally beautiful, peak choice excellent. Recommend visiting these places!