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Alpski Slovenc5. 02. 2012 22:46:22

Today is a wonderful sunny day, but cold. We drive along the Soča Valley to the Idrsko settlement, where we turn left and continue steeply uphill, after 9 km arrive in Livek, from there another approx. 2 km to the Avsa hamlet where we park the car. Air temperature -10 degrees. Goal is Matajur 1642 m, also border mountain Slovenia-Italy. Path on gravel road, markers well visible. To 1150 m dry, then snow frozen and base very hard. Path past Idrska planina at 1245 m. Left of planina Mrzli vrh 1358 m highest point of Slovenian part. After 1.5 h walk Slovenian side reach goal. On Matajur top quite windy, temp -16 degrees. From here really wonderful views on Kobarid basin, Kanin range, Krn, Mangart and Jalovec and to Slovenian Benečija. To SW view not great, sea not nicely visible. After photo session and snack put on crampons, base very hard ice underneath. Thus equipped safely descend to start. This was my today's gift to myself for personal holiday.

signpost, but at this time up there you won't get cheese

Krasji vrh with Mangart and Jalovec in the background

the sea didn't want to show, weather station

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majčica6. 02. 2012 08:46:46

Nice but cold tour you chose for your holiday - congrats on the day and lots of beautiful and happy ascents ahead! nasmeh

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Janez Seliškar6. 02. 2012 09:32:43

Parking at the spot shown in the 1st picture is not appropriate, as we obstruct locals in their work.
There is an arranged parking lot just a few meters ahead!

Alpski Slovenc6. 02. 2012 17:04:15

Thanks for the nice wishes. It's true, but that day they weren't working, checked. 300 m ahead is the parking lot.

Azael31. 03. 2012 18:07:14

Today I went to Matajur on a slightly different path, starting point (former) CP Robič and up 724 Via Palma. Quite steep (emphasis on quite and steep velik nasmeh

), in places need to climb rocks and pull on roots. Quite strenuous, as need to overcome more than 1000 vertical meters before route joins path 725 from village Štupca/Stupiza.
Advise against Palma in wet and also not best for descent (with dog wouldn't dare) mežikanje

Markings sufficient, only upper part sparse and need to watch well. Path is and isn't, half the route is more marked pathless terrain.

From Palma exit to summit still approx. one hour, ascent total around 4 hours, descent to Stupizza and walk road to CP Robič another 4 hours.

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Kokta1. 04. 2012 22:53:14

Here are some more pics from today. Morning was windy and sunny. In the afternoon the wind calmed down. No snow anywhere anymore.

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lanževica27. 04. 2012 20:53:27

Today a trip to Matajur from Avsa. Towards the summit there is still quite some wet snow, the path is also quite muddy. But since temperatures will also be quite high in the coming days, it will disappear quickly. Don't forget sunscreen, the sun is already quite strong. The views are gorgeous, especially to Krn.

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gorski sprehajalec29. 04. 2012 23:14:59

My first post on hribi.net forum. Warm greetings to everyone. On Friday, 27.4. I was with the family on Matajur. Twenty-first time. Since 31.12.2009. Before that I had only heard about Matajur... zadrega

On the way back I drove over a stone and damaged the car. To the point of undrivability. eek

After more than two hours of waiting in Mašer, a tow truck and replacement vehicle rescued us. nasmeh

I hope mechanic Jože will get our "little mouse" back in shape, because Matajur calls again... nasmeh

katty25. 06. 2012 15:22:11

Last weekend was perfect for a mountain visit... also the lower ones that with their lower altitude surpass - at least in views - many 2000ers eek

. I wanted to sleep somewhere - bivouac or hut, but it didn't come to either the first or the second.

Matajur was this time's destination... which after the final decision overtook Kobariški stol velik nasmeh

. Completely different experience than two years ago when fog and of course cold awaited us at the summit.

In short, we started from Avsa village. But somewhat higher than usual... on the "old path" nasmeh

. Which pleasantly cools and delights the soul with rather quick views towards Krn... and even further mežikanje

... towards our highest peaks. In the forest noticeable shell holes, which remind of past horrors of this wonderful landscape. Over Črničeva we arrive at Srednji vrh, neighbor of the more known Mrzli vrh, which lies above Idrska planina. We reach the gravel road, which is really nice and leads to the planina. Here we meet older hikers from Sežana, higher up also the known Primorska herbalist, who shares advice with us on the proper use of certain medicinal plants nasmeh

. Teaching about this is always welcome, since you never know when you might need something. Then right uphill. With altitude, increasingly beautiful views open up. nasmeh

.. which don't run out. We cross the ridge and we're already at the summit. Enchanted and "struck" by the beauties of nature mežikanje

. You wish these moments would last and last, and that time would stop zavijanje z očmi

. Smile on the face and joy and happiness in the eyes are indescribable... and priceless nasmeh

. Soon the first mountain biker arrives behind us. Who leaves the summit after about 20 min. So we have the summit to ourselves. But not for long. Hikers, well, more excursionists - at least judging by footwear eek

, are coming from the lower hut. Mostly Italians. Well, also a Slovenian family arrives at the goal. The amateur photographer instructs us about nearby peaks and about the appropriate time to visit. He agrees that autumn is the most beautiful for visiting mountains. When the foliage colors in warm red shades nasmeh

, the sun pleasantly warms... and when mountain visits visibly decrease velik nasmeh

. After a good hour of lounging and especially enjoying, one has to leave mrk pogled

... with a heavy heart. We meet some more hikers, who will probably sleep in one of the huts. We descend towards Idrska planina. I'm drawn to Mrzli vrh as well... for the icing on the cake mežikanje

. Again enjoyment... and observing livestock on pasture. The descent then proceeds along the cart track past collapsed huts, of which there are quite a few. Then along the asphalt road past Lovska koča to the starting point.

Full of new beautiful, what beautiful, wonderful impressions nasmeh

we return to Drežnica, where a pleasant warm bed awaits us... with a view of the yet unvisited Krn... which will be next time I'm in these parts.

For Matajur my parents told me that in suitable weather it is enchanting and worth a visit and that the peak doesn't leave you indifferent. And how right they were. Definitely I'll return nasmeh

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A few more pics....

completely unexpectedly we stumble upon this sign...and follow it :-)

the path is nicely marked and extremely pleasant...I highly recommend it in summer

asking the experts what this peak is called???

the little church on Matajur is already visible...this is below Srednji vrh

part of the path...on the way back we meet locals gathering medicinal herbs

towards Krn...that little cloud is one of the few we saw all day

Kaninsko pogorje....that last peak is Rombon

original plan was to visit the ridge of Kobariški stol, where we would also sleep in a bivouac

view of Drežnica, where we slept and on the peaks above it...absolutely stunning view

since it said unmaintained path, we tackled the ascent...wondering if the path is really in poor condition or how difficult it is? Apparently some climbing too

Idrska planina has an exceptional location....one could really live here day by day :-)

before returning to the start we went to the end to see those young roe deer...perfect addition to today ;-)

the male also joined...he looks all beautiful

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hanč8. 07. 2012 19:37:00

Today on Matajur. A bit cloudy, but very nice path which we managed easily. Few visitors but no regret for this path nasmeh

rovinho28. 12. 2012 13:43:26

Has anyone been on Matajur in the last days? I'm interested in the path from the Italian side, can one reach the hut by car? Regards

SuzanaM28. 12. 2012 14:06:38

On Monday 24.12.12 the road was passable only to Matajur village. Further closed, snowy and icy. Passable with chains or 4x4.
Given the warm past days, probably much snow melted, as seen on the summit camera too.

Joli17. 01. 2013 20:53:52

Has anyone been to Matajur in the last few days? Is the road to Avsa passable, plowed?
thanks nasmeh

ksena18. 01. 2013 21:02:53

I assume the road is plowed, since people live in the village who work in the valley, and school-age children....I don't remember the road ever being closed or impassable before, when there was much more snow than now.

ksena19. 01. 2013 14:26:37

Curiosity about the snow conditions on Matajur drove me up there. Past Sovodenj to the village of Matajur (Italian side) the road is normally passable, then skis on feet and towards the summit. Lots of hikers with snowshoes or without, likewise ski tourers. The sight of winter Matajur is miserable. Snow windblown or drifted, track made to the top, both walking and skiing ones. At the top fog so you couldn't see a few meters ahead, skiing down from whoo-hoo to a bit less whoo-hoo. Depends where you chose the "line". I already decided on the far right (direction of ascent) on the way up and chose right.... the closer I got to Rifugio Pelizzo, the more powdery it was. If I had descended the summer path, I'd have had to zigzag between snow and grass. On the road it was flying nasmeh

. And since the meadows were nicely covered with snow, of course I "cut the corners" and in the end found that the skiing was the best from about 1400m downward. I also checked conditions on the road between Matajur village and Livek ...plowed and well passable. Also to Avsa village.

Along the road above the village Matajur.

Road to Koča Pelizzo windblown bare, in places to asphalt.

Beneška vas Čeplečišče - on the path towards Livk.

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IgorZlodej19. 01. 2013 15:29:57

Bravo Ksena, that we get useful data from a local from under Matajur nasmeh

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ksena19. 01. 2013 15:39:18

Yes thanks, Igor.... I've learned from you.... mežikanje

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SuzanaM26. 01. 2013 21:28:10

Today on Matajur like in a fairy tale. To the village Matajur the road is clear. Above the village closed and heavily snow-covered. Despite forecasts very warm weather (at start -4, but no wind, path ascends sunny southern slopes, a few hikers already in short sleeves).
We head via Planina Gosnach to Maršinska Planina (Malga di Mersino). To here the path is well trodden. In the lower part about 5 cm soft snow on firmer base. Towards Maršinska the amount of soft snow increases. At the start of the planina the well-trodden path heads up towards Dom na Matajurju. We continue under the western slope of Matajur past the little lake (deep under snow) towards the end of the planina. Initially planned to turn at the lake towards Dom na Matajurju and from there to the top, but nice views and beaten path pull us to the northern ridge. Snow (still very soft) about 0.5 m on frozen base. Path along ridge is trodden (footprints by predecessors deep almost to knees). Nevertheless the path is very dangerous and I advise against it. It crosses steep slope where soft snow easily gives way.
At top great views, just no sea visible.
Down to valley past Rifugio Pelizzo and on along snow-covered road to Matajur village. Lots of snow here too. Soft snow still on hard base, so hardly sinks.

Despite slight mists Matajur with mighty neighbor Krn tempts (on the plain from Krmina/Cormos to Čedada/Cividale)

Further from Čedad today's goal is like on the palm of the hand

Above the village Matajur the road to Rifugio Pelizzo is closed

When we step out of the forest the peak opens before us in all its size

The path today furrowed more directly upwards

Well furrowed path continues steeply upwards to Dom na Matajuru which is not seen on the picture

We turn left and continue towards the small lake

Again we see the peak this time from the western side

Under deep snow cover a small (artificial) lake is hidden view on Kobariški stoj and Kaninsko pogorje

here we could turn right towards Dom na Matajuru, but the trodden path lures us further north

view of the northern or north-western ridge of Matajur, where the steepest marked path to this mighty hill runs

and Krn appears in all its royal grandeur

only the ascent to the summit remains, which in today's snowy conditions is much more difficult and dangerous than it looks

deep posthole, but the snow is soft and slips

among our predecessors also a four-legged friend

view towards the saddle, in the background Kobariški stol and Kaninsko pogorje

finally at the top - in the background Kanin and Rombon

Dom na Matajuru, but towards the sea it is not visible today

therefore one from the archive (29.12.12)

path downhill, along the former ski slope, to Rifugio Pelizzo

The road is well trodden by numerous hikers and skiers, snow soft, no ice yet

View from Hudičev most in Čedad to Matajur and Krn

and the moon has risen, inviting to new adventures

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oldtimer 5527. 01. 2013 05:09:10

SuzanaM WONDERFUL nasmeh

This Matajur I must climb sometime, it's been tempting me for a while. zavijanje z očmi

sabina.727. 01. 2013 18:58:30

Suzana has already written in detail about the current conditions if going from the Italian side to Matajur. I went today on skis on the normal path. Wind started blowing at the junction to the Slovenian hut, but mainly the sun had its power today and the forecasted afternoon freeze didn't happen. Skiing possible from the top, first part a bit crusty, then good firm base, on the road it was like on a piste. nasmeh

Nobody could tell me if Tina won.. mrk pogled

Well, then I heard the super news via home sources. nasmeh

Oh yes, the hut on the Slovenian side right below the summit is open every Sunday.