Dom v Lepeni - Lake Krnsko jezero
Starting point: Dom v Lepeni (700 m)
| Latitude/Longitude: | 46,3037°N 13,6814°E |
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Walking time: 2 h 20 min
Difficulty: easy marked way
Elevation gain: 691 m
Elevation difference along the route: 750 m
Map: Julijske Alpe - zahodni del 1:50.000
Recommended equipment (summer):
Recommended equipment (winter): ice axe, crampons
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Access to starting point:
Between Trenta and Bovec, in the village of Soča, a road branches off to Lepena. We follow this fully asphalted road to the parking lot at the mountain hut Dom v Lepeni.
Route description:
From the Dr. Klement Jug House in Lepena we continue on a wide marked path in the direction of the Krn Lakes. After a few minutes of walking, the wide and not too steep path splits into two parts. The left one, which is somewhat steeper, is the usual one; the right one, gentler and somewhat longer, is suitable for small children and the elderly. Both paths ascend mostly through the forest to the upper station of the cargo cableway and cross each other several times along the way. From the upper station of the cargo cableway, we continue on the same path, which gently ascends along the wide transport road that quickly brings us to the snow height measurement (every year in April). From here the road starts to descend and brings us quickly past the turn-off to Velika Baba to the next junction, where we leave the road and continue left downhill on the footpath that in a few minutes brings us to the mountain hut Dom pri Krnskih jezerih (if we continue on the road, we bypass the mountain hut).
From the mountain hut we continue straight in the direction of Krn and Krn Lake on a gentle path to which soon joins the path that bypasses the mountain hut. We continue past the shepherd's hut, behind which we arrive at the next junction, where we again continue in the direction of Krn (left to Bogatin, Mali Šmohor and Dom na Komni).
The gentle path then brings us after a further few minutes to the pearl of the Krn mountain range. In front of us we see Krn Lake and beside it inviting meadows for resting.
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Discussion about the trip Dom v Lepeni - Lake Krnsko jezero
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| Gost28. 04. 2007 |
Last Saturday I was up there for the first time, we went from Lepena, it's an excellent trip, too bad the hut at the lakes wasn't open
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| Gost17. 07. 2007 |
Can someone provide information on what the path from the Dom pri Krnskih to Velika Baba is like?
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| Gost17. 07. 2007 |
The path is marked as pathless terrain. Orientation is quite demanding, especially when descending to the other side - as if you wanted to go towards Komna afterwards. But up there it's very beautiful and the views are stunning. You need a sense of orientation and experience with pathless terrain and finding paths and passages. Good luck!
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| Gost17. 07. 2007 |
When I was at Krnsko jezero last year, I saw that the path was marked. Probably they marked it recently?
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| tiana23. 07. 2007 |
I wonder if it's possible to reserve beds in the Dom pri Krnskih jezerih and if dogs are welcome. Is it necessary to bring bedding (sometimes they require it). Please respond as soon as possible - I would like to reserve for this weekend, in 4 days. Thanks
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| Gost23. 07. 2007 |
PD Nova Gorica takes care of the Dom pri Krnskih jezerih. Ask at tel 05/302 30 30, that's the PD's number.
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| tiana23. 07. 2007 |
super, many thanks for the reply
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| navrhu31. 10. 2008 |
I think there will be a traditional hike to Krn on 15.11.2008 in memory of the events from the First World War. Will this hike follow the same path as described in this route description?
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| triglavski1. 11. 2008 |
This concerns the 11th hike and event "Krn - Memorial Hike 1918-2008", which this year marks the 90th anniversary of the end of WWI. Thus, on 11.11.2008 at 11:00 on the summit of Krn there will be a short ceremony with wreath-laying for the victims of the Krn battlefield. If weather conditions - snow permit, this hike will be carried out from planina Kuhinja. The main ceremony with hike will be on 15.11.08, (Attention) the celebration by Krnsko jezero will be this year at 13:00. Hikes will be conducted under suitable weather - snow conditions from the direction of Bohinj (From Savica) via Komna, from Lepena to Krnsko jezero and also from planina Kuhinja via Krnska škrbina, the latter only in fine weather without snow. Anyway yes, to answer the question, the main hike is from Lepena to Krnsko jezero.
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| navrhu2. 11. 2008 |
Thanks for the reply. Since I'm from Ljubljana, I'd prefer to go from Bohinj. How many hours of walking from Bohinj to Krn Lakes (this interests me to know when most will start from Savica waterfall)? Does someone perhaps know when the "start" from Savica will be? On the official site of the Alpine Association of Slovenia there is thus misleading information (see EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES), where it says 09.11.08 Memorial Hike - Krn.
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| triglavski2. 11. 2008 |
I trust the hike's organizing committee, so 15.11 will already be the correct date. At PD Nova Gorica when planning their hikes, they probably didn't have the final date yet, so they simply chose the closest date to 11.11 which is anyway the proper anniversary. The hike from Bohinj only under favorable weather or snow conditions, I think 7 o'clock would be quite suitable for the start, possibly even earlier, since Dom na Komni and the hut under Bogatin are open, so there will be enough time for a stop. Regarding snow conditions, they will know best at the Dom na Komni, a day before the hike.
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| navrhu3. 11. 2008 |
Isn't the start at 7:00 a bit early. From 7:00 to 13:00 (celebration start time) is 6 hours? I assume one could cover the path in 3 hours without much effort!? Once again the question; do you perhaps know how long it takes to walk from Savica Waterfall to Krn Lakes in normal conditions?
I also received the official response from Planinsko društvo Nova Gorica:
"Dear, this year in memory of the 90th anniversary of the end of 1st World War there is a smaller celebration on Tuesday, 11.11. at 11 o'clock on the top of Krn. The main organizer thereof is the association Mali vojni muzej from Bohinjska Bistrica. At that time no group hike is organized. The easiest access is from village Krn, where above the village there is parking space, from there another three hours walk to the top. Written applies to summer conditions, in case of snow, it is necessary to consider that the parking itself above the village is at height 1000 m.a.s.l.
Probably you meant the celebration that takes place every year on the shore of Krnsko jezero, this will also this year be at Krnsko jezero and that on Saturday, 15.11. at 13:00. Easiest access is from Lepena and that's approx. 1.30h. Mountain hut will be open already at least one day before. If you want more information call during office hours, Tuesday or Thursday from 15 to 18.
Best regards.
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| fpetel13. 11. 2008 |
In normal conditions to Dom na Komni 2.5 hours. To Bogatinsko sedlo further 1.5 hours, to Krn Lakes another 1.5 hours. Thus to Krn Lakes with breaks approximately 6 hours walking (for a group of course). But I believe you are capable of covering the path (with sufficient fitness running) in less than 4 hours.
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| triglavski3. 11. 2008 |
at the top. Have you ever even been to the mountains?
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| navrhu6. 11. 2008 |
Triglav one. If you hadn't asked this question, you might have seemed smarter!
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| kris13. 11. 2009 |
I'm curious if anyone knows what the path from Dom v Lepeni is like, is there any snow. Tomorrow I plan to attend the celebration if the weather is ok.
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| triglavski13. 11. 2009 |
Snow in the upper part, otherwise at Krnsko jezero there's about half a meter of snow, the hut opened yesterday, the path is trodden, gaiters highly recommended. Probably cloudy and foggy, possible some precipitation.
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| kris13. 11. 2009 |
do you think the path is suitable for a child and if crampons are not needed,
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| triglavski13. 11. 2009 |
The path is nice, many children have already walked it, of course most in dry conditions, I even like it better in snow, regarding crampons I think they won't be needed, I've never walked with them to K. lake but I've been up there many times in winter. Count on about 2 hours up, a bit less down.
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| kris14. 11. 2009 |
the path was nice, only the weather spoiled it a bit, we'll come again next year
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| podzi29. 03. 2010 |
Is the trail suitable for dogs?
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| Lj29. 03. 2010 |
It is suitable, provided it has the stamina of course.
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| matejqo3. 10. 2011 |
I went yesterday on my own, great weather, for the whole path (up and down) I needed only 2.5 hours... There were many visitors - we all seized the opportunity 
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| Lucy2. 02. 2012 |
I was also there last year in August at the Krn lakes and I can tell you that the path itself is easy and simple. It took me a good four hours up and down altogether. There was a crowd in the hut, but the service was very fast, and the staff friendly and obliging.
We'll come again
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| ales503. 02. 2012 |
in summer it's different than now, when everything is frozen at Krnsko jezero, I was there the winter before last and wind was blowing and cold gripping in the shade to -15 min, lake frozen, so only white carpet and some ice visible, nice view of Krn and Batognica though,
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| mikkeni5. 05. 2013 |
What are the current conditions?
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| SuzanaM6. 05. 2013 |
I went alone past 1.5.2013, about conditions on the path under Current conditions/forum - Batognica.
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| Ruzowski28. 12. 2013 |
Tomorrow to Krnska, overnight and down on Monday....
If there's any enthusiast, we can go together....(oh, they opened Krnska dns) I mean the hut and best regards (around 12-13)
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| Bojan_A29. 12. 2013 |
I plan to go overnight. Where did you get the info that the hut will be open?
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| lynx29. 12. 2013 |
It was open every New Year's Eve. When the weather is nice, they are up there already several days before.
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| manawai20. 02. 2014 |
Maybe someone knows what the current conditions are like, especially the troddenness of the path and fallen trees?
Thanks for all the info
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| melita52. 05. 2014 |
I'm wondering if there's still snow at Krnsko jezero???
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| Smetar2. 05. 2014 |
According to info from PD NG there was still about 2 meters on 22.04., now probably a bit less.
Link
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| ejas123429. 06. 2014 |
Planning to go to Krnsko jezero with kids tomorrow.
Does anyone know about the snow and conditions?
Many thanks.
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| mirank29. 06. 2014 |
If you're going to the mountains with kids, it's good to check at the right place, e.g. by phone at the hut. Otherwise check this forum under current conditions-Krnsko jezero, you'll see the note that the path is snow-free.
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| gamsek22. 12. 2014 |
Hi.
Can someone tell me if there's any snow on the path to the lake? Thanks. LP.
Dejan
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| lynx22. 12. 2014 |
I strongly doubt it, at most some patch.
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| krn510. 04. 2015 |
Mountaineering Association Nova Gorica announces that the Krn Lakes Hut is open until Sunday, April 12, 2015. Then CLOSED.
The hut will reopen during the May Day holidays from Thursday afternoon, April 30, 2015 to Sunday, May 3, 2015. Then CLOSED again until the summer season.
The hut is reachable at 051 328 928.
Welcome!
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| slavkoo10. 04. 2015 |
Well, on the TV SLO teletext on page 594 it always showed that the hut is open. Someone else needs to be replaced at this national broadcaster....or at the PD
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| slavkoo10. 04. 2015 |
...they'll have to replace me...it showed CLOSED...
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| krn527. 05. 2015 |
Mountaineering Association Nova Gorica announces that the Planinski dom pri Krnskih jezerih will be open from Saturday, May 30 onwards and reachable on phone 051 328 928.
Dom dr. Klementa Juga in Lepena will be open from June 13 onwards and reachable on phone 051 622 719.
Cordially invited!
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| krn521. 04. 2017 |
Planinsko društvo Nova Gorica announces that during the May Day holidays the following huts will be CLOSED: Dom dr. Klementa Juga in Lepena, Planinski dom pri Krnskih jezerih and Gomiščkovo zavetišče on Krn.
They will reopen in the season. We will inform you about the exact dates of opening.
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| krn516. 11. 2017 |
Mountaineering Association Nova Gorica organizes New Year's Eve at the Mountain Hut at Krn Lakes. Full board price is 50 EUR including New Year's dinner, overnight stay and breakfast. Registrations with payments accepted at the association office until full. For more information call 053023030 during office hours or email planinskod.novagorica@siol.net. You are welcome to spend the longest night of the year with us! The hut will be open from 30.12.2017 to 2.1.2018.
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| krn520. 12. 2017 |
We inform you that there are no more available places for New Year's Eve at the Planinski dom pri Krnskih jezerih!
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| krn522. 01. 2018 |
Mountaineering Association Nova Gorica announces that the Planinski dom pri Krnskih jezerih will be open during the winter season for a longer period, specifically from February 17 to April 3, 2018. For reservations and information, contact the association office during office hours Tuesday and Thursday from 15:00 to 18:00 at tel. 05 30 23 030 or via e-mail: planinskod.novagorica@siol.net. During the opening period of the hut, we will be reachable directly at the hut on tel. 051 328 928 or via e-mail: krnskoj@gmail.com.
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| krn523. 02. 2018 |
Mountaineering Association Nova Gorica announces that the opening of the Mountain Hut at Krn Lakes is postponed to Saturday, March 31, 2018. For reservations and information contact the association office during office hours Tuesday and Thursday from 15:00 to 18:00 at tel. 05 30 23 030 or via e-mail: planinskod.novagorica@siol.net. During the hut's opening hours we will be reachable directly at the hut on tel. 051 328 928 or via e-mail: krnskoj@gmail.com.
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| seflja26. 02. 2018 |
then we'll have to wait a bit more until the weather stabilizes.
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| golica25. 10. 2019 |
Tomorrow we plan to go to Krn Lakes, are we too late for the "real autumn idyll" in terms of autumn colors, larch coloring?
thanks
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| nacka.25. 10. 2019 |
On Wednesday I was hiking around Vršič, I was at Slemenova Špica, and around there there are still plenty of golden trees, both larches and beeches. Really less than last week, when my husband and I went towards Mojstrovka (not to the top, because we doubted our fitness and it would be irresponsible to walk a path where the step was no longer secure) - but I'm sure you'll enjoy the wealth of autumn colors and the thoughts of the tour will warm you even in winter, even if you're not sitting by a warm fireplace.
I wish you a nice hike and greet you warmly,
Nacka
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| TitaNik21. 02. 2020 |
Tomorrow I plan to go to Krnsko jezero. What's the path like? Are crampons needed? Thanks
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| Kleemen15. 04. 2020 |
What is the current situation at Krnsko jezero? Given that the hut is not open, is it possible to get the SPP stamp or is it usually at the hut? Thanks for the info.
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| Helena10921. 06. 2020 |
Hello everyone, tomorrow I'd go to Krn Lake and wonder how passable the path is, since it rained 3 days ago?
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| edoo21. 06. 2020 |
Hello
Lately it rains almost every day, but also sunny in between. The path is still passable without issue. Gaiters, and rain poncho just in case, although the forecast for the next two days is nice.
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| Helena10922. 06. 2020 |
Thank you very much for the reply
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| Sasa10025. 04. 2021 11:37:20 |
Hi. Does anyone know what the conditions are like at Krn Lake? Is it possible to walk the easy paths from the Dom v Lepeni to Krn Lake
without crampons or are they mandatory?
Thanks for the reply and best regards.
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| Peterkv1. 05. 2021 21:02:57 |
Was at the lake today. Snow starts right below the top of the ascent, at the upper station of the cargo cableway. From there onwards it's about 1.5 m. The snow crusts slightly, crampons were not needed today.
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| KSG5. 08. 2021 22:19:04 |
From Lepena the path initially drags a bit, but it's easy and therefore suitable also for younger hikers. Path conditions (July 2021) and interesting facts along the path at: https://bit.ly/3AfFeC1
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| urnebes19. 09. 2021 11:13:27 |
With Schatzijem we went on our first joint trip to the mountains. As a regular mountain visitor, I always rely on your path descriptions and recommended equipment, so I must scold you here. Namely, the destination was chosen by my Big Daddy, who convinced me along the way that no equipment is recommended on your site. Mistake! For a safe ascent and descent, you definitely need poles - the scree on the path does not ensure a safe step, some rocks are very slippery, and it's certainly better for your ankles to help yourself with them. Continuing... because I trust my Korenjak, I left the poles at home, but I soon regretted it badly. On the way, a real little battle for dominance broke out between us - I claimed that hribi.net recommends the use of poles for every even the simplest hike... he - oops - back to me that your itinerary is spot on and that you don't mention poles. In short - relying on your sensitivity cost me dearly - the lost bet actually brought me a lot of enjoyment with the views, but still I must kindly remind here that poles are really N-E-E-D-E-D.
Thank you for taking my comment with the appropriate reserve and know that it is also meant as a tip for fresh couples who sometimes like to step off the beaten path into the bushes.
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| Big Daddy19. 09. 2021 11:26:15 |
@ urnebes
I'm really glad about your adventure! As you wrote, poles are needed because of the scree. But I'm glad that they didn't write it on hribi.net (THANKS )
Because when the bet fell, you fell too. It's true that you are a real mountaineer and that hribi.net takes good and safe care of you... but they also take care of us less experienced hikers
it was fantastic, I recommend the trip to everyone, just bring poles to make the path more pleasant. Spice up your evenings with some bet, even at the expense of hribi.net... just read it well beforehand 
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| capraibex19. 09. 2021 11:31:20 |
Regular mountain visitor, another performer seeking attention. Shame that such comments are not deleted. The website hribi.net is more than excellent, offers appropriate and understandable descriptions.
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| garmont19. 09. 2021 13:38:58 |
Lucky that the lovebirds took shoes with them, because the path description doesn't say that they are needed. Or maybe they were without….
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| serajko19. 09. 2021 17:31:35 |
what about recommendations for clothing
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| ločanka19. 09. 2021 18:38:47 |
That's not good, if they prescribed everything to us. We'd just like to violate that one. I laughed at these comments.
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| ljubitelj gora19. 09. 2021 22:42:33 |
But the wooden poles you find a bit off the path aren't good enough.
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| kajla29. 05. 2022 18:40:17 |
Hello!
Last week we went for the first time from Lepena towards Krnsko jezero. At an altitude just over 1000 meters we spotted a bunch of poles leaning under an overhanging rock by the path. Does anyone know what that's for? (Probably not supporting the rock). It looks like an older thing, as some poles are already disintegrating.
I would upload photos, but I can't manage it. Can someone help me?
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| miri29. 05. 2022 19:23:18 |
You can upload pictures to Forum-razmere.
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| mpogac12. 06. 2022 20:17:44 |
Hello.
I read somewhere that the parking lot in front of the hut in Lepena is payable only with the easypark app. Is that true?
Thanks, best regards and have a safe trip.
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| mirank12. 06. 2022 21:31:21 |
This one is new and I think (hope) it's not true
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| darinka412. 06. 2022 21:41:21 |
I think she confused it with planina Kuhinja, where the parking is payable.
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| mpogac12. 06. 2022 22:32:22 |
That's exactly why I'm asking. I'm not sure which starting point it was about...
Lepena, Zadnjica or Kuhinja... I'm not sure.
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| 12a3bc10. 10. 2023 22:45:39 |
Has anyone perhaps found hiking shoes brand Scarpa gray-blue-black at the parking lot in front of the hut?
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| Noj22. 12. 2023 09:26:06 |
Does anyone perhaps know what the conditions are now (22.12.2024) on the Lepena - Krnsko jezero path (Snow, Avalanche)?
Thanks lp R
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| ksena23. 12. 2023 19:51:21 |
Conditions 18.12.2023 - Path dry to upper station of cargo cable car. From there to lake trodden. No avalanche danger.
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| natasacraine8. 07. 2024 08:43:28 |
So I understand correctly, from everything read, that there is no parking fee at the hut? Or is there?
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| DVas8. 07. 2024 09:14:25 |
Last year there wasn't, this year I don't know the situation.
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| valerija1128. 07. 2024 10:16:30 |
There is no parking fee at Dom Klementa Juga in Lepena.
Verified on 24.6. this year.
Best regards
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| mirank8. 07. 2024 12:36:59 |
Just FYI, the hut at the lakes is closed.
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| Shkaro8. 07. 2024 19:44:11 |
We were there on Saturday (06.07.2024) and there was no parking fee...There are enough parking spaces, but they fill up quickly, so you can park along the road too and everything was fine.
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| mpp8. 07. 2024 21:24:56 |
as far as is being said, it's not just the huts that have been closed
#blackhumor
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The hut will be open this weekend. On Saturday there is the Memorial March and celebration at Krn Lake.
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