Ljubelj - Koča na Prevalu (Bornova way)
Starting point: Ljubelj (1058 m)
| Latitude/Longitude: | 46,4324°N 14,2602°E |
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Route name: Bornova way
Walking time: 1 h 30 min
Difficulty: partly demanding unmarked way
Elevation gain: 253 m
Elevation difference along the route: 300 m
Map: Karavanke - osrednji del 1:50.000
Recommended equipment (summer): helmet, lamp
Recommended equipment (winter): helmet, ice axe, crampons, lamp
Views: 265.491
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Access to starting point:
From the highway Ljubljana - Jesenice we take the exit Ljubelj and follow the road ahead to the border crossing. Only a few meters before the border crossing signs for Zelenica direct us to the left and after some 10 meters of additional driving the road brings us to the parking lot below the ski center Zelenica.
Route description:
At the end of the large macadam parking lot we will notice a wooden mountain sign with the inscription mountain pasture Preval, which directs us into the forest onto a footpath that quickly brings us to the foot of the scree. Here we come to a smaller junction, where on the rock we will notice the inscription Prevala and Roblekov dom to the left. The gently sloping path then quickly moves from the scree into a dense forest, which is exposed to falling stones. The wide path then leaves the forest onto steep and well-secured slopes. The panoramic path then brings us to Born's tunnel, where a lamp will be helpful. When passing through the tunnel, be careful of the larger number of puddles and the occasionally low ceiling. On the other side of the tunnel we walk for some time on the path, which is nicely routed along the east ridge of Begunjščica, then we move onto the scree, which we only cross. There follows a shorter crossing of steep forested slopes, then the path starts to ascend gently on a less steep slope. The still wide path, which ascends only moderately, joins higher up the marked path from Podljubelj.
Here we continue to the right and follow the wide path to the mountain pasture Preval-a, which we reach after a few minutes of additional walking.
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Discussion about the trip Ljubelj - Koča na Prevalu (Bornova way)
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| Gost23. 04. 2007 |
This weekend we went to Preval from Ljubelj.
For the start of the season the path was excellent.
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| Gost2. 11. 2007 |
Veryyyyy nice and not so demanding path,
marked trail.
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| jerry24. 06. 2008 |
Born tunnel - especially on the descent at the end of the tunnel, great caution is needed because the height drops significantly. I already know two who got a "stamp" from there (read bump)!
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| andrej jerina24. 06. 2008 |
Very nice description of the path to Preval meadow. I hiked it on New Year's Day. The path in dry and nice weather, as it is now, is certainly suitable for a nice half-day trip for families with children. Best regards Andrej
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| Kriška4. 08. 2008 |
Path hiked yesterday. Very nice, scenic path, I only discourage those who can't handle views into the depths. The protections (cables) are there mostly for the feeling of safety rather than actual need for most hikers. However, it seems to me that the scree slide just before the first tunnel from the Ljubelj side is higher every year and that short section of the path is actually becoming more dangerous due to the risk of slipping. It's also obvious that this scree is somehow filling the tunnel entrance, as it is somewhat lower every year and now you have to duck quite a bit.
I'm not sure who maintains this path, as contrary to the above label it is not actually marked (signposted), perhaps the mountaineering association after all? Whoever it is, it would be good to organize a work action with a few shovels and remove that piled scree in front of and in the tunnel.
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| navrhu17. 08. 2008 |
Dear Kriška. I also notice that Slovenian mountain trails, except some, are increasingly poorly marked and maintained.
Obviously there is no profit, nothing moves. I was a month ago on the Ljubelj - Preval trail and noticed the same as you.
And I was elsewhere and noticed problems with markings, maintenance of mountain trails. You can check my published trips.
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| navrhu17. 08. 2008 |
For visiting this trail DO NOT FORGET A FLASHLIGHT, as both tunnels are quite long and actually with bare eyes in the middle of the tunnel you see nothing but the exit; so you don't see under your feet and can stumble. The ceiling is high enough for an average sized Slovene, except at the entrance/exit of one of the tunnels.
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| anč8. 09. 2008 |
On Sunday we visited Planina Preval and treated ourselves to lunch at the mountain hut. The food was excellent, but the lady who runs everything is way too nervous and rude to us visitors and also to the other workers helping her in the kitchen and bar for the mountain air. Since I often visit higher huts, I know patience is needed given the conditions they work in, but in return I would expect at least a little friendliness, which there is none in this hut and won't be as long as this lady is in charge.
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| Lj8. 09. 2008 |
I can't believe it - I have only good memories of the staff and the entire offer at this mountain hut. Have they perhaps changed recently, or what could it be?
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| maya9. 09. 2008 |
I also had an unpleasant experience with the hut warden at Preval. At the end of August, I walked the path Draga - Roblek - Begunjščica - Zelenica - Bornovi tuneli - Preval. I stopped at the hut and ordered struklji (they were excellent), but when I kindly asked the warden for the way to Draga, she snapped that I should look at the map and that she has no time to deal with me (7 people were sitting outside). I think the lady doesn't understand that being a hut or mountain hut warden doesn't just mean cooking and serving struklji. They won't see me there anymore...
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| azaleja6. 08. 2009 |
On Saturday I wandered under Begunjščica and took a friend inexperienced in mountains with me. I found out that the Bornova pot to Preval is ideal for beginners who quickly get enthusiastic about mountains on the way - we'll go again, but further to Roblek .
Ideal path for those without fitness - beautiful views, little steepness along the gentle path and almost no ascent.
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| marjon24. 09. 2009 |
We dedicated a nice holiday day to the Karavanke with my dear; ate at Roblek and headed to Preval. I asked the young herder when ordering coffee and beer also for the price of sour milk. Well, 1.5 eur for 2 dl seemed expensive to me, so we didn't decide for it after all. Then the kitchen door opened and the other, just five days older herder than the first, laughing asked me why it's expensive; that I'm from the village and a whole liter at the farmer is 0.6 eur. In mockery I then learned that here it's fresh milking and they still have to sour it! That I'm from the village, I remarked that I know how to pour milk into a pail. Anyway, I asked her to also mention when presenting EKOBIO hand-milked and soured milk that the cows graze amid smoke and smell of freshly burned plastic! The dump where they throw waste under the hill is big and stinks. She retorted, saying "but can hikers throw garbage"? No, they can't. But if they do, that still doesn't give you the mandate to litter! Of course she showed me with gesture and voice where the door is. Plastic when burning releases dioxins; gene mutagens, emits over 50 carcinogenic substances... Next to the fence stands a red caravan in which she could at least take her own bottles down to the valley! That ecology needs to be taught to those who should be the first called... Herders and hut keepers! It was the same at Uskovnica; I intervened with the president and the situation (hopefully) got sorted.
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| CAR24. 07. 2010 |
The trail is maintained, on some sections it would be necessary to cut back the undergrowth that encroaches on the path, the wire ropes and smaller blowdowns on the path have been cleared so no panic. The trail of course goes through a tunnel without lighting, so you must provide your own, already for your own safety. On the trail somewhere halfway in the forest a tree has fallen across the path but it does not obstruct hikers' passage. When time and weather allow, this partial obstacle will also be removed.
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| CAR24. 07. 2010 |
To Mr. Marjon I would advise like this: if you find the prices too high, then don't go to the hut, happily stuff your backpack and eat what you have with you, and don't forget sleeping bag to pack away and disappear down to the valley. YOUR REMARK THAT THEY BURN PLASTIC AT PREVAL CAN BE ASSERTED AS NOT TRUE.
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| janav24. 07. 2010 |
Hello CAR! Unfortunately, I too experienced that they were BURNING PLASTIC on planina Preval ! This really MUST NOT BE DONE AT ALL neither in the mountains nor in the valley, nowhere at all. Why? Mr. Marjon described the reasons very nicely! Let this be a reminder to everyone and a good enough reason to stop it immediately (if they still do it).
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| VanSims24. 07. 2010 |
Uhhh, this trail is beautiful! I love tunnels! If it weren't for this discussion, I wouldn't even know about it. I'll tackle it when I get the chance!
As for the plastic, there's no debate here, I agree with Jana and Marjon. Hey, why are we sympathizing, why doesn't someone specifically report this piggery?
As for the price, Mr. Marjon, we've been in capitalism for 20 years. Pricing is free and obviously this price is market-optimal for them. But it doesn't seem that expensive to me either, considering you get half a liter of Zala from 2 EUR onwards.
I think there's no need to argue with some silly waitress. As for unfriendliness and ignorance, I'm sensitive too. I had such a negative experience at Gospodičina when the waiter served all the other regular guests (who come there every Sunday by car), while I and a few random hikers sat like a bunch of unfortunates and waited. And of course, they piled on me afterwards about how I dare to sympathize with their beloved caretaker,...
http://www.hribi.net/izlet/vahta_planinski_dom_pri_gospodicni_po_cesti/25/733/1324
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| viharnik24. 07. 2010 |
Tomorrow I'll go along the Bornova pot and report fresh info on the irresponsible burning of plastic and possible dumps on Preval.
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| CAR27. 07. 2010 |
I'd like to add something about this path. The path definitely does not belong among mountaineering ones, namely the name BORNOVA already indicates that it was used in its time for hunting game, in short this path is a hunting trail, that's why it is not marked with KNAFLIČNI signs, personally I think there's no need as the trail nicely leads right to the hut where you also find direction signs for continuing. And one more thing I'd emphasize: the path IS NOT DANGEROUS AT ALL, I've already met hikers from advanced age to the youngest accompanied by parents, of course as on every path some caution is needed here too and focus your gaze on walking and steps, when you're admiring the surrounding peaks then stop for a moment since you're in no hurry, if you're going there for that purpose to enjoy fresh air and feast your eyes on the beautiful surroundings. Safe steps and happy return to the valley.
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| hribolazec128. 07. 2010 |
Do you know that they burn plastic bottles at Kredarica too!
Apparently because Italian helicopter transport is charged by weight transported and not by hour
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| VanSims12. 09. 2010 |
Well today when I was up there I deliberately asked how much sour milk costs. It's really 1.5 EUR. Then I asked how big the portion is and she showed me a bowl which I'd say holds at least 0.3-0.4 liters, if not half a liter. Given that, it doesn't seem expensive to me.
I didn't see any plastic burning.
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| tOO7413O1. 11. 2010 |
I'm interested if the path to Preval, considering the path that is also used in winter, is safe for small children
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| klm1. 11. 2010 |
Quite exposed to avalanches, therefore not recommended even for adults.
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| tOO7413O1. 11. 2010 |
best thanks and best regards
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| Lucy2. 08. 2011 |
Let me tell you, the path itself is not as dangerous as described since even the youngest walk it. However, caution is not superfluous. You need to have a flashlight with you when going through the Born Tunnel. The path itself is easy and simple. As for the food, I can say that the cheese struklji were the best for me.
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| ilafa9. 08. 2011 |
Until what time is the hut open during the week?
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| robter9. 08. 2011 |
This is not a hut in the true sense of the word but a mountain dairy, so the caretakers are present non-stop, as they have to take care of the livestock grazing on the pasture.
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| ilafa10. 08. 2011 |
Good, then we'll get refreshments even towards evening
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| ppeetteerr28. 08. 2011 |
Do you know that in the hut on the wall there is a picture of Heider? Look through the door of the "private" room left of the bar.
They won't see me anymore.
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| @rekar28. 08. 2011 |
@ppeetteerr
So what does Heider have to do with your hiking now? Everyone has their hobby, you have yours too. Probably a fan and collector of Heider's paintings and symbols.
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| VanSims29. 08. 2011 |
Haider liked hiking a lot, even in our mountains and since he lived relatively close (Bärental under Stol from the Austrian side) he was probably a regular guest at this hut. Yet they kept him in memory. Apparently, his anti-Slovenianism was just a populist way of gaining points anyway, otherwise he supposedly had nothing against Slovenes, even socialized a lot with them, attended cultural events of Slovenes in Carinthia, and with his workers on his estate (Slovenes, even from our side of the border) he even spoke Slovenian.
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| Okmodko29. 08. 2011 |
Bärental is Medvedji dol. And screw Haider. Maybe he spoke Slovenian with his workers only to cozy up to them and get them into bed. Otherwise, he bought up all the Slovenian farms under Stol, so the Slovenian word disappeared there as quickly as possible. So, let him enjoy where he went and hang out there with his friend Hitler, about whom he once sang so nicely.
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| GregorC24. 09. 2011 |
Does anyone know if the hut on Preval is still open this weekend (tomorrow)? And if anything will still be open on weekends now that the grazing season is over? Thanks
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| SMarjana30. 10. 2011 |
The hut is open every day until 1.11., then only on weekends - that's what the manager told me today. The path is harder to pass in several places due to a huge amount of fallen trees
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| Lucy7228. 11. 2011 |
With the family we went to Preval on Saturday. It was sunny and nice. But I would warn about the rocks.... as we were returning, shortly after the tunnel, a larger rock fell right in front of me and right behind my daughter. Good thing it didn't hit us. So ......maybe a helmet wouldn't be superfluous.
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| @rekar13. 01. 2012 |
I would like to inform you that the Bornova pot from Ljubelj to Preval is now normally passable and cleared from the last snow damage. For those who decide to go to Preval, I advise great caution, as the trail is icy in several places. It is not suitable for children. The hut at Preval is open on Saturday and Sunday, so you can refresh yourselves.
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| mgrego2231. 03. 2012 |
The trip to Planina Preval via Bornov tunnel is really one of our favourites with my husband. Lately we've been doing a circular route from Zelenica, Roblek, Preval, Ljubelj. What is good deserves praise - and those are the excellent štruklji at Preval. Full praise to the hostess, she really makes an effort, the best štruklji to my taste. Especially pleasant atmosphere in summer when livestock is grazing. It's paradise for me.
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| bojan5512. 05. 2012 |
When will sour milk be available at the mountain pasture?
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| GregorC12. 05. 2012 |
Usually the sour milk season starts when they drive the livestock to the mountain pasture. That's usually around mid-June. So soon
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| Pohodnica5620. 05. 2012 |
Today we "girls" chose a slightly shorter route, after yesterday's Dovška baba, Hruškov vrh, Rožca, Klek.... and went along this pleasant Bornova path to Preval. It really is a wonderful walk to relax the muscles and raa I love this little hut paradise. Unfortunately, I have to agree that the staff in the hut are really not friendly. Barely a noticeable smile was detected on the faces of two "girls", I'd say quite annoyed, like, why do you even come hiking. Even to us who come to breathe some fresh air and always enjoy it pleasantly. When I ordered (3x sour milk, schnapps, strukel and three kosutniki) I added that we'd come pick it up ourselves because they have quite a bit of "trouble", there was no response, let alone a polite thank you when we brought all the dishes back. We really don't go to the mountains to drink and eat, but still..... a bit of good mood and a smile don't cost anything. We paid, of course we didn't get a bill, so they could earn quite a bit "under the table" and could be politer for that. I usually refrain from such comments, this one today really surprised me, because I couldn't soften either one or the other a bit for a pleasant smile. We'll huff up here again sometime, but the backpack will be heavier for some beer.
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| velkavrh21. 05. 2012 |
Such an attitude surprises me too. Last year I passed by here, didn't go to the hut. Usually they are friendly in huts. Only sometimes at very crowded destinations they don't have time for guests as much as we'd like, like I experienced last year at the Krn Lakes - I understand that.
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| novinsekp21. 05. 2012 |
Criticism of the staff in this hut also from my side. Basic courtesy, to greet someone with a friendly "good day" they obviously don't know here. With people with such bad energy, it doesn't even cross my mind to order anything. Shame, such a nice place for the hut.
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| jprim21. 05. 2012 |
No, smile ...
... my conversation at Blejska koča, when we enter the hut, in the corner at the table an older lady, who is she, maybe the hostess, we chatted with the host a bit below the hut, he was in good mood, clearing snow from the path, probably that's why the lady was angry, as he was in a short shirt.
When she still serves us somehow more reluctantly ... I ask directly: "Madam, do you never smile?" She was shocked by such a question.
"No, I've been like that at work already."
"But laughter is half health," was my comment as I go through the door.
Yes, friendliness ... I think there is less and less of it.
LP!
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| @rekar21. 05. 2012 |
Pohodnica56, I think someone like you doesn't belong in the mountain paradise. I suggest you stay in the valley, go to a tavern, there they will welcome you with a smile, serve you at the table, you'll get a bill and you won't have to worry who earned what on the black. But if by chance you go to the mountains and don't like something, turn around, no one forces you to order anything. Know that the mountain huts are owned by farmers and they mostly sell their home-made products.
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| heinz21. 05. 2012 |
rekar, doesn't it seem normal to you that if you're already selling something in the beautiful mountains, you'll be friendly accordingly?
Thank God, many shepherds and hut keepers handle this nicely, or - are born for such work.. Unfortunately not all..
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| @rekar22. 05. 2012 |
heinz, you're quite right and I agree completely, but people also have a bad day sometimes, especially when you meet people like "Pohodnica56"
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| jprim22. 05. 2012 |
I myself have only good experiences on this mountain.
Best regards!
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| heinz22. 05. 2012 |
Surely you don't think that some caretakers/shepherds ..have a bad day especially when someone visits them who serves himself (has to serve himself) alone.. etc., and in the end for such a "service" doesn't get even a bill, nor "thank you", or at least "sorry"?
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| @rekar22. 05. 2012 |
heinz, why should anyone have to put up with you? Do you go to the mountains for your own enjoyment, or to harass the caretakers and then slander them here on the forum?
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| VanSims22. 05. 2012 |
What's this now, you don't get a bill? Then they can charge you whatever they want. You don't pay if you don't get a bill. Amen! It doesn't matter, inn, hut or mountain dairy. No difference and no excuse. I'm not interested in taxes, I'm interested in whether I paid the real price.
It is true that abroad they are not obliged to give a bill on their own. There you have to explicitly request it. Here, however, they do, and that's right. Slovenia has this best regulated in Europe.
Anyway, I have had a rule for some time that filters out 90% of scams (Slovenians don't scam that much yet, more abroad): Simply:
1. Ask for the price and what and how much you get for it.
2. Order
3. When they bring it (only then - to see what you get) demand a bill. If they try to cheat you with it - goodbye, we're going elsewhere!
4. If everything is fine, consume the served in peace and without fear of surprises on the bill.
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| janav23. 05. 2012 |
I agree with you, Pohodnica65 + moreover, the staff at Preval is really hopeless (to put it mildly)... I prefer to go further... I have a nicer day that way... I've given them several opportunities to improve the impression, but I've always been disappointed again...
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| VanSims23. 05. 2012 |
Unfriendliness itself doesn't bother me that much. That's just the surface anyway. Sometimes it's even a cover for bad service or cheating.
What's important is good service, food, drinks and clean bills. If someone is unfriendly, I just ignore it. The best is to be friendly and calm yourself and not let yourself be provoked.
Laughing in the face of an unfriendly waiter or caretaker is the next level that I need to master.
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| jprim23. 05. 2012 |
... I would say the conclusion of this topic about the hut at Preval - you have to know how to deal with people, ...
Best regards!
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| mgrego2229. 05. 2012 |
Hm, when I read these comments I wonder where this is leading. All criticisms from you. I've been to Preval many times and when the weather was nice, there were lots of people, fully occupied benches and satisfied hikers who satisfied their stomachs with sour milk, struklji,... Come on people, this is mountain hospitality and two housewives can hardly keep up with all the orders and prepare all the food. I'd like to see any of you critics preparing food for so many gathered hikers who can hardly wait for the cook to greet them nicely and chat a bit with each. Get real. Personally, I go to the mountains to "recharge batteries", enjoy fresh air, observe nature, listen to birdsong, prepare for the workday, build fitness and I could list more. It doesn't even occur to me to rate the staff in the hut. I'm just happy they serve me a tasty coffee and then something sweet. And that's it. To Pohodnici56 and the like, I'd advise, or rather discourage visiting the mountains, as they don't belong in this wonderful mountain paradise on the sunny side of the Alps. Stay home instead.
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| heinz30. 05. 2012 |
mgrego22
29.5.2012- but who are you to advise/discourage mountain visits because of some comment??
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| samoa30. 05. 2012 |
I'm often at Preval, even in the evening, if there's no time before, we go for a quick hike, and even if the hut keeper has work with livestock, we get a drink or something dairy, then we enjoy the view around and recharge batteries for the next workday...
I have no bad experiences, if you're friendly, you get the same response back.
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| dragica.gnjezda@gmail.com31. 05. 2012 |
Are there other hut keepers up there? Just a few months ago there was a very naturally friendly owner, so these criticisms really surprise me.
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| Pohodnica561. 06. 2012 |
It's been a long time since I was on this portal, but when I read some comments, it seems to me that some are just spitting bile, right @rekar and you too mgrego22? Many comments before mine are about unfriendliness at this koča, and even after mine others agree. In short, you don't have to have malicious thoughts and chase us down to the valley, we're not all rude, we're polite, we don't demand who knows what, if almost ignorance bothers us, it's no sin to say so. We respect work, we work ourselves, not just from six to two, we behave culturally and by chance none was impolite in the koča na Prevali. We've been to many places, in many kočas, experienced some bad things too, and a lot of good, so enough about that.
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| @rekar1. 06. 2012 |
@Pohodnica, you don't have to take back your words, not everyone is rude, but you are. You don't understand that work on a farm and in mountain huts is different from in companies. You go to work in the morning, come home, cook lunch (if at all), clean up and no more worries. In mountain huts it's all different. I recommend you go help in a mountain hut for just one week, then you won't write such nonsense anymore, this applies to all like Pohodnica.
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| Pohodnica561. 06. 2012 |
@rekar, I haven't taken back any word. Is it rude for you if I politely greet? Well, fine! About who and what one does - let the cobbler judge the shoes. We're not all from the city, farmers also go to the mountains, we know cows, we know where milk comes from and harvesting wheat with sickles is no stranger to us. Respect every job and also the person.
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| VanSims1. 06. 2012 |
>>>You don't understand that work on a farm and in mountain huts is different from in companies.
I don't know how it is in your company, but in many companies (especially private ones) it's not just those eight hours and goodbye. Some work hard for little pay. Probably less than what mountain hut keepers earn, who have their hut registered as some s.p. (which is actually also a company) or similar to sell to hikers.
Despite the hard work (which I of course respect), this doesn't excuse them from issuing receipts. As said, even in the valley many work hard but are friendly with customers and also issue receipts.
They could open their mountain hut in nearby Austria, there you certainly have to be quite friendly, and they don't have to issue receipts except on guest request.
Of course, not once when I ordered e.g. beer in an Austrian hut did they even register the amount in the cash register let alone issue a receipt. Because I know they cheat guests there with more refined and legal methods than Balkan non-issuing of receipts, it doesn't bother me. Well, how much tax the Austrian state loses with that doesn't interest me either because I don't live there.
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| jprim1. 06. 2012 |
My goodness, what have you all written under this title, commented trips, it would be good to move this to general discussions ... Hut keepers.
Each of you who comments about the Preval hut should try putting yourself in the other side's shoes ... , then it will be
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| mgrego221. 06. 2012 |
Well, I'm quite happy reading the comments and seeing that someone else thinks like me.
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| tinky2. 06. 2012 |
I too have been served at Preval and can only praise the service and friendliness. But Sims, you bring your own food and drink.
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| Andrej52. 06. 2012 |
These comments could be elsewhere, for example here: http://www.hribi.net/trenutnerazmere.asp?slo=1&gorovjeid=10001&id=2195 Why? Because anyone setting out on the trail looking for variants e.g. to Roblek should be interested in safe walking how to get there. Not tourist offerings. Otherwise, it depends on the editor where to place it and how to organize the pages.
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| mgrego222. 06. 2012 |
I hope my husband and I manage to get to Preval this month. Maybe by the end of the month the livestock will already be grazing. Anyway, I can't wait for the circular trail from Zelenica, over Roblek and at the end a well-deserved coffee and struklji. I recommend this trail, it's not too strenuous, simply one of my favorites.
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| velkavrh14. 07. 2012 |
This morning to the popular alpine pasture Preval. It was a bit damp, but nothing dangerous. In the second tunnel there's a lot of water, so with low shoes it's quite problematic to get through dry. Today many hikers, in the hut good apple strudel. Really pleasant walk suitable for any time of day in good weather.
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| mic4. 06. 2013 |
I'm wondering if the path to Preval is still snowy. I would go at the end of the week.
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| tinky4. 06. 2013 |
There's definitely no snow in the Born tunnel.(If there's none at the
Zelenica hut, there isn't on the other side either) Check the webcams.
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| mic5. 06. 2013 |
tinky
Thanks for the reply. But I know there's no snow in the tunnel,. Last summer I already walked this path. LP
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| Lavendel7. 07. 2013 |
Today at Planina Preval-a, quite crowded despite light rain, friendly in the hut, coarse struklji extremely tasty.
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| lenimoz16. 08. 2013 |
Hello. Tomorrow I plan a circular tour to Begunjščica and we intend to return past Preval via Bornova pot. I'm interested, since the path is unmarked, if there is any sign or board along the path from the hut at the junction that directs to Bornova pot? Thanks for the help in advance.
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| Bojan_A16. 08. 2013 |
No, that junction is not marked. You have to keep left, while the other path turns right downhill here.
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| @rekar17. 08. 2013 |
Bojan, how long has it been since you were at Preval, that junction has been marked for over a year, it clearly says LJUBELJ Bornova pot.
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| nena1917. 08. 2013 |
Today there was a lot of people on Preval and on Roblek, the trail is ideal-not strenuous and there's shade in the forest... the trail is marked and you can't miss it.
LP! N!
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| bojan553. 09. 2013 |
Today's nice sunny day my son and I used for a trip to Preval (about an hour via Bornova pot). Žganci and sour milk were just right for us. There were just the right number of hikers. The shepherd's hut will be open daily until the end of September, then only on weekends. I recommend it for a family outing. Friendly caretaker Marija (tel.: 041 599-505).
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| @rekar26. 04. 2014 |
The season is slowly starting, at Planina Preval you can already get sour milk, cottage cheese, masovnek, štrukli and some other goodies. Planšarska koča is open on weekends, the friendly hostess Marija will be very happy.
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| slavi090227. 04. 2014 |
@rekar... I'd just ask for info if the walls are already full of avriklja.... thanks in advance
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| @rekar3. 05. 2014 |
You've already missed the edelweiss, 14 days ago it was in full bloom
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| mgrego2231. 05. 2014 |
What's the path through the Born tunnel like due to ice damage? Is it cleared enough to pass?
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| Snowfreak22. 07. 2014 |
And does anyone know if the hut is open?
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| Bojan_A22. 07. 2014 |
The hut has been open for a while.
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| Snowfreak22. 07. 2014 |
Thanks! I couldn't find it on any hut list
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| slavkovoda18. 08. 2014 |
How is the path from Koča na Prevalu to Koča na Dobrči? Walking time? Elevation gain?
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| sirt119. 08. 2014 |
The trail is quite varied. There's also a fairly difficult descent. In wet conditions it's really tricky. On geopedija it's marked as a difficult trail (maybe a bit exaggerated) length 6 km, time 2 1/2 hours.
www.pespoti.si/izleti.php?id=3156
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| slavkoo30. 08. 2014 |
Thanks Sirt1, I'll probably choose the classic route to Dobrča.
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| pemi15. 09. 2014 |
been there several times on this path, easy, maybe a small challenge for someone venturing into the mountains for the first time ;-)
but yesterday experienced an unpleasant surprise, I have to say I walk a lot in mountains and huts, but the attitude I experienced yesterday in the hut on Planina Preval is indescribable, two ladies "behind the counter" totally ignorant, you get the feeling you're superfluous to them ..etc.. waste of words.. unprofessional attitude. hope it was just a bad day for those two ladies
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| leteci26. 09. 2014 |
Is the hut still open this weekend (25/26.9)?
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| francimedved26. 09. 2014 |
I also plan to visit this hut on Sunday. In my opinion, the hut won't be closed as it was open many times last winter even on nice winter days.
You can call Pavla at 031 824 834,
or Tone at 041 947 851. Good luck.
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| francimedved27. 09. 2014 |
I called, and Tone and Pavla are no longer caretakers at Preval. Now it's Kokalj Daniel, Podljubelj 293, who apparently now lives at Preval.
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| matzaj28. 07. 2017 |
Has anyone hiked this trail recently?
Is it easy to follow since it's an unmarked trail?
We would go with our 5- and 8-year-old children. Is there a possible circular variant?
Regards
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| sirt128. 07. 2017 |
Easy to follow. The only circular option is extending to Roblek and return via Zelenica. Probably a bit long for a five-year-old.
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| matzaj28. 07. 2017 |
Thank you very much for the reply.
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| michael6628. 07. 2017 |
And take the battery with you
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| urskalukan7. 11. 2017 |
The hut is also open in winter
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| Tadej7. 11. 2017 |
Thanks for the notice. I have corrected it in the description.
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| arturo9. 11. 2017 |
I don't understand why such beautiful paths aren't marked?
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| sirt19. 11. 2017 |
Why????
This path doesn't need markings!
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| Ninđa9. 11. 2017 |
@sirt1 I agree!!! Don't mark this path!
Best, Nino
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| mirank9. 11. 2017 |
Exactly right, paths that are so clearly visible don't need markings. Signposts at junctions are sufficient. Otherwise we also walk paths that you have to smell more than see
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| Ninđa9. 11. 2017 |
@Tadej, are those new signs placed where the new track is now on the path itself?
Best regards, Nino
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| Tadej9. 11. 2017 |
That's right. The signs are somewhere halfway along the path, where the path reaches the track.
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| barbi197125. 12. 2019 |
Hello
I'm wondering if anyone has gone along this path in the last few days? Is it normally passable, anything icy? Best regards
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| luva150518. 02. 2020 |
Hello, is the path normally passable or is it icy anywhere? LP
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| glorija30. 06. 2021 05:56:17 |
Since we did from Zelenica to Begunjščica, past Roblek to Prevala, it's well marked up to here ..From Prevala towards Ljubelj it's by nose, very poorly marked where trails intertwine with paths and you don't know where.. Several of us didn't know where in this direction, maybe it's easier in the opposite direction to reach Prevala.. safe steps!
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| Vlajko10. 08. 2021 17:45:01 |
Entry into the first tunnel (from Ljubelj direction) is currently quite awkward due to the collapse. Caution is needed due to the very lowered ceiling, as a close encounter can quickly occur: ceiling - head.
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| orchigu3. 09. 2021 15:40:55 |
Hiked today. I would also warn about what Vlajko wrote - it's really very steep to go there over the scree, then plunge into the tunnel. Also in the tunnel it slips a bit in one section. Nice path, but practically unmarked. At the start of the path the sign says 1h to Preval, but I'd say with average pace it's closer to the estimate here, so 1.5h. The cables after the exposed section are completely slack, not that you need them, but really all floppy. In this condition the rating "partly demanding path" is well deserved. Service at the hut is also so-so, the marketing with struklji with Milko worked well for them, otherwise poor offer (no milk for žgance, tea only unsweetened - something like that I've never experienced at any hut - etc.), service in the style "what do you want, say quickly I have a full hall". Compared to most other huts really bad. The path itself is nice with quite a few beautiful views.
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| docepe24. 09. 2021 08:48:28 |
The path is not official, so it is not marked either.
Koča na planini Prevala is actually a mountain pasture hut and is not in the register of mountain huts.
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| orchigu5. 09. 2021 20:02:26 |
@docepe2, thanks for all the info
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| babim24. 09. 2021 14:59:18 |
Is the tunnel entrance already renovated to any extent?
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| crnistane19. 08. 2022 18:52:04 |
Is the mountain hut really closed!!!
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| cofka19. 08. 2022 20:44:00 |
Preval is a mountain dairy and not a mountain hut. Closed? They must be restocking or no staff. Who knows...
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| Enka19. 08. 2022 22:40:57 |
Crnistane, according to my information the mountain dairy is operating again.
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| lepenatka20. 08. 2022 07:37:25 |
Recently checked in practice. The mountain dairy is operating.
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| baloncek0530. 04. 2023 06:44:59 |
How is the path and the tunnels? Any better arranged yet?
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| capraibex30. 04. 2023 18:11:59 |
The path and tunnels are completely normally passable, but caution is needed on exposed sections, checked yesterday.
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| sweaty414. 08. 2024 10:58:50 |
Hello,
is the path suitable for a dog (not aggressive, obedient)? We have already summited higher peaks, but judging by the pictures it's quite narrow in some sections (meeting problem??)
Thanks
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| aladin14. 08. 2024 11:39:28 |
Depends on the dog... but given that it's already been to higher peaks it's probably not some Newfoundland.
There shouldn't be problems, there are enough passing places, otherwise put it on a leash and it's solved.
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| georgia14. 08. 2024 11:55:11 |
Hi, I haven't gone up here with the dog alone yet, but this path is on the wishlist. Definitely suitable, since people go up with kids too. If the dog isn't reactive, you'll just wait during a meeting on the narrower part, done. We keep ours in between on busy paths - husband ahead, then dog, me behind. That way we both have control over the terrain and the dog. Since it's smaller, passersby mostly don't notice it at all. Good luck!
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| sweaty414. 08. 2024 13:01:31 |
Mix between a labrador and a golden retriever… really obedient
Thanks @aladin and @georgia…
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| Enka3. 08. 2025 21:45:01 |
Does anyone know if the hut is open every day of the week?
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| sla4. 08. 2025 09:41:12 |
There is no hut at Preval!
It's a mountain dairy.
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| Enka4. 08. 2025 11:20:25 |
ok, I deeply apologize because I expressed myself inaccurately.
Darxta, thanks
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| skalar504. 08. 2025 16:36:42 |
the world has really gone mad and friendliness obviously among hikers is just history ... to a completely normal question - thank God we don't all know everything - you get an answer with an exclamation mark .. please ..."Enka" I think you have no reason at all to apologize to anyone ... this forum - at least years ago - was considered a source of useful information and friendly people
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