Volaka - Zavetišče gorske straže na Jelencih

Access to starting point:
From Škofja Loka we drive towards Gorenja vas and further to Hotavlje, where we turn right in the direction of the village Leskovica and ski center Cerkno. Already after a few 100 meters, we leave the road which leads towards the village Leskovica and we continue driving right in the direction of Blegoš and factory Marmor Hotavlje. Further, we drive past the mentioned factory and quarry, and then we come to the next crossroad, where we continue slightly left in the direction of Volaka. Further, we drive by Volaščica, and all turn-offs to the left and right we calmly "overlook" and we follow the road to the confluence of Volaščica and Javorjeva grapa. At the confluence there is an arranged smaller parking lot, and nearby are situated also hiking signposts for Blegoš.

Route description:
At the parking lot we notice signs for Blegoš, which direct us onto a steep road that ascends among nearby houses. At the last house, the road ends, and we continue the ascent on the right of the two cart tracks. The cart track ahead ascends transversely above Volaščica, then, shortly after we have crossed the grassy slope, it brings us to an unmarked junction, where we continue on the right marked path (slightly left spring of Volaščica and village Leskovica - unmarked path). The path higher transitions to an old mule track, along which we ascend transversely over relatively steep, forest-covered slopes. Higher, over a wooden footbridge, we cross a steep gully, then the path steeply ascends for a short time. The path ahead soon levels out, then brings us in a moderate ascent to the nearby road that comes from Leskovica.
Above the road we notice signs for Zavetišče gorske straže na Jelencih, which direct us right onto a somewhat rougher cart track. The cart track soon turns into a footpath, which temporarily ascends steeply. Higher, we cross a streamlet, and the path behind it gradually levels out and after a few minutes of further walking brings us to a forest road, which we only cross.
The path ahead ascends over small steps and in 5 minutes of further walking brings us to Zavetišče gorske straže na Jelencih.

The trip can be extended to the following destinations: Koča na Blegošu ( 30 min), Blegoš (1 h)

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