Vrhnika - Koča na Planini nad Vrhniko (via bukev)

Access to starting point:
From the highway Ljubljana - Koper we take the exit Vrhnika, then we continue driving on the old road towards Logatec. At the last traffic light in Vrhnika, which we recognize by the nearby bank and pharmacy, we turn right in the direction of Planina. At all following crossroads, we continue driving straight, and we follow the road to the parking lot near the signposts for Zavetišče na Planini nad Vrhniko.

Route description:
At the starting point, we notice the mountain signposts for Planina, which direct us onto an ascending footpath. Already after a short ascent, first through bushes, then across the edge of a meadow, we step onto a macadam road, which we follow to the left, walking along it to Petkov Storž (a log cabin with self-service drinks). Just a few meters ahead, the signs for Planina and Zaplana direct us left onto a wide footpath, which turns right from the road into a dense belt of bushes. Further on, we ascend along a relatively gentle path that continues through dense shade. Higher up, we step onto a wide cart track, which gradually narrows and takes us higher to a marked junction, beside which stands the Županova klop bench.
We continue the ascent on the left path in the direction of "Planina - bukev" (right: Planina via Špica). The path ahead ascends relatively gently through dense forest, then past a cross takes us to a somewhat steeper slope, where a wooden fence and steel cable assist us (the passage is completely undemanding, some caution is needed only in icy conditions). The path ahead levels out temporarily and takes us to the point where the path from Blatni dol joins from the left.
We continue right and follow the now somewhat steeper path all the way to Zavetišče na Planini nad Vrhniko, which we reach after a good 10 minutes of further walking.
Description and pictures refer to the situation in August 2010.

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