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Mountain ranges / Julian Alps / Mala Mojstrovka / Vršič - Mala Mojstrovka (southern way)

Vršič - Mala Mojstrovka (southern way)

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Starting point: Vršič (1611 m)
Latitude/Longitude: 46,4336°N 13,7435°E
Route name: southern way
Walking time: 2 h 15 min
Difficulty: partly demanding marked way
Elevation gain: 721 m
Elevation difference along the route: 721 m
Map: Kranjska Gora 1:30.000
Recommended equipment (summer): helmet
Recommended equipment (winter): helmet, ice axe, crampons
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Number of photos: 24
Number of comments: 97
Access to starting point:
From Kranjska Gora we drive towards Bovec or vice versa, but only to the Vršič pass, where we park.
Route description:
From the parking lot at the Vršič pass we head onto the initially poorly marked path that leads to Mala Mojstrovka and Slemenova špica. After a short ascent the path brings us to a larger rock on which we notice the inscription Mojstrovka left. We continue in the direction of Mojstrovka (right Mojstrovka via Hanzova pot and Slemenova špica) along the path that ascends transversely through a sparse larch forest. After about half an hour of ascent the path brings us to an extensive scree slope below Mojstrovka. We cross the mentioned scree slope on the upper side, after which the path leads us into a crumbly gully. This is followed by a steep ascent over scree that is dangerous due to the risk of slipping, which we cover in about 15 minutes. At the top of the gully the steepness eases and the "sunny" coastal side opens up before us. Here the path turns right and after just a few steps begins to ascend steeply (danger of slipping in snow and ice!). At the top of this ascent we step onto a beautiful viewpoint, from which a nice view opens down towards Vršič. The path ahead moves slightly left from the ridge and then crosses two smaller gullies. A little further on the path approaches the ridge again. For the continuation of the path we have two options. We can continue straight on the marked path, which brings us to the summit over scree, or we can continue slightly right and continue the ascent along a beautiful panoramic ridge. The latter path is not marked but is much easier for the ascent, as we don't have to walk on scree. A little below the summit both paths merge and lead us to the summit register box, which is located a little below the summit and then to the panoramic summit of Mala Mojstrovka.

Vršič - Vratca pod Mojstrovko 1:00, Vratca pod Mojstrovko - Mala Mojstrovka 1:15.
route map - Mala Mojstrovka
Along the route: Za Šitom (1760m), Pod Vratci (1895m), Vratca pod Mojstrovko (1941m), Odcep v Veliko dnino (2033m)
The trip can be extended to the following destinations: Kol (2 h 30 min), Zadnja Mojstrovka (1 h), Travnik (2 h 15 min)
We recommend: trips from the same starting point, similar trips, panorama, summit register
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Discussion about the trip Vršič - Mala Mojstrovka (southern way)
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frajer24. 07. 2014
Conditions?
robi1424. 07. 2014
The southern path is completely dry and without special features.
I was up there on 19.7. and watched the sunrise. Wonderful!

slavkovoda8. 08. 2014
Today finally a real summer day, blue sky, real "šajba", gravel on the path ohoho too. On return a whole column of younger folks without poles, in sneakers, already halfway flushed in the face.....Later heard that police were active on M.Mojstrovka and Prisank. Correctly!
Zebdi8. 08. 2014
Since when are poles mandatory equipment?eek
slavkoo9. 08. 2014
Just saying what I saw... Are hiking boots mandatory equipment, smarty-pants?
VanSims9. 08. 2014
For such a path as the descent on the normal route from Mojstrovka, poles would almost be mandatory equipment.

Otherwise, no equipment is mandatory, but it only takes a moment to realize that you should have had them, and that moment might be too late. The police should anyway have the authority to remove people from the path and fine violators. At least those who endanger others with their lack of equipment.

And if rescue is charged or if one must insure for the case of an accident (gross negligence is a reason for the nullity of the insurance policy), then there will be order in our mountains!
slavkovoda9. 08. 2014
Just an addition to this last topic: look at the newspaper Dnevnik, Saturday 9.8., page 10, bottom left title: 60 Czechs in sandals on a two-thousander. I wrote about this yesterday. End of debate!
Zebdi9. 08. 2014
slavkovoda, I agree with that of course. Running up there in sandals is foolishness. Low shoes with hard soles are certainly a much better option (which alpinists often use during descents), but high mountain boots are by far the best. But poles are really a personal choice - if someone has knee problems, they should of course use them, but for me in summer they are more of a hindrance than a help...nasmeh
maui26. 12. 2014
Has anyone gone on this path in the last few days? What's the condition?
veja526. 12. 2014
The day before yesterday was on Mala Mojstrovka. Snow conditions. Recommend crampons, ice axe, helmet - in short equipment and knowledge for winter conditions.
Greetings! Venčeslav.
maui26. 12. 2014
Thanks Venčeslav.
stilc8828. 05. 2015
Maybe someone knows how much snow is left opposite Mojstrovka to Mojstrovka?
Ruzowski31. 05. 2015
The path has no special features.
bregar073. 11. 2015
Anyone know what the conditions are like up there? My buddy and I plan to go up this Thursday/Friday, depending on the weather. Is the southern path dry?
jedriličar4. 11. 2015
The southern path was completely dry already on Sunday. There is some snow in the north wall if you go to MM from the NŠG side (above the exit from Hanzova there is one snow patch, and some snow remnants in the wall), and also some snow in the wall on the ascent to VM and on the ridge towards ZM. For an experienced mountaineer this snow is no problem for the ascent. Good luck mežikanje
natalia2319. 05. 2016
Hello..., I'm interested if anyone has any latest information regarding conditions on the path to Mala Mojstrovka..., thanks for any reply and take care...
Grenaleva19. 05. 2016
Some were there on 14.5., that section from Vršič up is all in snow and they walked with ice axes
cybom6. 06. 2016
Has anyone been to the summit via the southern route? Is there still any snow or is it clear already?
75'er6. 06. 2016
There was still some last weekend, so I doubt it's gone already.
Čmrljček 76. 06. 2016
I was there on Saturday via this trail to Mala and Velika Mojstrovka and the trail is almost completely dry, bare and normally passable. Before the gully you need to cross two short snowfields which pose no problems. On the ridge there's also one small snowfield, but you cross it nicely without issues. You don't need winter gear on this trail.
From Mala towards Velika Mojstrovka there's a larger snowfield, snow accompanies you all the way to the top, the summit is completely bare and dry. Here it's advisable to have an ice axe, crampons for the less experienced... but you can manage without this gear, just need to be a bit more careful when walking...
Best regards.
obiskovalec1221. 07. 2016
Hello,

I'm interested if this trail can be hiked also by less experienced mountain visitors. I'm talking about a group that is not fully equipped (just good sneakers and no helmet) but really wants to make the most of their day in the mountains.

Could someone share advice?

And also, if you don't recommend this trail, can you suggest some interesting and not too demanding trail from Vršič to nearby 2000ers? I already know Slemenov vrh, is there anything similar?

Thank you for the response.
Meri1121. 07. 2016
Footwear is not even the most important.
More important is how much stamina they have.
It is quite steep. And so that the sun doesn't scorch you.
Similar is Prisank (south), maybe a bit harder
Meri1121. 07. 2016
Starting points for nice and not too demanding trails are in the Zadnjica valley.
Kriški podi, Prehodavci, Dolič
Smetar21. 07. 2016
The south to M. Mojstrovka is not so demanding in terms of stamina... (700m ascent at a slow pace almost anyone can manage)

The scree on the path can pose problems...
jax21. 07. 2016
Ah, no, no need to exaggerate ... yes, definitely, this trail is quite suitable also for inexperienced hikers. Just be careful in the gully, on the rest there are absolutely no problems.
As for stamina - surely the trail is a smaller challenge than Kriški podi or Prehodavci from Trenta ...
B221. 07. 2016
Yes, to Kriške pode from Zadnjica valley is 3 hours, to Prehodavci also 3 hours and to Dolič the same. It cannot be compared at all to an hour and a half walk to Mojstrovka. But we wouldn't talk about the south trail to Prisojnik - 4 hours of walking in direct sun...
Meri1122. 07. 2016
For me, Mojstrovka "fell harder" due to the crumbly terrain combined with steepness, and perhaps also because it was November.
To Kriške pode, Prehodavce and Dolič, beautiful zigzag mulatieras lead, which is much easier for walking, despite longer time.
Visitor12 says they would spend the whole day in the mountains and are inexperienced. I cheer for Kriške pode (lake, edelweiss..).

simon7922. 07. 2016
visitor, briefly:
- fitness-wise not too bad (especially compared to Prisankom, Doličem, Prehodavci as meri11 mentions ??)
- in the gully helmet recommended + caution
- further towards the summit (or even more back) - problem is a lot of scree on smooth rocks. Even with hiking boots a lot of caution was needed, quickly you end up on your butt
Good luck!
Becar22. 07. 2016
You don't hike this path or other high mountain paths in sneakers. Rescuers always warn about this, yet such questions zavijanje z očmi
Limopilo3. 06. 2017
Hello,
Has anyone gone along the southern path in the last few days? What's the condition? zmeden
mito30003. 06. 2017
I was there on Thursday, 1.6. - no snow on the path anymore. But there's still quite a bit of snow towards Velika Mojstrovka.
ljubitelj gora13. 11. 2017
Shkaro16. 11. 2017
mountain lover the link is incomplete so I can't see the pictures, but I'm sure everyone would like to see them nasmeh
ločanka16. 11. 2017
See current conditions belownasmeh
ljubitelj gora29. 01. 2018
Vršič - Butinarjeva grapa - Mala Mojstrovka - Pripravniška grapa, top conditions, great for crampon descent 28.1.2018

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ljubitelj gora29. 01. 2018
Vršič - Butinarjeva grapa - Mala Mojstrovka - Pripravniška grapa, top conditions, great for crampon descent 28.1.2018

http://shrani.si/f/32/7M/3TvivIj2/img3503.jpg

http://shrani.si/f/3A/ah/2DpxD37u/img3517.jpg

http://shrani.si/f/1z/CD/4GBpAIz6/img3541.jpg

http://shrani.si/f/1X/KY/26RHzxRn/img3554.jpg
nejcf15. 08. 2018
Today we ascended Mala Mojstrovka via this path. As usual in recent years, crowds gathered at Vršič early in the morning. There were huge numbers on Mojstrovka too. The quick descent over scree was really pleasant.nasmeh
kekec127. 09. 2018
The upper half of the ascent - from the upper edge of the bushes to the summit - is not marked. There through the scree everyone looks for sections that slip the least. If you traverse this upper part along the ridge, there is less scree, mostly you can step on stable rock, but in places you have to walk close to the precipitous edge. The alternative is to walk a few dozen meters below the ridge through the mentioned coarse scree that rolls over a base of steep slabby rocks. The label "partly demanding path" is justified. Children and beginner hikers can easily get injured due to slipping, especially when going downhill.
georgia27. 07. 2019
We descended this trail, which is really crumbly and full of gravel. It slips even with good mountain boots, and we met a huge number of tourists in sneakers, even with smooth soles, which are for the city and not for mountains, let alone such trails!!! They were slipping already on the way up, the path through the notch was catastrophic because of such sights and dislodging stones... eek
We warned someone about inappropriate footwear, as he was barely climbing up, but he just thanked and continued anyway. How he and others similarly shod (some with children in carriers) even got up and down, I don't understand. Obviously they have more luck than sense... zavijanje z očmi
Still, we chose a shortcut through the scree and hoped no one triggers a stone on us. You have to stick to the left side, we just in time corrected the direction right through the bushes. Great shortcut! velik nasmeh
Anja00716. 08. 2019
Yesterday I hiked this trail and extended it to Velika Mojstrovka. In the morning it was still nice because there weren't many people, but when we returned around 10:00 - 11:00, there were really a huge number and sometimes we had to wait.
The trail is fun, sufficiently varied and not overly demanding in terms of fitness or technically. But there is really a lot of scree where the bushes end. Additionally, in the upper part along the ridge and below the ridge there are quite a few "trails" and in my opinion a helmet is mandatory, because a stone can fly quickly or you can awkwardly fall. And of course extra caution because the legs are already a bit tired.

I really don't understand people who tackle this trail in Teva sandals or Airmax sneakers.
Even though it's "only" 700m elevation gain and the trail is marked as partially demanding, a fall and serious injury can happen very quickly. Not to mention that the bare feet in sandals probably suffer on that scree.

Use your head, helmet on head and boots on feet!velik nasmehvelik nasmeh
ljubitelj gora25. 11. 2019
Started late, only after 15:00 from Vršič, road on 25.11 drivable without problems. A little above Vršič towards Mojstrovka already put on crampons and used ice axe. Regardless of others' advice, you need both + helmet. The steep slope there was hard. Then I followed the tracks of predecessors on the slope of Mala Mojstrovka and soon turned to the ridge for safety. Didn't meet anyone on such a nice afternoon.

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solsticij14. 06. 2020
The fixed cable in the notch is in quite poor condition, two pegs are missing and one will soon fall off.
monika899517. 08. 2020
Today at 6:45 started the path from Vršič to Mala Mojstrovka via the southern route. Fog accompanied us the whole time, which made orientation difficult on the second half of the path to the summit, and likewise from the summit to the valley. Wire rope and pitons are in good condition.
Lazo4. 09. 2021 16:54:59
Here's a video if anyone wants to see the path to Velika Mojstrovka and then the traverse to Mala Mojstrovka.

https://youtu.be/ndLKIWRZF08

Safe steps to all!
BorStenar20. 11. 2022 09:52:48
About a month ago I was at Mala Mojstrovka. For ascent we went over scree under western ridge (very crumbly), descent over scree between Mala and Velika Mojstrovka (trodden path). Approaches join at smaller saddle (not Vratci between Mojstrovkas and Gumnim, but where path goes to scree under it). View excellentvelik nasmeh, tour too.
BorStenar4. 12. 2022 15:40:16
Besides, there was no snow
Matija G10. 09. 2024 18:08:35
Today I descended from Mojstrovka via the southern trail, and I have to say I wondered if the description "marked trail" still matches the actual condition. I did start the descent closer to the ridge, but eventually ended up on the right trail at the bottom of the valley, but it was quite poorly marked. The markings are mostly very poorly visible; it looks like a lot of water has flowed since the last renovation. Most hikers simply look for the best passages themselves both on ascent and descent.
di22. 09. 2025 20:48:51
Is the passage through the gully secured in any way (e.g., with a cable)?
asdf23. 09. 2025 00:43:35
The cable runs along the entire upper part of the gully. The lower part, which has no cable, is less steep.
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