Za Loncem - Lake Vodotočno jezero (Veža)
Starting point: Za Loncem (980 m)
| Latitude/Longitude: | 46,3262°N 14,6543°E |
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Walking time: 3 h 15 min
Difficulty: easy marked way
Elevation gain: 870 m
Elevation difference along the route: 870 m
Map: Kamniške in Savinjske Alpe 1:50.000
Recommended equipment (summer):
Recommended equipment (winter): ice axe, crampons
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Access to starting point:
Access from Luče: In Luče we head onto the road in the direction of Kamnik and follow the road ahead past the inn Gams and further over the bridge of the stream Lučka Bela. Only a few dozen meters after the bridge, the road into the valley of Lučka Bela branches off to the right. We head onto this road and follow it to the parking lot at the signs Korošica 3:30.
Access from Kamnik: From Kamnik we drive to Stahovica and further towards the mountain pass Črnivec. Only a little before the mountain pass, the road towards Kranjski Rak branches off sharply to the left. We head onto this road, which brings us to the pass at Kranjski Rak. Further, we head in the direction of Luče and continue driving on the road which is descending. When the road brings us into the valley, we will notice signposts for Korošica on the left side of the road. We head onto this road and follow it to the parking lot at the signs Korošica 3:30.
Route description:
From the parking lot, we head onto the path in the direction of Korošica. Initially a wide and gentle path soon brings us into steep slopes, where the path ascends more steeply. The path, which ascends through the forest, a little higher crosses a small clearing, where the steepness eases for a short time. The path then goes back into the forest, where it crosses a gully and then ascends steeply. A little higher, a beautiful view opens up towards Lučka kopa and Konj. The path ahead slowly transitions into dwarf pines, where it continues to a smaller junction at Vratci. We continue straight in the direction of Korošica, initially slightly downwards (the path to the right crosses exposed slopes below Lastovec). Already after a few steps, the path brings us to the intermittent lake at Stare Štale. Here, next to the lake, we can often notice a group of marmots racing across the grassy slopes. The path ahead again starts to ascend moderately and soon brings us to a stream, which is among the highest in Slovenia. The stream has some smaller waterfalls, which at this elevation stand out even more. A little higher, the path, which still runs among dwarf pines, brings us to a junction, where we continue right in the direction of Vodotočnik (left Korošica). The path ahead ascends for some time on grassy slopes surrounded by dwarf pines to the spot where we spot the small lake below us. Only a few steps of descent follow on the grassy slope to the lake.

Along the route: Šibje (1210m), Vratca (1655m), Stare Štale (1640m)
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Discussion about the trip Za Loncem - Lake Vodotočno jezero (Veža)
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| seinfeld24. 08. 2009 |
We were there three days ago and it's a wonderful trip. But it's a dry period and there was no drying lake, and the waterfalls are small. There were no marmots either (but their holes). Nevertheless, a wonder of nature. I have a remark on the description; in Luče you need to turn towards Podvolovjek and it's several km to the Gams snack bar. When you turn right, it's at least 20min of steep forest road to the parking, in places badly damaged by water. Only for sturdy cars. From the parking to the top the path is not demanding, but in places extremely steep and caution, especially on descent, won't hurt. Also for children used to longer hikes. Including stops (we waited and looked for marmots), almost 6 hours.
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| petruša10. 05. 2010 |
Has anyone done this trip recently? I'm interested in the current conditions. regards
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| Fusion31. 07. 2010 |
This trail no longer exists. Was there today, despite GPS not passable. OK for hardcore survival freaks Couldn't find start signs at all. Trail through forest completely overgrown, partly washed away by avalanche or fallen trees.
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