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All three paths from Ročinj over Sedlo, past Znamenj and over Preval to the St. Paul chapel are now normally passable after yesterday's action. Previously, the passage on the path over Sedlo and over Preval was difficult due to fallen trees.

True winter idyll (16.1.2013)

In the Alpine Association Valentin Stanič Kanal ob Soči, we successfully held the traditional commemorative hike in honor of our fellow countryman Valentin Stanič, after whom our association is named, last Saturday in March.

Despite the storms that affected many parts of Slovenia in the past week, the paths in our area were passable and safe. The weather was also favorable to us, as the hike took place in beautiful and stable conditions.

We started the hike in the early morning hours in Solkan, where a good number of hikers from various parts of Slovenia, including from neighboring Italy, gathered. The hike route follows the paths along which Valentin Stanič walked. From Solkan, it leads past the remains of the chapel of St. Valentin, across Sabotin to Goriška Brda to Vrhovlje pri Kojskem, then ascends to Korada (812 m), the highest point of the hike. The path continues past the chapel of St. Genderca and ends in Kanal ob Soči.

The entire route measures over 25 kilometers, during which hikers cover more than 1100 meters of elevation gain. Participants are offered two shorter versions of the hike – the southern and northern half of the route.

The hike took place in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. Participants enjoyed the beautiful views and socializing, especially at the top of Korada. The conclusion of the hike, where refreshments were provided, was held at Kontrada square in Kanal ob Soči, in the immediate vicinity of the famous bridge over the Soča River, not far from Bodrež, the birthplace of Valentin Stanič.

In the association, we sincerely thank all hikers for their participation and all volunteers who enabled the safe and successful execution of the event with their work.

Special thanks go to the Municipality of Kanal ob Soči and the companies Incom and Swisspearl for their support and sponsorships.

This year, we will donate part of the registration fees to the Tolmin Mountain Rescue Service, which was also present at this year's hike, as we wish to support their important mission.

The hike remains an important part of our tradition, as it connects respect for Valentin Stanič's heritage, love for nature, and the importance of socializing and active leisure time.

14th Hike to Čičer above Ročinj on cultural day
(8.2.2026)
On Slovenian cultural holiday hikers from all over set out on the 14th Hike to Čičer above Ročinj. Despite somewhat demanding conditions, abundant rain before the event didn't stop us, which soaked the terrain and required changing the original route.
Since hikers' safety is always first, organizers had to adapt the route to conditions. This year's hike thus went less on forest paths and more on roads, slightly lengthening the route. Total about 16 km walked, but good mood and pleasant company made the distance pass quickly.
In Ročinj a colorful and warm group of hikers gathered. Besides locals, PD Celje-Matica, CAF Ljubljana members participated, and our regular esteemed friends from Benečija – CAI Val Natisone hikers. Also from Goriška Brda, Velenje, Logatec, Trbovlje, Postojna...
Such diverse and numerous participation delights us, showing the Čičer hike has outgrown local frameworks and become recognizable and popular wider. The event confirms hiking connects people, places and cultures, and cultural day can be spent actively in nature and good company.
On this occasion sincere thanks to all participants who joined us from near and far. Thanks also to all individuals and collaborators who contributed to successful and safe event. Special big thanks to Lukčevi farm – Samo and Ivana – and their helpers Veselko and Sandi, who with excellent culinary refreshment ensured we ended the hike in the best way.
See you at 15th Hike to Čičer on February 7, 2027, on the route planned this year.

The route of the 14th Hike to Čičer (Sunday, 8.2.2026) is selected. The hike will take place this year from Ročinj to Ajba, continuing with ascent to Kambreško and further to the highest point of the hike, 726 m high Čičer, followed by descent to the starting point in Ročinj. Part of the route will go along old, abandoned paths no longer in use, we will clean them for the hike.
Link to the event: https://fb.me/e/4SX8UJ23Q

In the mountaineering association Valentin Stanič Kanal we successfully organized this year the jubilee 30th traditional hike In the footsteps of Valentin Stanič.
On this 25 kilometers long hike, where hikers overcome 1200 meters of elevation and it runs from Solkan to Sabotin and along the ridge above the Soča river to Vrhovlje, then up to Korada, followed by descent to Kanal, hikers can really enjoy beautiful views from the Adriatic Sea, Dolomites, Carnic and Julian Alps.
Uncertain weather forecast deterred many from participating, but still almost 300 hikers from all over Slovenia and also Italy joined.

At Vrhovlje the youth section of PD Valentin Stanič Kanal joined us. Disabled mountaineers from the inPlaninec committee were with us too. Some started the trail already in Solkan, some at Vrhovlje. Congratulations for perseverance, both to the youth and inPlaninci.



The day passed without raindrops and despite cloudiness it offered beautiful views. The cheerful mountaineering group finished the hike at Kontrada square, where the closing event also took place, organized by OŠ Kanal and OŠ Deskle.
At the closing event, nice words and congratulations for the excellent organization were expressed by hike participants and also by the deputy mayor of the municipality Kanal ob Soči Mrs. Barbara Fejdiga Perše.
At this point thanks also to all event sponsors and GRS Tolmin, which ensured the safety of participants.

The path can be followed, on the descent to the valley one needs to be careful in this section, especially when wet, grass, soil, rocks.

Today on Jerebica from Možnica. In the middle section to the scree below the saddle high grass and poorly trodden path. Most of them came today from Beli Vodi.

I was on Montažu on Tuesday 8.8. up the Findenegg gully, down the Pipan ladder, which is new, wider and more stable than the previous one. The path is safe for visiting.

After the recent storms, all 3 paths from Ročinj to the St. Paul chapel are passable:
https://www.hribi.net/gora/sveti_pavel_nad_rocinjem/26/3352

The path from Ročinj to the St. Peter chapel is more difficult to pass, it will be normally passable soon:
https://www.hribi.net/gora/sveti_peter_nad_ajbo/26/3702

Due to a lot of fallen trees, the trail between the St. Peter and St. Paul chapels is not passable. From one to the other, you can go via the forest road, which is somewhat longer.

Sveti Pavel nad Ročinjem.
https://www.hribi.net/gora/sveti_pavel_nad_rocinjem/26/3352

Hi,
14 days ago on the mentioned path there was no more snow and it was passable without issues.

Paths from the Mountain Hut below Ježa are normally passable. Hut open on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, exceptionally closed on Saturday, May 7, for 27th Hike in footsteps of Valentin Stanič, Sunday, May 8, normal, open also Friday, May 27, 2022, when 19th stage of famous Italian bike race near hut: https://www.rtvslo.si/sport/kolesarstvo/dirka-po-italiji/uradno-giro-2022-v-posocju-s-tezkim-vzponom-na-kolovrat/600463

Bellflowers and trumpet flowers along the path over Sedlo to St. Paul.

On Saturday 8.1.2022 I was from Petrov Brdo to Porezen, the trail is trodden.

Christmas morning at St. Paul's church above Ročinj. There's a box with logbook and stamp at the church.

This morning at St. Paul's church above Ročinj.