Hiking (mountain trail, in places narrow and exposed)
Alpine route (equipped or very exposed section, snow field, blocks)
R10b
Rjava skala » Dom na Komni
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5h00 |
13 km
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452 m
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469 m
There are magnificent views of the Julian Alps and Lake Bohinj. Much of the route follows the ridge connecting the Lower Bohinj mountains. Although the tour is at an altitude of about 2,000m, the hike is not difficult and pleasant. It ends on the spacious Komna plateau, a winter paradise for ski-mountaineers.
From the top station of the cable car, follow the marked trail up to the top of the ski resort along Orlov edge (1800m) and continue to the junction under Šija. 1h
Walk across the grassy slope of Šija to its edge and climb down to the Vratca pass (1,725 m). 15 minutes. From the pass, make the steep descent down the short, slightly exposed rocky slope to the gap and the path leading to the Ski Hotel. Now climb the steep eastern ridge of Vogel. When the path levels out, you will be at the crossroads below Vogel (1,922 m). 1h.
From here, Via Alpina avoids the peak (!) and goes west to the Globoko pass, where the Slovene balcony trail "No. 1" branches off towards the peak. You will reach the pass in 15 minutes if you follow the path descending from the ridge to the Bohinj side across the slope.
Several paths meet on the Globoko pass. Choose the middle path, which is almost completely level and runs below the Rušnati vrh peak to Konjsko sedlo pass (1,782 m). 30 minutes. Now turn north and leave the path on the ridge behind. Walk across the scree slope of Bohinjski Migovec to an abandoned pasture, then cross it to reach the ridge, from where you will descend down to the valley. There follows a short climb up the trough to a wide pass and you will find yourself at the edge of the Komna plateau. Then climb down the gently sloping valley through thick Karstic overgrowth to reach Dom na Komni (1,520 m). 2h.
This is a very long stage, taking 5h.
Natural and cultural heritage
A ridge links the peaks of Črna prst, Rodica, Vogel and Veliki Bogatin and rises steeply between Baška grapa and Bohinj. This mountain chain is known as the Lower Bohinj Mountains. The most popular of the peaks is Črna prst (1,844 m) because of the abundance of flora there. The wide variety of plants has been drawing botanists for the last two centuries. In 1833, chemist and pharmacist Žiga Graf discovered the Pedicularis hacquetii, named after Baltazar Hacquet, a renowned natural scientist from Idrija. Other botanical species that should not be overlooked are Gentiana lutea, Geranium argenteum and Eryngium alpinum. Črna prst (Black Earth) was named after the black slate found near the peak.
The Adriatic Sea can be seen to the south of the Lower Bohinj Mountains whilst Triglav can be seen to the north. Triglav is the tallest mountain in Slovenia, standing out from the other peaks in the Julian Alps. In the glacial valley below lies Lake Bohinj, the biggest natural lake in Slovenia. The lake is 4,100 m long, 1,200 m wide and 45 m deep. Water flows into the lake mainly from the Savica waterfall to the west.
Remains of border stones, bunkers, trenches, etc., marking the border between the Kingdom of Italy and the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes are scattered along the ridge. According to the Treaty of Rapallo signed in 1920, Primorska fell under Italian jurisdiction.
Vogel (1,922 m) is the name of a peak as well as of the Karstic plateau that climbs from an altitude of 575 m to 1,800 m. A cableway runs from the valley below to the Ski Hotel and ski slopes on the plateau. To the south-west of the Ski Hotel is the Lopata forest reserve, on of the few remaining virgin forest in the Julian Alps. The forest lies at the juncture between the cold Alpine and warm Mediterranean climates. Due to this phenomenon, a variety of flora can be found here, including picturesque old trees overgrown with fungi. The poorly maintained path through the reservation was built in 1988.
Habjan, V.; Skoberne, P. (2001). Naravne znamenitosti Slovenije. Ljubljana.
Cerar Drašler, I. (2004). Pravljične poti Slovenije. Ljubljana.
(Jerneja Fridl)
Useful topographic maps
Gorenjska ~ Geodetski zavod Slovenije (1: 50 000)
Bohinjsko jezero z okolico ~ Planinska zveza Slovenije (1 : 25 000)
Useful guidebooks
Vodnik po Julijskih Alpah ~ Planinska zveza Slovenije (ISBN 961-6156-08-x)
Slovenska planinska pot ~ Planinska zveza Slovenije (ISBN 961-6156-11-x)
Vodnik po planinskih postojankah v Sloveniji ~ Planinska zveza Slovenije (ISBN 961-6156-10-1)
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flautix - 2023-08-20
Da der Dauerregen noch anhält und wir nicht noch einmal nahe des Kamms in ein Gewitter kommen wollen wie gestern, entscheiden wir uns für eine alternative Route, die Sija und den Vogel auslässt und auf einem schönen Wanderweg direkt zum Pass Globoko führt. Der Track für diese etwas kürzere Schlechtwetter-Route findet sich hier:
https://www.komoot.de/tour/1270697673?ref=wtd&share_token=aQrlwH2gMku26Lt28nWZiAzgj07bOjhhfiaNoY3W8YpYcxCbzj
In Dom na Komni ist im Vergleich zu bisher die Hölle los: jede Menge große internationale Wandergruppen. Super organisiertes Hüttenteam. Die warme Dusche (5€) sollte man sich gönnen, da die nächsten beiden Hütten über keine Dusche und kaum Waschmöglichkeit verfügen.
Anne - 2023-07-20
Because of thubderstorm-probability i did'nt walk back to the ridge but went via planina zadnji vogel (there is a construction site for a ski slope at the moment and it's forbidden to walk there, i did it anyways, was no problem) and Planina Kal to Konijsko Sedlo where the path joined via alpina again. It was e very nice and well marked path! And shorter.
Bernd - 2022-09-01
KORREKTUR: die Ausweich-Unterkunft lag natürlich nicht in Kranj, sondern in Ukranc, westlich vom Bohinj-See!
Bernd - 2022-09-01
Die Hütte Rjava skala war im August geschlossen. Beim Vorab-Anruf empfahl man uns eine Unterkunft in Kranj (Planinski Dom Savica): Teuer, aber leckeres Essen (nur bis 18 Uhr!) und sehr guter Service: Wir wurden von der unteren Seilbahnstation kostenlos abgeholt, und die Seilbahnkosten wurden erstattet. Am nächsten Morgen konnten wir direkt bei der Unterkunft zur nächsten Hütte hochsteigen.
Julien Trieste Monaco - 2022-08-15
Petrovo Brdo Dom na komni in 1 day. Excellent weather, a requirement for this section.
Very friendly staff and very good food at the hut. They also gave me a single room!
Water not drinkable but I had no problem drinking it.
Karsten - 2022-07-04
Petrovo Brdo to Dom na Komni: 12 hrs of swift hiking (with a good lunch break at Crna Prst :)
Dom na Komni is a quite big place, supposedly busy in high seasons and you might want to book in advance at the weekend (when all Slovenians rush to the mountains). No showers but good food and very friendly and knowledable staff!
The hike was spectacular and the area around the refuge is very beautiful!
Socrate georgiades - 2019-06-03
Magnifique parcours enseveli sous la neige hier lundi 2 juin 2019. Les Slovènes n'ont pas vu autant de neige depuis 1991. Très engagé sur certaines sections.
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Beautiful course buried in the snow yesterday Monday, June 2, 2019. The Slovenes have not seen so much snow since 1991. Very engaged on some sections.
POPEYE GG - 2018-06-13
17 juin 2017
Encore un magnifique panorama sur la chaine du Triglav (2864m), le point culminant de la Slovénie!
Cette étape fut moins difficile que la précédente, il faut toutefois, en guise de mise en train, remonter les 500m qu'on avait descendu la veille (mais par un autre chemin très facile sans avoir besoin de gravir à nouveau le Vogel) pour se retrouver sur le chemin.
Je suis allé directement jusqu'au refuge Koca pri Tiglavskih Jeserih de l'étape R11: beaucoup de monde, donc bruyant, de l'eau courante et des douches chaudes!
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June 17, 2017 Another magnificent panorama on the Triglav mountain range (2864m), the highest point of Slovenia! This stage was less difficult than the previous one, however, it is necessary, by way of start-up, to go up the 500m that we had descended the day before (but by another very easy way without having to climb again the Vogel) for find on the way. I went directly to the Koca pri Tiglavskih Jeserih refuge of stage R11: a lot of people, so noisy, running water and hot showers!
The trail through the pine forest towards Dom na Komni is in good state. There are blazings, clearly visible and well maintained path. I went via up to the Škrbina pass (beautiful view) and descended down to Koča na planini Razor. What a nice place, friendly people, quiet and beautiful location. I could sleep in the winter room.
delbende - 2016-11-02
Très belle étape, il est possible de faire l'ascension du mont Vogel en 30 min. Très bonne accueil au refuge Dom na Komni avec chambres privées très propres. Douches payantes (3 euros), magnifique vue sur le lac Bohinjsko Jezero. Bruno et Veronique 10/2016
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Very nice stage, it is possible to climb Mount Vogel in 30 min. Very good reception at the Dom na Komni hut with very clean private rooms. Paying showers (3 euros), magnificent view of Lake Bohinjsko Jezero. Bruno and Veronique 10/2016
Riccardo Del Re - 2016-01-04
Extraordinary welcome in Dom Na Komni! Food very good , staff helpful and polite, wonderful rooms . Nice shower and lot of water .
(we went there on August)
tof - 2014-06-26
bon accueil et bons conseils de la gardienne à Komni.
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welcome and good advice from the nanny Komni.
Andrea - 2013-06-14
Still a lot of snow yesterday. Make sure you have the appropriate equipment. I was happy to have an ice-axe.
Via Alpina International Secretariat - 2013-01-14
Warning: we are currently updating the data from this stage to split R10 into two shorter stages. In the meanwhile contact the Slovenian national secretary at info@hiking.si for information.
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5h00 |
13 km
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452 m
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469 m
Favourites, criticisms ? Make your personal comments on this stage. For more general notes please use the comments section of the page Over to the Via Alpinists.