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Tour dataHiking TrailDistance 16.7 km

Duration 4:30 h

Ascent 463 m

Descent 459 m

Difficulty moderate

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516 m

886 m

Best time of year

DECNOVOCT

SEPAUGJUL

JUNMAYAPR

MARFEBJAN

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Public transport friendly Multi-stage tourScenic Suitable for strollersIn and out Cultural/historical valueAwards

With refreshment stops

Family friendly

Marko LenarcicUpdated: February 14, 2020

SourceJulische Alpen

Bled, Ljubljanska c. 274260 BledPhone +386(0)4 / 578 02 [email protected]

The stage starts in the ironworks city of Jesenice, overDobraško polje and over the Sava Dolinka River to thevillages beneath Stol, where the attractions aremostly based on culture and beekeeping products.The stage ends in Begunje.

Start at the railway station in Jesenice and continuethrough the newer and older parts of the city, throughStara Sava and on the sunny side of the city towardseast to Slovenski Javornik, where you cross the SavaDolinka River and come to its right bank. This part ofthe trail is distinguished by a completely differentlandscape: meadows and grassland as well as theexceptionally beautiful Dobravško polje field. The trailalso runs over the of area Kavčki, which is now built bythe high concrete dam of Moste hydro power plant. Thetrail continues through the villages beneath Stol, from

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Žirovnica to Rodine, which are connected by culturalheritage and the birthplaces of famous Slovenianwriters and poets (Prešeren, Finžgar, Jalen), the area iswell known for beekeeping beginners (Janša's beehive).At the foothills of the sunny Karavanke mountainrange, we continue from Rodine to a steep climb toSankaška koča alpine hut and to the near panoramicpoint St Peter above Begunje, which offers a view of theentire Upper Sava River Valley, Lake Bled and the JulianAlps with Triglav. The Church of St Peter is locatedthere. A paragliders' take-off point is close by. Descendalong Peter's Trail to Begunje and end the stage in thecentre of the village that is known for the famousSlavko Avsenik – the greatest Slovenian national folkmusician and composer. The Elan factory, which in thepast was a renowned name for quality skis and is nowthe place where vessels and parts for sport airplanesare built, is also located in Begunje.

Author’s recommendationWe recommend visiting birth houses of writersand poets, Janša's Beehive and the SlavkoAvsenik Museum in Begunje.

Safety informationThe trail runs along local roads through the village. Theclimb from Rodine to St Peter is quite strenuous, whilethe descent to Begunje runs along a narrow trail – becareful if the path is wet.

EquipmentHiking shoes and season-appropriate clothing andhiking poles.

Additional information

MapKaravanke 1:50.000

Literaturewww.julian-alps.com

Tips, hints and linksHint by Triglav National park: St. Peter’s church –magnificent views of magnificent nature

Areas that form part of the Natura 2000 network arethe basis of nature protection in the European Union.More than a third of Slovenia’s territory (37%) isdesignated under Natura 2000, and a surprisingly largepart of this nature’s treasure can be admired from thepanoramic hill known as St. Peter’s (Sveti Peter). Theviews from the hill stretch over the densely-woodedJelovica plateau, the Julian Alps, Triglav National Park,

and most of the Karavanke mountain range and theKamnik-Savinja Alps. The reason why so much of thisterritory is protected under Natura 2000 lies in thecenturies’ old presence of man and his love of naturethat is intricately interwoven in the naturalenvironment.

The entire stage area has phone reception, there areseveral bars and inns along the trail.

www.radolca.si

www.julian-alps.com

www.slovenia-outdoor.com

Turn-by-turn directions

Starting point / trailhead

Railway station in Jesenice.

Coordinates:

Geogr. 46.432391, 14.057708

UTM 33T 427606 5142522

Point of arrival

Car park in front of Slavko Avsenik Museum (Jožovc Inn)

and the TIC in Begunje.

Turn-by-turn directionsThe stage first runs through Jesenice and alongarranged pavements to Lipce. The trail continues alonglocal roads, from Moste to Rodine and along theŽirovnica Cultural Heritage Trail. In the final part, thestage from St Peter follows Peter's Trail to Begunje.

From the railway station in Jesenice, the trail runs alongthe main road, on the overpass across the track toStara Sava and continues along a walking path on thesunny side to Slovenski Javornik. From there, the trailcontinues on the pavement across the bridge to theright bank of Sava Dolinka River and to Lipce, where wewalk along the local road below Lipce past the footballcourt towards the east. We continue past the campsiteon a local road across Dobravško polje towards thedam to the Moste hydro power plant. The trailcontinues across the dam and along the asphalt roadto the Radovljica – Jesenice main road. Cross the roadand continue along the local road through Moste toŽirovnica. We mostly follow the Žirovnica CulturalHeritage Trail, continue past the famous Janša'sBeehive, through the villages of Selo, Zabreznica,Breznica, Doslovče, Smokuč and Rodine. Turn left in thevillage at the church, continue uphill to the end of thevillage and continue along the steep path forward untilyou come to path that runs transversally to the trail.

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http://www.radolca.si

http://www.julian-alps.com

http://www.slovenia-outdoor.com

Turn right and walk to Sankaška koča mountain hut(open occasionally). Follow the cart road downhill tothe Church of St Peter near Begunje. Peter's Trailcontinues steeply downhill to Begunje. Among thehouses on the edge of the village continue to the carpark in front of the Slavko Avsenik Museum or JožovcInn. Slavko Avsenik is the symbol of Slovenian nationalfolk music that also spread to the German speakingarea.

Getting There

This tour is conveniently accessible by publictransport.

Public transportBus:

www.arriva.si

Ljubljana – Kranjska Gora

Kranj – Jesenice

Train:

www.slo-zeleznice.si

Ljubljana – Jesenice

Nova Gorica – Jesenice

Getting thereMotorway:

Ljubljana – Jesenice – exit Jesenice – Lipce

ParkingSeveral car parks near the railway station in Jesenice.

Car park in front of the TIC in Begunje.

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http://www.arriva.si

http://www.slo-zeleznice.si

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JULIANA TRAIL: stage 3 Jesenice - Begunje