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For over a century, on the precipice of Spodnje Ravni, the Češka koča mountain hut has been offering shelter to day-trippers, hikers, alpinists and skiers who, under the northern wall of Grintovec, are lured by the promise of a wonderful half-day trip in a magical mountainous environment, where, despite its relatively easy accessibility - reaching the hut still requires the use of wire ropes – they are tempted by the trails, peaks, walls, views, and the adventures to be had in the mountainous world above the hut. Češka koča is the most important starting point and main mountain post in the municipality of Jezersko. The hut was built by the Czech branch of the Slovenian Alpine Association, with the aid of the Municipality of Jezersko back in the year 1900. Since that time, the Češka koča hut has been giving greater prominence to mountaineering, as well as tourism, in Jezersko. The hut is managed by the local alpine association. The typical Czech farmhouse stands on the edge of an abyss on Spodnje Ravni, beneath the southern wall of Grintovec. It is the oldest mountain hut in Slovenia that has preserved both its original exterior and internal character. The hut is a starting point for alpine ascents and mountaineering tours, whilst in spring the snow-covered slopes of Spodnje and Zgornje Ravni provide enjoyment for ski touring enthusiasts beneath the walls of Dolgi hrbet, Grintovec and Kočna.

Thanks to its unique character and fairytale mountain environment, Češka koča is an attractive destination in itself, to where many trails lead, each with its own charm and experiences.

 

Trail: The longest and most varied trail leads from the centre of Jezersko. From the main road, follow the waymarked path over the bridge (the car park is to the left at the sports field) and along the tarmac road in the direction of Grintovec. At the top of the first rise in the road, turn left at the waymarker and at the Makekova bajta building turn left onto a forest trail that leads to the road beneath the Makekov marof farm. Continue past the farm and turn to the left on a forest trail. The first traces of volcanic rocks can be seen on the trail – millions of years ago the area from here to the Štularjeva planina mountain pasture was an active volcano. Continue on the forest trail past Studenec to Zajezerca, where children will be delighted by the Palčkova skala (Gnome’s rock). Continue on the trail to Kačji rob and on the slopes of the Štularjeva planina mountain pasture to a junction with the path from Ravenska kočna. Now follows the most beautiful, and somewhat more demanding, part of the trail, where wire ropes offer help for the climb over Štengce (steps) and Hudičev klanec (the Devil's slope). Over a small bridge and up a ladder the path leads to Mrzla dolina (Cold valley), from where it is just a few more enjoyable minutes to reach the hut. (Source: Jezerska Mountain Path. Guide and diary. PD Jezersko, Jezersko, 2018)

Length: 3,8 km
Ascent time: 2 h
Elevation diffrence: 660 m
Gpx: Trail