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 FROM THE CENTRE OF JEZERSKO 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. 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 MApzs map: Češka koča Starting point: Zgornje Jezersko - recreation ground, Zgornje Jezersko - center
TRAIL VIA ŠTULARJEVA PLANINA ( mountain pasture)
Trail: From the Planšar Lake (Planšarsko jezero) walk along the theme path to the car park in the Ravenska kočna valley. From the car park follow the waymarked path to the right towards the Štularjeva planina mountain pasture. The marked trail to the mountain pasture leads through an area of newly-built forest roads; the signposts point towards a path, but you can also choose to continue on the road, either way you will reach the Štularjeva planina mountain pasture. From the pasture continue along the path past the junction of the freight cableway to the junction of the path from the centre of Jezersko. From here onwards, the directions are as per the previous description above: now follows the most beautiful, and somewhat more demanding, part of the trail, where wire ropes offer help for the climb over Štengce and Hudičev klanec (the Devil's slope). Over a small bridge and up a ladder the path leads to Mrzla dolina, 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: 4,8 km Ascent time: 2 h Elevation diffrence: 660 m Gpx: Trail
PATH TROUGHT MALO ŽRELO
Trail: From the Planšar Lake (Planšarsko jezero) walk along the theme path to the car park in the Ravenska kočna valley. From the car park follow the waymarked path ahead along the road to the freight cableway. From the marked turn-off for the Slovenska pot, Žrelo and Malo žrelo, continue through the forest to an area of scree beneath the Češka koča mountain hut in the direction of Žrelo. Continue along the gravel at the end of Žrelo, past the turning for Slovenska pot, a few bends higher on the gravel a signpost points towards the Češka koča hut along the path through Malo žrelo. Now follows a climb up a steep area of scree, and in the final part of the trail before reaching the hut there is an exposed passage through Rdeča peč where fixed wire ropes provide assistance.(Source: Jezerska Mountain Path. Guide and diary. PD Jezersko, Jezersko, 2018)
Length: 5,1 km Ascent time: 2h 30 min Elevation diffrence: 660 m Gpx: Trail
MApzs map: Češka koča |