Na Razpotju - Krofička (hunter's way)

Access to starting point:
We drive to Luče (to here from Mozirje or over Kranjski rak) and further towards Logarska dolina. Soon after the village of Solčava we come to a crossroads, where the road to Logarska dolina branches off to the left. We turn left towards Logarska dolina (toll payment) and drive along the road to the signs for the mountain hut at Klemenča jama. We park on the parking lot near the pension Na Razpotju. In front of the pension, parking is allowed only for guests.

Path description:
From the parking lot, we head onto the forest road in the direction of Klemenča jama. After a few minutes of walking, a wide path branches off to the left towards Klemenča jama. We take this path, which starts to ascend. A quite steep path soon brings us to steep slopes, where with the help of a steel cable we cross a slightly exposed gully. The path, which continues ascending, soon brings us to the spot where a wall blocks the path. In front of us we notice a cave and above it a marking that directs us into the cave. When we step into the cave, we see that it is not a cave, but a nicely made tunnel through which we continue. In the tunnel, a steel cable assists us, though we need it more on the descent than on the ascent. On the other side, along a wide path in a gentle ascent, we cross an exposed ledge. The path ahead goes into the forest and continues ascending steep slopes that are dangerous for slipping when wet. Further, over a small bridge, we cross another gully, then the path brings us to a less steep section where the path from Dom Planincev joins. We continue gently upwards along a wide path that soon takes us out of the forest. Only a short ascent remains on the grassy slope to the mountain hut Koča na Klemenči jami.
From the mountain hut, we continue straight in the direction of Ojstrica on the path that enters the forest after a few tens of meters. The path, which ascends moderately to steeply through the forest, brings us higher below rocky cliffs that are not overly crumbly. The path then veers right away from the cliffs and brings us to a junction, where we continue left in the direction of Ojstrica along Kopinškova pot (right Škarje). Further on, we emerge from the forest onto panoramic slopes overgrown with dwarf pines and individual larches, from which a nice view opens towards the northern wall of Ojstrica. Further ahead, we pay attention as soon, to the left from the marked path to Ojstrica, an unmarked hunting path to Krofička branches off. When we notice a cairn (approximately 10 minutes before Kopinškova pot crosses to the other side of the ridge), we turn left onto a poorly visible path that takes us across a partly rocky and partly grassy slope surrounded by dwarf pines and individual trees to below the foot of the northwestern cliffs of Krofička. Further, we ascend a wide gravelly gully, from which soon to the right a nice secured and exposed passage opens (see cairns). A short very steep ascent follows, which we overcome with the help of a steel cable, and the path brings us to an initially narrow and exposed ridge. The ridge, which is lightly overgrown with dwarf pines, then quickly widens and with the help of some fixed protections brings us to probably the most difficult part of the path. With the help of a steel cable (partly damaged 12.6.2008), we climb an almost vertical and exposed chimney about 10 m high. The steepness then suddenly eases, and the path brings us to sunny meadows (the slope is called Zadnji travnik), where the path gradually fades. We continue the ascent traversing in the direction north to northeast across a gradually steeper slope. When we reach an already quite steep slope, we stop the traversing ascent and continue straight upwards on a very steep slope. If we wish to avoid the final steep ascent, a little below the summit we can continue somewhat to the right and climb to the summit along a slightly less steep "path" that brings us to the top from the right (eastern) side. PS: from the point where we leave the marked path to Ojstrica, it becomes technically and orientationally demanding. In fog, I advise against the ascent; due to falling rocks, it is good to have a helmet.
Na Razpotju - Klemenča jama 1:10, Klemenča jama - Krofička 2:30.

On the way: Koča na Klemenči jami (1208m)

Trip can be extended to: Matkov kot