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Podkoren & Rateče
Sunday, 15th July 2012
| Distance: |
7.5 miles |
| Total Ascent: |
200 feet |
| Total Descent: |
200 feet |
| Time: |
3 hours |
| Weather: |
Overcast at first, becoming sunny |
The day started out with very heavy rain and it
was decided to postpone the walk in the hope that
the weather would improve. As the morning wore on
the the rain continued to pound the tarmac Al and
Jane were able to swap walks around and make today
the free day. This gave time for catching up on
reading, etc. Later, when the rain seemed to have
stopped I ventured into the town. Unfortunately the
weather hadn't finished with us and decided to throw
some hail accompanied by thunder and lightning in
our direction. Taking shelter for a time I finally
retreated back to the hotel.
Happily, the weather eventually relented and it was
time to put on the walking boots and head across to
the other side of the river. I made my way through
some pleasant meadows to Podkoren, through town
square and past the Gothic church. I continued on to
Rateče where there was another church, situated in
quite an unusual position. From here I crossed back
over the river and followed the cycle track, the old
railway line, back to the hotel. |
Scroll down to see photos of the walk
Pleasant meadows - but low cloud on the hills
Drying racks, but no hay yet
An interesting house on the route
A short section of braided river . . .
but the water is really mucky after the heavy rain . . .
looking directly down from the bridge . . .
and the water continues through a narrower section
Entering Podkoren with new . . .
and old houses
Podkoren Church
The bus station at Rateče
Rateče Church . . .
but it's difficult to get a good view . . .
apart from the door - which looks pretty new
The cloud still hides the summits
An impressive house on the cycle track . . .
where there are hay meadows . . .
and busy streams
The old station house at Podkoren
An interesting use of wood . . .
to give privacy to the cafe
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