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Gozd Martuljek
Saturday, 14th July 2012
| Distance: |
12 miles |
| Total Ascent: |
1,500 feet |
| Total Descent: |
1,500 feet |
| Maximum Altitude: |
3,520 feet |
| Time: |
6 hours |
| Weather: |
Overcast with sunny spells and some light showers |
The focus of today's walk was to visit a
waterfall above Gozd Martuljek - but it didn't turn
out as expected.
Walking straight from the hotel we descended to
cross the river and climbed the lower flanks of the
opposite side of the valley. A good path contoured
along the hillside and eventually descended into
Gozd Martuljek. Following the Martuljek river we
reached an interesting display about charcoal
burning. From here we started to climb towards the
waterfall. Before long we met a family who told us
that the path to the waterfall sported a sign
warning of falling rocks and that the path to the
Dom had been closed - no doubt a result of the
heavy rain on the previous day. Consequently we
returned to the charcoal burners display to eat
lunch and rethink our route. We then took a lower
route to walk back close to the River Dolinka and,
with time to spare, took time out at the local bar
before returning to the hotel. |
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A beautiful morning after the previous day's heavy rain . . .
with an early morning mist . . .
highlighting the nearby peaks
Climbing the opposite side of the valley we take time out to enjoy
the views . . .
and there is no shortage of water . . .
along our route
Time for elevenses . . .
and a chance to take in the views
John inspects the log pile . . .
as we approach a natural rock arch . . .
and find another waterfall
A colourful welcome to Gozd Martuljek
A recreation of a charcoal burners settlement . . .
where there is lots of information . . .
about charcoal making . . .
and examples . . .
of how the charcoal burner lived . . .
as outlined on another information board
We made good use of the picnic table to eat our lunch . . .
before continuing on our way . . .
and re-crossing the river
Time to enjoy the local hostelry
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