A walk on Kamniški Vrh

by David Robertson ~ 06-Nov-2009 ~ updated 13-Aug-2010

Walk 37 – a walk on Kamniški Vrh, near Kamnik, from a Walking Guide to Slovenia.

On the summit ridge of Kamniški Vrh

Kamniški Vrh is a superb vantage point with views over the town of Kamnik and the surrounding countryside. Our circular route over the summit explores the sunny southern side of this mountain and is full of variety.

Start/Finish – Start of the track to Slevo, near Stahovica

WWII Partisan memorial below Kamniški vrh

Distance - 7.5km/4.7miles

Height gain - approx 800m

Time – 3h03min

Grade – strenuous; on good paths, but with a steep ascent of 700m.

Recommended map – is the 1:50 000 Kamniško-Savinjske Alpe map, published by PZS

Equipment – Walking boots, walking sticks. See our clothing and walking equipment page for more recommendations.

Refreshments on route – none

Updates to the 2010, 3rd Edition – There are no updates

Public transport – There is a regular bus service from Kamnik to Stahovica, which is 2.8km/1.7miles from the start of the walk.

Click here for up to date bus timetables from Kamnik to Stahovica.
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Nearest Town/Village – Kamnik. A bustling town but with a limited range of accommodation. There is one hotel and apartments are available. There are also rooms, a Youth Hostel and two Camping Sites – Camp Resnik (500m from the town centre) and one beside the Velika Planina Cable Car. Kamnik has an excellent range of shops and places to eat. See the Kamnik Tourist Information Centre website for more details.

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Kamniški Vrh summit ridge

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