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Mt. Žabijski Kuk (1844 m) from the Podkuk Mountain pasture

Mountain tour · Julian Alps
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  • Podkuk Mountain pature with the pyramid-shaped Mt. Žabijski Kuk
    Podkuk Mountain pature with the pyramid-shaped Mt. Žabijski Kuk
    Photo: Ksenija Vogrinc, Turizem Dolina Soce
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Mt. Žabijski Kuk is an unfairly overlooked summit above the Razor Mountain pasture. The newly marked trail along the south slope is very steep and requires stable footing. The summit will reward you with splendid views.
difficult
Distance 11.9 km
5:44 h
966 m
966 m
1,864 m
1,126 m

From the Podkuk (Kuk) Mountain pasture, this tour initially gently ascends between the pastures to the marked junction for Mt. Žabijski Kuk. The trail will first take you through a nice beech forest. Its soft ground is quickly replaced by rocky terrain covered with grass. The ascent keeps increasing all the way to the first dwarf pines through which you arrive to a large stone cairn. Here, views open to the top and the entire mountain chain from Mt. Šija to Mt. Črna prst. The valley is far below and the slope is steep. To reach the summit, you will only have to overcome an approximately 30-minute ascent. On the top, you will be greeted by a miniature Aljaž tower and splendid views of the Bohinj-Tolmin mountains.

Continue along the ridge towards the north in the direction of Mt. Vogel. The trail is marked, however, markings are very scarce. Continue up and down along the rocky terrain and, when you reach the mountain pass, join the trail towards Mt. Vogel. Turn downhill to the right towards the Razor Mountain pasture. When you reach the pasture, you will be greeted by the tinkling of cow bells during the grazing season. At the mountain hut on the Razor Mountain pasture you can refresh yourself and quench your thirst and then hike back to the starting point.

Author’s recommendation

We recommend you to continue hiking from the top of Mt. Žabijski Kuk to Mt. Vogel, however, this will prolong your tour for approximately 1 hour.
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Ksenija Vogrinc
Update: July 26, 2021
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Highest point
1,864 m
Lowest point
1,126 m
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Safety information

The ascent is routed along a very steep terrain and requires great caution, especially after rainfall and in wet weather. The trail can be slippery.

This is an easy hiking trail. Use of the hiking trails is at your own risk!

Tips and hints

At the mountain hut on the Razor Mountain pasture you can refresh yourself and quench your thirst, and also spend the night and conquer all of the summits above the mountain pasture in just a couple of days.

Start

Podkuk Mountain pasture (1,149 m)
Coordinates:
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46.207269, 13.785679
DMS
46°12'26.2"N 13°47'08.4"E
UTM
33T 406324 5117793
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Destination

Mt. Žabijski vrh (1844 m)

Turn-by-turn directions

After approximately 30 minutes of walking along the trail from the Podkuk Mountain pasture towards the Razor Mountain pasture you will notice a sign pointing to the right across the meadow into the forest. Follow the signs to the top of Mt. Žabijski Kuk. The trail from the top is well-worn, however, the markings are scarce and you should use the top of Mt. Vogel for orientation. Descend along a well-worn and marked trail from the ridge to the mountain hut on the Razor Mountain pasture and continue along the road back to the starting point.

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Public transport

There is no public transportation available.

Getting there

The road towards the village of Poljubinj branches off between the town of Tolmin and the village of Most na Soči. Continue to the village of Ljubinj and, after you pass the church, turn to the left towards the Stador and Razor Mountain pastures.

Parking

Free parking is available at the parking lot in front of the Podkuk Mountain pasture.

Coordinates

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46.207269, 13.785679
DMS
46°12'26.2"N 13°47'08.4"E
UTM
33T 406324 5117793
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Equipment

Hiking footwear with well-profiled soles and trekking poles for those who are used to walking with them.

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Difficulty
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Distance
11.9 km
Duration
5:44 h
Ascent
966 m
Descent
966 m
Highest point
1,864 m
Lowest point
1,126 m
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