Kamna Gorica Scenic Trail

Standing at the sports playground in the village Kamna Gorica, look for a dominant catholic shrine standing on the side off the main road that passes-by the village. Carefully cross the main road and approach the shrine, than continue walking further in the same direction. A quiet street you leads in-between well kept family houses and quickly reaches a group of small wooden holiday huts (Glamping Pr'Matic). Keep walking further in the same direction, as the paved street changes to a cart track leading on the edge of a forest meadow. Within few minutes, the cart track reaches a small saddle in the forest (shrine with a portrait of Virgin Mary, information panels).

Reaching the intersection of many trails on top of a saddle, turn left (signpost: Galerije, Pusti grad). Soon a trail (also used as a log skidding track) bends to the left and starts ascending. Pay attention to a narrow trail, branching of the the right hand side (signpost: Galerije, Pusti grad). Follow the trail leading to the right, cross the small footbridge and walk up the forest trail leading towards the large conglomerate rock boulders. You are now entering a fascinating dry "gorge" named "Galerije". The narrow path leads your right in-between the  conglomerate wall and giant boulders, which were once part of it. Lush vegetation, presence of wildlife and interesting rock formations contribute to the really unique atmosphere of this place. The path gradually ascends through the natural passages in the rocky wall and soon brings you to the top of a natural terrace above Lipnica valley. You suddenly find yourself in the cultivated land of fields, meadows and farm, which makes quite a contrast to the boulder strewn forest wilderness. Enjoy the wiev from the top of the cliff (locals call this place "Mil pogled", meaning something like "A pleasant sight"), than turn left on the forest road leading alongside the ridge. The road soon starts descending and brings you to a large meadow and turns  into cart track. Walk right across the meadow (towards Kamna Gorica), as more and more views of the valley and the historic village open before your eyes. Reaching the edge of the natural terrace (wonderful view of the Holy Trinity church above the village),  the cart track turns sharply to the left, descends down and brings you back to the start of the trail.

 Climb up to the saddle with Mary's shrine once again, only this time, turn right where you will see a narrow footpath ascending into the forest. If you wish, you can climb up to the interesting rock formation named "Tomanov Vidovc" from here. It is believed, that the 19th century poet Lovro Toman, born in nearby Kamna Gorica, found the inspiration for his works sitting on top of this rock. The Kamna Gorica Scenic Trail however avoids the rock and leads alongside the ridge towards the west. Trail soon broadens and traverses the hillside above the pastures, until reaching a small forested plateau. Follow the trail leading through the forest on the left, and walk in the direction of the village. Just as it seems, that this trail will not be very generous with the views, you suddenly find yourself on top of a rocky crag named Zjavka. The narrow streets and water canals of Kamna Gorica can be admired from the birds eye view, whilst  Triglav and the Julian Alps tower high above the Lipnica valley. The edge of the cliff is quite sheer, therefore be attentive when hiking with small children.

After having breathing in the views, look for a tiny trail leading towards a wooden pavilion. Follow it, and it will soon bring you to a narrow forest road (log pulling track). Turn right and follow the track leading towards north-east. After about 5-10 minutes of walking, you approach the northern edge of the forested plateau. When you find yourself at the end of a forest road, look for a tiny trail branching off to the left (Signpost: Ojstra peč). Follow it, to reach another wonderful viewpoint named Ojstra peč. The views from here are a very different than at Zjavka: one can admire the untamed river Sava in the canyon down bellow, the Karawanke mountains and Kamnik Savinja Alps reign the northern horizon. The Slovenian name of the viewpoint Ojstra peč  (meaning: "sharp cliff") suggest this is another precipitous cliff. An indeed it is, therefore watch your step and keep an eye on the small children.

Continue the walk on the well beaten trail leading back east alongside the edge of the cliff. After about 5-10 minutes, you will find yourself back by the trail which you were using earlier (ascending up to towards the plateau). Turn right and traverse down the ridge back to the saddle with the shrine. Turn left getting there and follow your steps back down to the village.