Rudnica from Brod

Start at the car park and go through Brod village. When you come to the first houses, turn left and follow the direction signpost. The road runs past the birth house of Dr Janez Mencinger. It takes you to a cart track where you turn right onto a steep skidding trail through the forest. Walk along the skidding trail through the forest and turn right in the first marked intersection, i.e. to the so-called direct trail (the trail left runs over Široka polica, where you will return), and the skidding trail turns into a forest path. While overlooking the South Bohinj Range, the path takes you to a slightly steel slope, where another path from the right connects with the trail. Climb gradually to the right from the intersection, then the path turns sharp to the left and you quickly arrive below the steep cliffs. Behind the cliffs, the path gradually curves to the right and becomes steep. Then it turns left. After a short climb, you reach a small panoramic clearing and enter the forest, where you soon come to a small chapel. The path turns to the left and gradually climbs to the ridge of Rudnica where it connects with the trail from Stara Fužina. Continue straight forward along the edge of the forest, where you can admire the view of Triglav and soon you reach the peak of Rudnica. There, you can enjoy in the views of the Upper Bohinj Valley, its pastures, Senožeta meadows and the surrounding mountains. There is a summit register with a stamp at the top.

Return along the same route, but after a few metres, turn right towards Stara Fužina. Soon, you will reach a large clearing with a beautiful view of Lake Bohinj. At the end of the clearing, follow the signposts for Stara Fužina, Ribčev Laz and Brod. After a few steps, you will reach another viewing point overlooking a part of the Lower Bohinj Valley and the South Bohinj Range. Continue through the forest and arrive to another clearing, where you can view Triglav to the right. Turn to the left and follow the signpost for Brod. The trail starts descending steeply. There are a lot of leaves on the ground in this section, thus, you need to be more careful. The trail also runs below an exposed rock section that is a reminder of the times of mining. There is also a climbing wall there. Cross a short scree. The trail goes downhill steeply and brings you to the skidding trail where you started climbing Rudnica. Return to the village of Brod and arrive at the trailhead. (www.hribi.net)