Following the trails of Arnold Rikli - Ridge behind Pasji hrbet – Arnold's heights (836 m)
Author’s recommendation
- We recommend the use of the ARikli app to learn more at individual points and even do some exercises.
- Do not forget to bring the camera.
- A map of Bled/hiking trail will be of help.
Track types
Show elevation profileRest stops
Vila PrešerenSafety information
- The trail takes us on local roads, forest paths and walking paths.
- We recommend hiking on this trail in melting snow.
- Follow the signposts along the path, which are Bled’s signposts, and also the signposts along Rikli’s Trail in Gorje.
Tips and hints
TIC INFOCENTER Triglavska roža BledLjubljanska cesta 27, SI-4260 Bled
E-mail: info@visitbled.si, info.trb@tnp.gov.si
Phone: +386 (0)4 5780 205
Websites: http://www.bled.si; http://www.tnp.si
TIC - Tourist Association Bled
Cesta svobode 10, SI-4260 Bled
E-mail: info@td-bled.si
Phone: +386 4 5741 122
Website: http://www.td-bled.si/
Gorje Tourist Association
Podhom 80, SI-4247 Zgornje Gorje
E-mail: gorje.vintgar@gmail.com
Phone: +386 (0) 4 5725 266
Website: http://www.vintgar.si/
Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
From the Spa Park we head toward west and follow the local road, which is closed to public traffic, under the church, above the Public Lido and beneath Bled Castle to the rowing centre in Mala Zaka. After the roundabout we find the path (markings for the Juliana Trail) and ascent to the Bled Jezero railway station. From here, we continue on the road toward Velika Zaka, and when the road starts to descend, we turn right into the forest at the signpost. We ascend on the trail above the railway tunnel, which takes us to the edge of a steep slope above the Zaka Camp. We continue on the steep edge past several viewpoints until we reach a junction with a signpost. Through a rocky passage we descend to the giant spruce tree (information board). From here, we ascend on a wide path toward the Ravnica hill. Under the hill we turn left at two junctions with signposts and then connect on a wide path to a forest road n the edge of the Poglej Common pasture. Following the forest road, which leads to the Rčitno mountain pasture, we ascend to the Križi meadows (“Urevčev rovt” alpine meadow). Here we make a sharp turn right onto a trail which ascends to the highest point of the Vrh Plan peak path or to the Pasji hrbet peak. We continue down on this trail and in a smaller valley head toward the information board on Rikli’s Trail. We then continue on the trail until we reach a forest clearing, named Stovičje, where there is a small football field. We keep descending toward the east on a forest path to the settlement of Zatrata. From here, we walk on a narrow local paved road toward the settlement of Zaboršt. Just above the houses we turn right uphill to the Poglej Church archaeological site. We descend back to a local road on a steep trail, leading us through the picturesque village of Poljščica toward Bled. Right before the railway track we turn right and then we cross the bridge and the track downhill to the Kolodvorska cesta road which leads us to the Bled Jezero railway station. From here we follow the same path as at the beginning of the hike – through Mala Zaka by the lake beneath the castle back to the starting point.
Note
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
You can get to Bled by bus or by train to the nearest railway stations of Bled Jezero or Lesce Bled. More information is available at: https://www.bled.si/en/information/how-to-get-to-bled/
The hike starts and ends at the Spar Park by the edge of the Lakeside promenade in Bled, which is 200 m away from the Bled main bus station.
Getting there
You may get to the starting point by car in Bled from the direction of Lesce (exit from the Ljubljana – Karavanke motorway) or on local roads from Bohinj or Jesenice.Parking
Several payable parking areas are available in Bled: https://www.bled.si/en/information/getting-around-bled/20190920131938/parking-lotsCoordinates
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Equipment
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We recommend hiking shoes or sports shoes and clothes that are appropriate to the time of year.
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Bring water or beverage with you.
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