Bavšica valley trail

To start the Bavšica valley trek you can either start at fort Kluže or at the head of the Bavšica valley. This description describes the path starting from Kluže fortress. Across the road from the fortress there is a parking space where you can leave the car for the duration of the trek. On the opposite side of the gorge from the fortress follow the paved road that is marked: Bavšica. Follow this gradually ascending road all the way to the head of the valley ( here is another parking lot if you decide to do the trek in reverse). This is the entrance to Triglav national park and the start of a few trails leading into the park. From here you double back, returning on the road for a few kilometers. The trail then diverges from the road after approximately 2km from the head of the valley, at the point where the road begins to descend. Follow the well established trail leading all the way down to the small stream Šumnik and further to the Koritnica river below Kluže fortress. From the river, the trail crosses a suspension footbridge, and ascends up several switchbacks to the main road. From here you will see Kluže fortress, completing the loop.