Pogačnik's Lodge on Kriški podi

Pogačnik's Lodge on Kriški podi (Slovene: Pogačnikov dom na Kriških podih) is a mountain lodge situated at 2050 metres on the Kriški podi karst plateau in the Julian Alps of Slovenia. It stands above the Zadnjica valley and is one of the most visited high-mountain lodges in the country. The lodge is owned and managed by the Radovljica Mountaineering Society (PD Radovljica). The lodge was built by PD Radovljica beginning in 1948 and opened on 7 October 1951. It is named after Jože Pogačnik, then vice-president of the Slovenian Mountaineering Association and head of its economic commission, who was the initiator of the lodge's construction and died in an accident in Mlinarica while on his way to the opening. Over the decades the lodge has been expanded and modernised: a wing with sanitary facilities, washrooms and a laundry was added in 1973 and the interior was renovated; a goods cableway from Zadnjica was installed in 1983 and renewed between 2001 and 2003; a bivouac with a winter room opened next to the lodge on 15 September 1985; GSM coverage arrived in 1993; and in 2004 the attic was renovated and the roof replaced. The lodge operates seasonally, typically from the end of June until 30 September. It offers 45 seats and a counter in the guest room, 37 beds in five rooms, and 22 places in three shared dormitories. Facilities include toilets, a washroom, running water, photovoltaic cells and a generator. The guest area is heated by a stove, and the winter room has 20 places and a small stove. The lodge is a popular starting point for climbs of nearby peaks such as Stenar (2501 m), Bovški Gamsovec (2392 m), Križ (2410 m), Razor (2601 m) and Škrlatica (2740 m). Access is on foot from Trenta via the Zadnjica valley (about 4 hours), from Aljažev dom in Vrata via Sovatna (about 4 hours), from Koča v Krnici via Kriška stena (about 4–5 hours), from Vršič (about 6–7 hours) and from Kranjska Gora via Krnica (about 6–7 hours). Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

Pogačnik's Lodge on Kriški podi was built by the Radovljica Mountaineering Society (PD Radovljica), which began construction in 1948. The lodge opened on 7 October 1951. It was named after Jože Pogačnik, then vice-president of the Slovenian Mountaineering Association and head of its economic commission, who was the initiator of the lodge's construction and died in an accident in Mlinarica while on his way to the opening ceremony. In 1973, an annex with sanitary facilities, washrooms and a laundry was added, and the interior was renovated. In 1983, a goods cableway was installed from Zadnjica; it was renewed between 2001 and 2003. On 15 September 1985, a bivouac with a winter room was opened at the upper station next to the lodge. GSM coverage reached the lodge in 1993. In 2004, the attic was renovated and the roof was replaced. The lodge operates seasonally, from 1 July to the last Sunday of September. It has 45 seats and a counter in the guest room, 37 beds in five rooms, and 22 places in three shared dormitories. Facilities include toilets, a washroom, running water, photovoltaic cells and a generator. The guest area is heated by a stove, and the winter room has 20 places and a small stove. The lodge is managed by PD Radovljica.

• 2004

  Attic renovated and roof replaced.

• 2001

  Renewal of the goods cableway begins (completed 2003).

• 1993

  GSM coverage available at the lodge.

• 1985

  Bivouac with winter room opened on 15 September 1985.

• 1983

  Goods cableway installed from Zadnjica.

• 1973

  Annex with sanitary facilities, washrooms and laundry added; interior renovated.

• 1951

  Lodge opens on 7 October 1951.

• 1948

  PD Radovljica begins construction of the lodge.

One of the most visited high-mountain lodges in Slovenia, popular as a base for climbing nearby peaks.

• Overnight accommodation (37 beds in 5 rooms, 22 places in 3 dormitories)

• Food and beverage service (45 seats, counter)

• Winter room (20 places, small stove)

1. 1POGAČNIKOV DOM, 2050 m – PD Radovljicapdradovljica.si
2. 2Pogačnikov dom na Kriških podih – Wikipedia (Polish)pl.wikipedia.org
3. 3Pogačnik's Lodge on Kriški podi – Wikidatawikidata.org