Refuge under Špiček

The Refuge under Špiček (Slovene: Zavetišče pod Špičkom) is a small mountain hut and former military outpost situated at 2,064 metres above sea level in the Julian Alps of northwestern Slovenia. It stands at the edge of a scree field above the valley of the Last Trenta, below the Pelcev ridge and the Jalovec massif. Originally an Italian military outpost, the structure was converted into a mountain shelter on 6 August 1950. The current refuge was built on the site of the old one and opened on 3 July 1983. It is operated by the Jesenice Mountaineering Association (PD Jesenice), which maintains it as part of its network of mountain huts. The refuge serves hikers and climbers exploring the surrounding peaks, including Jalovec (2,645 m), Mali Ozebnik (2,324 m) and Veliki Ozebnik (2,480 m). Access routes include approaches from Bavšica (5 hours), Dom v Tamarju (6–7 hours), Koča pri izviru Soče (4 hours), Tičarjev dom na Vršiču (4 hours) and Koritniške planine (4½ hours). As a high-altitude shelter, it offers basic accommodation and refreshments to mountaineers in a remote alpine setting.

The Refuge under Špiček began as an Italian military outpost in the Julian Alps. On 6 August 1950, it was converted into a mountain shelter. The original structure served climbers and hikers for decades. On 3 July 1983, a new refuge was built on the site of the old one and opened to the public. Since then, it has been operated by the Jesenice Mountaineering Association (PD Jesenice), which maintains it as part of its network of mountain huts. The refuge sits at 2,064 metres above sea level, at the edge of a scree field above the valley of the Last Trenta, below the Pelcev ridge and the Jalovec massif. It provides basic accommodation and refreshments for visitors exploring the surrounding peaks, including Jalovec (2,645 m), Mali Ozebnik (2,324 m) and Veliki Ozebnik (2,480 m). Access is typically gained via marked trails from Bavšica (5 hours), Dom v Tamarju (6–7 hours), Koča pri izviru Soče (4 hours), Tičarjev dom na Vršiču (4 hours) and Koritniške planine (4½ hours).

• 1983

  New refuge built on the site of the old one and opened.

• 1950

  Former Italian outpost converted into a mountain shelter.

Remote high-alpine refuge for mountaineers and hikers in the Julian Alps.

• Mountain shelter services

  Basic accommodation and refreshments for hikers and climbers.

1. 1Refuge under Špiček - Wikidatawikidata.org
2. 2Zavetišče pod Špičkom - Wikipedia (German)de.wikipedia.org
3. 3Zavetišče pod Špičkom - PD Jesenicepdjesenice-drustvo.si