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From Tiha Dolina to Mount Mali Golak

Mt Mali Golak (1495 m), the highest peak in the area of the Trnovo Forest Plateau, offers truly fascinating views. Many trails lead to this popular mountain destination. One of the easier heads from the picturesque Tiha Dolina, through the forest and past karst sinkholes to the rocky summit, which is adorned only by low heather.

Starting point: parking lot by the Tiha Dolina sports park at Predmeja

Start along the road towards the hamlet Korenina, turning left after a short climb. The trail soon leads out of the forest, with beautiful views accompanying hikers all the way to the last house in the village. Continue the ascent along the marked path in the direction of Golaki. Here, the climb is moderate. Upon meeting a forest road higher up, cross it the first time and then head along it the second time, until the markings direct you to the right, onto a marked footpath through the forest. A little higher up you will come to a large clearing where there is an information board. Continue along the marked path on the left side of the board. Walking through the forest a while longer, you will reach a ridge higher up. From there, the path descends crosswise to the edge of a characteristic karst sinkhole, which you pass around on the left-hand side. The path here becomes steeper. At the next crossroads take the left marked path, though it appears less well trodden. From here on, cross the slope. The path descends a few times slightly, but mostly climbs moderately throughout. Higher, the path joins the trail from the direction of Iztok's Lodge. Continue your ascent up to the pass, where you will shortly emerge from the forest amid the heather and, after a brief walk, climb to the top of Mt Mali Golak.

Enjoy serene views of the Julian Alps and Mt Triglav, the Kamnik Alps and the Karavanke Mountains, and on the other side, the Adriatic Sea and the Po Valley. Hikers swear that there is no better vista miles around.

From the summit, take the path south towards Iztok's Lodge where you can enjoy a snack and a longer rest. From there, follow a short footpath eastward to a forest trail, hiking it until reaching the same point where you departed on your ascent. Return along the familiar path to the hamlet Korenina, and onwards to the Tiha Dolina, the starting point of the trail by the sports park.

Info

Difficulty: medium
Length: 8,8 km
Duration:
Ascent: 590 m
Lowest point asl.: 933 m
Highest point asl.: 1495 m