- Brief description
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A moderate ascent along the old road to the Goriška brda Region and further to the mountain hut on Mt. Sabotin which is surrounded by a labyrinth of World War I caverns and trenches (part of the Peace memorial park) and offers splendid views from the Adriatic Sea all the way to Mt. Triglav.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Plave
- Route
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PlavaGostilna pri Mostu0.0 kmBrilesse0.9 kmSveti Ahac1.4 kmDom na Sabotinu12.9 kmSveti Ahac24.1 kmBrilesse24.7 kmPlava25.5 kmGostilna pri Mostu25.5 km
- Best season
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- Description
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This tour is routed from the village of Plave past the village of Prilesje pri Plavah from where it ascends along an old cart track to the ridge and continues along the road to the mountain hut. Above the Soča River, just behind the village of Prilesje pri Plavah, you can find the Church of St. Ahac with a cemetery where you can replenish your water supply. In front of the railway underpass in the direction of the Soča River, you can notice the beginning of the rocky cart track which you must follow across Mt. Srnjak and further to the Goriška brda Region. Nowadays, this gravel cart track is no longer in a condition it used to be when it was the only road used by travellers and horse carts for the transportation of goods to the Goriška brda Region. At that time, the villages of Plave and Prilesje pri Plavah represented important rest stop before the ascent where tired travellers and horses were able to take a rest and recover their strength. This cart track will take you to the ridge road on Mt. Sabotin, where you will be able to enjoy in splendid views of the Goriška brda Region, and past the pyramids (Italian memorials from World War I) to the mountain hut. The mountain hut hosts a nicely arranged museum collection and will make sure you won’t be hungry or thirsty. You can take a walk alone or accompanied by a guide along the Memorial Peace Park, which is located in the vicinity of the mountain hut and includes an outdoor museum with restored trenches, cavern labyrinth along the entire mountain and other interesting sights. The trail from the mountain hut to the top of Mt. Sabotin is routed along the ridge which offers splendid views of the Soča River winding along the narrow valley far below. Only when you arrive to the ridge, you can fully experience the important position of this solitary mountain at the geographical border between the Julian Alps and the Friuli lowlands where the border is delineated between the Republic of Slovenia and Italy. During the spring and summer months you can also enjoy in the diverse fauna and flora, whilst during the autumn months, you can enjoy in the wonderful fiery colours of the European smoketree covering the entire ridge.
- Directions
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Follow the cycling trail markings from the village of Plave towards the city of Nova Gorica. Cycle through the hamlet of Prilesje pri Plavah and descend along the railway to the Soča River. When you arrive to the railway crossing, turn right on the cart track. Ascend along this cart track to the mountain pass and descend shortly past the pastures. When you reach the junction, cycle straight ahead and, after a few metres, join the paved road leading left to Mt. Sabotin. After ascending gently for several kilometres, you will have to overcome the final one-kilometre steep ascent which will take you along the hairpin bends straight to the mountain hut. You should return along the same way you came from or descend down the paved road to the main road Dobrovo–Plave from where you should continue to the right towards the village of Vrhovlje and then descend to the village of Plave.
- Highest point
- 547 m
- Endpoint
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Mt. Sabotin
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Cycling equipment. Basic bicycle and tyre repair tool kit, spare tyre and air pump.
- Safety instructions
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In dry conditions, the road is easily drivable in all seasons. Caution is required when passing through the village of Prilesje pri Plavah where the road is quite narrow. Due to the dangerous section in the village of Prilesje pri Plavah, you should return along the main road Vrhovlje–Plave (follow the markings along the road). Caution is also required on the paved road towards Mt. Sabotin because the road is quite narrow and busier with automotive tourists when the weather is fine.
- Tips
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The rocky cart track across Mt. Srnjak is routed in a pleasant forest shade, which, however, does not apply to the section along the paved road beneath the ridge of Mt. Sabotin where it can get pretty hot during the summer months, which is why you should bring a sufficient amount of water or start the tour in the morning. During the cooler months, this section of the ascent is quite pleasant because the paved road is routed along the sunny and leeward side of the mountain. You can find restaurants in the village of Plave and on the top of the mountain. This tour is also appropriate for e-cyclists.
- Additional information
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You can find the closest bicycle repair shop in the town of Solkan.
Catering services along the tour:
Plave: Gostilna pri mostu
Sabotin: Planinska koča na Sabotinu
Sights along the trail:
Plave: Church of St. John the Baptist
Prilesje pri Plavah: Church of St. Ahac
Within the framework of the Walk of Peace, you can take the well-arranged circular trail Prižnica Memorial park. During the battles of the Isonzo front, Mt. Prižnica was known as Observation point 383 or the Bloody observation point where some of the fiercest battles took place. Along the tour, you are able to see numerous remnants of buildings and battle positions and a restored chapel next to the Soča River where there was a military cemetery during the war.
Mt. Sabotin – Peace Park
- Directions
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You can reach the village of Plave by train. By car, you can reach the village of Plave along the main road Nova Gorica-Tolmin or along the road from the Goriška brda Region (Vrhovlje-Plave). You can cycle to the village of Plave along the Solkan–Plave cycling road.
- Public transportation
- Parking
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Parking is available at the gravel parking lot next to the Ladišče Mountain hut along the road Plave-Prelesje. Parking is also available at the Gostilna Pri mostu Inn.
- Author
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The tour Tour across Mt. Srnjak to Mt. Sabotin is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Brda
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Nova Gorica
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