Historical ridge trail from the Vrata Mountain Pass to Mt. Vršič (1897 m)

At the Pri koritu parking lot in the village of Drežniške Ravne turn to the right towards the Vrata Mountain pass. The trail is initially routed through the forest, continues along the pasture, and leads to the parking lot in front of the Zapleč Mountain pasture. Cross the fence and ascend along the marked and comfortable mule trail to the Vrata Mountain pass. At the rocky section just beneath the mountain pass you arrive to the junction where the mule trail to the right leads towards Mt. Krn. Turn to the left and continue along a less distinctive but visible footpath towards the northwest. The trail is routed along a rocky and also grassy slope and passes numerous remnants of World War I. Hikers experienced in hiking along ridges can leave the mule trail at certain sections and make a part of the trail along the ridge which offers splendid views to all four directions. The mule trail occasionally also ascends to the ridge, which means that every hiker is provided with a chance to enjoy in these views.

Certain sections of the mule trail are routed along a steep slope above the ravine and require caution. In the vicinity of Mt. Vršič you notice a mule trail which you follow to the Zaprikraj Mountain pasture from where you hike to the parking lot and return to the starting point along the same trail you come from.

At the parking lot start following the signs for the Vrata Mountain pass. After you enter the first pasture you come across a sign pointing to the right towards the Curk Waterfall and a well-worn but unmarked trail leading straight ahead towards the visible starting point beneath the Krn Mountain range.

At the parking lot in front of the Zapleč Mountain pasture the signs direct you towards the Vrata Mountain pass. The trail to the mountain pass is mostly routed along a grassy terrain. At the junction beneath the mountain pass an unmarked but visible trail turns towards Mt. Vršič. This trail occasionaly disappears for a couple of metres in the rocky and grassy terrain. The following section of the trail is easy to hike along because of simple directions.

The descent from Mt. Vršič to the Zaprikraj Mountain pasture is routed along the initially well visible mule trail. When you arrive to the section which is usually covered with tall grass, the trail sometimes disappears. If you are not able to find it again, descend to the mountain pasture any way you like.