Mače Alpine Loop Hike - November 2025

Mače Parking

I arrive at the parking area just before 6 in the morning. It's dark, too dark to take good photos. I decide to just get going and take better pictures when I return.

Up through the forest

Sunlight slowly starts to brighten things up as I make my way up the mountain side on a wide forest road followed by a mix of forest paths and narrow roads. A bit of rain comes down while I'm still in the forest, luckily it's the only rain I'll see today.

Planinski dom na Kališču

I'm happy to see Planinski dom na Kališču as I know the path gets less steep after passing it.

To Bašeljski vrh

Behind Planinski dom na Kališču a nice path on the ridge runs towards Bašeljski vrh. A path to Storžič branches off to the left and one to Mali Grintovec to the right.

Bašeljski vrh

A strong cold wind awaits at the Bašeljski vrh peak.

To Mali Grintovec

I continue along the mountain ridge that connects Bašeljski vrh and Mali Grintovec.

Mali Grintovec

Mali Grintovec at 1813 meters high is named after the 2558 meter high Grintovec that is visible in the distance and high on my list of peaks to visit.

To Srednji vrh

Another mountain ridge takes me from Mali Grintovec to Srednji vrh. Some ice and snow on the path proof enough of a distraction that I take a wrong turn and get an unexpected but very nice view of the path I was supposed to be on.

Srednji vrh

The highest peak for the day, Srednji vrh at 1853 meters high.

Vrh Zaplate

I pass vrh Zaplate on the way down.

Down through a misty forest

I follow the mountain ridge down into a misty forest.

Zavetišče v Hudičevem borštu

I enjoy the views underneath the cloud deck at Zavetišče v Hudičevem borštu.

Final descent

Back at the parking