Bivouac Hlek

Bivak Hlek sits at 1224m in the Julian Alps, serving as a base for routes into the Kamnik-Savinja range and approaches to peaks around the upper Savinja valley. The hut stands on the Kamniške Savinje plateau, roughly 4–5 hours' walk from the Savinja valley floor via the Savinja gorge trail, or accessible as part of longer traverses linking Savinja hut and Ojstrica hut. Summer access is straightforward; winter approaches depend on snow conditions and avalanche risk on higher slopes. The location works well for climbers tackling ridges in the eastern Julian Alps, particularly routes toward Ojstrica and the Kamnik-Savinja peaks.
Bivak Hlek is a small mountain shelter run by PZS (Planinska zveza Slovenije), with basic accommodation for roughly 10–15 people in a dormitory setup. There is no guardian (oficial) in residence, so the hut operates on an honor system year-round. Visitors bring their own food or use supplies from nearby Savinja hut; water is available on-site. The shelter provides emergency shelter and a place to sleep, but expect no meals, limited amenities, and minimal facilities beyond a roof and bunks. Conditions are spartan by design—this is a working alpinist's refuge, not a staffed mountain restaurant.
Contact the PZS or local hut wardens at Savinja hut for current conditions and access information. The hut is open year-round but is most reliably accessible June through September. Winter use requires mountain experience, avalanche awareness, and self-sufficiency. No advance booking is needed due to the honor-system model, but plan supply runs carefully if you intend a longer stay.