Moderate
About
Krekova Koča sits at 1,642m on Ratitovec in the Julian Alps, above Selška dolina valley. The hut is 2.5 hours' walk from Železniki via the marked trail through forest and alpine meadow. From Ljubljana, drive 50km northwest to Železniki, then follow signs for Ratitovec. The approach is steady climbing but non-technical.
The hut has 23 beds split across several rooms. Meals are available on weekends and weekdays during summer season. Hot showers work when the hut is staffed. The building is simple and functional—expect basic Alpine hut conditions, not comfort. PZS (Planinska zveza Slovenije) maintains the hut through the Železniki local hiking club, PD za Selško dolino Železniki. The hut operates from May through October, with extended hours in July and August.
Book ahead by phone, especially for weekends and July–August. The hut fills quickly on Saturdays when local hikers head out from Ljubljana. Call a day or two before if you're arriving mid-week. Arrive before dark if you have no booking—the caretaker may accommodate walk-ins if space exists, but don't rely on this. The hut serves as a base for circuits around Ratitovec and links to longer valley traverses through Selška dolina.
The hut has 23 beds split across several rooms. Meals are available on weekends and weekdays during summer season. Hot showers work when the hut is staffed. The building is simple and functional—expect basic Alpine hut conditions, not comfort. PZS (Planinska zveza Slovenije) maintains the hut through the Železniki local hiking club, PD za Selško dolino Železniki. The hut operates from May through October, with extended hours in July and August.
Book ahead by phone, especially for weekends and July–August. The hut fills quickly on Saturdays when local hikers head out from Ljubljana. Call a day or two before if you're arriving mid-week. Arrive before dark if you have no booking—the caretaker may accommodate walk-ins if space exists, but don't rely on this. The hut serves as a base for circuits around Ratitovec and links to longer valley traverses through Selška dolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to check availability—the hut has only 23 beds, so booking 2–4 weeks ahead is wise for summer weekends.
The hut operates year-round but is fully staffed and serving meals from June through September.
Drive 50km northwest from Ljubljana to Železniki, then hike 2.5 hours via marked trail up Ratitovec; the route climbs steadily through forest and meadow but is non-technical.
Meals are served on weekends and weekdays during summer; hot showers are available when staff are present.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach has steady climbing but no exposed terrain, making it accessible to hikers with basic fitness.
Location
46.2366, 14.0907
HutLists Score
3.6
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- PZS PD za Selško dolino Železniki
- Total
- 23
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +386 31 669 944
- Website
- https://planinske-koce.si/krekova_koca_na_ratitovcu
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