Valvasorjev Lodge pod Stolom
3.1Valvasorjev Dom pod Stolom
About
Valvasorjev Dom pod Stolom sits at 1,181m on the northern slopes of Stol in the Julian Alps, above the Radovljica valley. The hut is reached from Radovljica town (a 30-minute drive from Ljubljana) by hiking 2 hours up steep forest trails. Alternative approach: from Kranjska Gora via Klemencic col takes 4–5 hours. The location makes it a logical base for traversing Stol (1,471m) or pushing into the surrounding ridges toward Ojstrica. Access is year-round, though winter routes demand experience.
The lodge is managed by the PZS and sleeps 40 in mixed dormitories. It serves hot meals and has a small bar. Water comes from a spring. The hut has no shower or heating in rooms—bring warm layers. The building is solid and well-maintained. It opens year-round, though staffing is reduced outside July–August and weekends. In winter, confirm opening before traveling.
Book directly with the lodge by phone or through the PZS website. July and August weekends fill quickly—book 4–6 weeks ahead for peak season. The hut accepts cash and card payments. Arrive with your own sleeping bag; bedding is not provided. The warden can advise on current conditions and route options to adjacent peaks.
The lodge is managed by the PZS and sleeps 40 in mixed dormitories. It serves hot meals and has a small bar. Water comes from a spring. The hut has no shower or heating in rooms—bring warm layers. The building is solid and well-maintained. It opens year-round, though staffing is reduced outside July–August and weekends. In winter, confirm opening before traveling.
Book directly with the lodge by phone or through the PZS website. July and August weekends fill quickly—book 4–6 weeks ahead for peak season. The hut accepts cash and card payments. Arrive with your own sleeping bag; bedding is not provided. The warden can advise on current conditions and route options to adjacent peaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for summer weekends; weekday visits usually don't require advance booking outside July–August.
Open year-round, but fully staffed June to September; winter access is possible but routes are technical.
From Radovljica (30 minutes from Ljubljana), hike 2 hours steeply uphill through forest; alternative 4–5 hour route via Klemencic col from Kranjska Gora.
Standard Alpine hut with bed spaces, basic meals, and hot drinks; no shower, typical for mountain huts at this elevation.
The 2-hour route from Radovljica is steep and demands fitness, but it's shorter than many Alpine hut approaches and a solid choice for experienced day-hikers doing an overnight.
Location
46.4261, 14.1465
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- PZS
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Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.planinske-koce.si/valvasorjev_dom_pod_stolom
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