Demanding
About
Bivouac Pavla Kemperla sits at 2,102m in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, serving as a high camp for mountaineers and serious hikers tackling peaks in this range. Access is on foot only—count on 4 to 5 hours from Savska Dolina valley, gaining roughly 1,200m elevation. The route is steep and exposed in places; this is not a casual walk. The bivouac lies near approaches to Turska Gora and other high summits in the massif.
This is a basic mountain shelter, not a hut with services. It offers 8 beds in a simple structure with roof and walls. There is no warden, no meals, no electricity. You bring all food and water. Winter snow can make access impossible from November through May, though the exact dates depend on conditions. The shelter is maintained by PZS (Planinska zveza Slovenije). Winter mountaineers sometimes use it as a high camp for ski touring and winter ascents.
Book ahead with the relevant PZS section if you want to guarantee access or need specific information about current conditions. Contact the PZS directly or check their website for the managing section and current emergency contact numbers. Summer weekends can be busy with mountaineering groups. Go in June to September for reliable access and conditions. Bring your own sleeping bag, food, stove, and fuel—the shelter is a refuge only.
This is a basic mountain shelter, not a hut with services. It offers 8 beds in a simple structure with roof and walls. There is no warden, no meals, no electricity. You bring all food and water. Winter snow can make access impossible from November through May, though the exact dates depend on conditions. The shelter is maintained by PZS (Planinska zveza Slovenije). Winter mountaineers sometimes use it as a high camp for ski touring and winter ascents.
Book ahead with the relevant PZS section if you want to guarantee access or need specific information about current conditions. Contact the PZS directly or check their website for the managing section and current emergency contact numbers. Summer weekends can be busy with mountaineering groups. Go in June to September for reliable access and conditions. Bring your own sleeping bag, food, stove, and fuel—the shelter is a refuge only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead during summer; this small bivouac (8 beds) fills quickly for July and August.
Open June to October, though conditions above 2,100m can close the route in early June and late October.
4 to 5 hours on foot from Savska Dolina valley, gaining 1,200m elevation on steep, exposed terrain—this is not a beginner route.
This is a basic shelter with 8 beds, no meals provided, no running water or showers—bring a stove and cook your own food.
Serious mountaineers and fit hikers only; the steep approach and exposed sections rule out beginners and families.
Location
46.3534, 14.5473
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1.2
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- PZS
- Total
- 8
Contact & Booking
- Website
- https://www.pzs.si/koce.php?pid=110
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