PD Iskra Kranj, the Kranj mountaineering society. Contact pd.iskra.kranj@gmail.com or +386 31 882 671 for its current condition.

Bivak v Kočni

2.7

1,952m Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Slovenia Write a review

Demanding

About

Bivak v Kočni is a small unstaffed bivouac at about 1,950 m (PZS gives 1,965 m) on the south-west ridge of Kokrška Kočna, in the Grintovci group of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps. It belongs to the Iskra Kranj mountaineering society (PD Iskra Kranj) and has 8 places in a shared sleeping area. There is no warden, no food and no booking; PZS lists it as open all year. The ridge looks out over the south side of the range.

Every approach is long. The shorter one starts in the Kokra valley: at Celarjev most turn off towards the Suhadolnik farm, follow the marked path to the old Frischaufova koča (1,440 m), then take the difficult marked path through Grdi graben to the Spodnji Dolci cirque and the bivouac, about 2 hours 45 minutes from the farm. From Kamniška Bistrica the route goes via Cojzova koča on Kokrsko sedlo and Spodnji Dolci, about 5 hours 30 minutes. The difficult path from Suhadolnik towards the summit of Kokrška Kočna passes close by.

Treat it as a shelter, not a hut: carry your own food, water and sleeping bag. PD Iskra Kranj ([email protected], +386 31 882 671) looks after it.

Access Routes

From the Suhadolnik farm (Kokra) through Grdi graben

2h Demanding

From Celarjev most in Kokra drive towards the Suhadolnik farm, walk the marked path to the old Frischaufova koča (1,440 m), then the difficult marked path through Grdi graben to Spodnji Dolci and left to the bivouac, about 2 hours 45 minutes (PZS).

From Kamniška Bistrica via Kokrsko sedlo

From the car park at Dom v Kamniški Bistrici, take the easy marked path to Cojzova koča on Kokrsko sedlo, continue to the Spodnji Dolci cirque and on to the bivouac, about 5 hours 30 minutes (PZS).

Frequently Asked Questions

No. It is an unstaffed bivouac, open all year according to PZS, with no food or drink. Bring everything you need.

PZS and OpenStreetMap both give 8 places in a shared sleeping area. There is no booking, so have a plan B on busy weekends.

Most people come from the Kokra valley: from the Suhadolnik farm, walk to the old Frischaufova koča and continue through Grdi graben and Spodnji Dolci, about 2 hours 45 minutes. From Kamniška Bistrica via Cojzova koča on Kokrsko sedlo it is about 5 hours 30 minutes.

Yes. PZS grades the path through Grdi graben a difficult marked path (zahtevna planinska pot), so it suits experienced hikers with a head for heights.

PD Iskra Kranj, the Kranj mountaineering society. Contact [email protected] or +386 31 882 671 for its current condition.

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46.3508, 14.5244

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Quick Facts

Managing club: PZS PD Iskra Kranj
Season: Year-round
Total: 8
Dormitory: 8
Min hiking time: 2.8h
Nearest trailhead: Suhadolnik farm, Kokra valley

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Email: [email protected]
Phone: +386 31 882 671

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