Kamniška Hut na Kamniškem Sedlu
3.6Kamniška Koča na Kamniškem Sedlu
About
Kamniška koča na Kamniškem sedlu stands at 1,864 m just below the Kamnik Saddle (Kamniško sedlo) in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps of northern Slovenia, close to the Austrian border. Set on the sunny southern flank of the saddle between the peaks of Brana and Planjava, above the Kamniška Bistrica valley, it is one of the busiest and most strategically placed huts in the range. Owned by Planinsko društvo Kamnik and part of the Slovenian Alpine Association (PZS), it serves as a hub for crossing the Kamniško sedlo and for ascending the surrounding summits — Planjava (2,394 m), Brana (2,252 m), Turska gora (2,251 m) and Ojstrica (2,350 m). The hut is large, offering 56 beds across nine rooms plus around 40 places in shared dormitories, a 12-person winter room, and a dining room seating roughly 120. It is permanently staffed from mid-June to mid-October, and at fine weekends outside that window. The classic approach climbs from the Kamniška Bistrica valley in about 3.5 hours; a steeper northern route comes up from Okrešelj in the Logar Valley.
Access Routes
From Dom v Kamniški Bistrici
3h
Moderate
The standard valley approach from Kamniška Bistrica (around 600 m) on a marked path; the most popular way to the hut.
From Okrešelj (Frischauf Lodge, Logar Valley)
2h
Demanding
A steeper northern marked path climbing from the Okrešelj basin above the Logar Valley to the saddle.
From Suhadolnik farm
1h
Demanding
A shorter direct approach from the Suhadolnik farm (around 850 m) on the Kamniška Bistrica side.
Frequently Asked Questions
During the season the hut can be reached on +386 8 16 14 989, or by email at [email protected]. More information and reservations are available at kamniska-koca.si.
The hut is permanently open and staffed from roughly mid-June to mid-October. From October to June it is open only on fine weekends, with a winter room available at other times.
The standard approach starts at Dom v Kamniški Bistrici in the Kamniška Bistrica valley (around 600 m) and follows a marked path to the hut in about 3.5 hours.
The main route from Kamniška Bistrica is a straightforward marked path and manageable for fit beginners, though it is a long 3.5-hour climb. Onward ascents to Planjava, Brana or Turska gora are alpine terrain and much more demanding.
As a fully staffed PZS hut it serves hot meals and drinks in a large dining room seating around 120, and offers 56 beds in rooms plus about 40 dormitory places, with a 12-person winter room.
Location
46.3592, 14.5974
HutLists Score
3.6
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- PZS Planinsko društvo Kamnik
- Season
- June – October
- Beds
- 56
- Dormitory
- 40
- Min hiking time
- 3.5h
- Nearest trailhead
- Dom v Kamniški Bistrici (Kamniška Bistrica valley)
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +386 8 16 14 989
- Website
- https://kamniska-koca.si/
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