Planinski Rudarski Lodge na Kalu

3.9

Planinski Rudarski Dom na Kalu

946m Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Slovenia Write a review
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Planinski Rudarski Dom na Kalu sits at 946m in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, above the village of Kalu near Kamnik. The hut is a 2–2.5 hour walk from Kalu village (15km northeast of Ljubljana), making it accessible for a day trip or overnight stay. The main approach follows marked PZS trails through beech and spruce forest. Most hikers start from Kalu and gain 400m steadily to reach the lodge. The hut serves as a base for ridge walks and peaks in the northern Kamnik-Savinja range.

The lodge has 20–30 beds in shared rooms and a small dining hall. Meals are available on weekends and holidays year-round, and weekdays June to September. The kitchen provides simple fare for hikers—typically soups, stews, and local dishes. Water comes from a spring nearby. The hut has no electricity or heating beyond a wood stove; plan for cold nights outside the summer season. It closes during heavy snow in winter, though it remains accessible as a shelter. Check with the PZS Ljubljana branch before visiting November–March.

Book accommodation directly with the hut keeper through the PZS Ljubljana website or by phone. Weekends and July attract regular hikers; book 2–3 weeks ahead for those periods. The lodge is staffed reliably May–September. Bring warm layers even in summer—exposure at 946m means afternoon temperatures can drop quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book 2–3 months ahead for weekends and summer months; weekday visits can often be arranged with shorter notice.
The hut is staffed year-round, though services and heating are limited outside May to October.
Start from Kalu village (15km northeast of Ljubljana) and follow marked PZS trails for 2–2.5 hours, gaining 400m through forest to the hut at 946m.
The hut offers simple meals and has around 20–30 beds in mixed dormitory rooms; bring a sleeping bag or hire bedding.
Yes—the steady 2.5-hour walk from Kalu is moderate and well-marked, making it good for families and hikers building fitness.

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46.1734, 15.1079
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