Taborniški Lodge Šija

Taborniški Dom Šija sits at 1532m in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps near Šija peak. The hut is a 1-hour walk from Kamniški vrh (1,558m), making it accessible from the Kamniški Bistrica valley. Most hikers approach via the marked trail from Črnivec or Tuhinj. The setting puts you at the edge of easier foothill walking and steeper mountain terrain—good for warming up before longer Kamnik-Savinja traverses or for a relaxed overnight away from crowd-heavy huts.
The lodge is run by PZS (Slovenian Alpine Association) and operates as a scout hut (the name gives it away). It's small: capacity around 30 beds in shared rooms. Meals are available if you book ahead—expect simple, filling food. Water comes from a spring. The hut has basic mountain hut facilities; bring a torch. Open year-round but staffing varies, so confirm availability before you go.
Book directly with the hut by phone or through the PZS website. Scout group bookings dominate weekends in summer, so weekday visits are easier for solo hikers and small groups. The hut suits people who want a quiet base for day walks in the lower Kamnik-Savinja peaks rather than those aiming for the high ridge. Winter visits are possible but road access to the starting point can be poor—check conditions first.