{"id":13429,"date":"2026-08-20T16:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T16:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.igorbujas.com\/?p=13429"},"modified":"2026-08-23T15:04:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T15:04:49","slug":"winter-ascent-of-turska-gora-2251-m-via-turski-zleb-route-gear-and-conditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.igorbujas.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/20\/winter-ascent-of-turska-gora-2251-m-via-turski-zleb-route-gear-and-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Ascent of Turska Gora (2,251 m) via Turski \u017dleb \u2013 Route, Gear and Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Turska Gora (2,251 m)<\/strong> is one of the more interesting peaks of the Kamnik\u2013Savinja Alps, especially in winter conditions. In summer, it is a solid hiking trip, while in winter, the ascent through <strong>Turski \u017dleb<\/strong> takes on a real alpine character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A steep snow gully, winter conditions and the final ascent towards the summit make this a particularly interesting tour for more experienced hikers and mountaineers who want something more than a classic winter walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not a route I would recommend for learning how to move in winter conditions. When Turski \u017dleb is covered with snow and ice, conditions can vary significantly depending on the amount and stability of the snow, temperature and previous weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turska Gora in winter \u2013 what to expect?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The winter ascent through Turski \u017dleb is not technically difficult in good conditions, but it is <strong>steep and serious<\/strong>. It is similar, for example, to the Peti \u017dleb on Stor\u017ei\u010d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest challenge is not the altitude of Turska Gora, but the combination of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the approach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>elevation gain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>steep snowy terrain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>potentially hard or icy snow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>avalanche danger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>winter weather conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In good conditions, the ascent can be beautiful. In poor conditions, the same route can become unpleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The route<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Logarska dolina \u2192 Ko\u010da pod slapom Rinka \u2192 Frischaufov dom na Okre\u0161lju \u2192 Turski \u017eleb \u2192 Turska gora<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We did the tour with an overnight stay at Frischaufov dom na Okre\u0161lju, which made sense in winter because of the early start towards Turski \u017dleb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In winter, it is especially important to keep in mind that moving through snow will significantly slow you down. Summer timings are not necessarily useful for planning a winter ascent here. Navigation can also be somewhat more difficult on the approach to Turski \u017dleb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our timing:<\/strong> Ko\u010da pod slapom Rinka \u2013 Okre\u0161elj took around 1 h 15 min, and from Okre\u0161elj to Turska Gora via Turski \u017dleb around 3 hours. In total, it took us around 4\u20134.5 hours of ascent. In winter, this can vary significantly depending on the snow, tracks and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turski \u017eleb<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turski \u017dleb is what makes this route particularly interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An attractive couloir leads to the turnoff for Turska Gora and Skuta, as well as Rinka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the conditions, the snow can be soft and relatively pleasant to move through, but it can also be hard, icy and require much more secure movement. Personally, I prefer the latter, because that is when the ice axe and crampons grip better. When Kre\u0161o and I were there, the snow was exactly like that. We did the ascent on <strong>February 19<\/strong>, in hard and icy snow conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the conditions are such that you do not feel safe in the gully, there is absolutely no need to continue just because you have already reached it. The mountain will still be there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ascent towards the summit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After Turski \u017dleb, the route branches left towards Turska Gora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turska Gora in winter offers a completely different experience than in summer. The Kamnik\u2013Savinja Alps under snow look much more serious, and the views towards the surrounding peaks are often one of the best parts of the entire trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, apart from the summit photo I downloaded from my Facebook, and this video, I lost the SIM card with the rest of the photos from the ascent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jlvid_container\"><iframe title=\"Turska gora, via Turski \u017dleb\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JDYwhi5FGfQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does the ascent take?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a winter ascent, I would not rely too much on one fixed timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the amount and condition of the snow, tracks, temperature and the fitness of the group, the difference in time can be significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frischaufov dom na Okre\u0161lju \u2013 overnight stay and access to Turska Gora<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Down at the hut, we were in our \u201cGSS role\u201d. We see a guy standing in deep snow for a long time, so the hut keeper tells us to go and see what is wrong with him. The two of us and another Slovenian guy we had been hanging out with went to take a look, and the guy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 trying to put his ski on (for half an hour)<br>\u2022 absolutely smashed: \u201che&#8217;s going to ski down\u201d<br>\u2022 can&#8217;t stand, keeps falling into the snow, and it&#8217;s noon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We dragged him back to the hut so he could sleep it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFantje, meni je \u010dez lepo vidit kak vi meni pomagate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I haven&#8217;t seen a guy that drunk in a long time. Good manners, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Info for <strong>Frischaufov dom na Okre\u0161lju<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> Logarska dolina 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Postal code:<\/strong> 3335<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Coordinates:<\/strong> 46.36944925 \u2013 14.58774785<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phone:<\/strong> +386 (0)41 380 177<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Association:<\/strong> PLANINSKO DRU\u0160TVO CELJE \u2013 MATICA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Saturday, Sunday and holidays<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Region:<\/strong> Kamnik\u2013Savinja Alps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gear for a winter ascent of Turska Gora<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this tour in winter, I would count on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>crampons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ice axe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>helmet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>winter mountaineering boots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>warm clothing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>spare gloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>headlamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enough food and water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sun protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe \u2013 if you have them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sleeping bag for the hut<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gear itself, of course, is not enough. It is important to know how to use it and to assess when the conditions on the mountain are acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the best time to go?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A winter ascent of Turska Gora primarily depends on <strong>conditions on the mountain<\/strong>, not on the calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After heavy snowfall, avalanche danger can be high. After a thaw and refreezing, the terrain can become hard and icy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before setting off, you should check the weather forecast, snow conditions and avalanche forecast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turska Gora via Turski \u017dleb is one of those winter tours that may not necessarily look spectacular on paper, but out in the field they quickly show why the Kamnik\u2013Savinja Alps are serious mountains. Honestly, when I first went there, I didn&#8217;t even know about this peak; a colleague from mountaineering school recommended it to me. And I was very pleasantly surprised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In good conditions, you get a beautiful winter ascent, a steep snowy gully and excellent views from the summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But precisely because the route is beautiful and attractive, it is easy to forget that conditions in winter can change very quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you have experience with winter mountaineering, know how to move with crampons and an ice axe, and know how to assess snow conditions, Turska Gora via Turski \u017dleb is an excellent choice for a solid winter day in the Alps.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turska Gora (2,251 m) is one of the more interesting peaks of the Kamnik\u2013Savinja Alps, especially in winter conditions. In summer, it is a solid hiking trip, while in winter, the ascent through Turski \u017dleb takes on a real alpine character. A steep snow gully, winter conditions and the final ascent towards the summit make [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13416,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70,93,99],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13429","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hiking-slovenia-en","category-mountaineering-en","category-the-alps"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.igorbujas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13429","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.igorbujas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.igorbujas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.igorbujas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.igorbujas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13429"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blog.igorbujas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13429\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13437,"href":"https:\/\/blog.igorbujas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13429\/revisions\/13437"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.igorbujas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.igorbujas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13429"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.igorbujas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13429"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.igorbujas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13429"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}