{"id":87,"date":"2026-02-24T05:38:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T04:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iskrivapespot.si\/anglescina\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2026-02-24T05:45:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T04:45:40","slug":"trail","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iskrivapespot.si\/anglescina\/trail\/","title":{"rendered":"Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"

SPARKLING FOOTPATH FOR SPARKLING PEOPLE<\/h1>\n

A 9-day footpath following the traces of outstanding Slovenian figures from our cultural and scientific history (the so-called \u201cSparkling Cards\u201d).<\/h3>\n\n\n

Slovenian website of the Spark Trail: Brnik\u2013Most na So\u010di (click<\/strong><\/a>)

Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stage 1: Brnik -> Kranj<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start point:<\/strong> Letali\u0161\u010de Jo\u017eeta Pu\u010dnika<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> Zgornji Brnik 130a, 4210 Brnik \u2013 Aerodrom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distance:<\/strong> 30 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking time:<\/strong> 8 to 9 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ascent:<\/strong> 601 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Descent:<\/strong> 599 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difficulty:<\/strong> 3\/5: a moderately demanding stage with more uphill than downhill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maps, GPX:<\/strong> stage<\/strong><\/a>, entire route<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional information:<\/strong> The route passes Va\u0161ca, Cerklje na Gorenjskem, and Dvorje. In Dvorje the ascent to \u0160tefanja Gora begins and continues toward Mo\u017ejanca. From Mo\u017ejanca we descend to Tupali\u010de and finish the hike in Preddvor. Above the Church of St. Stephen, pay close attention in the forest to signposts or your GPS device so the route doesn\u2019t \u201cpull\u201d you toward Ol\u0161evek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sparkling Cards:<\/strong> Edvard Rusjan, joker (Brnik); Ignacij Bor\u0161tnik, jack of spades (Cerklje na Gorenjskem); Josipina Urban\u010di\u010d \u2013 Turnograjska, queen of hearts (Preddvor).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight stay:<\/strong> Hotel Creina, Koro\u0161ka cesta 5, 4000 Kranj; https:\/\/hotelcreina.si\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stage 2: Kranj -> Podbrezje<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start point:<\/strong> Stari mestni del Kranja<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> Pre\u0161ernova ulica 17, 4000 Kranj<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distance:<\/strong> 25 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking time:<\/strong> 8 to 9 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ascent:<\/strong> 512 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Descent:<\/strong> 443 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difficulty:<\/strong> 2\/5: a fairly easy stage with a moderate ascent while crossing Udinbor\u0161t between Novaki and Sebenje; otherwise mostly flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maps, GPX:<\/strong> stage<\/strong><\/a>, entire route<\/a><\/strong>

Additional information:<\/strong> From Kranj the route goes toward Ilovka and then toward the Brdo estate. Near the Brdo estate it turns toward the following hamlets: Srakovlje, Tatinec, Hra\u0161e pri Preddvoru, \u010cadovlje, and Trstenik. From Trstenik it continues toward Gori\u010de, Golnik, Novaki, Sebenje, and Breg ob Bistrici. The stage ends in Podbrezje after passing the tourist farm Trnovc in the final part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sparkling Cards:<\/strong> Ivan Tav\u010dar, joker (Kranj); Hinko Smrekar, joker (Kranj); Janez Puhar, jack of clubs (Kranj); Janez Bleiweis, jack of hearts (Trstenik); Karla Bulovec Mrak, joker (Golnik).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight stay:<\/strong> Turisti\u010dna kmetija Matijovc, Podbrezje 192, 4202 Naklo; https:\/\/www.matijovc.si\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stage 3: Podbrezje -> Bled<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start point:<\/strong> Podbrezje<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> Podbrezje 192, 4000 Kranj<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distance:<\/strong> 20 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking time:<\/strong> 6 to 7 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ascent:<\/strong> 445 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Descent:<\/strong> 428 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difficulty:<\/strong> 2\/5: an easy stage that is mostly flat; gentle forest climbs only between Ljubno and Dobro polje.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maps, GPX:<\/strong> stage<\/strong><\/a>, entire route<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional information:<\/strong> The route starts in Podbrezje at the Church of St. James. Across fields, meadows, and through the forest it goes toward Ljubno, Posavec, Dobro polje, Brezje, \u010cernivec, Mo\u0161nje, and Radovljica. From Radovljica it continues toward the confluence of the Sava Dolinka and Sava Bohinjka rivers. It leaves the Sava Bohinjka near the village of Bode\u0161\u010de. From Bode\u0161\u010de we head toward Bled, passing Selo pri Bledu, and finish on Bled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sparkling Cards:<\/strong> Ivana Kobilca, queen of diamonds (Podbrezje); Anton Jan\u0161a, king of diamonds (Radovljica).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight stay:<\/strong> \u010carman House, Cesta Svobode 37, 4260 Bled; https:\/\/www.charming-bled.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stage 4: Bled -> Jesenice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start point:<\/strong> Bled<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> Cesta Svobode 37, 4260 Bled<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distance:<\/strong> 22 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking time:<\/strong> 6 to 7 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ascent:<\/strong> 407 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Descent:<\/strong> 312 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difficulty:<\/strong> 2\/5: an easy, mostly flat stage with a small forest climb to the village of Breg and toward Blejska Dobrava.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maps, GPX:<\/strong> stage<\/strong><\/a>, entire route<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional information:<\/strong> The route starts in Bled (Ribno) and heads toward the road to Pokljuka. After crossing the Pokljuka road we walk across fields to Zasip. From Zasip we go to the bridge crossing the Sava Dolinka toward Breg. From Breg we continue to Vrba, \u017dirovnica, Moste, and Blejska Dobrava. From Blejska Dobrava we pass Lipce to Stara Sava (part of Jesenice under Me\u017eakla). From Stara Sava we cross the railway via an overpass to Jesenice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sparkling Cards:<\/strong> Josip Plemelj, jack of diamonds (Bled); Alma Karlin, joker (Jesenice).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight stay:<\/strong> Veronika Kri\u017eaj, private accommodation, Cesta Toneta Tom\u0161i\u010da 1, tel. 0591 12 662<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stage 5: Jesenice -> Kranjska Gora<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start point:<\/strong> \u017delezni\u0161ka postaja Jesenice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> Cesta mar\u0161ala Tita 19, 4270 Jesenice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distance:<\/strong> 28 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking time:<\/strong> 8 to 9 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ascent:<\/strong> 293 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Descent:<\/strong> 59 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difficulty:<\/strong> 2\/5: an easy stage with a very gentle ascent toward Kranjska Gora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maps, GPX:<\/strong> stage<\/strong><\/a>, entire route<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional information:<\/strong> The route goes from Jesenice toward Mojstrana and then continues to Kranjska Gora. We walk along the Jesenice\u2013Kranjska Gora cycling path \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sparkling Cards:<\/strong> Pavla Jesih, queen of clubs (Mojstrana); Angela Piskernik, queen of spades (Mojstrana); Jakob Alja\u017e, king of diamonds (Mojstrana).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight stay:<\/strong> Hotel Alpina, Vintra\u0161ka 12, 4280 Kranjska Gora https:\/\/www.hotelalpinaslovenia.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stage 6: Kranjska Gora -> Ko\u010da pri izviru So\u010de<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start point:<\/strong> Kranjska Gora<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> Vintra\u0161ka 12, 4280 Kranjska Gora<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distance:<\/strong> 30 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking time:<\/strong> 8 to 9 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ascent:<\/strong> 1242 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Descent:<\/strong> 1248 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difficulty:<\/strong> 4\/5: a difficult stage, as you must climb to Vr\u0161i\u010d and descend to Ko\u010da pri izviru So\u010de.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maps, GPX<\/strong>: stage<\/a><\/strong>, entire route<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional information:<\/strong> From Kranjska Gora we follow the marked trail past Lake Jasna and along the Pi\u0161nica stream to the Vr\u0161i\u010d Pass (1611 m). From Vr\u0161i\u010d we descend again on the marked trail to the hut at the source of the So\u010da (886 m), near the hamlet of Trenta (below the road to Vr\u0161i\u010d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sparkling Cards:<\/strong> No Sparkling Cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight stay:<\/strong> Ko\u010da pri izviru So\u010de, Trenta 92, 5232 So\u010da; https:\/\/pzs.si\/koce\/19\/<\/a>; Po\u010ditni\u0161ka hi\u0161a za Vr\u0161i\u010dem, Trenta 57, 5232 So\u010da; https:\/\/www.soca-valley.com\/sl\/nastanitve\/2024020509314326\/pocitniska-hisa-za-vrsicem\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stage 7: Ko\u010da pri izviru So\u010de -> Bovec<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start point:<\/strong> Ko\u010da pri izviru So\u010de<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> Trenta 92, 5232 So\u010da<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distance:<\/strong> 27 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking time:<\/strong> 8 to 9 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ascent:<\/strong> 106 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Descent:<\/strong> 31 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difficulty:<\/strong> 3\/5: a moderately demanding stage with ups and downs along the So\u010da riverbed (short, steep climbs and descents).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maps, GPX<\/strong>: stage<\/a><\/strong>, entire route<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional information:<\/strong> From the hut we descend toward the hamlet of Trenta. Then we walk along the So\u010da riverbed, sometimes on the left bank and sometimes on the right, all the way to Bovec.
Sparkling Cards:<\/strong> No Sparkling Cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iskrive karte<\/strong>: Ni iskrivih kart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight stay:<\/strong> Hotel Dobra Vila Bovec, Mala vas 112, 5230 Bovec; https:\/\/dobra-vila-bovec.si\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stage 8: Bovec -> Kobarid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start point:<\/strong> Bovec<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> Mala vas 112, 5230 Bovec<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distance:<\/strong> 23 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking time:<\/strong> 7 to 8 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ascent:<\/strong> 980 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Descent:<\/strong> 769 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difficulty:<\/strong> 3\/5: a moderately demanding stage with ascents and descents along the So\u010da riverbed; from Bovec to the riverbed there are no climbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maps, GPX<\/strong>: stage<\/a><\/strong>, entire route<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional information:<\/strong> From Bovec we set off toward the hamlet of \u010cezso\u010da. After a few kilometres we reach the So\u010da riverbed. Then we walk along a flat road to Log \u010cezso\u0161ki. Soon we are back at the riverbed, where we continue to Kobarid on the left and right banks of the So\u010da.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sparkling Cards:<\/strong> No Sparkling Cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight stay:<\/strong> Hotel Hvala, Trg svobode 1, 5222 Kobarid; https:\/\/www.hotelhvala.si\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stage 9: Kobarid -> Most na So\u010di<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start point:<\/strong> Kobarid<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> Trg svobode 1, 5222 Kobarid<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distance:<\/strong> 26 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking time:<\/strong> 7 to 8 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ascent:<\/strong> 600 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Descent:<\/strong> 600 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difficulty:<\/strong> 3\/5: a moderately demanding stage; we must climb to Vrsno and also descend to the So\u010da.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maps, GPX<\/strong>: stage<\/a><\/strong>, entire route<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional information:<\/strong> From Kobarid we go toward Vrsno (592 m). We descend to the So\u010da, to the hamlet of Seli\u0161\u010de. From Seli\u0161\u010de we go to the Volarje campsite on the So\u010da. From there we follow field tracks to Tolmin, then continue to Most na So\u010di. We walk first along the So\u010da and then along the reservoir lake (So\u010da).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sparkling Cards:<\/strong> Simon Gregor\u010di\u010d, joker (Vrsno).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preno\u010di\u0161\u010de:<\/strong> Penzion \u0160terk, Most na So\u010di 55, 5216 Most na So\u010di, https:\/\/www.penzion-sterk.si\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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