Various hiking trails to Lascek
Lašček (1071 meters above sea level) is the highest point of Banjšice plateau. It boasts a magnificent view of the Julian Alps with Mt. Triglav, of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the Šentvid and Trnovo plateaus, of the Gulf of Trieste in the south, where ships can also be seen if the weather is nice.
Hikers can take different trails to Lašček, which are presented hereinafter.
LAŠČEK - LOKOVEC
Length: 11.5 km
Duration: 3h 45min
Highest point: 1071 m
Trail signs: butterfly
Trail description:
A maintained and marked path leading to the top is suitable especially for excursions and hiking tours in autumn, winter and the spring time.
You can choose the circular hiking trail starting at the church in Srednji Lokovec. At the end of your trip you can refresh yourself at the local Winkler inn.
Mt. Lašček Summit Trail via Novo mesto
Length: 5.3 km
Duration: 1h 45 min
Highest point: 1071 m
Trail signs: butterfly
Trail description:
The trail originates in front of the church in Srednji Lokovec. The trail continues up-hill, past a playground to the settlement Novo mesto. Continue down a dirt road and a cart road, take the path through the woods and go past some abandoned houses with most interesting stone portals. The trail continues towards Javorca and down to an asphalt road. After a few metres take the path on the left and go past some stone fences. The path starts to climb the hill and after a few minutes you will reach the top.
The marked and well-maintained trail is easy and picturesque and will only take you 1 hour 45 min.