Place to visit
Refuge under Špiček, Slovenia: what it is and when to go
Refuge under Špiček is a mountain lodge in Slovenia (Bohinjsko jezero), at 2,064 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain lodge in Slovenia · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- Slovenia · Trenta 84, 5232, Soča
- Elevation
- 2,064 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- LJU Zgornji Brnik, 63 km as the crow flies
- Website
- planinske-koce.si
- Beds
- 20
- Run by
- PD Jesenice
- Coordinates
- 46.41017, 13.6778
What it is and where
Refuge under Špiček is a mountain lodge in Slovenia (Bohinjsko jezero), at 2,064 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Bohinjsko jezero, where this site lists 107 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.41017, 13.6778; the nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 63 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovenia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Beds
- 20
- Run by
- PD Jesenice
It is one of the Mountains and Hiking places in Slovenia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Refuge under Špiček is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,064 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:47
- FebBetter not10:05
- MarBetter not11:36
- AprBetter not13:20
- MayBetter not14:47
- JunPossible15:35
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time13:59
- SepBest time12:19
- OctPossible10:38
- NovBetter not9:09
- DecBetter not8:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
| Hiking | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Refuge under Špiček has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Slovenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Slovenia
To enter Slovenia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Slovenia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 113 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- JalovecNature · Mountains1.3 km
- Kekčeva domačijaMountains · Hiking3.4 km
- Lodge at the Spring of SočaMountain lodge in Slovenia3.7 km
- MangartMountain between Slovenia and Italy3.7 km
- Via Alpina RedVia Alpina Red Hiking Trail4.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovenia guide.
More in Slovenia: Mountains
- Triglav: highest mountain in Slovenia
- Stol: mountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia
- Grintovec: mountain in the Steiner Alps in Slovenia
- Škrlatica
- Mittagskogel: mountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia
- Matajur
Every Slovenia place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Refuge under Špiček?
It is a mountain lodge in Slovenia. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Refuge under Špiček?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,064 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25.
How do you get to Refuge under Špiček?
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 63 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovenia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovenia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Jalovec, Kekčeva domačija, Lodge at the Spring of Soča. The rest is in the Slovenia guide.
Keep reading
- Bohinjsko jezero107 places to see in and around Bohinjsko jezero, Slovenia: Triglav, Triglav National Park, Krn. Best time: April to October.
- Mountains412 places for mountains in Slovenia, from Triglav to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SloveniaBefore travelling to Slovenia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Refuge under Špiček on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.