It will take you about 5 hours to reach the top of Škrlatica from the Vrata Valley, and you will gain 1,725 m of elevation. There are spectacular views from the top of almost all the major peaks of the Julian Alps (Triglav, Špik, Martuljške Ponce, Oltarji, Rokavi, Dolkova špica, Cmir, Prisojnik, Razor, Mangart, Jalovec and many others). When you see a large cross, you have reached the top of the second highest mountain in Slovenia. From here, you can see the cirque called V Kotlu, lying under the sharp Rokavi ridge, the Triglav north wall, the sharp “teeth” of the Martuljek mountains chain and much more. The eastern side of Škrlatica offers great views of the most beautiful peaks of the Julian Alps, with Triglav in the palm of your hand. As you come out on the ridge, the trail levels up and turns to the east. Make sure you don’t miss Škrlatica’s natural rock window while climbing up to the ridge. Along the way, there are some breathtaking views of the sheer rock faces and nearby peaks. The steep climb is followed by easier scrambling across sharp, scattered rocks before exiting the climbing part of the trail.
It includes a somewhat challenging traverse of a smooth rock ledge, secured with pins. The climbing route is well-secured with steel cables, pins and rungs. You will need some climbing skills and strength in your arms to deal with this part. Before starting the climb, put away your hiking poles and put on your helmet. As you cross the scree slope, you will reach the most challenging part of the trail, the entry to the rock wall. You will continue traversing gentle slopes, and, after a good half hour of walking, start the climb towards the Zadnji Dolek cirque. At the end of the slope, the trail makes a slight descent into a basin, where snow remains until late summer. The trail will then traverse the south-eastern slope of Dolkova špica (2,591 m) standing between Stenar and Škrlatica. From the bivouac, the trail will take you across scree, grassy slopes and pastures, and soon you will reach 2,000 m above sea level.
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