Špik (2472m) Traditional Cache

Špik
je 2472 m visoka gora, ki se nahaja v osrčju Martuljške skupine in velja za prvaka martuljških gora.
Špik je gora večih obrazov. Ko se peljemo skozi Gozd Martuljek se cesta ravno pri prečkanju Save Dolinke obrne proti Špiku. V nizu gorskih vrhov, ki se dvigajo visoko nad nami tako ne moremo spregledali navpične stene, ki se proti vrhu zašili v skoraj pravilno izklesano piramido. Prizor, ki bo tudi pri tistih, ki so jim gore tuje zbudil radovednost ali morda celo željo po razgledih, ki jih obeta nedostopna gorska lepotica. Severna stena je s svojim navpičjem namenjena le izurjenim alpinistom. Običajni planinci gremo na goro naokoli, po njeni južni strani. Tu na Špik vodita dve markirani poti. Lepša, ki mimo Koče v Krnici vodi preko razgledne Lipnice in strma, skoraj direktna, po Kačjem grabnu. Poti se združita ob vznožju vršne stene in sta idealni za krožno turo. Za spust po Kačjem grabnu si moramo prihraniti nekaj moči. Pot je strma in ne popušča vse do struge Velike Pišnice, ko se končno položi.

Foto: Vlado Vujisić

Poti na vrh:

• 5h 30min: Pišnica - Špik (mimo Koče v Krnici, preko Lipnice) - zahtevna označena pot,
• 4h 45min: Pišnica - Špik (skozi Kačji graben) - zahtevna označena pot.

Obe poti sta dolgi in naporni. Pot preko Lipnice je nekoliko bolj zložna, ponuja pa nam tudi lepe razglede na ostenja sosednjih gora (Škrlatica, Razor, Prisojnik,...). Na delu preko Lipnice je nameščenih nekaj jeklenic in varoval. Ta pot je nekoliko daljša od tiste skozi Kačji graben, ki se na Špik vzpne precej direktno iz doline Pišnice. Pot skozi Kačji graben je še posebej nadležna pri vzponu, saj v vršnem delu poteka čez nekompaktno melišče, ki nam vzame precej moči. Ta pot je bolj primerna za sestop.

Več opisov poti na Špik najdete na spletišču: hribi.net

Pogled na Razor in Prisojnik s poti na Špik preko Lipnice.

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Poti na Špik tehnično nista zahtevni, kljub temu pa velja previdnost, saj gre pri vzponu na Špik za visokogorsko turo s precejšnjo višinsko razliko. Ob poteh ni planinskih postojank in vode (razen globoko v dolini na začetku ture). Poleg običajne pohodniške opreme je v vršnem delu priporočena uporaba (gorniške) čelade. Na pot se odpravite le v primeru lepega in stabilnega vremena.

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Špik*
is 2472 metres high peak in Martuljek mountain group.
The 'pointy' Mt. Špik feeds the imagination of all those who drive through the village of Gozd Martuljek. You will undoubtedly notice its pointy summit, which shows itself proudly from the north side. Only alpinists tackle it from that side, whereas hikers approach it from the west – from Velika Pišnica valley. There are 2 marked paths leading on top of it: a nicer and more panoramic path across 'Gruntovica' and a somewhat shorter but steeper path across 'Kačji Graben'. The mountain ambiance underneath the surrounding giants (Škrlatica, Razor and Prisank) is amazing!
*The mountain's name is a cognate of the English "spike," derived from its pointed shape.

Photo: Vlado Vujisić

Accesses:

• 5h 30min: Pišnica - Špik (via Koča v Krnici, across Lipnica peak) - difficult marked path,
• 4h 45min: Pišnica - Špik (via Kačji graben (eng.: Snake gully)) - difficult marked path.

Both paths are long and arduous. The path across Lipnica peak is a bit more gentle and also offers beautiful views on the walls of the neighboring mountains (Škrlatica, Razor, Prisojnik, ...). A few steel cables and guards are installed on the part across Lipnica. This path is a bit longer than those through Kačji graben, which steeply ascends to Špik quite directly from the Pišnica valley. The path through Kačji graben is a bit inappropriate for the ascent, as in the top part it runs over an non-compact scree, which take us a lot of strength, so the route throught Kačji graben is more suitable for the descent.
 

A view towards Razor and Prisojnik from the Špik route over Lipnica peak.

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Both paths to Mount Špik are steep, but technically not very demanding for such a high mountain. There are some short sections secured with steel cables on the path across Lipnica peak. The ascent across the summit pyramid leads through a steep and crumbling 'ravine' without any safety equipment (it is not exposed, but a helmet is necessary). The path through 'Kačji Graben' is often wet and slippery, which can be quite inconvenient. There are some passages over rocks where stemples assist you.
Near is no mountain hut and no water (except in the valley at the start of the trial). Beside the normal hiking equipment it is higly recomended usage of the climbing helmet at the final part of ascent. Please go on a mountain tour only in case of nice and stable weather.

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