Marked hikes from Petrovo Brdo lead to Porezen and Kup; circular and long-distance trails also pass through the area. The estimated times range from a 1-hour-30-minute hike to routes lasting several hours. Viewpoints and places of remembrance, such as Robarjev grič, add to the hiking destinations.

Hiking from Petrovo Brdo: Routes and Times

The well-marked hike from Petrovo Brdo to Porezen takes about 2 hours 15 minutes and is considered easy. The marked hike to Kup is listed as taking 1 hour 30 minutes round trip, with an elevation gain of 255 metres. This hike offers views of Črna prst, Šoštar, Kobla and Podbrdo; visibility depends on the weather. The route is described in the 2025 Baška grapa hiking guide. As trail conditions can change, check the route before setting out.

Circular routes also vary in their course and duration. The Podbrdo–Petrovo Brdo–Robarjev grič–Podbrdo loop takes 3 hours. Another loop goes via Kovce, Vrh Bače and Bača pri Podbrdu before returning to Podbrdo, and takes about 5 hours. The loop via Podbrdo, Petrovo Brdo and Vrh Bače is considered suitable for all generations; its section from Petrovo Brdo is marked.

Several longer hikes pass through Petrovo Brdo. For one long-distance route, the stages from Petrovo Brdo to Porezen and from Petrovo Brdo to Črna prst are listed as taking 2 hours and 4 hours 30 minutes, respectively. Section R9 runs between Porezen and Črna prst via Petrovo Brdo, Vrh Bače and Kobla; the walking time is 6 hours 30 minutes. Another long-distance route leads from Planina Razor via Stržišče and Petrovo Brdo to Porezen. A section from Rodica goes via Črna prst and leaves the Baška grapa at Petrovo Brdo.

Views and Remembrance Along the Way

The loop via Petrovo Brdo and Robarjev grič leads to a viewpoint beside a former barracks. From there, you can look out over Podbrdo and the surrounding mountains. In the area around Porezen, there are views of the Baška grapa, the Bohinjsko-Tolminsko gorovje, Triglav and the Cerkljansko hribovje.

The Volfova pot detour leads to a viewpoint with a memorial and an information board dedicated to priests Andrej and Janez Volf. On Robarjev grič in Petrovo Brdo, another information board tells stories about local residents and newcomers. Since 2007, Volfovo srečanje has been held there, preserving the memory of brothers Janez and Andrej Volf. The footpath from Podbrdo via Volfova pot “k Robarju” leads to the gathering; local trail conditions may affect access.

Landscape and Events

The area around Porezen also has seasonal events: a winter ascent commemorating events of the Second World War takes place in March, and a summer mountaineering gathering is held in August. Check the dates before travelling. Around Črna prst, the mountain has been known for its diverse vegetation since the end of the 18th century.

Another local feature of the landscape is the stream at Petrovo Brdo, called Milk brook until recently. It begins flowing near the Pr 'Ruscu fish farm. There, watercourses from numerous gullies cut into the slope of Petrovo Brdo flow into the stream.

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