Quick facts
- Location: Above the village of Podblica, on the Jelovica plateau edge
- Type: Cliff-edge viewpoint with wide panorama
- Length / effort: ~2.5–3 km return, 1.5–2 hours total
- Elevation gain: ~400–470 m from Podblica
- Difficulty: Moderate – steady, sometimes steep forest climb
- Best time: Spring to autumn; clear winter days for long-range views
Introduction – a cliff balcony above Podblica
Bela Peč (Podbliška gora) is a rocky outcrop on the edge of the Jelovica plateau above the village of Podblica. The summit is small and simple: a few benches, an inscription box and a clean cliff-line drop towards the valley. What makes it special is the view – Škofja Loka hills in front, and on clear days the Karawanks and Kamnik–Savinja Alps in the distance.
Compared to busier viewpoints around Bled or Kranj, Bela Peč remains low-key and mostly local: unmarked or partly marked paths, forest approach and a calm, almost private atmosphere on top.
Take it easy: The climb is short but steady. Treat it as a slow, continuous ascent rather than a sprint – the reward is all in the last 10 minutes when the cliff suddenly opens.
Why visit Bela Peč
- Real viewpoint, not a platform: natural cliff edge with a wide, layered panorama.
- Quiet local hill: mostly used by nearby villages – far from mass tourism.
- Short but meaningful effort: one concentrated climb and a very clear “payoff” on top.
- Benches and inscription box: simple infrastructure that invites you to sit and stay.
Local note: For many locals, Bela Peč is an “after work” hill – one focused climb, sunset on the benches, and back down by headlamp.
What to expect
- Terrain: forest paths, sometimes steeper sections, occasional loose soil and roots.
- Hazards: wet leaves and mud after rain, slippery in late autumn and winter; cliff edge on top requires basic caution.
- Seasonality: possible snow / ice in winter – traction helps; views can be superb in crisp, cold air.
- Navigation: a mix of local markings and forest tracks – not difficult, but not a tourist promenade either.
- Footwear: light hiking shoes or boots with decent grip.
- Families: suitable for older children used to continuous ascents of 60–90 minutes.
Safety tip: The summit area is small and close to the cliff edge. Supervise children and avoid standing right on the edge in wet or icy conditions.
Route outline (from Podblica)
- Starting point: Podblica village – near the small “ekološki otok” (recycling point) where the main ascent path begins.
- Phase 1: Leave the road and follow the forest track that starts near the recycling point; the path soon steepens.
- Phase 2: Steady climb through mixed forest, occasionally crossing forest roads and smaller tracks.
- Phase 3: As you approach the edge of Jelovica, the slope eases and waymarks lead you towards the rocky rim.
- Summit: Small clearing with benches, inscription box and the cliff-edge viewpoint of Bela Peč.
- Return: Descend the same way back to Podblica.
- Total time: ~1.5–2 hours including a pause on top.
Local tip: If you prefer a longer outing, you can link Bela Peč with other local hills and churches (for example, Sveta Jedert or Dražgoše) using the network of forest paths on Jelovica.
Exact location
Cliff-edge summit of Bela Peč (Podbliška gora):
Bela Peč (Podbliška gora) coordinates
Map tip: Use Podblica as your driving destination in Google Maps. From the village, navigate to the small recycling point (“ekološki otok”) and start the hike there – local descriptions and maps for the route “Podblica – Bela Peč (Podbliška gora)” match this approach.
