Across Technological education trail to Grančišče viewpoint

Mojstrana has the word "mojster" in its name, which in English translates into “master". And indeed, in ancient times, quite a few crafts operated here, which is also indicated by the fact that the origin and growth of the settlement is closely connected with smelting, as iron ore began to be mined and smelted nearby at the end of the 14th century. Besides that, Mojstrana was also known for numerous mills and sawmills. However, at the end of the 19th century, the iron-making tradition shifted to the production of cement, and thus Mojstrana became an industrial village with the construction of a cement factory.

The technological education trail will take us to the beginning of the 20th century, when the cement plant was already in full swing. It was built by the Viennese engineer Pius Amman, in the northwest of the village, the area today called "Fabrka". The best material for the production of cement was chalk, which was mined nearby and then transported to Mojstrana with special wagons, and thanks to the excavation there is an artificial lake there today. Nowadays, it is a wetland with all the associated animal world, where frogs reign. But in the old days it served as a village swimming pool, and people used to jump into the water with skis on the plastic jump called "luftarca". Since the factory needed a large workforce, many German-speaking residents were imported. In 1895, approx. a 20 m high and 1,500 m long aqueduct from Ros to the factory, where the water drove turbines to generate electricity was built. We will experience memories of old times on a circular trail.

Grančišče will be the cherry on top, offering wonderful views, especially of Mojstrana, Dovje, and the Karavanke range, while turning to the other side reveals the Triglav mountain range. In order to feel as if we are at the top of Triglav, the Aljažev tower awaits us just a stone's throw away, where two via ferratas built at the end of 2015 emerge over the eastern wall. Aljaž route (B, 250 m) and Route Mojstranške veverice (C/D, 250 m) will not leave you indifferent.

We will descend to the northern side of Bor and from there, through Prodov—the soccer field—we will enter the Triglav Grove park, where there is a small lake called Bajer. From here, we will walk through the old part of the village to the Olympic Square. 21 male and female sportsmen from our town competed in the Winter Olympics. To the latter, in September 2016, the municipality of Kranjska Gora also showed a sign of respect by building this square. Mojstrana prides itself on being the place with the most Olympians in Slovenia.

We end the trip where we started it at the Slovenian Alpine Museum. In addition to the permanent 'Path to the Mountain' and occasional exhibitions, numerous events, the biggest attractions include excellent virtual experiences, a Slovenian militia helicopter, which was the first to participate in mountain rescues, a virtual zip line from Triglav, and the original Bivouac II, which features an escape room-style experience—making the visit well worth it.

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Slovenian Alpine Museum (650 m) - Lake Kreda (730 m) - “Fabrka” (650 m) - Grančišče (845 m) - Bor (655 m) - Triglav Grove Park (650 m) - Slovenian Alpine Museum (650 m)

At the Slovenian Alpine Museum, we cross the footbridge over the Triglavska Bistrica River and, on the other side, turn right, heading west towards the Vrata Valley. Soon, we reach the second—green—bridge. We continue straight along the Technological Education Trail in the direction of Lake Kreda (Route No. 15) along the Triglavska Bistrica River. At the crossroads, turn left up the slope, and soon you will reach Lake Kreda. From here, retrace your steps back, and before the footbridge, turn left in the direction of the Vrata Valley. Descend the ramp to the forest trail and follow it to the bridge at the dam. Cross the bridge, then turn right and head back towards Mojstrana. Fifty meters after the house on the right, turn right onto the path that follows the Triglavska Bistrica River. This path leads to a gravel road, which takes you to the settlement "Fabrka," where a cement factory once stood. Continue down the road, and after passing the first large house on the left and before reaching the first block on the left, go up to the main road. Cross the road on the right, and you will see the direction signs for Grančišče. Ascend and turn right. At the crossroads of Vrtaška Planina and Grančišče, turn right along the path to the top of the saddle—plateau—and here, turn right into a short incline. At the new saddle, turn right again, and soon you will reach the top of Grančišče, a nice viewpoint. If you descend slightly to the south, you will reach the exit from the via ferrata—Aljaž Tower.

From the top, descend back down—keep to the right—and at the bottom of the saddle, turn right and follow the northwest direction, staying along the edge of Grančišče. The path now descends slowly in a westerly direction. CAUTION: The path sometimes goes close to the edge of the wall. When you descend to the forest plateau, keep to the right—a well-visible path, which then descends along a slight ridge to Bor. Upon reaching the gravel road, turn right, pass the old factory, and continue along the main road, passing the soccer field on the left until you reach the intersection. Turn left onto the footpath, and after 50 meters, turn right onto the dirt road. Continue along it to an avenue of wild chestnut trees, pass through a hedgerow to Lake Bajer—Triglav Grove Park. Go through the park and back to the road, continuing straight through the old village. At the intersection, turn right and continue to the intersection with the main road. Follow the main road past the Mercator store, then turn left onto Olympic Square. Return to the main road and continue along it to the parking lot in front of Slovenian Alpine Museum.