Mangartsko sedlo / Mangart saddle

Najvišje ležeča cesta v Sloveniji vodi do Mangartskega sedla (2070 m). Je precej ozka in ima pet tunelov. Seveda je pozimi neprevozna zaradi sneženja in plazov. Odvisno od vremenskih pogojev je navadno odprta od maja do novembra. Že vožnja do sedla je malo doživetje. Tam poleti lahko opazujemo številne rastline, alpsko cvetje, lahko plezamo na vrh Mangarta ali samo uživamo v razgledu.

The highest lying road in Slovenia.leads to Mangart saddle or Mangart pass at 2072 meters. It's quite a narrow road with five tunnels. However, it is closed in the winter due to snowfalls and potential avalanches. It depends on weather conditions, but usually it is open from May till November. Driving to Mangart pass could be quite an adventure. Mangart saddle is a botanically rich area. In summer you can adore alpine flowers, climb to the Mangart peak, or simply enjoy the view.

Trenutno je cesta zasnežena, kar pa naju ni odvrnilo od tega, da sva se na sedlo odpravila peš.
The road is covered with snow now, but nothing stops us from walking almost to the Mangart saddle.

Prečkati zmrznjen potoček je zelo enostavno.

It was easy to cross the frozen stream.

Ledene sveče so krasile tunele.

Tunnels were decorated with icicles.

Vhod v zadnji tunel je bil za velikim zametom.

An entrance into the last tunnel was behind a large snowdrift.

Prehodila sva okoli deset km in se ustavila približno dva km pred ciljem. Strmo sneženo pobočje je bilo prenevarno za prečenje, sploh brez derez in cepina.

We were walking about ten kilometers and stopped just about two kilometers before reaching the Mangart saddle. The steep snowy slope was too dangerous to cross without winter climbing equipment.

Meni je bil razgled vseeno zelo všeč.

Anyway, I loved the view.

Lep dan je bil, tudi, če nisva uspela priti do sedla.

Regardless of not reaching the pass, it was a beautiful day.