Planina Uskovnica, Mountain pasture in Bohinj Municipality, Slovenia
Planina Uskovnica is a mountain pasture in Bohinj Municipality set at 1136 meters elevation with roughly 140 traditional huts whose spruce shingle roofs extend nearly to ground level. The structures scatter across the landscape and form a distinctive settlement pattern typical of alpine pastoral areas.
The pasture was first documented in 1489 and developed over centuries as a center of livestock farming in the region. During World War II, roughly 150 buildings were destroyed by German forces and the livestock was removed from the area.
From June to September, herders live on the pasture and raise livestock while making dairy products using methods passed down through generations. These practices shape how people use and care for the high mountain landscape.
The pasture is reachable via an 8-kilometer dirt road from Srednja Vas or a 3-kilometer route from Rudno polje, with parking near the guesthouse. The best time to visit is June through September when the pasture is actively managed and weather conditions are more stable.
The pasture serves as a starting point for numerous hiking trails leading to mountain peaks such as Veliki Draski vrh at 2243 meters and Visevnik at 2050 meters. These summits are reachable within a few hours from here, making it a key hub for walkers exploring the region.
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