25 km – 1.000 m višinske razlike – primerna za bolj izkušene trail tekače

Trasa 25 km se začne pri Pomniku miru na Cerju in se najprej povzpne čez 10 kraških hribčkov vse do Trstelja. Enajsti in zaključni vzpon je Cerje, kjer se trasa ponovno povzpne proti cilju.

Odsek do Trstelja je nekoliko tehnično zahtevnejši, saj večinoma poteka po ozkih enoslednih poteh. Na poti je precej kamna in razgibanega kraškega terena, zato je potrebna večja previdnost pri stopanju, prečkanju in preskakovanju kamnitih odsekov. Vloženi trud pa je poplačan z izjemnimi razgledi na okoliško pokrajino.

Kratek odsek trase zaradi povezave poteka tudi po asfaltni cesti, kjer bo potrebna dodatna previdnost in pazljivost na promet.

Pot se nato nadaljuje proti Mirnu, kjer se povzpnete na Mirenski grad, nato pa sledi vzpon nazaj proti Cerju. Iz Mirna vas čaka še nekoliko krajši, vendar strmejši vzpon.

Na vrhu nadaljujete po makadamski poti, nato pa sledi še nekaj krajših enoslednih odsekov mimo zanimive jame Pečnike. Po slikovitih kraških poteh se trasa nato postopoma vrne proti cilju pri Pomniku miru na Cerju.

Trasa je namenjena predvsem bolj izkušenim trail tekačem, ki so vajeni razgibanega in kamnitega terena. Čeprav tehnično ni ekstremno zahtevna, je zaradi značilnosti kraškega terena na posameznih odsekih potrebna večja previdnost, predvsem zaradi kamenja, neravnih tal in ozkih enoslednih poti.

Na progi bodo tri okrepčevalnice, približno na vsakih 8–10 km:

Trstelj

pred Mirnom

spodnje parkirišče pod Cerjem pri glavni cesti

Na okrepčevalnicah boste lahko dopolnili tekočino in energijo ter nadaljevali proti naslednjemu delu trase.

Razgibana, zahtevnejša in izjemno slikovita trasa je odlična priložnost, da preizkusite svoje sposobnosti na Kras Kros Trail Run ter doživite najbolj pristne in čudovite kotičke kraške pokrajine.

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25 km – 1,000 m Elevation Gain – Suitable for More Experienced Trail Runners

The 25 km course starts at the Monument of Peace in Cerje and first takes you over 10 Karst hills all the way to Trstelj. The 11th and final climb is Cerje, where the course climbs back towards the finish.

The section to Trstelj is somewhat more technically demanding, as it mostly follows narrow single-track trails. The route features plenty of rocks and rugged Karst terrain, so extra care is required when placing your feet and when crossing or negotiating rocky sections. Your effort, however, is rewarded with exceptional views of the surrounding landscape.

A short section of the route also follows an asphalt road for connection purposes, where extra caution and awareness of traffic will be required.

The course then continues towards Miren, where you will climb up to Miren Castle, followed by another climb back towards Cerje. From Miren, there is one more short but steeper climb.

At the top, you continue along a gravel road, followed by several shorter single-track sections passing the interesting Pečnike Cave. The route then follows picturesque Karst trails before gradually returning to the finish at the Monument of Peace in Cerje.

The course is primarily intended for more experienced trail runners who are comfortable running on rugged and rocky terrain. Although it is not extremely technical, the characteristics of the Karst terrain require extra caution on certain sections, particularly because of loose rocks, uneven ground and narrow single-track trails.

There will be three aid stations along the course, approximately every 8–10 km:

Trstelj

before Miren

lower parking area below Cerje, near the main road

At the aid stations, you will be able to replenish fluids and energy before continuing to the next section of the course.

This challenging, varied and exceptionally scenic route is a great opportunity to test your trail-running abilities at the Kras Kros Trail Run and experience some of the most authentic and beautiful corners of the Karst landscape.