Repov kot is the eastern cirque‑like head of the Kamniška Bistrica valley, one of the most remote and rugged areas of the central Kamnik–Savinja Alps. It is a deeply incised, steep and narrow mountain valley enclosed between the northern slopes of the Zeleniške špice ridge and the southern walls of Planjava. Because of its isolation and demanding terrain, the area is less frequently visited but exceptionally scenic.

Beginning of the valley and trail junction

Repov kot begins at the area known as “V klinu”, at an elevation of approximately 1050 m. Here the mountain trail splits:

  • northward toward Kamniško sedlo,

  • eastward into Repov kot, where the valley gradually narrows into a pronounced mountain ravine.

This junction is an important orientation point, marking the transition from the broader Kamniška Bistrica valley into a wilder high‑mountain environment.

The Sedelšek stream

Along the bottom of the ravine flows the torrential Sedelšek stream, which rises high beneath the walls of Planjava. Just below its source, the stream drops in a several‑metre waterfall into an almost two‑metre‑deep pool, one of the most distinctive natural features of Repov kot.

The streambed is:

  • narrow,

  • rocky,

  • often covered with scree,

  • highly changeable depending on precipitation.

During heavy rain or snowmelt, Sedelšek becomes a powerful torrent that reshapes the ravine floor and transports debris.

Cirque head and ascent toward Srebrno sedlo

The uppermost part of Repov kot rises steeply toward Srebrno sedlo (2115 m), a natural high‑mountain pass between:

  • Planjava to the north,

  • the Zeleniške špice ridge to the south.

This section of the valley is distinctly alpine:

  • slopes are steep and scree‑covered,

  • the terrain is shaped by freeze‑thaw weathering,

  • beneath the walls of Planjava lie extensive scree fields and rockfall deposits.

The ascent toward Srebrno sedlo is demanding but offers increasingly wide views of Repov kot, the Kamniška Bistrica valley, and the southern slopes of the Zeleniške špice ridge.

Landscape character

Repov kot is characterised by:

  • a wild, pristine atmosphere,

  • steep rock walls enclosing the valley on all sides,

  • cold, shaded slopes where snow often lingers late into summer,

  • rich alpine vegetation adapted to scree and harsh conditions,

  • silence and remoteness, as far fewer hikers visit this area compared to the more popular routes.

It is one of the most secluded corners of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps, offering a rare experience of untouched high‑mountain nature.