Razsušica (Glavičorka)

Razsušica (Glavičorka) rises to 1,083 metres above the village of Golac, in the Municipality of Hrpelje-Kozina, on the Slovenian side of the border with Croatia. Locals use the two names — Razsušica and Glavičorka — interchangeably for the same summit.

Where is Razsušica (Glavičorka) located?

The peak sits on the northern ridge of the Čičarija range (Ćićarija in Croatian), which marks the eastern edge of the Istrian peninsula. Golac lies in Slovenia's Primorska (Littoral) region, surrounded by small settlements such as Vodice and the hamlet of Zagrad. This stretch of the Slovenian-Croatian border sees little mass tourism, but it draws hikers who enjoy quieter corners of the Karst.

How do you get to the top?

A marked trail rated T2 leads to the summit — a demanding hiking-grade path that calls for decent fitness and proper footwear, though no climbing gear. Golac itself, or one of the surrounding hamlets, makes a convenient starting point. A popular option is the loop connecting several summits at once: Gojaki – Razsušica (Glavičorka) – Medvižica – Ostrič, letting hikers cover the whole ridge of Čičarija in a single outing.

What makes this peak historically significant?

Razsušica is unusual in that it is actually made up of three summits standing close together. That feature, combined with the area's remoteness, gave the peak special status in the beliefs of ancient Slovenian tribes. According to oral tradition, ritual bonfires — known as kresovi — were lit here on Midsummer's Eve (kresna noč), the celebration marking the summer solstice. Traces of these old beliefs and customs survive locally, mostly as stories passed down through generations.

What will you see from the summit?

Being part of the Čičarija ridge, Razsušica offers the sweeping views typical of this karst borderland between Slovenia and Croatia: rolling wooded hills and, on clear stretches of the ridge, views opening toward Istria. It suits travellers looking for quiet and a lesser-known slice of the Karst, away from crowded trails.

When is the best time to visit?

Since the trail is rated T2, dry and stable weather is the safer choice — the karst rock underfoot gets slippery when wet. Spring and autumn bring comfortable temperatures for a longer ridge walk, while in summer it's worth setting out early, as exposed sections of the trail offer little shade.

Frequently asked questions

How high is Razsušica (Glavičorka)? The summit reaches 1,083 metres above sea level.

Where exactly is Golac? Golac is a village in the Municipality of Hrpelje-Kozina, in Slovenia's Primorska region, right by the border with Croatia.

Why does the peak have two names? Razsušica and Glavičorka are both used in local tradition and on hiking maps to refer to the same summit.

Does the peak have historical significance? Yes — in old Slovenian belief it was considered a special place, where ritual bonfires were lit on Midsummer's Eve.