Towering above the capital of Štajerska

Maribor is the second largest city in Slovenia and the capital of the Štajerska region in the northeast of the country. It is nestled along the River Drava and surrounded by the green forests of the Pohorje Hills and by gentle wine-growing hills. For decades, it has hosted Alpine skiing World Cup races. You can reach the ski slopes or the starting point for your hike by city bus. In recent years, the the Maribor Pohorje Hills have been increasingly popular with mountain and downhill bikers.

If you find Pohorje too much of a challenge, take a walk among vineyards, which surround Maribor on nearby gentle hills. You can also have some fun along the River Drava, which flows through the city.

Active experiences in the Maribor Pohorje Hills

The Maribor Pohorje Hills are very popular with cyclists: it provides mountain biking tracks and a bike park. If you are a fan of trekking cycling or road cycling, we recommend the Drava Cycling Route. The same applies to hiking. If you enjoy hiking in the mountains and the lowlands, you’ll find many interesting trails here. Paragliders can also enjoy themselves in the Maribor Pohorje Hills.

The Pohorje Ski Centre provides all of the necessary infrastructure for winter fun in the snow. Cross-country skiing is also an option. You can go ice-skating at the indoor Tabor rink in Maribor.

Visitors can also go rowing, canoeing, or timber rafting on the River Drava, which flows through Maribor.