The Ribniško Pohorje is a very popular excursion destination. In winter it is a paradise both for downhill skiing and for cross-country skiing. The cross-country trails here traverse the varied terrain of the Pohorje and enchant visitors with the beauty of the landscape.
Information on the trails:
- ROUTE 1: Ribniška Koča–Črni Vrh–Ribniška Koča loop | length 7 km | height above sea level 1,475–1,540 | difficulty 3 |
- ROUTE 2: Ribniška Koča–Pungart (Kope) trail – difficult climb to the summit of Črni Vrh | length 5 km | height above sea level 390–1,540 m| difficulty 3 |
Rogla is a popular sports, recreation and ski centre in the Pohorje. It is the ideal choice for families and individuals who want to spend their free time actively in the midst of unspoilt nature. Rogla has been a well-known cross-country skiing centre since serving as an FIS Cross-Country World Cup venue in the 2009 and 2011 seasons.
Trail map
Information on the trails:
- The cross-country trails are made up of seven loops measuring 1.5 km, 2.5 km, 3.75 km, 5 km, 7.5 km and 10 km.
The Jakec Recreation and Tourism Centre is located in the Trije Kralji ski resort in the Pohorje, 18 km from Slovenska Bistrica, at a height of 1,200 m above sea level. The ski resort prepares a cross-country skiing trail every year.
Information on the trail:
- Route 1: Two-way 6.8 km trail | height above sea level 1,050–1,190 m | difficulty 1–2
Velika Planina, a high karst plateau in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, lies at an elevation of 1,500 m above sea level. Its highest point is Gradišče (1,666 m). Velika Planina is extremely popular with cross-country skiers and ski touring enthusiasts. In summer it is popular with hikers and cyclists.
Map
Information on the trails:
- The cross-country trail runs from the Zeleni Rob mountain hut/restaurant to the little church dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows (Marija Snežna). When snow conditions are particularly favourable, trails also run to Mala Planina.
The Vojsko plateau lies between the valleys of the Idrijca, the Kanomljica and the Trebuša. In summer it is a popular destination for hikers and mountain bikers. In winter it attracts winter hikers and cross-country skiers.
Cross-country trails run across the plateau and are suitable both for the skate technique and for the classic technique. The trails are suitably marked and of different lengths: 2.5 km, 5 km, 8 km and 10 km.
Information on the trails:
- Cross-country trails run across the plateau and are suitable both for the skate technique and for the classic technique. The trails are suitably marked and measure 2.5 km, 5 km, 8 km and 10 km.
Difficulty levels of cross-country trails
Cross-country skiing trails are ranked according to the following levels of difficulty:
1 – Easy trails: mainly flat; suitable for beginners.
2 – Medium-difficult trails: trails with gentle climbs and easy descents; suitable for anyone who already has some experience of cross-country skiing.
3 – Difficult trails: trails with bigger climbs requiring good physical fitness and difficult descents requiring adequate technical skill; these trails are also suitable for competition training.
T – Competition trails: trails that are certified for international competitions.