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Mountain · Maribor, Podravska
Mariborsko Pohorje
The southern slope of Pohorje above Maribor, served by a gondola that rises from about 330 metres to over 1,000 metres. Trails, viewpoints and a bike park in summer; ski slopes in winter.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Mariborsko Pohorje
Pohorje is a wooded mountain range that stretches west and south of Maribor, with summits above 1,300 metres. The slope facing the city, Mariborsko Pohorje, is the main leisure area for locals and one of Slovenia’s largest ski resorts, with runs that descend almost to the outskirts.
The Pohorska vzpenjača gondola departs from the lower station, about 5 km from the centre at roughly 330 metres altitude, and reaches the upper station in around 10 minutes at just over 1,000 metres, near the Bolfenk area. Cable transport on this route has operated since 1957; the current red cabins date from 2009. Up there you’ll find the church of Saint Wolfgang (Bolfenk), a viewpoint and the start of forest trails.
In summer the slope has a bike park and paths for hiking and mountain biking, and from several clearings you can see Maribor and the Drava plain. In winter the ski season generally runs from December to March, if there is snow, and the lower section has hosted women’s Alpine World Cup races.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day to a full day, including the gondola ride and a hike; a few hours if you only go up to see the view.
Best time
From May to October for hiking; from December to March, generally, for skiing. The gondola has maintenance closures, usually in spring and autumn; check times before you go.
How to get there
A city bus links Maribor centre to the gondola’s lower station, about 5 km away, where there is parking. By car another road climbs the mountain from the south toward the higher areas.
Tip
Bring a jacket: at the top the temperature is usually several degrees lower than in the city, even in summer.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Mariborsko Pohorje
How to go up to Pohorje from Maribor?
By the Pohorska vzpenjača gondola, which departs from the lower station about 5 km from the centre, and reaches just over 1,000 metres altitude in about 10 minutes.
Does Pohorje have skiing?
Yes. Mariborsko Pohorje is one of Slovenia’s largest ski resorts, with a season generally from December to March, depending on the snow.
What to do on Pohorje in summer?
Walk the forest trails, visit the viewpoint and the Bolfenk church, go mountain biking or use the bike park.