Ski tours in Slovenia
The mountains of the Julian Alps in Slovenia rise up to 2864 meters. Numerous beautiful ski tours of all levels of difficulty are possible in this small country. The slopes are often still skiable well into spring - and compared to the higher mountains in the Alps, they are also significantly less crowded. Fantastic ski touring experiences await you in Slovenia!
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful ski touring routes in Slovenia
Ski Touring
· Upper Carniola
Debela peč (2014 m) and Brda (2009 m) – The last two mountains over two thousand metres above the forests of Pokljuka
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.7 km
2:45 h
706 m
699 m
Debela peč could be considered as the easternmost border of the Pokljuka skiing realm. This Pokljuka ski tour is also one of the beautiful and less demanding ones.
Ski Touring
· Julian Alps
Veliki Draški vrh (2243 m) – A suitable choice from the list of golden oldies of ski tours
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.8 km
6:20 h
1,098 m
1,099 m
Veliki Draški vrh, located at the beginning of the long ridge of peaks above Pokljuka, is considered a golden oldie skiing classic among fans of ski touring. Similarly to Rodica in the chain of Bohinj-Tolmin mountains on the opposite side of Bohinj.
Ski Touring
· Julian Alps
Prestreljeniško okno (Prestreljenik Window) (2390 m) – A dramatic view of the Western Julian Alps
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
14.9 km
8:15 h
1,622 m
1,620 m
When skiing facilities on the Slovenian side are closed, this is an easily accessible and most suitable tour for the first exploration of the wonders of Kanin and its skiing expanses.
Ski Touring
· Julian Alps
Porezen (1630 m) – A beautiful vantage point over Baška grapa
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.8 km
2:10 h
614 m
594 m
A convenient and scenic tour for winter days, when conditions in higher mountains are still too demanding for a safe tour.
Ski Touring
· Julian Alps
Mrežce (1965 m) - short and sweet ski tour
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9.8 km
2:35 h
646 m
646 m
Mrežce is the shortest ski tour above Pokljuka, suitable for a quick morning or afternoon visit. As the slopes are not exposed to avalanches, Mrežce is also a good choice for powder seekers and testing the conditions after new snow.
Ski Touring
· Julian Alps
Luknja (1758 m) - Under the mighty north face of Triglav
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.2 km
3:30 h
828 m
808 m
We won't be summiting any peaks on the ski touring from Luknja. The tour passes through the foothills of the northern Triglav Wall; instead of wide, open views, we will be amazed by the dramatic Triglav columns, overhangs and precipices.
Ski Touring
· Julian Alps
Viševnik (2050 m) - viewing pier above the forests of Pokljuka
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.4 km
3:00 h
681 m
682 m
A convenient warm-up tour at the start of the season, but also a morning or afternoon escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The road leading to the starting point allows you to ski back and forth from the car.
Ski Touring
· Julian Alps
Rodica (1966 m) - the ski queen of the Bohinj - Tolmin mountains
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.9 km
3:00 h
407 m
1,662 m
A beautiful, scenic and popular tour, not least because of the nearby ski slope, which helps to shorten the ascent. In good conditions, it provides 1500 m of ski vertical drop, all the way down to the valley.
Ski Touring
· Littoral
Over Dren
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5.9 km
1:40 h
652 m
618 m
The route is very promising soon after snowfall, as it offers, if we are among the first, excellent skiing on freshly fallen snow. The idyllic winter landscape is given a special touch by the snow-covered spruce trees.
Ski Touring
· Littoral
Vrh Konte (2014 m)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
7.9 km
2:20 h
1,069 m
1,071 m
Vrh Konte is a mountain on the ridge from the Peak above Škrbina to Zeleni vrh and the nearby neighbor Podrta gora. The snow-covered screes below it are a real paradise in winter for ski tour enthusiasts.
The Julian Alps: ski touring routes for beginners and pros
There are suitable ski tours for every level of difficulty in the Julian Alps. The Slovenian mountains are not quite as high as the classic ski touring mountains in the Alps - and therefore the descents are not quite as long. However, they are very varied and often more challenging than you might think.
A popular destination is the Pukljuka plateau. It is best known for the biathlon competition that takes place there every year. Ski tourers are drawn to the surrounding mountains such as Viševnik, Mrežce or Mali and Veliki Draški vrh. Other worthwhile ski tours of moderate to difficult difficulty in the Julian Alps can be found, for example, on Krn (Krennberg), on Mount Meja above the Razor mountain pasture, or in the secluded Mlinarica Valley (on Turn pod Razorjem or Mali Razor).
To the east of the Savetal and therefore outside the Julian Alps, there are also wonderful ski tours in the Karawanken on the border with Austria and in the Steiner Alps.
What do you have to consider when ski touring in Slovenia?
- The best time for ski touring in Slovenia is from January to April. However, depending on the snow conditions, many descents can be skied as early as December and as late as May.
- Equipment and preparation: Ski touring and ski mountaineering should not be underestimated. The sport requires a good level of fitness and very safe handling of the skis. Complete ski touring equipment including avalanche transceiver equipment is a prerequisite. Important: Always check the current avalanche situation and weather conditions before every tour and adapt the route accordingly!
- Mountain guide: Is this your first time ski touring in Slovenia? Then be sure to book a guided ski tour with a local guide.
- If you also want to try out the groomed slopes, you should visit Slovenia's ski resorts. You will find the most slopes in Maribor, but the ski resorts of Cerkno and Krvavec are also worth a visit. Tip: If you want to try out different ski resorts, get the "Ski Pass Slovenia", which is valid for all ski resorts in the country.
Reviews
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Mali Ponza 2502m, Martuljek Group - Julian Alps by Oldrich
January 30, 2022
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Eine tolle Tour, wenn man die richtigen Bedingungen, die Kondi, das Können und den Mut hat!
Der Gipfel bzw. die ganze Runde waren heute nicht unbedingt mein Ziel, war "nur" Za Akom auf ca. 1800m unter Široka peč. Unten im Wald ist es sehr zach, wirklich schön erst oberhalb der Steilstufe. Dort sind Steigeisen UND Pickel mMn im Winter ein Muss, sonst einfach zu gefährlich.
Den untersten Teil kann man besser machen, als in der Beschreibung: Am angegebenen Ausgangspunkt kann man heutzutage kaum parken, bei der Radwegquerung gab es heute Platz für nur ein Auto, weiter gibt es Fahrverbot und alle Parkplätze in der Nähe sind privat, oft mit Schranken. Also man verlässt die Hauptstraße besser schon am oberen Dorfende und parkt am unteren Ende der Rodelbahn, die bietet jedenfalls bessere Schneeverhältnisse vor allem für die Abfahrt. Der Wanderweg überm Martuljekbach war heute genau noch o.k. fürn Aufstieg, abfahren könnte man ihn nicht - viele Steine, apere Stellen und es wird dort auch im Jänner viel gewandert. Die Rodelbahn war perfekt.
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