Maribor Pohorje Ski Resort
| Maribor Pohorje | |
|---|---|
 Night skiing overlooking the city | |
  Maribor Pohorje Location in the Alps | |
| Location |
City Municipality of Maribor, Municipality of Hoče–Slivnica Pohorje  Slovenia |
| Nearest city | Maribor |
| Coordinates | 46°32′02″N 15°36′00″E / 46.534°N 15.600°ECoordinates: 46°32′02″N 15°36′00″E / 46.534°N 15.600°E |
| Vertical | 1,002 m (3,287 ft) |
| Top elevation | 1,327 m (4,354 ft) Žigart |
| Base elevation |
325 m (1,066 ft) Pohorska vzpenjača |
| Skiable area | 550 acres (2.2 km2) |
| Runs |
Total 42 km  24 km 13 km 5 km |
| Longest run | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
| Lift system |
22 total 1 gondola 16 surface 3 doublechair 1 fourchair 1 sixchair |
| Lift capacity | 22,300 per hr |
| Snowmaking | yes |
| Night skiing | 10 km (6 mi) |
| Website | mariborsko-pohorje.org |
Maribor Pohorje Ski Resort (Slovene: Smučišče Mariborsko Pohorje) is the largest ski resort in Slovenia, located just south of the Maribor, at the mountain range of Maribor Pohorje. The resort consists of three sections: lower section "Snow Stadium," middle section "Bolfenk" and an upper section called "Areh". The resort as a whole offers 42 km (26 mi) of north-facing ski slopes, 27 km (17 mi) of cross-country skiing, and 10 km (6 mi) of night skiing. It is best known for hosting the "Golden Fox" competition, women's World Cup alpine races in giant slalom and slalom. The competition is held since 1964.
Other activities
view on Maribosko Pohorje from Maribor
- mountain biking (world cup)
- hiking
- roller coaster (only in summer)
- adrenaline park
- different events (Snow Stadium)
- sledding track (1 km, winter)
- wellness, spa, golf
Ski lifts
The tourist village of Bolfenk in winter
The tourist village of Bolfenk in summer
The outlook tower near Bolfenk
View of Maribor from the old Pohorje cable-car
St. Wolfgang's (Bolfenk) Church
Snow Stadium
- Lower section (325 m (1,066 ft) - 1,050 m (3,445 ft))
| Name | Length |
| Pohorska vzpenjača | 2,505 m (1.56 mi) |
| Radvanje | 770 m (0.48 mi) |
| Poštela | 1,187 m (0.74 mi) |
| Sleme | 1,061 m (0.66 mi) |
| Mojca | 830 m (0.52 mi) |
| Kekec | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Cicibanček | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Bellvue | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Bolfenk | 653 m (2,142 ft) |
| Habakuk | 260 m (853 ft) |
Bolfenk
- Middle section (937 m (3,074 ft) - 1,150 m (3,773 ft))
| Name | Length |
| Stolp | 945 m (0.59 mi) |
| Videc | 957 m (0.59 mi) |
| Partizanka 1 | 879 m (0.55 mi) |
| Partizanka 2 | 879 m (0.55 mi) |
Areh
- Upper section (927 m (3,041 ft) - 1,327 m (4,354 ft))
| Name | Length |
| Pisker 2 | 1,672 m (1.04 mi) |
| Ruška | 1,285 m (0.80 mi) |
| Orel | 1,285 m (0.80 mi) |
| Areh | 408 m (0.25 mi) |
| Cojzerica 1 | 710 m (0.44 mi) |
| Cojzerica 2 | 710 m (0.44 mi) |
| Žigart | 386 m (1,266 ft) |
| Vali | 126 m (413 ft) |
External links
- Official website
- Snow-forecast.com – Mariborsko Pohorje – webcams
- Ski Map.org – Maribor Pohorje
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