 | Closed path to Za Akom cirque
6.12.2022
The hiking trail between the junction to Zgornji Martuljkov slap and Za Akom cirque is CLOSED due to damaged safety equipment. The Gozd Martuljek Mountaineering Association informs that damage to safety equipment has occurred on the hiking trail between the junction to Zgornji Martuljkov slap and Z... |
 | Snow conditions 5.12.2022
5.12.2022
General avalanche danger level - Monday, 5 December 2022 The danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wind slab, wet snow, new snow Danger pattern: cooling after warm weather / warming after frost Danger pattern: rain Risk assessment The avalanche danger is above... |
 | Highest PZS Awards Presented
4.12.2022
The highest PZS awards are an expression of respect for dedicated mountain volunteers The Slovenian Alpine Association (PZS) each year expresses respect to individuals with its highest awards for long-term dedicated voluntary work in various areas of mountain activities, both in local and broader ... |
 | Survey - view from Smokuški vrh
2.12.2022
Can you see Lake Bohinj from Smokuški vrh (1122 m)? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - no. Smokuški vrh is a peak in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, from which Lake Bohinj is not visible. Survey results: 64% No 19% I don't know 17% No In the survey that ran from 26.11... |
 | Snow conditions 30.11.2022
30.11.2022
General avalanche danger level - Wednesday, 30.11.2022 Danger is level 1 on the European 5-level scale - LOW. Main problem: wind slab Danger pattern: Early winter, surface hoar Danger pattern: Cold weather, fresh snow poorly bonded by wind Risk assessment Avalanche danger is LOW everywhere, level 1... |
 | Survey - Mali Snežnik
26.11.2022
Have you ever been to Mali Snežnik (1694 m)? That was the question in the previous survey. Mali Snežnik is a panoramic mountain located near the more visited Veliki Snežnik. Survey results: 56% Yes 39% No 5% I don't know In the survey that ran from 22.11.2022 to 26.11.2022, 512 visitors to the Hr... |
 | Road closure on (old) Ljubelj
24.11.2022
URGENT NOTICE! We inform you about the temporary closure of the very popular hiking trail on "old" Ljubelj due to timber extraction with a cable crane. The trail on "old" Ljubelj indeed runs in the immediate vicinity of the cable crane line. Specifically, the trail will be closed on the following da... |
 | Snow conditions 23.11.2022
23.11.2022
General hazard level - Wednesday, 23.11.2022 Hazard is level 1 on the European five-level scale - LOW. Main problem: wind slab Danger pattern: Early winter, surface hoar Danger pattern: Cold weather, poorly bonded fresh snow with wind Risk assessment Avalanche danger is LOW everywhere, level 1. Yes... |
 | Poll - View from Licjanovca
22.11.2022
Does one see the Kalški greben (2224 m) from Licjanovca (1733 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Licjanovec is a mountain in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, from which the Kalški greben can be seen on a clear day. Poll results: 48% Yes 38% I don't know 14% No T... |
 | Poll - Kepa
16.11.2022
Have you already been to Kepa (2143 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. Kepa is a 2143 meters high peak in the Karawanks. Poll results: 54 % Yes 46 % No 0 % I don't know In the poll that ran from 10.11.2022 to 16.11.2022, 615 visitors to the Hribi.net portal participated.... |
 | Snow conditions 14.11.2022
15.11.2022
General danger level - Monday, 14.11.2022 Danger is 1st level on the European five-level scale - LOW. Main problem: Danger pattern: Early winter, ground snow Risk assessment Avalanche danger is LOW everywhere, 1st level. There is little snow in the mountains. Mainly the risk of slipping on steeper ... |
 | Closed Trail to Holy Trinity above Pivka
10.11.2022
Between November 3 and December 20, 2022, logging and timber removal will take place on the hiking trail just below the summit of Holy Trinity (above Pivka). During this period, the trail will be CLOSED between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.! SiDG company informs that on the area of the hiking trail to Holy Tri... |
 | Slovenian alpinists climbed a first ascent route...
10.11.2022
Slovenian alpinists climbed a first ascent route on the mountain Pomlaca/Ngole East. Slovenian alpinists Matija Volontar, Bor Levičnik and Žiga Oražem climbed at the end of October in the Himalayas a 1100 meters long first ascent route on the 6180 meters high mountain Pomlaca. First ascent route ... |
 | Survey - view from Erjavčeva koča on Vršič
10.11.2022
Is Bavški Grintavec visible from Erjavčeva koča on Vršič? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - no. Erjavčeva koča on Vršič is a mountain hut from which Bavški Grintavec is not visible, as it is obscured by the Vršič pass and the peak of the same name. Survey resul... |
 | Poll - Ribenska planina
5.11.2022
Have you been to Ribenska planina (965 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. Ribenska planina is a popular excursion point on Jelovica. Poll results: 86% No 11% Yes 3% I don't know The poll, which ran from 31.10.2022 to 5.11.2022, was participated in by 438 visitors to the Hribi.net por... |
 | 15 cm of snow fell at Kredarica
4.11.2022
By 7 a.m., 15 cm of snow has fallen at Kredarica, with occasional snowfall continuing through the day. ARSO Friday, 4.11.2022 at 7 a.m.: Today: Cloudy and foggy with precipitation, interspersed with occasional thunderstorms. Precipitation will weaken in the afternoon and gradually cease. Snow line ... |
 | With EU funds to improve energy efficiency...
3.11.2022
With the help of EU funds to improve the energy efficiency of mountain huts. In 2021, the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology (MGRT) announced a call for energy and environmental renovation of mountain huts worth 5 million euros. In two deadlines, more than 30 investors/mountain huts ap... |
 | Survey - Jezerski Stog
31.10.2022
Where is Jezerski Stog (2040 m) located? This was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - in the Julian Alps. Jezerski Stog is a 2040-meter-high mountain located in the Julian Alps. Survey results: 72% In the Julian Alps 15% In the Kamnik-Savinja Alps 10% In the Karawanks 3% ... |
 | Survey - Veliki Rogatec
27.10.2022
Have you ever been to Veliki Rogatec (1557 m)? That was the question in the previous survey. Veliki Rogatec is a close neighbor of the more visited Lepenatka, and from both a nice view opens up. Survey results: 56 % No 43 % Yes 1 % I don't know In the survey that ran from 20.10.2022 to 27.10.2022... |
 | Autumn tips for safe visits to the mountains...
26.10.2022
Autumn tips for safe mountain visits after an exceptional summer season. Wonderful autumn is, in the opinion of many, an ideal time for hiking, but this season also has its pitfalls, which we warn about every year in the Alpine Association of Slovenia. In mid-autumn, we look back at this year's sum... |
 | Snow has blanketed the highest peaks
25.10.2022
Overnight, snow has blanketed the peaks above around 2500 m. Up to about 5 cm of snow has fallen. ARSO Tuesday, 25.10.2022 at 7am: Today: This morning and partly forenoon it will be cloudy and foggy with precipitation, which will then subside. The snow line will be around 2500 m. During the day it ... |
 | Observation tower burns down on Sotinski breg
24.10.2022
Today at 4:48, in the settlement of Sotina, municipality of Rogašovci, a wooden observation tower on Sotinski breg caught fire. Firefighters from PGD Sveti Jurij, Sotina, Rogašovci, and Pertoča extinguished the fire. In addition to the observation tower, which burned completely, a trash bin and an a... |
 | Poll - View from Vajnež
20.10.2022
Can Blegoš (1562 m) be seen from Vajnež (2104 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Vajnež is a panoramic mountain in the Karawanks, from which Blegoš can be seen. Poll results: 67% Yes 19% No 14% I don't know In the poll that ran from 14.10.2022 to 20.10.2... |
 | Young sport climbers conclude with medals...
19.10.2022
Young sport climbers conclude successful climbing season with medals. Young Slovenian sport climbers have successfully concluded the climbing season. They brought home three medals from the World Championships and as many as six from the European Championships. They were also very successful during... |
 | GRS - rescue and warning
18.10.2022
On the Slovenian Path on Mangart, at approximately 2500 m a.s.l., four hikers fell ill yesterday. Due to icy terrain, snow and exhaustion, they did not dare to continue the path. The helicopter of the Slovenian Armed Forces with the combined GRZS - HNMP team and Bovec mountain rescuers transported a... |
 | Poll - peak north of Dravograd
14.10.2022
1522 m high peak located north of Dravograd? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - Košenjak. Košenjak is a 1522 meters high peak located north of Dravograd. Poll results: 66 % Košenjak 22 % I don't know 5 % Šteharnikov vrh 4 % Črni vrh 3 % Kapunar In the poll that t... |
 | Komna Hut closed in November and half of December
12.10.2022
Komna Hut will be closed from 31 October to 15 December 2022. Source: https://www.pd-ljmatica.si/dom-na-komni-novembra-in-polovico-decembra-zaprt/... |
| Silvo Karo - Golden Ice Axe
10.10.2022
Mountaineer Silvo Karo will become the second Slovenian after Andrej Štremflj to receive the Golden Ice Axe for lifetime achievement, the award organizers have announced. This year's ceremony will take place from November 17 to 20 in Briançon. Bravo SILVO!!!!... |
 | Poll - Krofička
10.10.2022
Have you been to Krofička (2083 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. Krofička, also Grofička, is a panoramic mountain in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Poll results: 56% No 43% Yes 1% I don't know The poll, which ran from 3.10.2022 to 10.10.2022, had 595 participants from Hribi.net portal vi... |
 | Dead mountaineer found under Cmír
8.10.2022
Today at 0:10, a foreign mountaineer got lost while returning from Dom Valentina Staniča, municipality of Kranjska Gora. Mountain rescuers from GRS Mojstrana and dog handlers from GRZS were activated. In cooperation with police and police helicopter, they searched the area under Cmír and found the d... |
 | Poll - view from Mišelj vrh
3.10.2022
Can Veliki Draški vrh (2243 m) be seen from Mišelj vrh (2350 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Mišelj vrh is a panoramic peak in the Julian Alps, from which Veliki Draški vrh can be seen. Poll results: 73% Yes 17% No 10% I don't know The poll, which ran... |
 | Poll - Mali Grintovec
26.09.2022
Have you been to Mali Grintovec (1813 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. Mali Grintovec is a panoramic peak in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Poll results: 50% Yes 45% No 5% I don't know The poll ran from 19.9.2022 to 26.9.2022 and had 526 participants from Hribi.net portal visitors.... |
 | Event Slovenian Touring Cycle Route ZAME
21.09.2022
The Slovenian Touring Cycle Route ZAME event attracted the most dedicated cyclists despite the poor weather. The not very friendly weather at the weekend did not deter a good number of cyclists who set off to meet the new challenge and participated in the touring cycling sports event Slovenian Tour... |
 | Father of the marking Alojz Knafelc receives memorial plaque in...
19.09.2022
Father of the marking Alojz Knafelc receives memorial plaque in his native Novo mesto. No modern technology brings as many smiles, a sense of security, and good cheer to mountaineers as Knafelc's marking. Whenever we spot it, we know we're on the right path. Representatives of the Alpine Associatio... |
 | Poll - where have you been more often
19.09.2022
Where have you been more often, on Triglav or the Slovenian coast? That was the question in the previous poll. Poll results: 70% On the Slovenian coast 30% On Triglav The poll, which ran from 13.9.2022 to 19.9.2022, was participated in by 618 visitors to the Hribi.net portal.... |
 | Snow has blanketed the high mountains
17.09.2022
Mountains above around 1600 meters were blanketed with snow overnight. In the high mountains, up to about 10 cm of new snow fell. Forecast for the mountains ARSO Saturday, 17.9.2022 at 10:00: Today: Cloudy and foggy with precipitation today, the snow line will drop to around 1600 m above sea level.... |
 | Poll - view from Vodnikov dom at Veliko polje
13.09.2022
Can Viševnik (2050 m) be seen from Vodnikov dom at Veliko polje (1817 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - no. The view from Vodnikov dom towards Viševnik is blocked by the Tosca massif. Poll results: 81 % No 14 % Yes 5 % Don't know The poll, which ran from 7.9... |
 | Poll - Lajnar
7.09.2022
Have you ever been to Lajnar (1549 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. Lajnar is a 1549-meter high mountain above Soriška planina. Poll results: 66 % Yes 33 % No 1 % I don't know The poll, which ran from 1.9.2022 to 7.9.2022, was participated in by 519 visitors to the Hribi.net portal... |
 | Krek Hut on Ratitovec best high-mountain hut and Mihov Hut on Vršič best mountain hut 2022.
6.09.2022
Krek Hut on Ratitovec best high-mountain hut and Mihov Hut on Vršič best mountain hut 2022. Mountain visitors in the eighth season of the Best Mountain Hut action by the Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS) and the Siol.net media outlet, in which 155 Slovenian huts participated, again selected Gore... |
 | Gold for Luka Potočar and silver for Janja Garnbret at...
4.09.2022
Gold for Luka Potočar and silver for Janja Garnbret at the inaugural World Cup in Koper. Luka Potočar proved in front of the home crowd that he is in excellent form and won his first gold medal at the Koper World Cup in lead. Another Slovenian medal was won in Koper by the best Slovenian sport cli... |
 | Poll - view from Kozji vrh
1.09.2022
Can Razor (2601 m) be seen from Kozji vrh (1628 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Kozji vrh is a panoramic peak above the right bank of the Kokra River, from which Razor can be seen. Poll results: 47% No 34% I don't know 19% Yes In the poll that ran fro... |
 | Death of a Mountaineer on Slavnik
27.08.2022
Today at 17:30, during the descent from Slavnik towards Podgorje, municipality of Koper, two passing foreign hikers noticed an immobile person. Mountain rescuers from GRS Ljubljana, police officers and the on-duty doctor intervened, who confirmed death. Firefighters from JZ GB Koper provided assista... |
 | Accident on Triglav
27.08.2022
Today at 18:06, lightning struck a mountaineer on the ridge below the summit of Triglav, municipality of Kranjska Gora. Mountain rescuers from GRS Mojstrana, with the help of the on-duty team from GRS Brnik and helicopter LPE, transported the deceased to the valley, where he was taken over by rescue... |
 | Poll - Klagenfurt Peak
27.08.2022
Have you ever been to Klagenfurt Peak (2102 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. Klagenfurt Peak is a panoramic peak in the Karawanks. Poll results: 85% No 13% Yes 2% I don't know The poll, which ran from 22.8.2022 to 27.8.2022, was participated in by 484 visitors to the Hribi.net port... |
 | World Cup competition with the best Slovenian...
25.08.2022
World Cup competition with the best Slovenian sport climbers at the new venue in Koper. After 25 years of tradition organising competitions in Kranj, the international lead climbing competition is moving to the Coast. The 26th World Cup in sport climbing will take place for the first time this year... |
 | Poll - source of the Drava River
22.08.2022
Where does the Drava River originate? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - in Italy. Poll results: 52% In Italy 35% In Austria 8% In Germany 3% In Switzerland 1% In Slovenia 1% I don't know The poll, which ran from 16.8.2022 to 22.8.2022, had 875 participants from t... |
 | Five medals from the European Championship in Sport Climbing
18.08.2022
The Slovenian sport climbing national team showed at the European Championship in Munich that it does not succumb to pressure even at the biggest competitions. Most of the medals were won by the best Slovenian and world sport climber Janja Garnbret, who became European champion in lead, bouldering a... |
 | Silva Korena Path on Krn renovated and reopened
17.08.2022
Mountaineering Club Kobarid announces that the Silva Korena path on Krn has been renovated and is reopened. The very demanding mountaineering path on Krn, named Silva Korena Path, has been renovated and is fully open and normally passable. The mentioned path was closed for a long time due to damage... |
 | Survey - hiking poles
16.08.2022
Do you hike in the mountains with hiking poles? That was the question in the previous survey. Survey results: 79% Yes 12% No 9% Occasionally The survey, which ran from 11.8.2022 to 16.8.2022, was participated in by 697 visitors to the Hribi.net portal. The same survey took place a little over 5 y... |
 | Poll - Šentanski vrh
11.08.2022
Have you been to Šentanski vrh (1635 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. Šentanski vrh is a panoramic peak on Dobrča. Poll results: 53% No 44% Yes 3% I don't know The poll, which ran from 5.8.2022 to 11.8.2022, had 525 participants from the Hribi.net portal.... |