 | Warning for Slovenian hills and mountains
27.12.2025
In the basins of the high mountains, weak layers may be present in the old snow cover, say experts from the meteorological forecasting office. In the area of the Styrian Hills, the avalanche danger is moderate, 2nd degree, on the European five-degree scale of avalanche release danger, announced the... |
 | Poll: Porezen
24.12.2025
The question in the previous poll was: Have you ever been to Porezen (1630 m)? Porezen is a panoramic mountain in the Škofjeloško-Cerkljansko hribovje. Poll results: 83 % Yes 16 % No 1 % I don't know The poll ran from 20. 12 2025 to 24. 12. 2025, with 449 participants.... |
 | Thanks and best wishes
22.12.2025
Dear visitors! We thank all visitors of the Hribi.net website for your participation, all posts on the forum, sent route descriptions, and all donations you have made to us. We wish you a blessed Christmas and a happy, healthy, safe year 2026 full of beautiful views. Best regards, Hribi.net edito... |
 | Poll: view from Vrtaški vrh
20.12.2025
The question of the previous poll was: Can Rjavina (2532 m) be seen from Vrtaški vrh (1898 m)? Correct answer: yes Poll results: 70% Yes 19% I don't know 11% No The poll ran from 15. 12 2025 to 20. 12 2025, with 377 participants.... |
 | Planinski vestnik, December 2025
18.12.2025
The December Planinski vestnik is here. The content of this year's last issue of Planinski vestnik is again interesting. The theme of the month is dedicated to snow avalanches and tips for greater safety and risk reduction. I believe that the frame with eight points titled 'Hold - Don't hold: select... |
 | Holiday season without banging and flashing...
17.12.2025
No fireworks and pyrotechnic products during the holiday season. Also this year, ahead of the upcoming holidays, we remind that the use of pyrotechnic devices in the natural environment of Triglav National Park is prohibited, and we also call for non-use in settlements. The banging and flashing of ... |
 | Paid natural attractions can now also be visited for free...
16.12.2025
Paid natural attractions can now also be visited for free. As of today, the amendment to the Nature Conservation Act has come into force, bringing several changes in the management of natural assets, intervention measures in the case of direct threat to people due to large carnivores, and preventio... |
 | Poll: Tolsti vrh
15.12.2025
The question from the previous poll was: Have you ever been to Tolsti vrh (1715 m)? Tolsti vrh is a panoramic mountain in the Kamniško Savinjske Alps and the highest peak of Kriška gora. Poll results: 75 % Yes 23 % No 2 % I don't know The poll ran from 10. 12 2025 to 15. 12. 2025, with 466 partic... |
 | If summer hill climbers are in flip-flops, winter excursionists are...
14.12.2025
If summer hill climbers are in flip-flops, winter excursionists are with fur. Shorter day, lower temperatures, harder access to starting points, more difficult movement and orientation. These are all challenges that winter brings for hikers. The Slovenian Mountaineering Association therefore wants ... |
 | International Mountain Day: Mountains are Changing
11.12.2025
The General Assembly of the United Nations declared December 11, 2003, as International Mountain Day, and we have been observing it worldwide ever since. The Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS) prepares a message every year for this day, whose theme this year is: Glaciers are important for water, f... |
 | Lower-lying mountain destinations inviting in winter, including huts
10.12.2025
Mountains in winter require a mature visitor who masters technical aids, has knowledge of dangers in the mountains, meteorology, orientation, movement, but above all a great deal of knowledge, experience and responsibility, as well as respect for the mountains and awareness that the mountain will wa... |
 | Poll: view from Mrzlica
10.12.2025
The question in the previous poll was: Can Uršlja gora (1699 m) be seen from Mrzlica (1122 m)? Correct answer: yes Mrzlica is a panoramic mountain in the Posavje Hills, from which Uršlja gora can be seen. Poll results: 66% Yes 23% I don't know 11% No The poll ran from 4 December 2025 to 10 Decem... |
 | Bojan Pollak Honorary Member of PZS, Highest Awards...
6.12.2025
Bojan Pollak honorary member of PZS, highest awards to volunteers in mountaineering. The Mountaineering Association of Slovenia (PZS) on December 6 in Muta honored Bojan Pollak with the recognition of honorary member of PZS for his life's work, which includes long-term work in the mountaineering or... |
 | Road Mojstrana–Vrata closed due to onset of winter conditions
5.12.2025
Road MojstranaVrata closed for all traffic due to onset of winter conditions. Gorenjska gradbena družba d.d., as the concessionaire for regular maintenance of state roads in the Gorenjska area, informs that the road MojstranaVrata has been closed to all traffic since Thursday, 13 November 2025, due... |
 | Cable car to Velika Planina operating again
4.12.2025
On Friday, December 5th, the cable car and chairlift are operating again. We are pleased to announce that on Friday, December 5th, the cable car is reopening its doors to all our visitors. After a successful technical inspection, we invite you this weekend to visit, as the cable car and chairlift w... |
 | Poll: Racna gora
4.12.2025
The question from the previous poll was: Have you ever been to Racna gora (1140 m)? Racna gora is a 1140-meter-high mountain located east of Loška dolina. Poll results: 88% No 9% Yes 3% I don't know The poll ran from 28 November 2025 to 4 December 2025, with 420 participants.... |
 | Velika Planina at low start: Cable car renovation and haul rope replacement completed, opening expected this Friday.
3.12.2025
Velika Planina at low start: Cable car renovation and haul rope replacement completed, opening expected this Friday. Velika Planina, December 2, 2025 Velika Planina d.o.o. announces with optimism and in accordance with plans that the cable car, after successful renovation completion and replacemen... |
 | Prekmurje boy best mountain runner among older boys...
2.12.2025
Prekmurje boy best mountain runner among older boys this season. Great success for Jurij Humbel. In the Cultural Centre Kamnik on Friday, 28 November 2025, at the solemn closing ceremony of Slovenian mountain and trail runs, awards were presented to the best runners of the season. Among the outst... |
 | Initiative for declaring a national holiday
2.12.2025
Triglav is the highest Slovenian peak, our symbol and part of our national coat of arms, and this year marks 130 years since Jakob Aljaž erected the tower on top of Triglav, which still proudly stands as a symbol of Slovenian identity and cultural heritage. Mountain lovers can support the initiative... |
 | Poll: Vošca
28.11.2025
The question from the previous poll was: Where is Vošca (1737 m) located? Correct answer: in the Karavanks Poll results: 75 % In the Karavanks 13 % I don't know 9 % In the Julian Alps 2 % In the Kamnik-Savinja Alps 1 % On the Pohorje The poll ran from 22. 11 2025 to 28. 11. 2025, with 521 partici... |
 | Shepherd's hut on Krasji vrh
27.11.2025
Shepherd's hut on Krasji vrh - returning humans to the mountain landscape. In October, a challenging but successful installation of a new shepherd's hut took place on Krasji vrh, which had to be delivered by helicopter due to the extremely difficult terrain. The project represents a significant ass... |
| Recall of Climbing Kits - Mammut
24.11.2025
Mammut has issued a precautionary recall of Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata and Skywalker Pro Turn Via Ferrata climbing kits due to a possible failure in the locking mechanism of the karabiners, which could endanger user safety. Mammut, as part of routine quality control, discovered a potential defect in ... |
 | Poll: Kojca
22.11.2025
The question in the previous poll was: Have you ever been to Kojca (1303 m)? Kojca is a mountain rising above Baška grapa. Poll results: 71% No 26% Yes 3% I don't know The poll ran from 18.11.2025 to 22.11.2025, with 460 participants.... |
 | The World is Beautiful – Andrej Stritar’s Wandering Stories from the Mountains and the World...
21.11.2025
The World is Beautiful Andrej Stritars wandering stories from the mountains and the world. The World is Beautiful! Andrej Stritar uncompromisingly defends, finding that with the years it seems increasingly foolish how we are frightened from all sides with all sorts of problems that are supposed to... |
 | Planinski vestnik, November 2025
19.11.2025
In the November issue of Planinski vestnik, this month's feature article is about the short but rich life path of alpinist Bogumil Brinšek. Brinšek believed that mountains are a space for creative spirit, not just physical effort. With his masterful photographs, he showed that the beauty of mountain... |
 | Poll: view from Košutice
18.11.2025
The question from the previous poll was: Can the Dom na Kofcah (1488 m) be seen from Košutice (1968 m)? Correct answer: no. Košutica is a panoramic mountain in the Karawanks, from which the Dom na Kofcah cannot be seen, as it is obscured by the Košuta ridge. Poll results: 63 % No 20 % Yes 17 % I ... |
 | Renovation of Koča na Golici Has Begun
17.11.2025
The Jesenice Mountaineering Association has begun the renovation of Koča na Golici. "The hut will be practically brand new in two years," said the president of the mountaineering association, Robert Erjavšek. Last autumn, the proposal by the association's management, led by Egon Kepič, to sell Tiča... |
 | Mountain hut on Ermanovec closed due to renovation
12.11.2025
Dear visitors and friends of our hut, we inform you that the hut on Ermanovec will be closed due to renovation from 3. 11. 2025 to 15. 3. 2026. During this time, works will be carried out to refurbish the toilets, kitchen and dining room, so that we can offer you an even more pleasant experience i... |
 | Poll: Sabotin
11.11.2025
The question in the recent poll was: Have you ever been to Sabotin (609 m)? Sabotin is a scenic mountain above the right bank of the Soča River. Poll results: 58% Yes 39% No 3% I don't know The poll ran from 4. 11 2025 to 11. 11. 2025, with 577 participants.... |
 | Search on Peca
7.11.2025
Search on Peca: A silent pact between man, dog, and the flock. Report on the successful action by Dani Kropivnik. On home terrain under Peca, a search operation was successfully concluded a few days ago, in which Dani Kropivnik, with the help of his dogs, tracked down and safely brought back a flo... |
 | Chaos on Vršič
6.11.2025
Authorities assure that the system on Vršič is working. The chaos is due to non-compliance with traffic regulations.In the upcoming summer season, the state will, according to Pavličs assurances, provide free public bus transport.The chaos that occurred on the Vršič road on nice days, when people ma... |
 | Avalanche in Nepal fatal for seven climbers
4.11.2025
During the ascent of a mountain in northeastern Nepal, at least seven people died, including five foreigners buried by an avalanche. Eight people survived and are being treated in a hospital in Kathmandu. According to the Seven Summit Treks agency, the accident occurred on Monday at 9:00 local time... |
 | Poll: Triglav as a national holiday
4.11.2025
The question in the recent poll was: Do you support the idea of Triglav Day as a national holiday? Poll results: 46% Yes 37% No 17% I don't know The poll ran from 28. 10 2025 to 4. 11. 2025, with 529 participants.... |
 | Aleš Česen Receives Third Golden Ice Axe, This Year for the Ascent on Gasherbrum III
28.10.2025
Aleš Česen Receives Third Golden Ice Axe, This Year for the Ascent on Gasherbrum III. Among this year's recipients of the golden ice axe, the highest recognition for alpinistic achievements in the world, is also the Slovenian-British team Aleš Česen and Tom Livingstone, who in August last year in a... |
 | Poll: Konj
28.10.2025
The question in the previous poll was: Have you ever been to Konj (1803 m)? Konj is a panoramic mountain in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Poll results: 56 % Yes 42 % No 2 % I don't know The poll ran from 21. 10 2025 to 28. 10 2025, with 589 participants.... |
| Inspectorate: Construction and entrance fee collection in Vintgar are illegal...
28.10.2025
Inspectorate: Construction and entrance fee collection in Vintgar are illegal. The Gorje Tourist Association must remove the illegally built steel bridges and sanitary facility at the entrance to the Vintgar gorge by April 2026. The building inspectorate has determined that the structures were erec... |
 | Bivouacs Exclusively as Emergency Shelters
27.10.2025
Bivouacs exclusively as emergency shelters, also the new bivouac Za Akom. As part of the project Bivaki za bele vrhove, the new Bivak III Za Akom above Gozd-Martuljek in the Julian Alps opened this autumn. The Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS) emphasizes that these simply equipped mountain shelt... |
 | To Triglav only with a reservation?
22.10.2025
Barriers on the road to Vršič, limited access to the Vrata valley, similar measures are planned also for the source of the Soča and the Lepena valley. Some points in Triglav National Park are indeed overloaded due to the ever-increasing number of visitors. Problems are also occurring in the high mou... |
 | Poll: sleeping in bivouacs
21.10.2025
Question from the previous poll was: Have you ever spent the night in a bivouac or winter room? Poll results: 58 % No 41 % Yes 1 % I don't know The poll ran from 15. 10 2025 to 21. 10. 2025, with 529 participants.... |
 | Triglav Day as a national holiday?
17.10.2025
In Bohinj, the idea of Triglav Day as a national holiday has ignited. Marko Viduka from Bohinj will today submit an initiative to the National Assembly for the proclamation of a new national holiday honouring Triglav in all its meanings. Triglav Day would be celebrated every year on 7 August. The pr... |
 | Planinski vestnik, October 2025
17.10.2025
In the October issue of Planinski vestnik, this month's theme takes us on treks. We went to the northern mountain arc of Albania, the Kotijske Alpe, Velebit, and around Mount Kailash in western Tibet. We write about the long-standing mountaineering friendship between the municipalities of Radovljica... |
 | Poll: Viševnik
15.10.2025
The question in the previous poll was: Have you ever been to Viševnik (2050 m)? Viševnik is a panoramic mountain in the Julian Alps. Poll results: 85% Yes 13% No 2% I don't know The poll ran from 8. 10 2025 to 15. 10. 2025, with 620 participants.... |
 | Special Piolet d'Or Award 2025
14.10.2025
Special Piolet d'Or Award 2025 to Anja Petek and Patricija Verdev. Slovenian climbers have markedly shaped the history of the Piolet d'Or, but for the first time two Slovenian female climbers will be awarded. Anja Petek and Patricija Verdev will receive the special award for women's mountaineering ... |
 | Raising awareness of the existence and importance of the four UNESCO biosphere reserves in Slovenia using sounds recorded in nature - media release after the presentation at the Audio Festival.
13.10.2025
Raising awareness of the existence and importance of the four UNESCO biosphere reserves in Slovenia using sounds recorded in nature - media release after the presentation at the Audio Festival. Sounds of nature from UNESCO biosphere reserves 2025 Raising awareness of the existence and importance of... |
 | Closed trail Stari grad above Sl. Konjice - Grofov štant
12.10.2025
Mountaineering Association Slovenske Konjice informs about the closure of the hiking trail between Žabja vas near Novo mesto and the church of St. Jošt in the village of Šentjošt. The hiking trail between Velika Ravna above Stari grad near Sl. Konjice and Grofov štant is CLOSED due to logging and ti... |
 | Closed trail between Žabja vas and Šentjošt near Novo mesto
10.10.2025
Mountaineering Club Krka Novo mesto informs about the closure of the hiking trail between Žabja vas near Novo mesto and the church of St. Jošt in the village of Šentjošt. The hiking trail between Žabja vas near Novo mesto and the church of St. Jošt in the village of Šentjošt is impassable due to wi... |
 | Poll: view from Palec
9.10.2025
The question in the previous poll was: Can Grintovec (2558 m) be seen from Palec (2026 m)? Correct answer: yes Palec is a panoramic mountain in the Karawanks, from which Grintovec, the highest peak in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, can be seen. Poll results: 53 % Yes 27 % No 20 % I don't know The poll... |
 | Snow conditions 6. 10. 2025
6.10.2025
General avalanche danger level - Monday, 6. 10. 2025 Danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: new snow, wind slab Danger pattern: Early winter, surface hoar Risk assessment Avalanche danger is MODERATE, level 2, above about 1500 m a.s.l., LOW, level 1, lower down... |
 | Over the Vršič Pass, the barrier system will be tested for two weeks starting October 13...
4.10.2025
Over the Vršič Pass, the barrier system will be tested for two weeks starting October 13. The road has been closed for most of the day on weekdays for the last month due to renovation The road over the Vršič Pass has been closed for most of the day on weekdays for the last month due to renovation. ... |
 | Dreamy conclusion to this year's sport climbing season
2.10.2025
Dreamy conclusion to this year's sport climbing season - three medals from the World Championships in Seoul. The Slovenian national team returned a few days ago from the World Championships in sport climbing and paraclimbing, which took place from September 20 to 28, 2025, in the South Korean capit... |