 | Poll - highest-altitude church
28.09.2012
Where is the highest-altitude church in Slovenia located? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - on Uršlja gora. Uršlja gora or Plešivec is a panoramic mountain between Slovenj Gradec and Črna na Koroškem. On the summit or slightly below it stands the Church of St. Urs... |
| Hribi.net Meeting on Snežnik
24.09.2012
On Sunday, 7.10.2012, the 4th meeting of Hribi.net portal users will take place.At 7:30 we will gather at the parking lot on Sviščaki, from where we will ascend to Snežnik. In the hut we will have a small drink and snack, then return to the starting point via another path.More about the meetingThe m... |
 | Poll - Gradišče
1.09.2012
What is the name of the highest peak of Velika planina? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - Gradišče. Gradišče is a 1666 meters high peak located on Velika planina. Poll results: 56% Gradišče 20% Konj 10% Veliki Zvoh 7% Rzenik 5% Poljanski rob 2% Bukovec ... |
 | Accident on Komarča
18.08.2012
Yesterday, 17.8.2012 at 14:46, a hiker fell down a slope on the hiking trail on Komarča in the municipality of Bohinj and lay dead. The on-duty team of GRS Brnik transported him to the valley by helicopter LPE Brnik. Source: Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Civil Protection and Disast... |
 | Hanz's Path to Prisank is open again
3.08.2012
Yesterday, 2 August 2012, the technical team of the PZS Commission for Mountain Trails successfully repaired Hanz's Path on Prisojnik. The path is repaired, inspected, safe and open. Safe travels and steady steps! The Slovenian Army transported the Kranj trail markers to the site on Hanz's Path in ... |
 | Hanz Path to Mala Mojstrovka repaired
17.07.2012
In three days we managed two important actions: on Mali Mojstrovka and on the path to the Soča spring-Planina Zapotok under Bavški Grintavec.The Prisank action on 19.7. was cancelled due to wind and unpredictable weather. Therefore, the next day, 20.7., we had to carry all the equipment down to the ... |
 | Accident on Kanin
11.07.2012
At 15:05, a foreign mountaineer suffered a fatal accident on Kanin below the Petra Skalar mountain hut, municipality of Bovec. Due to thick fog, the on-duty GRS team with the SV helicopter could not approach the site of the mountaineer's fall. The rescue operation was continued by the GRS Bovec resc... |
| Rockfall on Cjajnik / Lärchenturm
8.07.2012
Climbing route on Cjajnik / Lärchenturm is CLOSED until further notice due to rockfall.More about the rockfall; article in German... |
| Opening new threads
4.07.2012
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 | Hut on Zelenica
27.06.2012
We inform you that the Hut on Zelenica will be open every day of the week during the summer season (16.6.2012 to 15.9.2012).... |
| To the Alps by Public Transport
11.06.2012
Timetables for the Slovenian Alps Area Published for the Fourth Year in a Row For the fourth year in a row, CIPRA Slovenia, the association for the protection of the Alps, together with partners, has published the booklet Timetables in the Alps. This year, the booklet has received a major upgrade - ... |
| Coordinates of starting points
8.06.2012
On the Hribi.net portal, we have added coordinates of starting points to the trail descriptions. For now, only coordinates of hikes in Slovenia are entered (about 90% of starting points), while starting points abroad will be added in the coming weeks. In the trail description, the coordinate is mark... |
 | Poll - highest peak of Olševa
5.06.2012
What is the name of the highest peak of Olševa? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - Govca. Govca is a 1929 m high peak located on Olševa. Poll results: 57% Govca 19% Velika Olševa 9% Kordeževa glava 6% Obel kamen 5% Veliki vrh 3% Potočka zijalka... |
 | Accident on Storžič
28.05.2012
Yesterday evening, a fatal mountain accident occurred near Kramarjeva route between the bivouac and the summit of Storžič, municipality of Tržič. Mountain rescuers from GRS Tržič and an SV helicopter with a doctor and a flight rescuer intervened, transporting the body to the valley, where it was tak... |
 | Bear attacks man under Kurešček
27.05.2012
At 11:43, on the road above the village of Zapotok, municipality of Ig, a bear attacked a man who was walking his dog. Due to injuries, rescuers from RP UKC Ljubljana had to intervene. The intervention group of the Slovenia Forest Institute and police were notified of the incident. Source: Administ... |
 | Poll - outlet of the Trebuščica River
19.05.2012
Into which river does the Trebuščica River flow? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - into the Idrijca. The Trebuščica originates below Mrzla Rupa, and after 14 km, it flows into the Idrijca River at a sharp angle. Poll results: 70% into Idrijca 15% into Soča 5% int... |
 | Snow conditions 14.5.2012
14.05.2012
With the passage of a pronounced cold front from Saturday to Sunday, it cooled significantly in the mountains. More precipitation fell as rain, so around 10 cm of snow fell in the high mountains with the cooling, which mostly froze to the base. It snowed up to an altitude of about 800 m, but lower d... |
 | Snow conditions 11.5.2012
11.05.2012
This week it was sunny with gradually warmer weather. Snow has melted at lower elevations, while higher up it has quickly transformed and settled, freezing at night only in the high mountains, but not even there in the last two days. Consolidated snow cover remains mostly only in gullies and on plat... |
 | Snow conditions 7.5.2012
7.05.2012
At the end of the week it was variably to mostly cloudy and there were occasional precipitation especially in the Julians and western Karawanks, which spread elsewhere in the night to Monday. The snow line was between 1800 and 2000 m. In the high mountains of the Julians more than 30 cm of snow fell... |
 | Poll - source of the Kokra river
5.05.2012
In which Alps does the Kokra river originate? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - in the Karavanks. The Kokra river originates in the Komatevra valley below Virnikov Grintovec. Poll results: 44% in Pohorje 33% in Kamnik-Savinja Alps 19% in Karavanks 2% in Julian Alp... |
 | Snow conditions 4.5.2012
4.05.2012
In fairly warm and sunny weather, the snow in the mountains has been melting, while higher up it has been settling and transforming. It hasn't frozen even at night anymore. During local showers and thunderstorms, it has rained even on the highest peaks. The snow cover has mostly stabilized, and only... |
 | Snow conditions 30.4.2012
30.04.2012
At the end of the week, the weather was sunny and very warm. Even on the highest peaks, the temperature did not drop below zero and the snow cover froze only briefly at night. A thin crust formed on the surface in the high mountains. The snow cover settled, transformed and melted. Consolidated snow ... |
 | Snow conditions 27.4.2012
28.04.2012
On Wednesday and Thursday as well as this morning, it was sunny, gradually warming up considerably. The snow line is today above 3000 m. Therefore, the snow cover has crusted even in the high mountains, only in shady gullies of the high mountains has the snow remained dry in places. Overnight, snow ... |
 | Huts in the Krn Mountains open for May 1st
26.04.2012
The Mountaineering Association Nova Gorica announces that the Mountain Hut at Krn Lakes will be open and serviced from April 27 to May 2, 2012. The Gomišček Shelter on Krn will be partially serviced on May 1 and 2, 2012. Cordially invited!... |
 | Snow conditions 25.4.2012
25.04.2012
On Monday and Tuesday, the weather in the mountains was mostly cloudy and foggy, only on Pohorje and in the eastern Karawanks was it occasionally sunnier. There were occasional precipitations, partly showers, more frequent in the Julian Alps. There up to this morning 10 to almost 40 cm of snow fell,... |
 | Snow conditions 23.4.2012
23.04.2012
From Friday, the weather in the mountains was variable to mostly cloudy and often foggy. There were occasional precipitation, more frequent and heavier in the Julian Alps and western Karawanks. The snow line was mostly between 1400 and 1700 m, only on Sunday afternoon it dropped below 1000 m. 10 to ... |
 | Snow conditions 20.4.2012
20.04.2012
During the week, the weather in the mountains was variable. There were occasional precipitations, more pronounced in the Julian Alps and western Karawanks. The snow level was between 1200 and 1500 m. Higher up, up to about 20 cm of snow accumulated, considerably less in the Savinja Alps and in the e... |
 | Poll - 700 cm of snow
19.04.2012
Which year was 700 cm of snow measured at Kredarica? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - the year 2001 (April 22). 700 cm is so far the maximum height of the snow cover that has been measured at Kredarica. Poll results: Year 2009 32% Year 2001 19% Year 1981 15% Year... |
 | Snow conditions 16.4.2012
16.04.2012
At the end of the week it was mostly cloudy and foggy in the mountains with occasional light precipitation. The snow line was at around 1300 m above sea level. The amount of precipitation was quite varied. Between 5 and around 30 cm of snow fell, depending on elevation and also geographical location... |
 | Snow conditions 13.4.2012
13.04.2012
On Wednesday afternoon and during the night to Thursday, it snowed in the mountains. The snow line was initially above 1200 m, and with the passage of the cold front it dropped to around 900 m in some places. 5 to about 20 cm of snow fell. The heaviest precipitation was in the Julian Alps area and t... |
 | Snow conditions 11.4.2012
11.04.2012
From Monday, the weather in the mountains was dry and fairly sunny. The snow line was at an altitude of around 1600 m. The snow cover became denser during the day, settled and transformed. From steep slopes, especially southern ones, small snow avalanches were still releasing. Snow froze overnight. ... |
 | Survey - Divje babe cave
10.04.2012
Where was the oldest musical instrument in the world found? That was the question in the recent survey. The correct answer is - in Divje babe cave. Divje babe is an archaeological site located in the Divje babe archaeological park. The most famous find is a flute more than 50,000 years old made fro... |
 | Snow conditions 9.4.2012
9.04.2012
On Saturday and Sunday it was mostly cloudy in the mountains with occasional precipitation. Initially snow fell above sea level around 1500 m, but overnight to Sunday the snow line dropped to higher-lying valleys. In the Julian Alps and western Karawanks a total of 15 to 40 cm of snow fell, elsewher... |
 | Snow conditions 6.4.2012
6.04.2012
From midweek, it was cloudy and foggy weather with occasional precipitation in most of our mountains, only in the eastern part was there more sunny weather, with precipitation only in some places until Friday night. The snow line was mostly above 1900 m above sea level. In the Julian Alps, from Wedn... |
 | Snow conditions 4.4.2012
4.04.2012
On Tuesday afternoon light precipitation began to appear in the west, intensifying slightly overnight into Wednesday. In the Julian Alps up to 5 cm of snow fell by Wednesday morning, with the snow line around 1900 m above sea level. Lower down the snow melted. The old snow cover is mostly compacted ... |
 | Snow conditions 2.4.2012
2.04.2012
On Friday and Saturday it was mostly clear and relatively warm, on Sunday however it cooled down considerably. The snow line dropped to around 1400 m a.s.l. Minor precipitation did not change the snow cover conditions. Snow has remained frozen since Sunday. Avalanche conditions have barely changed. ... |
 | Snow conditions 30.3.2012
30.03.2012
This week it was sunny and relatively warm weather. The snow line was mostly a little above 2500 m. The snow cover in the high mountains softened during the day, refroze at night. Lower down it melted. Avalanche conditions have hardly changed. The snow cover is mostly covered with a crust that bears... |
 | Snow conditions 26.3.2012
27.03.2012
While it was mostly clear on Friday, there was more cloudiness for the weekend and also a bit cooler in the elevations than last week. Due to the smaller amount of solar radiation, the snow cover did not soften as much during the day, and in the high mountains it remained mostly frozen. There were n... |
 | Snow conditions 23.3.2012
23.03.2012
On Wednesday and Thursday, the weather in the mountains was sunny. The snow line was at around 2500 m above sea level. The snow cover became denser during the day and froze at night. Avalanche conditions have hardly changed. The snow cover is mostly covered with a crust that bears human weight, or i... |
 | Clean Up Slovenia 2012
23.03.2012
Mountaineering societies' actions during the all-Slovenian Clean Up Slovenia 2012 campaign On March 24, 2012, the second all-Slovenian volunteer environmental action in Slovenia's history will be organized. Volunteers have been collecting locations of wild dumpsites since the 2010 action, when we cl... |
 | Snow conditions 21.3.2012
21.03.2012
On Monday and on Tuesday night there were minor precipitations in the mountains, mostly dry on Pohorje and partly in the eastern Karawanks. In the high mountains up to about 5 cm of snow fell, which did not affect avalanche conditions. Lower down the snow melted. Avalanche conditions have hardly cha... |
 | Snow conditions 19.3.2012
19.03.2012
On Friday and Saturday the weather was still sunny, but on Sunday it became cloudy. No significant precipitation until this morning. It has gradually cooled somewhat. Today the freezing level is at around 1600 m. Snow has melted lower down, higher up, especially in the high mountains, it has mostly ... |
 | Snow conditions 16.3.2012
16.03.2012
Since midweek it has been sunny and gradually warmer. The snow cover softened during the day and froze at night. Only in shaded areas did the snow remain poorly transformed. The freezing level was at around 2600 m above sea level. The snow cover is mostly covered with a crust that bears human weight... |
 | Snow conditions 14.3.2012
14.03.2012
Sunny weather continues. The freezing level rose temporarily yesterday to about 2000 m above sea level. The air was dry, so the snow cover softened during the day only on sun-exposed slopes, while in the shade it remained frozen. The snow cover is mostly covered with a crust that bears human weight.... |
 | Snow conditions 12.3.2012
12.03.2012
At the end of the week, it was dry and relatively sunny weather. It slowly warmed up. On Friday and Saturday, it was still around zero or slightly above at 1500 m, on Sunday around 5 degrees, freezing level around 2000 m. The snow cover mainly on sun-exposed slopes softened during the day and refroz... |
 | Survey - Alpine marmot
10.03.2012
Marmota marmota is...? That was the question in the recent survey. The correct answer is - Alpine marmot. Survey results: 80% Alpine marmot (Marmota marmota) 9% Alpine salamander (Salamandra atra) 3% Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) 3% Ibex (Capra ibex) 3% Green lizard (Lacerta viridis) 3% Alpine chou... |
 | Snow conditions 9.3.2012
9.03.2012
Dry and mostly sunny weather continues. On Wednesday the freezing level was still below 1000 m during the day, yesterday it temporarily warmed above zero to around 1500 m. The snow cover softened during the day and froze at night, remaining mostly frozen only in shaded locations and also on sun-faci... |
 | Snow conditions 7.3.2012
7.03.2012
In relatively cold and dry weather, the snow cover has slowly transformed. Especially on sun-exposed slopes and plateaus, it has become crusty during the day, only in the high mountains and shady areas it mostly remained frozen or dry. The snow cover is mostly covered with a crust that in places sup... |
 | Snow conditions 2.3.2012
2.03.2012
In recent days it has been sunny and very warm in the mountains for this time of year. The air has been dry. The snow cover has therefore softened during the day, transforming somewhat faster also in the gullies, and frozen at night, remaining unfrozen only in lower elevations. A crust has strengthe... |
 | Snow conditions 29.2.2012
29.02.2012
Sunny weather continues. It has warmed up considerably. Yesterday the snow line already rose above 1500 m, by this morning even above 2500 m. Today a strong, occasionally stormy north wind is blowing, transporting snow and creating wind slabs on the southern sides of ridges. The air is dry, so snow ... |