 | Gregor Šegel bronze in Brno, Maja Šuštar Habjan in final
9.12.2024
The Slovenian competitive ice climber Gregor Šegel stepped onto the podium on December 7th in strong competition at the third race of the Continental Cup 2024/2025 in competitive ice climbing in Brno. After achieving his maiden victory and first podium finish in Great Britain this February, he conti... |
 | The Štremfelj spouses honorary members of the PZS, Garnbret golden honorary badge...
7.12.2024
The Štremfelj spouses honorary members of the PZS, Garnbret golden honorary badge, highest awards to volunteers. The Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS) on 7 December in Novo mesto with the awards of honorary member of the PZS paid tribute to the Himalayan legends Marija and Andrej Štremfelj for t... |
 | Poll: view from Porezen
7.12.2024
The question in the previous poll was: Can Triglav (2864 m) be seen from Porezen (1630 m)? Correct answer: yes Porezen is a panoramic mountain from which Triglav is visible. Poll results: 83 % Yes 10 % No 7 % Don't know The poll, which ran from 30. 11. 2024 to 7. 12. 2024, had 566 participants f... |
 | Court hearing regarding climber's death on via ferrata
6.12.2024
According to STA and Siol, today in Kranj a pre-trial hearing took place for climbing instructor and alpinist Andrej Pikon from Bohinj, who is charged with the criminal offense of causing general endangerment. The prosecution accuses him of improperly constructing the Ožarjeni kamen via ferrata, on ... |
 | Closed section of the Šentilj Mountain Trail
6.12.2024
Mountaineering Society Paloma Sladki vrh informs about the closure of a section of the Šentilj Mountain Trail. Due to bridge renovation, the section of the Šentilj Mountain Trail between the settlement of Trata and the intersection of mountain trails near the Sirk homestead is temporarily closed. ... |
 | Thoughtfully, gradually and responsibly into the mountains in winter
4.12.2024
For winter activities in the mountains, one must first be confident in summer mountain visits, then thoughtfully, gradually and responsibly tackle winter ascents that one is capable of this was the warning issued by the Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS) at a press conference marking the start of... |
 | Vrata: Traffic Regulation
2.12.2024
General matters New traffic regulations under the mountains lead to various traffic diversion events. Rok Feldin, the caretaker of Bivak 2, had a bold plan on Saturday, November 16, to visit the facility high above Vrata before winter in order to measure the window, tidy up a bit, and check what nee... |
 | Poll: Veliki Snežnik
30.11.2024
The question in the previous poll was: Have you been to Veliki Snežnik (1796 m) this year? Veliki Snežnik is a 1796-meter-high mountain located east of Ilirska Bistrica. Poll results: 68% No 32% Yes The poll, which ran from 23. 11. 2024 to 30. 11. 2024, was participated in by 557 visitors to the ... |
 | Closed section of the trail between Rečica and Rogeljškova chapel
27.11.2024
The Šmartno pri Paki Mountaineering Association informs about the closure of a short section of the hiking trail leading from Rečica ob Paki towards Rogeljškova kapela and further to Gora Oljko. A detour is arranged. Due to construction works on the road along which the hiking trail runs, the secti... |
 | Poll: Srednja peč
23.11.2024
Question from the previous poll was: Have you ever been to Srednja peč (1920 m)? Srednja peč is a panoramic mountain in the Karawanks, near Stol. Poll results: 80% No 14% Yes 6% I don't know The poll, which ran from 16. 11. 2024 to 23. 11. 2024, was participated in by 488 visitors to the Hribi.ne... |
 | Closed trail Srednja vas pri Črmošnjicah-Stene Markove glave
18.11.2024
PD Semič informs about the closure of the hiking trail between Srednja vas and Stene Markove glave. The hiking trail between Srednja vas and Stene Markove glave is CLOSED due to logging and timber extraction. There is currently no detour! NOTICE TO HIKING TRAIL USERS: We recommend that hiking trai... |
 | Closed circular trail around Skalca Waterfall
18.11.2024
PD Skalca Hoče - Slivnica informs that the circular hiking trail around Skalca Waterfall is closed. The circular hiking trail around Skalca Waterfall is CLOSED due to a landslide! There is no alternative for viewing the waterfall. NOTICE TO HIKING TRAIL USERS: We recommend that hiking trail users c... |
 | Poll: view from Mrzla gora
16.11.2024
Question from the previous poll was: Can Kokrsko sedlo (1793 m) be seen from Mrzla gora (2203 m)? Correct answer is: no Kokrsko sedlo cannot be seen from Mrzla gora, as it is obscured by a massif of higher mountains. Poll results: 73 % No 15 % I don't know 12 % Yes The poll ran from 8. 11. 2024 ... |
 | Slovenians double Balkan champions in mountain orientation
14.11.2024
Slovenian teams at the Balkan championship in mountain orientation, hosted by the Serbian Rajac from 8 to 10 November, achieved two first places, two second places and two third places, as well as the team trophy for overall second place. In four age categories, mountaineers from Montenegro, North M... |
 | The Spark of Tonet's Word
13.11.2024
The selected works of Tone Škarja titled "Iskri se beseda," published by Planinska založba, represent the literary legacy of his rich life experiences in alpinism and himalajism. They were edited by the publicist Žarko Rovšček, who emphasizes that they offer an opportunity to delve into the depths o... |
 | Closed trail parking lot at Medvedji konti - Blejska koča
12.11.2024
The Bled Forestry Office informs about the closure of the hiking trail leading from the parking lot at Medvedji konti towards Blejska koča. The hiking trail between the parking lot at Medvedji konti and Blejska koča will be CLOSED on the section between the parking lot and the junction to Planina Ja... |
 | Closed paths on Smrekovec
11.11.2024
Mountaineering Association Ljubno ob Savinji informs about closed sections of two hiking trails leading to Dom na Smrekovcu. In both cases, detours around the closed sections are possible. PD Ljubno ob Savinji reports on closed sections on two hiking trails to Dom na Smrekovcu. Specifically: CLOSU... |
 | Poll: Škrlatica
8.11.2024
Question from the previous poll was: Have you been to Škrlatica (2740 m) this year? Škrlatica is the second highest mountain in Slovenia. Poll results: 84 % No 16 % Yes The poll, which ran from 2. 11. 2024 to 8. 11. 2024, was participated in by 596 visitors to the Hribi.net portal.... |
 | Road to the Ravenska Kočna valley is open again
5.11.2024
The road to the Ravenska Kočna valley up to the Ravenska Kočna parking lot is open again.... |
 | Poll: Dom na Travni gori
2.11.2024
The question in the previous poll was: Have you ever been to Dom na Travni gori (906 m)? Dom na Travni gori is located south of Sodražica on the slopes of Travna gora. Poll results: 75% No 22% Yes 3% I don't know The poll, which ran from 26. 10. 2024 to 2. 11. 2024, was participated in by 470 vis... |
 | Closed mountain trail and STKP from Jakob towards Pece
29.10.2024
The Mežica Mountaineering Association informs that due to forestry works, the mountain trail leading from Jakob to Dom na Peci and the STKP section between karavla and Dom na Peci is CLOSED. In the Pece area, due to forestry works, several trails are currently CLOSED: mountain trail from Jakob to D... |
 | Accident near Tolminske Ravne
27.10.2024
Dutch hiker fell into ravine in Tolmin area rescuers found him the next day, unfortunately too late He set out on the hike with a group, but separated from it halfway On Saturday afternoon, police were notified that a 61-year-old Dutch hiker was missing in the Tolmin area. After an extensive search... |
 | Poll: viewpoint tower on Silavec
26.10.2024
The question in the previous poll was: What is the name of the viewpoint tower on Silavec? Correct answer: Na Rudnici Poll results: 44 % I don't know 34 % Health and Joy Tower on Rudnica 12 % Love Tower 6 % Crystal Tower 2 % Vinarium Lendava Tower 2 % Viewpoint Tower on Rogla The poll, which ran ... |
 | Mountain Rescue:
26.10.2024
Mountain Rescue: "It should never be a question whether someone will call 112 if they need help" According to the current idea, special mountain insurance would be required on exactly specified more demanding paths Should hikers who get into trouble due to irresponsibility or negligence pay at least... |
 | Safe and colorful autumn visit to the mountains
25.10.2024
In October, mountain huts in the high mountains have closed their doors, while lower-lying ones have switched to autumn-winter operating hours, so the autumn visit to the mountains must be adapted accordingly, with greater attention paid to planning the trip. Days are shorter, so set off early enoug... |
 | Even in Celje, the mountaineering society feels the burden of hut reconstruction
24.10.2024
On Okrešlju they could succeed with everything in two years, the hut on Korošica is expected to open in 2027 Two huts have burned to the ground for the Celje Matica Mountaineering Association in the past seven years. The new mountain hut on Okrešlju already stands, but due to lack of funds it will s... |
 | Rock broke off while crossing the ridge and hit three police officers...
21.10.2024
While crossing the ridge, a rock broke off and hit three police officers. In the rocky gully of the Na Možeh ridge above Zelenica, a mountain accident occurred during police training as part of a mountain rescue service exercise just before 1 p.m. While crossing the ridge, a larger rock broke off, ... |
 | Works on the mountain trail to Slemeno Špica and closure of the Vršič road...
19.10.2024
Works on the mountain trail to Slemeno Špica and closure of the Vršič road. On Slemeno Špica, a popular destination for hikers and tourists, works are underway that will provide visitors with a safer path and better living conditions for the special vegetation thriving in this area. Additionally, f... |
 | Survey: Prvi Vogel
19.10.2024
The question in the previous survey was: Have you ever been to Prvi Vogel (2181 m)? Prvi Vogel is a 2181-meter-high mountain in the Julian Alps. Survey results: 50 % No 46 % Yes 4 % I don't know The survey, which ran from 12. 10. 2024 to 19. 10. 2024, was participated in by 464 visitors to the Hr... |
 | Poll - Lake in Lužnica
12.10.2024
The question in the recent poll was: Have you ever been to the Lake in Lužnica? The Lake in Lužnica is the highest-lying of the Krn Lakes. It is located between Maselnik, Srednji vrh, Mali Peski and Škofič. Poll results: 50% Yes 47% No 3% I don't know The poll, which ran from 5. 10. 2024 to 12. 1... |
 | Closure of the forest road to Koča v Krnici
9.10.2024
Municipality of Kranjska Gora informs that the forest road leading to Koča v Krnici is CLOSED due to construction works. The forest road to Koča v Krnici is CLOSED due to the construction of an electric power line. For access to Koča v Krnici, we recommend using the hiking trail that runs southwes... |
 | Road Closures in Jezersko
7.10.2024
The Jezersko Tourist Information Center announces that the roads from Spodnje Jezersko to the Podstoržič valley and the road to the Ravenska Kočna valley are closed due to bridge renovation. 1.) The road to the Podstoržič valley is CLOSED to all vehicles in October. A detour for pedestrians is arra... |
 | Survey: Have you ever lost anything?
5.10.2024
The question in the previous survey was: Have you ever lost anything in the mountains? Survey results: 51% Yes 46% No 3% I don't know The survey, which ran from 28. 9. 2024 to 5. 10. 2024, was participated in by 596 visitors to the Hribi.net portal.... |
 | Snow Conditions 4. 10. 2024
4.10.2024
General danger level - Friday, 4. 10. 2024 The danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wind slab, wet snow Danger pattern: Cooling after warm weather / warming after cold Risk assessment The danger of avalanche release is in the Julian Alps above about 2200 m MO... |
 | Road closure to the Ravenska Kočna Valley
4.10.2024
Road closure to the Ravenska Kočna Valley Due to investment maintenance work, a section of the road in the Ravenska Kočna Valley, from the end of the Ancl meadows to the "Velik Plac" parking area, will be closed in October, from approximately October 7, 2024, to October 25, 2024. The section of ... |
 | Slovenian alpinists with four first ascent routes from...
2.10.2024
Slovenian alpinists with four first ascent routes from the Indian Himalayas. Slovenian alpinists Anja Petek, Patricija Verdev, Ana Baumgartner and Urša Kešar, members of the women's alpine expedition Lalung 2024, have climbed four first ascent routes in the Indian Himalayas in the remote mountains ... |
 | Seemingly innocent stacking of stone sculptures...
1.10.2024
Seemingly innocent stacking of stone sculptures in nature can have harmful consequences. People are building them everywhere nowadays, but so-called cairns have historically indicated the right path. Fishermen especially in summer in rivers and along them are noticing more and more stone sculptures... |
 | Closed trail Osredčan homestead-Ramšakov vrh
28.09.2024
Mountaineering Club Vinska Gora informs about the closed trail between Osredčan homestead and Ramšakov vrh. The hiking trail between Osredčan homestead and Ramšakov vrh is CLOSED until further notice due to logging and timber hauling. NOTICE TO HIKING TRAIL USERS: We recommend that users of hiking ... |
 | Survey: Dovška Baba
28.09.2024
The question in the previous survey was: Have you ever been to Dovška Baba (1891 m)? Dovška Baba is a panoramic mountain in the Karawanks. Survey results: 62% Yes 36% No 2% I don't know The survey, which ran from 21. 9. 2024 to 28. 9. 2024, was participated in by 527 visitors to the Hribi.net por... |
 | Closed trail Lonhtar - Košenjak
25.09.2024
Mountaineering Club Dravograd announces that the mountain trail on Košenjak leading from Lonhtar farm past the hunting lodge to the state border is closed. The mountain trail to Košenjak is closed from the road above Lonhtar to the Hunting Lodge "Piramida". The trail is currently impassable due to f... |
 | Poll - Drive to the starting point
21.09.2024
Question from the previous poll was: How much driving do you usually have to the starting point? Poll results: 25 % 1 hour 24 % 1.5 hours 21 % 2 hours 20 % More than 2 hours 7 % 0.5 hours 3 % I don't know The poll, which ran from 14. 9. 2024 to 21. 9. 2024, was participated in by 591 visitors to t... |
 | Closed paths to Dom na Peci
18.09.2024
Mežica Mountaineering Association informs that due to windstorm damage, ALL PATHS leading from the valley to Dom na Peci are CLOSED. Due to fallen trees, the following mountain trails are CLOSED: Topla Jama - Mala Peca Jakobe (parking lot) - Dom na Peci Karavla (Štenge) - Dom na Peci NOTICE TO USE... |
 | Closed trail cableway Golica-Hut on Golica (eastern trail)
18.09.2024
The Jesenice Mountaineering Club informs that the eastern mountain trail leading from the lower station of the cargo cableway to the Hut on Golica is CLOSED due to logging and timber extraction. Ascent to the Hut on Golica is possible via all other mountain trails. NOTICE TO MOUNTAIN TRAIL USERS: ... |
 | Closure of the forest road at the tripoint
16.09.2024
We inform you about the closure of the forest road Na Tromejo A (G022941) from 10. 9. 2024 to 30. 9. 2024. The forest road will be closed to ensure safety during tree felling and timber extraction; no detour can be provided. We thank you for your understanding and ask you to comply with the closure... |
 | Slovenian's Accident in Obertauern
15.09.2024
Backcountry ski descent in Obertauern fatal for 54-year-old Slovenian skier 42 rescuers searched for the Slovenian in poor conditions Mountain rescuers found a dead 54-year-old Slovenian backcountry skier in the area of the popular Austrian ski resort Obertauern. The Slovenian was searched for by 4... |
 | Road to Krmo is closed again
15.09.2024
We inform you that due to windthrow the road to Krmo is closed again until further notice. Thank you for your understanding. Source: https://obcina.kranjska-gora.si/objava/984788... |
 | Poll: Jezerska Kočna
14.09.2024
The question in the previous poll was: Have you ever been to Jezerska Kočna (2540 m)? Jezerska Kočna is a panoramic mountain in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Poll results: 56 % Yes 43 % No 1 % I don't know The poll, which ran from 6. 9. 2024 to 14. 9. 2024, was participated in by 653 visitors to the H... |
 | Snow has whitened the mountains
13.09.2024
With the passage of a cold front, it has cooled in the mountains, and in some places the snow line has dropped below 1000 m. In some mid-mountain and high-mountain areas, more than 30 cm of snow has fallen. Forecast for the alpine region ARSO Friday, 13.9.2024 at 7am: Today it will be cloudy and fo... |
 | Hut on Žavcarjev vrh the best mountain hut and Czech hut the best high-mountain hut 2024.
12.09.2024
Hut on Žavcarjev vrh the best mountain hut and Czech hut the best high-mountain hut 2024. In the jubilee tenth season of the Best Mountain Hut action of the Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS) and the media Siol.net, in which 147 mountain huts participated, the laurels were won by the Hut on Žavca... |
 | Olympic Champions Janja Garnbret and Toby Roberts Also Winners in Koper with Olympic Fans
8.09.2024
Olympic champions Janja Garnbret and Toby Roberts also winners in Koper with Olympic fans. The most successful sport climber of all time, Janja Garnbret, showed her top form also at the home competition and thus celebrated her gold Olympic medal from Paris in the nicest way possible once again. In ... |