Thrill your inner child by hurtling down snow-covered slopes on a sledge. Take a look at a few hints to help you find the perfect sledging location in Slovenia.
Fun on a sledge
You know the feeling! It’s been snowing all day, so you grab your sledge and go sliding down a nearby hill. If there’s sufficient snow cover, you’ll find plenty of opportunities for winter fun on a sledge in Slovenia. No prior know-how is needed to go sledging. You can hire a sledge at facilities for hiring skiing and other equipment. These are usually found right next to ski slopes. Everyone can have fun sledging – from youngsters to senior citizens. Although you only need some snow and a hill to go sledging, make sure to check out our selection of locations where sledging can be especially fun.
Before rushing down into your winter adventure
Certain popular locations are not maintained sledging hills, but natural routes running on forest roads and cart tracks. You have to be extra careful on those, as you sledge there at your own risk. It’s recommended that you first check the snow and avalanche conditions as most of those runs are found near Alpine peaks.
Sledging your way through the Alpine valleys of Kranjska Gora
One of the most popular winter activities in Kranjska Gora, combining hiking and sledging, is a hike to the valley of Tamar along an easy cart track, which will take you about one hour, and then sledging all the way back on the same route to the starting point at the foot of the ski jumping hills in Planica. If the snow conditions allow, you can experience a similar combination in the valley of Krnica under the Vršič Pass. The forest road from Tromeja above Rateče is another popular sledging spot when there’s sufficient snow.
Rogla is a popular family ski centre, where everyone can find something to enjoy. In addition to skiing and other winter activities, there’s plenty of possibilities for sledging. You’ll find the best maintained sledging run next to the ski runs located near Zlodej’s Little House, and it’s also possible to sledge down the hills behind certain accommodation facilities. The Zlodejevo winter and summer toboggan run with its 1,360-metre-long track offers an opportunity for a somewhat more extraordinary sledging adventure.
This ski centre, which has received multiple awards as the best Slovenian ski resort, is just a few kilometres away from the capital city of Ljubljana and is perfect for both skiers and seekers of other winter experiences. After daytime skiing, you can also go night sledging down a well-maintained slope illuminated with floodlights. You don’t have to walk to the top of the steep hill. Simply take a four-seat chairlift. You can also hire a sledge if you book it beforehand.
Sledging in the embrace of the Karavanke Alps above Tržič
Adrenaline enthusiasts can venture up to the Ljubelj Pass and slide down the old snow-covered road that is closed to traffic all the way to the starting point at the Ljubelj Tunnel. But pay attention. The run is intended for more experienced sledders, as you have to be extra careful. There’s another run on the other side of Ljubelj towards Zelenica, which may give you less of an adrenaline rush, but it’s just as much fun. A favoured sledging location is also the trail leading from the Dom pod Storžičem Mountain Hut.
A winter fairy-tale in Bohinj and on the Soriška Planina Plateau
When there’s enough snow, Bohinj is a true paradise for winter activities. Sledging, too. One of the most popular sledging locations is the Pokljuka Plateau, which, due to easy access by car and being at the right altitude, is an ideal choice for sledging even when there’s no snow in the valley. There’s a sledging run at the kids’ park on Vogel, and you can also hire a sledge at the cable car stations. Find some sledging romance at the neighbouring Soriška Planina Plateau and enjoy night sledging on sledges that have colourful lights underneath.
Descent on a sledge or a pležuh sledge in the Maribor Pohorje Hills
Above Maribor, the city of the oldest grapevine in the world, you can have fun in the snow if you visit the Maribor Pohorje Ski Resort. Sledging enthusiasts can visit the well-maintained runs at Bellevue and Areh, or can try sledging with a pležuh, a traditional ski seat.
The Golte Ski Resort conjures up a true winter fairy-tale at night or in daylight. Their skiing packages are complemented with other activities and experiences, including sledging. There are two sledging slopes: one next to the Morava ski slope, and the other one at the hotel, where it’s also possible to sledge at night on an illuminated sledging slope.
The Kope mountain resort on Pohorje offers much more than skiing. A variety of winter activities are available to enrich your day in the snow or winter holiday. Sledging on the snowy slopes near the ski slopes is guaranteed to bring joyful laughter and a sparkle to the eyes of our youngest visitors.
On a sledge into the mountain paradise of the Logar Valley
In winter, the Logar Valley will embrace you with its tranquillity. Enjoy winter activities in this snow-covered paradise. Favoured experiences include a winter hike to the Rinka Waterfall and a ride on a sledge to the Planšarija Logarski Kot Mountain Hut if conditions are good. You can also sledge on maintained sledging runs that are set up in the valley when the snow cover is thick enough.
In the shoes of professional lugers in the Sava Caves
The sledging track in the Sava Caves above Jesenice is a popular spot for lugers in favourable snow conditions. Some 700 metres of the track are usually prepared, and are also suitable for families. In good snow conditions, the track can be extended up to 2 kilometres. The track was once known for international competitions. The European Luge Natural Track Championship was previously held there.
The gently rolling hills of the Škofja Loka region offer plenty of opportunities for sledging of all kinds. In addition to Soriška planina, visitors can also head to the Stari vrh ski resort near Škofja Loka. Its snow park features a conveyor belt that makes it easier for even the youngest sledging enthusiasts to reach the top, leaving them with plenty of energy for the ride down the well-groomed track. If there is enough snow, you can also enjoy sledging near the Rudno ski resort. When snow conditions are favourable, the Mišouh sledging area is another popular choice, offering both daytime and evening sledging.
Have you heard of snow tubing? This exciting activity involves sliding down a snowy slope on inflatable tubes, which you can experience in Jezersko. This unique snow activity takes place on a 120-metre-long track in Jezersko Park and is suitable for visitors of all generations. Snow tubing is can be enjoyed both during the day and in the evening, under the starlit sky.
When a blanket of white covers the landscape, there are many ways to have some fun in the snow in Slovenia. In addition to visiting well-maintained ski centres with runs that are suitable for anyone, you can also go on a daring adventure or enjoy winter daydreaming as you take a walk through the snow-covered landscape.
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