Know Before You Go

Your days on Velika Planina will be memorable but be sure to be kind to yourselves and to the natural surroundings.

Be Sure to Be Safe and Prepared on the Mountain

Safe hiking means following marked trails. Take it easy for the first half hour (or more) so your body can warm up, and set your pace based on the comfortable pace of the slowest member of your group.


Proper Footwear

TO STEP SAFELY

Mountain trails and steep meadows require proper footwear. We recommend high-ankle hiking boots with good grip and quality rubber soles.

In wet weather we can walk assuredly in Gore-Tex shoes.

In wet weather we can walk assuredly in Gore-Tex shoes.

Backpack

WHAT SHOULD YOU PACK IN YOUR PACK?

Always have the following with you when hiking in the mountains:

  • a First Aid kit,
  • a headlamp,
  • a mobile phone with a full battery,
  • a windbreaker or other, additional outer layer for warmth,
  • hat and gloves.

Clothing

Weather on the mountain is unpredictable, so be prepared.

It’s best to wear layers of quality clothing that slakes off moisture. Protect your eyes with quality sunglasses and guard your face with sunblock. It’s wise to wear a hat.

Approach by vehicles is prohibited

USE THE CABLE CAR AND CHAIRLIFT TO APPROACh VELIKA PLANINA

Approach by car is prohibited, as we protect the sensitive natural and cultural heritage on Velika Planina.

The easiest way to get to Velika Planina is by cable car. A chairlift can take you even further – to the top of the mountain.

HERE you find the timetable and price list of the cable car and chairlift.

You will have to walk to the huts (approx. 15 minutes), so adjust the amount of your luggage, shoes, and clothes.

There is no market on Velika Planina

BRING SUPPLIES FOR COOKING and drinkS WITH YOU

There are no markets on Velika planina. The nearest shop is located in Zgornje Stranje (Tuš market Stranje).

Get supplies for cooking and drinks before coming to the mountain hut.

You will also be able to eat well in mountain lodges and inns on the Velika Planina (Zeleni rob inn, Domžalski dom inn, Jarški dom inn, Črnuški dom inn).

Useful contacts

RESTAURANTS, INNS, CABLE CAR, INFORMATIONS, HELP

  • IfeelAlps – Korca:
    Phone: +386 51 257 793
    E-mail: ifeelalps@korca.si
  • Cable car and chairlift:
    Phone: +386 1 8327 258
  • Medical help:
    Phone: 112
  • Taxi services:
    Taxi Kamnik – Phone: +386 31 713 421
    Taxi Alma – Phone: +386 41 686 520
  • Zeleni rob inn:
    Phone: +386 1 8327 258
  • Domžalski dom inn:
    Phone: +386 51 665 665
  • Jarški dom inn:
    Phone: +386 41 676 254
  • Črnuški dom inn:
    Phone: +386 41 621 732

 

Food and Drink

Always keep both in your pack for day-long hikes

If you’re planning a hike of more than an hour or so, be sure to have snacks packed with you. Energy bars, chocolate, dry fruit and nuts are all great to bring along.

Of course, you can eat well at any of the mountain restaurants, but you may get hungry before you arrive there.

For a full-day trip a one-liter bottle of water is usually sufficient, and you can top it up as needed.

Enjoying the Mountain
in Fine Weather

Before you set out, always check the weather report

Velika Planina is 1600 meters above sea level with a mountain climate. The summit can be as warm and sunny as it is down in the valley, but in bad weather it can pack with pea soup fog which makes orientation very tricky. It can also get very cold very quickly.

For this reason, always check the weather report—but be prepared for unreported weather, as things can change unexpectedly.

Be reasonable about your physical and mental preparation for your trip, and make sure to take it easy so things will be pleasurable and not feel like work.

If you join the hike organized by our agency, we will take care of it.

In the Event of an Accident

Call 112

On the off chance that you run into trouble on the mountain, you’re in good hands. There is a Mountain Rescue team available at all times.

In the event of an accident or if you get lost:

  • Remain calm and think clearly,
  • Evaluate the situation and protect yourself and anyone with you (being aware of rain, snow, wind, etc),
  • Offer First Aid to the best of your abilities, if necessary.
  • Call 112 and tell them what happened and where you think you are.

Preserve the Natural Surroundings

Do not pick plants, herbs and wildflowers. If we want to preserve the natural beauty and diversity of Velika Planina, particularly the flora that is endangered, it’s important to be aware of what can be foraged and what should not be. If in doubt, leave nature in place.


If you sign up for our foraging experience, you’ll get all this information and will be able to forage appropriately.

Don’t Harass the Animals

It’s important to leave animals alone while on Velika Planina, both wild animals and animals like the hundreds of cows you’ll see out at pasture. Enjoy them at a distance, and if you are near them, do not touch them. You should only approach under the supervision of a guide or herdsman.

Be sure to park your car somewhere you can be sure that animals cannot access it. Wild animals move freely throughout the mountain.