Paragliding

Paragliding

by | Jan 25, 2023 | Activities, Adrenaline

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Paragliding

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Source: Agencija Julijana

Tandem paragliding flights are organized by Julijana Turizem, located in the center of Kranjska Gora. The agency also organizes transport and escorts.

IMPORTANT!

However, prior reservation is required at the Julijana Turizem agency or by calling the phone number you will find on their website https://www.julijana.info

Get ready for your dream flight

Tandem skydiving or paragliding is one of the best experiences of paragliding. Fly with an experienced paraglider pilot and experience the breathtaking views of the Karavanke and Julian Alps. The take-off point is located on the northern sunny side, in the Karavanke Mountains, where the thermals are extremely good and the wind buoyancy is favorable.

Route description:

Follow the road towards Korensko sedlo and 1 km before the crossing turns right onto the forest path. Follow the macadam road and after approx. 6 km, at the second turning, turn left. After 3 km, you will see the Grpišca airstrip on your right, located at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level. The road is only suitable for off-road or higher vehicles.

  • Take-off: Kranjska Gora South – Grpišca
  • Take-off altitude: 1600 m
  • Landing height: 800 m
  • GPS coordinates: 46,503736, 13,795758

For more information on booking, visit the Julijana Turizem website https://www.julijana.info/sl/aktivnosti/letne/jadralno-padalstvo

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Wind tunnel in Planica

Wind tunnel in Planica

by | Jan 25, 2023 | Activities, Adrenaline

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Wind Tunel in Planica

INFORMATION:

  • Duration: 45 min
  • Max. speed: up to 250 km/h
  • Min. age: 6 years
  • Min. body weight: 20 kg
  • Max. body weight: 100 kg
  • Max. body height: 2 meters
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Source: Nordijski Center Planica

Hidden dream of flying
can come true in Planica

LOSE THE GROUND BENEATH YOUR FEET!

 

WARNING!

You can only book online at https://www.nc-planica.si/aktivnost/vetrovnik.

  • Booking in advance is required
  • Collection point 10 minutes before your appointment
  • Recommended sports clothing and footwear

The most beautiful adventure in the family album 🙂

Pre-booking is required for flying in the wind tunnel. You can make your reservation or purchase online at https://www.nc-planica.si/aktivnost/vetrovnik. You must arrive at the reception of the Planica Nordic Centre (the central building opposite the ski-flying hill) at least 10 minutes before your appointment.

The flight instructors will kindly explain the whole procedure, distribute the equipment and answer any questions you may have. Each wind tunnel participant will receive a helmet, earplugs, and a flight suit. The suit is to be worn over your clothes.

You will enter the wind tunnel with an instructor who will help you learn the correct basic position. Once you get used to the strong airflow, the instructor will lower you and allow you to fly 2 meters above the ground. You will enter the wind tunnel several times for 1.5 minutes.

You do not need any additional knowledge to fly in the wind tunnel. The device is suitable for participants who do not have any psychophysical problems related to altitude and the use of the device would pose a health or other hazard or risk to them or others. Physical limitations are mainly related to minimum and maximum body weight and height.

 

 

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Zipline in Planica

Zipline in Planica

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Zipline in Planica

INFORMATION:

  • Length: 566 m
  • Speed: up to 85 km/h
  • Weight of equipment: 5 kg
  • Min. weight with eq.: 35 kg
  • Max. weight with eq.: 120 kg
  • Min height – person: 140 cm
  • Age limit: 10 years
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Source: Planica Zipline

Are you ready for the most exciting
descent of your life?

YOU TOO CAN BREAK NEW MILESTONES!

 

WARNING!

You can only book online at https://www.planica-zipline.si

Be one of the ”Planica Eagles”

Flying from one of the world’s largest ski-flying hills used to be a dream of flying, reserved for top athletes who have been coming to the valley below Ponce for decades to break milestones and set world records. In Planica, for the first time in history, a man has flown over 100 metres as well as 200 metres, and all in all, more than 40 world records have been set on the slopes of the Planica Valley, the most of any ski jumping centre in the world.

Today, you can experience the sensations of Slovenian Eagles and the world’s jumping elite with the world’s steepest zipline descent over the “Planiška Velikanka”, officially the world’s largest ski-flying hill. The flight will give you the feeling of the heroes who have been setting historical milestones on the ski-flying hill for decades. Your spectacular flight will be 566 m long, reaching speeds of up to 85 km/h in just a few seconds.

You don’t need any further training to make the descent. The device is suitable for participants over 10 years of age and physical restrictions are mainly related to minimum and maximum weight and height. The minimum weight with equipment must not be less than 35 kg and the maximum weight with equipment must not exceed 120 kg (the weight of personal safety equipment is approx. 5 kg). The minimum height required for a person to descend unassisted is 140 cm.

In the case of a tandem descent, children from 5 years of age and upwards with a minimum height of 120 cm may also take part in the tandem descent, accompanied by their parents or guardians, provided that the combined weight of the two participants and their equipment does not exceed 120 kg and that the maximum body weight of the child when wearing a child harness does not exceed 40 kg.

IMPORTANT:

Bookings are only accepted via https://www.planica-zipline.si. On the day of the descent, you must first report to the reception in the main building of the Planica Nordic Centre, and you must be present on the landing platform at least 10 minutes before the booked date to receive your personal safety equipment and to familiarise yourself with the rules of use of the device.

Good luck! 

 

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Bike Park

Bike Park

by | Jan 25, 2023 | Activities, Adrenaline

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Bike Park

INFORMATION:

  • Basic tracks: 5
  • Start: 1,200 m above sea level.
  • Finish: 907 m above sea level.
  • Elevation difference: 293 m
  • Average incline: 21 %
  • Equipment hire: YES
  • Bike rental: YES

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The trails of the bike park run on the terrain of the ski resort and the surrounding forests and have an average incline of around 21%. They are very varied as they are designed for different levels of difficulty and are suitable for beginners as well as the most demanding mountain bikers who have been mountain biking for a long time. From the start to the finish, there are countless possible combinations, so you can create a downhill to suit your abilities and preferences.

The Vitranc 1 chairlift takes you from 907 m to 1,200 m of vertical drop in comfort. There are 5 different basic routes prepared in advance, each with its own special characteristics, which delight mountain bikers from all over the world.

Family Business

The family “flow” trail is suitable for beginners and families as it is relatively easy, with simple facilities, and is designed to teach mountain biking skills. The course was created to bring mountain biking to a wider audience, with facilities for more advanced riders, but also suitable for beginners.

Morning Wood (Northshore trail)

The Morning Wood “Northshore” trail has many facilities including a wall ride. The route is characterized by a classic northshore style – riding on mainly wooden structures.

Funky Jazz (enduro track)

Enduro natural track provides a fun way to ride for any skilled mountain biker.

Luft Waffe(l) (air track)

The so-called “airline” Luft Waffe(l) course is aimed at the most passionate aviators, where they try to give riders as much time in the air as possible. It is characterized by high and long jumps and relatively high speeds throughout the track.

DH Veetranz – (DH track)

A classic downhill track in the Bike Park Kranjska Gora, which has hosted many races in the past. This track is suitable for experienced mountain bikers.

Equipment rental

If you want to try mountain biking on the slopes of Vitranec, they will take care of you at the bottom station of the chairlift, where there is a rental shop for protective equipment and bicycles.

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