Wind tunnel in Planica

Wind tunnel in Planica

by | Jan 25, 2023 | Activities, Adrenaline

ADRENALINE IS MY DRUG OF CHOICE

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

by | Jan 25, 2023 | Activities, Adrenaline

ADRENALINE IS MY DRUG OF CHOICE

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! 

 

10 top attractions in Kranjska Gora:

Planica

Planica

by | Sep 21, 2022 | Activities, Cycling Trails

Life is a beautiful ride

Planica

Reset Apartments
^
Podkoren
^
Zelenci Nature Reserve
^
Ratece
Planica
Medium
!
Elevation: 818 m - 949 m
6 km
*
Height difference: 131 m
Asphalt road
80% Bike only

MUST VISIT

Planica Nordic Center - Museum
Ratece Village

WHERE TO NEXT?

Tamar Valley
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

Planica, also known as the valley below Ponce Mountains, is a glacial valley in the north-western part of the Julian Alps. It is known for its rich sporting history and for hosting major ski jumping and ski flying competitions. In recent years, the ski jumping hills have been completely renovated and a modern Nordic Centre has been built to promote other Nordic disciplines in addition to ski jumping. Planica is bounded on the west by the Ponce Mountains (the highest peak is Visoka Ponca at 2274 m), on the east by Ciprnik (1745 m) and Sleme (1815 m), and on the south (in Tamar) by Mojstrovka (2366 m), Travnik (2379 m) and Jalovec (2645 m).

In front of the village of Rateče, there is a small swamp, which turns into a small lake with a beautiful view of the Planica Ponce Mountains during heavy rains.

A bike trip to Planica is an ideal family outing, also suitable for younger children. From the Reset Apartments, turn left and follow the cycling route towards Planica. Thanks to the well-paved cycling route, you can also use roller skates to get there. The trail runs along the northern edge of the Triglav National Park, just below the Vitranc ski slopes, and takes you directly into the valley below Ponce Mountains. In between, we recommend you visit the Zelenci Nature Reserve or take a ride through the idyllic alpine village of Podkoren. Before turning off towards Planica, you can take a detour through Rateče, where you can experience an adventure in the Escape Museum or stop at one of the many tavernas and restaurants, known far and wide for their exceptional offer of homemade food and drink. You can also stop at the Pehta log cabin, located under the Podkoren part of the ski resort, just before the turnoff for the Zelenci Nature Reserve. Here you can always try spoon dishes, croissants or authentic homemade sour milk.

There is a small swamp at the turn-off for Planica, which turns into a beautiful lake during the heavy rains in spring and autumn. In winter, of course, if the water level is favorable, the lake turns into a beautiful ice-skating rink in nature.

The last part of the trail is a bit steep and follows the regional road, which leads you directly under the mighty Planiška ski jumps, surrounded by the beautiful amphitheater of the many two-thousand-meter mountains of the Julian Alps. The cycling route to Planica is entirely asphalted. If you have mountain bikes, you can cross the forest path at the back (left, at the turn-off for Zelenci), but you will probably have to get off your bike a few times in between, as the path is more suitable for walkers. You can also continue by mountain bike from Planica further into the Tamar valley, all the way to the lodge in Tamar. The macadam trail is wide and well-maintained, but it is quite steep, certainly suitable for those in better shape and probably not suitable for younger children.

View of the surrounding mountains

  • Visoka Ponca (2.228m)
  • Kotova špica (2.376)
  • Jalovec (2.645 m)
  • Travnik (2.379 m)
  • Visoka Peč (1.749 m)

Top 10 attractions in Kranjska Gora:

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Podkoren village
Rateče village
Planica flying hill
Planica ski jumps
Wooden tower in Zelenci
Wooden tower in Zelenci
Entrance to Planica Valley
Spring vs Winter
Planica Museum
Tamar chapel and the Tamar Lodge
Tamar Lodge
Zip Line in Planica
Planica flying hill in summer
Planica Nordic Center in summer
Planica ski jumps
Planica ski jumps in summer
A small lake with a beautiful view of the Planica Ponce Mountains
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Planica – Tamar Valley

Planica – Tamar Valley

by | Sep 13, 2022 | Activities, Hiking Trails, Mountain biking

Leave the road, take the trails

Planica and Tamar Valley

Lake Jasna
Reset Apartments
^
Podkoren
^
Zelenci Nature Reserve
^
Planica
Tamar Valley
Planica: Easy
Tamar: Medium
!
Elevation: 811 m - 1.109 m
Planica: 5.4 km
Tamar: +3.7 km
*
298 m of elevation
Asphalt - Forest
Macadam road

MUST VISIT

Zelenci Nature Reserve
Nadiza spring
Tamar Lodge

WHERE TO NEXT?

From Planica to Belopeska jezera
From Rateče to Tromeja (Triple Border)
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

The route is suitable for mountain bikers!

The Tamar Valley is one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in the Triglav National Park and is extremely popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and cross-country skiers. It is bordered by the mighty walls of the mountains Visoka Ponca (2,228m), Kotova Špica (2,376m), Jalovec (2,645m)… There is also the source of the Nadiža River, which sinks into the gravel at the foot and reappears in the Zelenci Nature Reserve. It also serves as a starting point for hikes and ascents of the surrounding mountains. The path is macadam and well maintained, suitable for children.

Tamar chapel and the Tamar Lodge

The Tamar Valley is a continuation of the world-famous Planica Valley, where world championships in ski jumping, ski flying, and other Nordic disciplines are held. We recommend, among other things, that you visit the museum located in the Planica Nordic Centre.

How to get there

From the Reset Apartments, turn left and follow the cycle path towards Podkoren, just below the Vitranc ski slopes. You continue until the end of the ski slopes, where the Pehta log cabin is located. Here you can always try spoon dishes, croissants, or authentic homemade sour milk. If you have time, you can also explore the Zelenci nature reserve, which is on the opposite side of the cycling route.

Continue along the cycling route until you reach the regional road, where you turn left towards Planica, but we recommend that at the end of the plain, a few minutes walk from the Pehta log cabin, you turn left onto the forest track, which will take you through the forest directly to Planica. The path through the forest is also much shorter and more interesting, especially for children.

If you have younger children or you are not in the best shape, we recommend that you finish the trip with a visit to the Planica Nordic Centre and the ski jumps and then return. Alternatively, you can drive and start your journey to Tamar only in Planica.

At the end of Planica, you have two options. You can continue along the wide, macadam track (left) or head through the forest (right) on a track that is intended for cross-country skiers in winter and is popular with mountain bikers in summer. Both trails take you all the way to the end of the Tamar valley, directly below the mighty walls of the Jalovec mountain. Here you will find the Tamar lodge, one of the most popular excursion spots in the entire area. The lodge is open all year round and offers visitors the chance to rest and enjoy good local food and drink.

Activities

The road to Tamar is a full-day trip, especially if you take in all the sights along the way. It’s quite a long walk, so plan at least a lunch stop. On the way, you can explore the Zelenci Nature Reserve, see the ski jumps, and zipline down the Planica Giant (you have to pre-book online for the zipline). You can also try free-falling in the wind tunnel or play a round of Disc golf on the greens below the ski jumps. We also recommend visiting the Ski Jumping Museum, located in the Planica Nordic Centre.

Nearby walking paths

  • At Rateče, instead of heading towards Planica, you can continue towards Belopeška Jezera
  • Turn into the village of Rateče and climb to the Triple Border
  • Climb from Planica to the top of Ciprnik

Attractions

  • Planica Nordic Centre
  • Lodge in Tamar

Attractions nearby

  • Village linden tree in Podkoren
  • Zelenci Nature Reserve
  • Escape Museum – Kajžnik’s House in Rateče
  • The source of the river Nadiža

View of the mountains in the surroundings

  • Visoka Ponca (2.228m)
  • Kotova špica (2.376)
  • Jalovec (2.645 m)
  • Travnik (2.379 m)
  • Visoka Peč (1.749 m)

Top 10 attractions in Kranjska Gora:

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A small lake with a beautiful view of the Planica Ponce Mountains
Entrance to Planica Valley
Planica flying hill in summer
Zip Line in Planica
Planica Nordic Centre
Planica Nordic Center in summer
Planica ski jumps
Planica ski jumps in summer
Planica ski jumps
Tamar lodge
Tamar chapel and the Tamar Lodge
Planica Nordic center
Planica Nordic Center - the valley
Ski jumping in Planica
Planica Nordic Center - flying hill
Planica Nordic Center - flying hill
Maja on the top of the Planica flying hill
Planica world cup competition
Planica Nordic Center - flying hill
Planica flying hill
Planica flying hill
Planica Nordic Center - flying hill
Planica ski jumping
Fans of ski jumping in Planica
Fans of ski jumping in Planica
Fans of ski jumping in Planica
Planica ski jumps
Cross country skiing in Planica valley
Cross-country skiing in Planica
Cross-country skiing in Planica
Cross-country skiing competition in Planica
Cross-country skiing in Planica
Cross country skiing competition in Planica valley
Tamar valley forests
Tamar valley
Mount Razor from Tamar valley
Tamar Lodge
Tamar Lodge in winter
Tamar lodge
Tamar Lodge
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Ski Jumping

Ski Jumping

by | Mar 17, 2022 | Activities, Winter Sports

FOR WINTER SPORTS FANS

Ski Jumping

Lake Jasna
Hill Record: 252 m
2 Youth ski-jumps
Nordic center
1 Flying hill
3 Junior ski-jumps
Must see
2 Giant ski-jumps
Planica museum
!
950 m of elevation
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

The legendary winter sport of the Slovenian “Eagles” has its roots in Planica – in the world-famous valley below Ponce Mountains! The place has gained a reputation for its exceptionally well-run major sporting events and competitions, with an ever-growing number of fans and spectators from all over the world. The traditional Planica Summer Festival is a sport that all Slovenians are passionate about, with 20,000 to 40,000 spectators gathering in Planica over the course of three days.

The ski jumping hills in Planica are considered the pride of all Slovenians, while the competitions are almost a national holiday. National pride is understandable as Slovenians, as a relatively small nation (approx. 2 million), have become a world superpower in ski jumping and flying.

History

The history of ski jumping in Slovenia dates back to 1921 when the first Slovenian ski jumping hill was built in Bohinj, where Jože Pogačar set the first Slovenian and at the same time Yugoslav national record with 9 meters.

The Bloudek Giant, which for 16 years was considered the largest in the world, was built in 1934. In 1936, it became the first place where a man jumped more than 100 meters in history. The record was set on 15 March 1936 by 18-year-old Austrian Sepp Bradl, who landed at 101.5 meters and became world famous for his record-breaking jump. Over the years, 13 world records have been set on the hill.

The largest flying hill, the ‘Flying Hill of Gorišek brothers’, was completed in 1969 to the designs of brothers Lado and Janez Goriška. This hill also opened up new dimensions for the jumpers, who set 28 world records, including the first-ever flight over 200 m. The record was set on 17 March 1994 by Toni Nieminen, who became the first man in history to fly over the magic 200 meters mark. Planica thus became the cradle of a new Nordic discipline called ‘Ski Flying’.

A new milestone was also set in 2014 when Planica hosted the first-ever women’s World Cup competition.

Ski Jumping and Ski Flying are held every year. So far, only the competition during the COVID-19 epidemic has been canceled, as the World Championships were moved by 9 months from March to December 2020 and held without spectators. As a point of interest, Planica is also the venue for the last World Cup ski jumping and ski flying competition each year.

Infrastructure

The sport of ski jumping in Planica has developed with the renovation and construction of the modern Nordic Centre. With the exception of the Flying hill of Gorišek brothers, the rest of the flying hills are covered with plastic, allowing events and training all year round. In addition to the ski jumping hills, the infrastructure for cross-country skiing has been improved, and as an attraction, a zip line with a giant hill, a wind tunnel for simulated free-fall, an underground snow-covered hall for cross-country skiing, the Alpine Museum, and a disc golf park have been built.

List of ski jumps:

  • Junior ski jumping hill (HS 15, 30 and 45 meters)
  • Youth ski jumping hill (HS 61 and 80 meters)
  • Bloudek Giant (HS 104 and 139 meters)
  • Flying hill of Gorisek brothers (HS 225 meters)

 

Top 10 attractions in Kranjska Gora:

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Planica flying hill
Planica flying hill
Planica ski jumps
Planica flying hill
Planica flying hill
Planica Nordic Center - flying hill
Maja on the top of the Planica flying hill
Planica world cup competition
Planica ski jumps
Planica Nordic Center - flying hill
Planica Nordic Center - the valley
Planica Nordic Center - flying hill
Planica Nordic Center - flying hill
Fans of ski jumping in Planica
Fans of ski jumping in Planica
Fans of ski jumping in Planica
Ski jumping
Ski jumping in Planica
Planica ski jumping
Peter Prevec - Ski flying world champion
Planica Nordic Centre
Planica Museum
Planica Nordic center
Planica ski jumps in summer
Planica ski jumps
Planica Nordic Center in summer
Planica flying hill in summer
Planica ski jumps
Entrance to Planica Valley
Rateče village
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