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Night skiing overlooking the city
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Location in the Alps
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Location |
City Municipality of Maribor, Municipality of Hoče–Slivnica Pohorje Slovenia |
Nearest city | Maribor |
Coordinates | 46°32′02″N 15°36′00″E / 46.534°N 15.600°ECoordinates: 46°32′02″N 15°36′00″E / 46.534°N 15.600°E |
Vertical | 1,002 m (3,287 ft) |
Top elevation | 1,327 m (4,354 ft) Žigart |
Base elevation | 325 m (1,066 ft) Pohorska vzpenjača |
Skiable area | 550 acres (2.2 km2) |
Runs |
Total 42 km 24 km13 km 5 km |
Longest run | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
Lift system | 22 total 1 gondola 16 surface 3 doublechair 1 fourchair 1 sixchair |
Lift capacity | 22,300 per hr |
Snowmaking | yes |
Night skiing | 10 km (6 mi) |
Website | mariborsko-pohorje.org |
Total 42 km
Maribor Pohorje Ski Resort (Slovene: Smučišče Mariborsko Pohorje) is the largest ski resort in Slovenia, located just south of the Maribor, at the mountain range of Maribor Pohorje. The resort consists of three sections: lower section "Snow Stadium," middle section "Bolfenk" and an upper section called "Areh". The resort as a whole offers 42 km (26 mi) of north-facing ski slopes, 27 km (17 mi) of cross-country skiing, and 10 km (6 mi) of night skiing. It is best known for hosting the "Golden Fox" competition, women's World Cup alpine races in giant slalom and slalom. The competition is held since 1964.