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Mala Planina – Velika Planina loop from Rakov rob

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Savinjska

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Mala Planina – Velika Planina loop from Rakov rob

Moderate

4.8

(86)

905

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Mala Planina – Velika Planina loop from Rakov rob

03:49

10.5km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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2.56 km

Mala Planina

Highlight • Settlement

beautiful high alpine pasture with shepherd huts

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2.62 km

Velika Planina Alpine Pastures

Highlight • Natural

3.02 km

Velika Planina, literally "large pasture", is an idyllic karst plateau north east of Kamnik, at an average altitude of 1500 m. It is the largest shepherds' village in Europe today, as well as one of the few preserved in the high mountains. The main settlement includes more than 140 huts characterized by the typical circular-shaped architecture and long roofs covered with fir boards. A cultural heritage that represents one of the major attractions in the heart of Slovenia. The fastest way to reach this fairytale place is to take the old cable car that leaves from Kamniska Bistrica, just 3 km from the end of the homonymous valley. Open all year round, it costs € 17 per person round trip, with a supplement of another € 2 for the chair lift that leads to Gradisce (1666 m), the highest point of Velika Planina. A visit to Velika Planina is particularly recommended in early spring, when the crocus flowering creates one of the most spectacular natural events in Europe.

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4.27 km

Our Lady of the Snows Chapel on Velika Planina

Highlight • Religious Site

The chapel was at the end of 2 st. war burned. All years after the war, efforts were made to restore the chapel on Velika planina. After many years of efforts to obtain permits, an action to restore the chapel took place in early May 1988. For the first-day holidays, the foundations were excavated, and after three months the chapel was ready for blessing. There was no man who would not be willing to help with the renovation. On the same day, when the chapel was blessed, they were transferred from the Holy Sepulcher to the procession. She sees a picture of Maria Snezna, which was stored there since the end of the war. On 7 August, the chapel was blessed by the Archbishop of Dr. Alojzij Šuštar before more than 6,000 people.

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4.45 km

Shepherds' Settlement on Velika Planina

Highlight • Settlement

Seeing the many wooden huts on Velika Planina is quite an experience, so it's worth a visit even in moderate weather.

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6.47 km

View of Velika Planina Shepherds' Settlement

Highlight • Settlement

Wonderful hiking trails wow

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6.51 km

View of Velika Planina

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There can only be one recommendation here: Visit!

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.68 km

3.21 km

1.60 km

682 m

348 m

Surfaces

3.21 km

2.96 km

1.86 km

1.52 km

621 m

348 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,650 m)

Lowest point (1,180 m)

Weather

Thursday 20 August

22°C

16°C

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Comments

September 3, 2022,Velika planina/Gradišče 1666m

Today, wandering around Velika planina with company. 🌞⛰😉

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February 14, 2025,Poljanski rob-Gradišče 1666m/Velika planina

Finally winter🏔️❄️🥶🌬️💨
It fell to about 30cm, but due to the strong wind, there were drifts of up to about 70cm.
It was tiring, because I was usually the first to pave the way.💪

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February 24, 2024,Velika griča-Gradišče/Velika planina-Poljanski rob

I optimistically thought that there would be up to 0.5 m of dry snow today, but it fell only about 15 cm. Difficult conditions (fog, wind), and very few people 🗻💨🫧❄️☃️

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Mala Planina – Velika Planina loop from Rakov rob

Mala Planina

Velika Planina Alpine Pastures

View of Mala Planina

Velika Planina

Our Lady of the Snows Chapel on Velika Planina

Shepherds' Settlement on Velika Planina

View of Velika Planina Shepherds' Settlement

View of Velika Planina

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