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Pokljuka- paradise for cross-country skiingNot far away from Bled, in North Western Slovenia, the high plateau of Pokljuka makes cross-country skiing dreams come true. At a height of 1283-1330m the plateau is situated in the middle of a National Park, providing a great area of dense fir tree woods. wonderful snowscape is extending in winter seasonWhere in summer cattle herds and flocks of sheep are grazing, an exceptionally wonderful snowscape is extending in winter season. Nothing would make a cross-country runner's heart more happy.Biathlon World CupSo, no wonder that in 1990 the biathlon sport discovered this Slovenian region. Since then the yearly contests of the Biathlon World Cup are taking place in Pokljuka, in 2001 even the World Championship successfully happened here.different cross-country ski runs of totally 40 kmReasons enough for cross-country skiing beginners and adepts as well to also finding their special skiing paradise in Pokljuka. Sheltered from wind by the density of the woods, the place provides different cross-country ski runs of totally 40 km length. You may run a marathon without even doing a single kilometre twice.Furthermore the area includes some slopes, two lifts and a toboggan run. Broad range of skiing coursesCourses in Ski alpine, Carving, Snowboard and Telemark are offered and a ski playschool with a special children's lift gives home to the youngest guests.Accomodation Tip:Quite near to the sport area Hotel Šport and Pension Jelka are at service for accommodation and hospitality. Their parking zone is directly bordering on the skiing place.visitors from all over the worldThe famous beauty of the countryside and the optimised conditions of cross-country skiing are rightly attracting visitors from all over the world.And not only in winter. In summer this area is an excellent starting point for hiking and mountain climbing trips in the Triglav mountain range. back from "this" page to Slovenia Ski Holidays Overview back from "Pokljuka" page to All Slovenia Holidays |