Rogla Ski Resort Overview
Rogla Ski Resort is located near the town of Zrece at the top of the Zresko Pohorje hills in northeastern Slovenia. It is one of the most visited ski resorts in the country with more than 200 thousand skiers and snowboarders per season.
Rogla has 13,5 kilometres of ski slopes at an elevation between 1,050 to 1,517 metres and guarantees over 100 days of skiing a year. Catering for both beginner and more advanced skiers, there are 5,7 kilometres of blue slopes (easy), 5,3 kilometres of red (intermediate) and 2,5 kilometres of black rated (difficult) ski runs, served by 2 chair lifts and 11 ski lifts. There’s also a fun park for skiers and snowboarders featuring a half pipe, jumps and other bits and pieces for those seeking an adrenaline adventure. The resort also has 2 well-lit slopes for night skiing, 25 kilometres of cross-country ski trails and a sledding area. It was opened in 1975.
Rogla Ski Resort Review
There’s a reason Rogla is one of the most-visited ski resorts in Slovenia every year: it features 11 very well-maintained ski runs totalling almost 14 kilometres for skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities. The runs are always well groomed, and they have excellent snow-making capabilities. Depending on precise weather conditions, it is open from early December until the middle of April.
One major advantage of this centre is the modern infrastructure, two relatively new and fast 4-seater lifts carry you to the top. There are also 5 T-bar and 6 J-bar lifts. The lift lines aren’t bad on most weekends, but on holidays can get pretty crowded and expect several delays as it always seems like they’re stopping the lifts to help some newbie get up.
All types of teaching are available in Slovenian and English. The instructors are excellent, very professional and knowledgeable. They know how to teach, they have fun, and they are very friendly, especially for kid’s programs.
Night skiing on the Jasa (500 meters) and Kosuta (730 meters) runs is good, although you do need to buy an additional lift pass to ski at night. Day skiing ends at 4 pm, the runs are groomed ready for night skiing 5-9 pm.
For the kids, there’s the Uniorcek slope with children’s snow park and a kindergarten. Snowboarders and freestyle skiers can challenge themselves in the fun park with 15+ slopestyle elements, a half-pipe, earth-shaped ‘kickers’, and two ‘big air’ ski jumps. There’s cross-country facilities too with 25 kilometres of trails through nice scenery. There’s even the opportunity to ride horses. The eating and drinking places on the slopes are well priced with a variety of choice. Last but not least, there’s also plenty of facilities for those who can’t resist a little après-ski. Various accommodation is available walking distance from the ski slopes or in the nearby town Zrece.
Rogla is also a certified climatic health resort as the pure air is having a virtuous effect on pulmonary health conditions.
It’s one and a half hours east from Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana on the A1 motorway (Exit near Velenje and follow the signs) and a little less than an hour’s drive from the second largest city, Maribor.
Rogla is one of Slovenia’s flagship ski destinations. It isn’t a huge resort, but good value with something for everyone and almost always great snow conditions. For beginners and families there’s a ski school, large equipment rental facility, almost 6 kilometres of easy slopes, children’s snow park and a kindergarten. For everyone, there are well-groomed slopes, modern infrastructure, night skiing and lots of accommodation options available on the mountain (book early) – and 100 days of guaranteed skiing per year.
Rogla Ski Resort Facts & Figures
| Total length of ski slopes: | 13,5 kilometres (5,7 km of easy blue, 5,3 km of intermediate red and 2,5 km of difficult black runs) |
| Elevation info: | 1,050 to 1,517 metres (difference 467 m) |
| Total surface area: | 100 hectares |
| Number of ski lifts: | 13 (2 chairlifts, 6 T-bar, 5 J-bar) |
| Ski Equipment hire: | Available |
| Ski school: | Available |
| Night skiing: | Available |
| Freeride / off-piste sectors: | Not available |
| Sledding area : | Available |
| Ski pass prices: | Day ticket costs €33 for adults, €29 for youth and students and €18 for children |
| Operating times: | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| General season: | From early December to early April |
| Phone: | +386 3 757 60 00 |
| Website: | rogla.eu |
| E-mail: | info@golte.si |
| Address: | Cesta na Roglo 15, 3214 Zrece |
| Latitude and Longitude Coordinates: | 46.370410,15.388880 |
| GPS coordinates: | 46° 22' 13.476'' N 15° 23' 19.968'' E |
Rogla Piste Map
Rogla Ski Resort Photo Gallery
Rogla ski resort was opened in 1975.
It’s the most visited ski resort in the country.
It’s relatively small for European standards, but very nice ski resort.
Most of the slopes are of beginner to intermediate levels
It’s a really good way to kick off a ski season to get your snow legs back before heading into tougher ski resorts.
The views from the mountain are stunning.
There are almost no queues at the lifts although it’s a bit busier on week-ends when the locals arrive.
The resort is small compared to European ski fields however the snow quality is great.
Never crowded but noticeably busier on weekends, mid-week can be very quiet on the slopes.
Not a big destination by Slovenian standards and small by European standards.
The infrastructure is good (not brilliant).
There are 2 chair lifts and 11 T-bar and J-bar lifts providing different degree of slopes for different level of skiers.
Lift queues are almost non existent so you get plenty of runs in each day.
Great for beginner and intermediates!
The skiing at Rogla is excellent, with wide cruisy runs.
The night skiing is excellent.
Night skiing is awesome, you can often see the slopes better at night.
Skiing down at night is an adventure.
It’s well worth a visit at night and is exceptionally well lit, giving a great atmosphere skiing at night.
The runs are all immaculately groomed every day.
The lift system is also very good.
It is ideal for beginners, good for intermediates but probably rather limited for the experienced.
The skiing here is great, a variety of ski runs for all levels from just starting out to experienced skiers.
Skiing is particularly good for beginners and children but caters well for all levels.
This resort is a great place to learn to ski/snowboard.
There are excellent ski and snowboard schools.
The Uniorcek zone is well setup for the little ones.
The ski school is well run and caters from 3 years as far as we can tell.
There’s a 90m long covered ski conveyor belt which aims to improve conditions for children, young people and people with disabilities, helping them to learn winter sports.
Last year, they invested primarily in the snow-making system and this year they upgraded the Rogla children’s snow park.
The ski school is a great place to learn and progress with amazing instructors who are very helpful, patient and skilled.
The ski instructors all speak very good English.
Excellent place for family and groups.
Great ski destination for a few days skiing.
The slopes are also relatively protected from the wind.
Rogla is annually visited by half a million people.
Snowboarders and freestyle skiers can challenge themselves in the fun park.
There are 15+ slopestyle elements.
The sledding area is nice too.
Sledding is great for children and families.
There are plenty of bars, food places and amenities all over the mountain and surprisingly not overly expensive.
Rogla is truly a very family friendly ski resort and a perfect fit for vacation with children.
There’s even the opportunity to ride horses.
A well-maintained, paved road will get you to the ski slopes.
Images by Iztok Medja and Jost Gantar, Slovenia.info!
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