Smučišča Mariborsko Pohorje, Slovenia
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About Smučišča Mariborsko Pohorje
Village 326 m. Facts: verified.
A ski resort with its village at 326 m and its top at 1,317 m. It has 35 km of runs and 16 lifts, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. The runs drop 993 m, from 1,317 m to 324 m. For beginners and families: 59% of the km of runs are green or blue. For experts: 3 km of black, expert and freeride runs. Within 5 km of the village: a public pool, a ski school and childcare. It is usually in season from December to April. The snow is usually deepest in January, about 0.1 m at the top (1,317 m). The town to stay in is Maribor.
The ski area
Runs from 324 m to 1,317 m: 993 m of vertical. 35 km of runs and 16 lifts, as mapped on OpenStreetMap for Smučišča Mariborsko Pohorje.
| Beginner (green) | 0.6 km |
|---|---|
| Easy (blue) | 20 km |
| Intermediate (red) | 11 km |
| Advanced (black) | 3.1 km |
| Gondolas and cable cars | 1 |
|---|---|
| Chairlifts | 6 |
| Drag lifts | 7 |
| Magic carpets | 2 |
Measured along each mapped run, so it can differ from the resort's own figure. Ski area data © OpenSkiMap.org and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
For families
59% of the km of runs are green or blue.
Within 5 km of the village:
- a public pool: Habakuk Swimming Pool, 0.2 km
- a ski school: Enjoyment Pohorje, 0 km
- childcare: no name given, 3.4 km
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From Chicago: about 18 h 50 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to GRZ, changing at Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA). About 25 flights a week that month.
See flights ORD → GRZ · Skyscanner from about £455 returnAdGetting there. 1 h 30 from the airport to Smučišča Mariborsko Pohorje.
Accommodation.
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Hire, lessons and lift passes.
Ski lessons in Maribor · GetYourGuideAdSki and board hire · SkisetAdLift passes · Resort website
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Lifts closed for the season. They usually open about 25 November.
Forecast
The score, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoor
| Day | Score | Fresh72 h | Depthtop, mid, base | Coldestat top | Windat top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 4°C | wind, 3 knots |
| Tue 20Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 5°C | wind, 9 knots |
| Wed 21Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 10°C | wind, 7 knots |
| Thu 22Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 5°C | wind, 6 knots |
| Fri 23Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 2°C | wind, 6 knots |
| Sat 24Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 2°C | wind, 5 knots |
| Sun 25Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 1°C | wind, 7 knots |
| Mon 26Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 6°C | wind, 5 knots |
Day scores here are the conditions out of 80; a trip's score on the results is the same conditions out of 100. The journey never scores. The forecast reaches about 10 days. Wind is in knots: 10 kn is about 19 km/h. The arrow points where the wind blows to.
Snow by month
| Month | Base326 m | Mid822 m | Top1,317 m | Coldestat the top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec | none | none | none | -6°C |
| Jan | none | 0.1 m | 0.1 m | -7°C |
| Feb | none | none | none | -5°C |
| Mar | none | none | none | -3°C |
Typical snow on the ground in the village, halfway up and at the top: the middle value over 2016 to 2025, from ERA5-Land reanalysis at the grid cell nearest each height. Not a forecast, and not the groomed pistes: resorts make snow lower down.
Your trip, day by day
6 nights from Tue 20 Oct, leaving from Chicago. Change dates
- Tue 20 OctTravel out
Fly ORD to GRZ, changing at FRA, then 1h 30 by road. About 18h 50 door to door
- Wed 21 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Thu 22 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Fri 23 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Sat 24 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Sun 25 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Mon 26 OctTravel home
Fly ORD to GRZ, changing at FRA, then 1h 30 by road. About 18h 50 door to door
Rough cost
About £1,305–£2,295 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing a room. A guide from typical prices, not a quote: check the real prices before you book.
| What | How we worked it out | Each |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | return ORD to GRZ, estimated from distance and season, changing at FRA, full-service airlines, with a hold bag | £455–£945 |
| To the UK airport | parking or the train, there and back | £35–£65 |
| Transfer | shared airport transfer, return | £70–£120 |
| Stay | 6 nights, a mid-range double, shared | £135–£220 |
| Food | 7 days eating out | £155–£290 |
| Lift pass | 5 days | £325–£435 |
| Ski hire | 5 days, or about £85 to fly your own | £130–£220 |
| Total | £1,305–£2,295 |
Prices from public sources, checked in 2026: where they come from. Lessons, lift-pass deals and insurance are extra.
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