Rogla: visoka pohorska planota nad Zrečami
Rogla leži visoko na Pohorju, nad dolino Dravinje, kjer se gozd nad zadnjimi vasmi sklene v širno planoto. Ni vas in ni mesto, ampak športno in smučarsko središče na planoti, do katere se iz Zreč pripeljete po ovinkasti gozdni cesti skozi strnjen pohorski gozd. Če iščete kraj, kjer je zimska in poletna ponudba na istem mestu, je Rogla ena od možnosti, kjer sta zimska in poletna ponudba na istem mestu.
Zakaj na Roglo
Rogla is not a classic destination with a core and sights, but a plateau where everything is built around sport and nature. Pohorje is a rounded range without sharp rock, so the paths here are gentler and friendlier than in the Alps. This means you can come to Rogla with children or with older visitors who would not manage the paths in the alpine world. For a visitor this means mountain air without a demanding climb.
Pot med krošnjami
Rogla's most recognisable newer attraction is the Treetop Walk, a raised wooden path that runs among the treetops and ends with an observation tower. The path is wide and gentle, so it is suitable for pushchairs and for those who do not walk well too; it is a paid attraction, whose price and opening times are on uradni strani Rogle. Za obisk računajte na dobro uro, ker se po njej hodi počasi in ker se pri stolpu radi zadržite.
the Lovrenc Lakes
From Rogla a path leads to the Lovrenc Lakes, a group of bog lakelets on the Pohorje raised bog, surrounded by dwarf pine and moss. The path is marked and long but gentle, so it is suitable for a day without a demanding climb. The bog is fragile, so walk exclusively on the laid-out boardwalk and do not step on the moss. These very lakelets are the most unusual part of Pohorje, because they are different from everything you would expect in the mountains.
Kaj počnete tu pozimi
Rogla is above all a skiing and cross-country centre, so in winter there are groomed runs for alpine skiing and for cross-country skiing. The conditions depend on the snow and are published on uradni strani Rogle, saj se višje lege razlikujejo od doline. Za popoldne po smučanju je v dolini na voljo termalna ponudba v Zreče. Vse, kar je urejeno kot doživetje, si lahko ogledate med doživetji na Rogli.
Kaj počnete tu poleti
In summer the plateau turns into a starting point for hiking and mountain biking, because the paths are gentle and shady. Thanks to the altitude, even in hot weeks it is cooler here than in the valley, which for many is the main reason to head right here in summer. On Pohorje there is a network of paths that links Rogla with Mariborskim Pohorjem. Če iščete lažji dan, lahko izberete Pot med krošnjami in ji dodate kratek sprehod po planoti.
Kaj in kje jesti
The dining offer on the plateau is tied to the sports centre and to the mountain lodges, so the choice is more limited than in the valley. Styrian cuisine here means soups, meat dishes and pastries made from leavened dough, which you eat after a hike. For a wider choice you can drive to Zreče in the valley, while at the weekend and during the holidays it is worth checking availability or booking.
Where to go on a day trip
Rogla je dobro izhodišče za Pohorje in za Dravinjsko dolino. V dolini pod planoto so Zreče s termalno ponudbo, nekoliko naprej pa The Žiče Charterhouse, najstarejša kartuzija na slovenskem ozemlju. Proti severovzhodu se Pohorje spusti k Maribor. Če načrtujete več dni, poglejte celotno destinacijo Maribor and Pohorje.
Kje prenočiti
Rogla currently has no accommodation offer of its own on the portal, so look for accommodation in the valley. The closest and largest choice is in Zreče, where besides accommodation there is also a thermal offer. As the drive up to the plateau is winding, reckon on half an hour each way. For skiing, accommodation with space for equipment is useful.
Kdaj priti
In winter Rogla is given over to snow, so expect cold mornings and short days, but at the same time the best conditions for cross-country skiing. Summer is the most rewarding, because it is cooler on the plateau than in the valley. Autumn brings colours and clear views, while the spring season here is shorter than in the valley, because the snow at altitude lingers longer. The road up to the plateau can be wintry in winter, so before setting off check stanje cest.
