Ribnica Lodge

The Ribnica Lodge (Slovene: Ribniška koča; 1,505 m (4,938 ft)) is the highest mountain lodge in the Pohorje Mountains (northeastern Slovenia). It lies on a small plateau under Mali črni vrh in the central area of the Pohorje. The hut is open all year round. It is accessible by car from Ribnica na Pohorju. There is also a small ski resort with three surface lifts.

Ribnica Lodge
Highest point
Elevation1,505 m (4,938 ft)
Coordinates46°29′53.52″N 15°15′36″E
Naming
Native nameRibniška koča
Geography
Ribnica Lodge
Parent rangePohorje

History

At the time of former Yugoslavia, a villa was built at the site by the Maribor merchant Josip Hutter. It was burnt down during World War II. In 1949, hillwalkers built a new hut at the same place.

Starting points

  • 1½h from the Grmovšek Lodge (Grmovškov dom)
  • 3¼h from the Pesek Lodge (Koča na Pesku; via the Lakes Lovrenc (Lovrenška jezera)
  • 2h from Ribnica na Pohorju – walking trail
  • 3h from Planja Hotel (via Lakes Lovrenc)
  • 3h Ribnica na Pohorju – by road

See also

References

  • Slovenska planinska pot, Planinski vodnik, PZS, 2012, Milenko Arnejšek - Prle, Andraž Poljanec ISBN 978-961-6870-04-7


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