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For me personally, Velika planina is at its most beautiful in winter. That’s when it turns into a real fairytale land, with snow creating a backdrop like no other. The shepherds’ huts, covered in an untouched white blanket, become so adorable—like little snow mushrooms peeking out from under the snow. 🤩 You simply fall in love with them! 🥰
From Rakova ravan to the first shepherds’ huts
Mum and I started our winter adventure at the Rakova ravan parking lot. The trail first led us uphill past Gojška planina, where the first huts greeted us and let us know we were stepping into a world of peace and quiet.
We continued towards Mala planina, where nature rewarded us with an incredible spectacle: we witnessed a true dance of clouds, mysterious mist, and warm sunbeams cutting through the whiteness.
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Through the settlement to the Church of Mary of the Snows
The trail took us past Domžalski dom and on to the central part of Velika planina. Here, the view opens up over the entire settlement of snow-covered shepherds’ huts, which look completely serene in their winter sleep. Just a step away stands the charming Church of Mary of the Snows, whose unique architecture completes this mountain idyll.
Up to the summit: Between plans and nature
We headed towards Gradišče, the highest peak of the plateau (1,666 m). Along the way, we also planned to visit the slightly lower Koritni vrh, but the mountain quickly reminded us who makes the rules. There was a lot of snow, and there were no tracks leading there, so we wisely changed our minds.
Passing the lovely huts around Zeleni rob, we finally climbed to the highest point—Gradišče. Unfortunately, there were no views of the peaks that would normally be visible, as it started to snow lightly, which only added to the winter atmosphere.
Coffee at Domžalski dom and goodbye in the fog
We returned via a shortcut back to the settlement, then slowly followed the same route back to the starting point. For our must-stop break, we chose Domžalski dom, where we treated ourselves to a delicious coffee ☕️ that warmed us up nicely.
One last time on Mala planina, we enjoyed the interesting play of clouds and colours in the sky before nature decided to draw the curtain. On the descent from Gojška planina, a grey, mysterious fog enveloped us, finishing our trip with a touch of mystique.
Conclusion: Winter on Velika planina isn’t just a hike—it’s an experience of colours, peace, and those “snow mushrooms” that warm your heart, no matter how low the temperatures are. If you’re looking for a little piece of paradise, you’ll find it right here.
