In the heart of the Pohorje nature, you’ll find the Bike Park Pohorje Maribor, with multiple different trails. Since 1999, one of our trails (World Cup) has been considered a legendary downhill mountain biking track for the World Championships.
Bike Park Pohorje Maribor was created by mountain bikers for mountain bikers. Located just 60 km from Graz, 120 km from Zagreb, 250 km from Vienna, and 350 km from Budapest, it offers its visitors much more than just adrenaline experiences.
You can ride down almost directly into the center of Maribor! There are trails for beginners and families, as well as advanced and experienced mountain bikers, and even professionals. Welcome to Maribor!
Flow Line is a captivating blue trail that commences its journey at the upper station of the Cable Car Pohorska vzpenjača. Stretching over approximately 5.2 kilometers and boasting an exciting descent of around 702 vertical meters, this trail guides riders all the way down to the valley.
Flow Line is specially designed to accommodate a wide range of skill levels, making it the perfect choice for riders, whether they’re just starting or are seasoned pros.
This trail has a delightful and playful character. On the main line, all obstacles are designed to be rollable, providing an excellent opportunity for beginners to build confidence and hone their skills. For those seeking more exhilaration, numerous features await the jumping experts. These are easily identifiable by red and black signs, and while they require a slight detour from the main line, don’t worry; the intuitive path keeps you smoothly rolling along.
Flow Line promises an exciting adventure for riders of all levels and a truly memorable experience in Bike Park Pohorje Maribor.
The Red line, marked as a red track, commences its exhilarating journey at the upper station of the cable car Pohorska vzpenjača. Spanning 3,2 kilometers in length, this trail offers an adrenaline-pumping descent of more than 490 meters, ultimately leading cyclists a few meters below the middle station of the Pohorska vzpenjača. From here on, you can either take the Family line or the Flow line to reach the valley.
The Red line is thoughtfully crafted for riders who thrive on high-speed big berms and airborne adventures. Throughout the trail, you’ll find a series of jumps designed to accommodate progressive skill development and instill confidence. Double jumps, drops, and other challenging elements are clearly marked with distinct signs.
This course offers a remarkably fluid riding experience and promises endless excitement for cyclists with a few kilometers already under their belts. It provides an ideal platform for riders to elevate their mountain biking expertise within the scenic landscape of Bike Park Pohorje Maribor.
The Red line is open every day of the year, including the winter season, when it’s not covered by a blanket of snow.
The World Cup is the downhill track that catapulted Maribor onto the global stage of mountain biking. This iconic black trail, renowned for its high-speed and root-strewn segments, the legendary technical rock garden known as “Rocks and Roll,” and exhilarating jumps, is sure to leave an indelible mark on you.
To reach the World Cup track, you have to follow the Flow line from the upper station of the cable car Pohorska vzpenjača, all the way to Koča Luka. It spans 2 kilometers in length and offers 431 meters of descent. It’s suitable for experienced riders who are familiar with high speeds and challenging terrain. The World Cup track is tailored for seasoned riders. To fully relish the experience, it’s recommended to opt for a downhill bike with extra cushioning, rather than an enduro bike.
As you cross the finish line, take solace in the fact that even the most celebrated legends of mountain biking needed a moment to catch their breath. So, don’t be surprised if you find yourself in a similar position. Undoubtedly, an extraordinary smile will be your ultimate reward.
Family Line is a green trail designed for beginners and families. It starts at the mid-station of the cable car Pohorska vzpenjača, where the Red Line trail ends. With 2,4 kilometers in length and 237 vm of enjoyable descent, you’re guaranteed to relish every meter until you reach the lower station of the cable car Pohorska vzpenjača.
Crafted as the easiest trail in our bike park, Family Line caters to riders of all skill levels and ages. Featuring gentle bumps, flowing turns, and wooden features, it guides you through a dynamic and fun descent while ensuring a smile on your face, regardless of your cycling expertise.
A standout feature of our latest addition at the mid-station is its year-round accessibility, even during the winter season when it’s not covered by snow.
If you’re looking to ignite someone’s passion for mountain biking, Family Line in Bike Park Pohorje Maribor is the perfect trail for you.
Ruška Family is a blue trail on Areh, designed for beginners and families. With its 1,3 kilometers in length and enjoyable, winding 214 meters of descent from the top to the bottom station of the Ruška chairlift, it offers an exceptional experience for the whole family.
Compared to the green Family Line at Mariborsko Pohorje, Ruška Family includes not only bumps and flowing berms but also small jumps, enabling riders to learn basic biking skills in the air.
Ruška Family at Areh is an excellent choice for beginners and families, while also providing fun for more experienced riders!
Ruška Flow is a red trail at Areh, designed for riders who enjoy flow and aim to improve their biking skills – both on the ground and in the air. With its 2,1 kilometers in length and 212 dynamic and winding elevation meters from the top to the bottom station of the Ruška chairlift, it offers an unforgettable experience.
Smooth turns, bumps, and a beautiful collection of small to medium jumps guarantee smiles on the faces of all riders. Ruška Flow at Areh enables gradual improvement of biking skills in cornering and jumping, with all obstacles also navigable without losing contact with the ground.
This red trail is suitable and enjoyable for a wide range of riders – from beginners to the more experienced and advanced.
Stream Line is a red enduro trail that adds excitement to the Flow Line trail in the central section under the Poštela chairlift. This singletrack trail along the stream, as its name suggests, is hand-built and offers lively turns and bumps that will get your heart racing and put a smile on your face. With 0,4 kilometers and 67 meters of descent, the Stream line is the shortest track in our network – but that doesn’t make it any less fun from the rest.
The entrance to Stream Line branches off from the Flow Line near the middle of the chairlift Poštela.
It’s suitable for all riders who enjoy riding natural, well-groomed trails that aren’t too demanding. Due to some tight turns, it’s better suited for agile enduro bikes, but you’ll definitely enjoy it even on a downhill bike.
Red Fox is a red enduro trail, crafted in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Golden Fox ski race. Extending 1,2 kilometers in length and descending for 203 vertical meters, it commences at Trikotna jasa next to the Radvanje chairlift and concludes at the base of the snow stadium, forever symbolizing the enduring legacy of the Golden Fox ski race.
This diverse and exhilarating trail, meticulously shaped using hand tools, appeals to riders seeking to explore various facets of natural enduro trails and refine their skills before venturing onto black trails like the Fury trail.
On Red Fox, you’ll encounter roots, rocky sections, sharp turns, ledges, and wooden features, ensuring an enjoyable experience for both novice and seasoned riders.
America Trail is a blue enduro trail, designed for both beginners and experienced cyclists. The America Trail is a natural singletrack, rich with varied sections and wooden features. Due to the easy bypasses around the more challenging parts, it is suitable for families and less experienced cyclists, while also offering challenges for more skilled riders.
The America Trail is located in the Areh zone, which is part of the wider area of the bike park. The trail is 837 meters long and is known for its diversity and beautiful natural surroundings. It starts above the “Bike & Ski Bajta” and offers varied paths, which include various technical sections, jumps, berms (banked turns), and flowing descents.
Skills Park – the perfect place to start your MTB journey!
Designed for beginners of all ages, the Skills Park offers a safe and fun environment to learn the fundamentals of mountain biking.
What will you learn?
– proper body position and braking
– speed control, balance, and weight shifting
– riding over bumps, jumps, obstacles, and turns
– confident handling of descents and climbs
What does the park offer?
– a pump track, technical zones, and natural obstacles
– low jumps, drops, and rollers
The park is open for independent use, and there’s also a conveyor lift that takes you effortlessly to the top – so you can focus entirely on riding and learning.
Perfect for kids, teens, adults, and families with no prior experience who want to safely build skills before tackling more advanced trails.
Start your MTB adventure with confidence and a smile!
The panoramic cycling route between Areh and Bolfenk on Maribor’s Pohorje is a scenic and easy circular trail, perfect for leisure cyclists and families with older children. The route connects two popular excursion spots – Bolfenk and Areh – and offers stunning views of the Pohorje forests and the Drava Valley.
Basic Information
– length: 26.4 km
– elevation difference: approx. 750 m
– surface: mix of asphalt and gravel roads
– difficulty: easy
– marking: route number 7, light blue color
The trail starts at the upper station of the Pohorje cable car at Bolfenk (1042 m) or at Areh (1246 m), running along the Pohorje ridge. Along the way, you’ll pass through forest paths, ski slopes, and scenic viewpoints such as the Maribor lookout tower, as well as landmarks like St. Bolfenk Church and Ruška Lodge. The route is also suitable for e-bikes.
What can you experience along the way?
– breathtaking views of Maribor and the Drava plain
– visit to St. Bolfenk Church and the Maribor lookout tower
– riding through lush Pohorje forests and natural sights
– rest stops at mountain lodges for food and drinks
The Areh–Bolfenk panoramic trail is an excellent choice for anyone looking to combine outdoor activity with beautiful nature and unforgettable views.
ZigZag is the perfect choice for your first steps (or better yet – turns) in the world of mountain biking!
It’s a gentle and technically easy trail, specifically designed for beginners and anyone looking to build confidence on their bike.
The trail features no jumps, roots, or technical obstacles, allowing you to fully focus on learning how to ride through corners – and there are plenty of them on ZigZag! Thanks to its many curves (hence the name), it’s ideal for practicing the basics, such as cornering, proper body positioning, and maintaining speed through turns.
It’s suitable for all ages, including younger riders who are experiencing a bike park for the first time.
Javno podjetje Marprom, d. o. o.
Pohorska vzpenjača
Pohorska ulica 60, 2000 Maribor
+ 386 (0)59 179 752
info@visitpohorje.si
