Walking and e-biking link Pohorje stops with local food and a picnic.

The Falski Tajht Experience combines walking and e-biking on Pohorje. The programme leads from the upper station of the Pohorska vzpenjača gondola via Ruševec and Areh to Tiho jezero and back. It includes breakfast, a visit to the Šumik waterfalls, a picnic, relaxation activities and a culinary finale.

Contact

Javno podjetje za mestni potniški promet Marprom, d. o. o.
Mlinska ulica 1, 2000 Maribor

Offer

Date: Permanent
All areas: Pohorje
Duration: A full-day programme finishing in the late afternoon.

Programme

1. Walk to Ruševec

The meeting point is the upper station of the Pohorska vzpenjača gondola. The walking section follows Rozka’s Forest Nature Trail past St Bolfenk’s Church, the viewpoint at the top of the Stolp ski slope, the upper station of the Videc ski lift and the turn-off for Mariborska koča to Ruševec.

Distance: 2.8 km. Total ascent: 120 m.

2. Breakfast and e-bike collection

Breakfast in Ruševec features local produce, including Pohorje honey, ham and homemade bread. E-bike collection includes bicycle adjustment and a short introduction to safe riding.

3. Cycling section and stops

Route: Ruševec → Mariborska koča → Reški vrh → Areh → Bajgot, with a visit to the Šumik waterfalls → Falski tajht, also known as Tiho jezero → Mizni vrh → Bajgot → Cojzarica hut → Glažuta → Ruševec.

Distance: 36.7 km. Total ascent: 1,000 m.

A qualified mountain guide leads the visit to the Veliki Šumik and Mali Šumik waterfalls. Refreshments afterwards include a drink, fruit and energy bars. A picnic and a relaxation or meditation activity follow at Tiho jezero. The programme includes homemade apple strudel at Cojzarica hut.

4. Culinary finale and return

After returning to Ruševec and handing back the bicycles, participants have a meal with a local provider. The description also mentions optional use of a wood-fired hot tub and an arranged transfer to the starting point. Whether these two options are included in the basic package is not specified.

Final walking section: Ruševec → Železničarski dom → upper station of the Pohorska vzpenjača gondola.

Distance: 2.5 km. Total ascent: 50 m.

Active Culinary Local Outdoors Relaxation