Pohorje Regional Park

Pohorje Regional Park is a protected area established in 2024, covering 52 square kilometres of the Pohorje range above 1,200 metres above sea level. It was created through cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and six municipalities: Zreče, Vitanje, Mislinja, Lovrenc na Pohorju, Ruše and Slovenska Bistrica. Pohorje is renowned for its outstandingly well-preserved nature, varied terrain and rich network of surface waters. The area includes centuries-old forests, peat bogs, alpine meadows, lakes and streams. Thanks to its distinctive geology and silicate bedrock, the park is home to many plant and animal species, including rare and endangered ones such as the capercaillie and the black grouse.

The park is managed by the Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation in cooperation with local communities and regional development institutions. The main management goals are to preserve natural values, biodiversity, habitats of endangered species and the diverse landscape character. The area is part of the European Natura 2000 network. Pohorje Regional Park is an attractive year-round destination, offering an extensive network of hiking and cycling trails as well as themed educational paths. In the areas of Three Kings, Kope and Rogla, modern interpretation centres enable visitors to explore Pohorje’s natural and cultural heritage in an engaging and interactive way.

Pohorje Regional Park is an important contribution to sustainable development, nature conservation and the preservation of the rich heritage of Slovenia’s Alpine world.