Snežniški teki

The start and finish are located at Črne njive above Ilirska Bistrica. The terrain-diverse course runs along well-maintained gravel roads, surrounded by tall pine trees and blooming karst meadows. In the first part, the route is mostly uphill, while in the second part it descends, passing beneath the scenic ridge of Milanja, also known as Volovja reber.

The race takes place on the southeastern slopes of the Snežnik Plateau, with both the start and finish located at Črne njive above Ilirska Bistrica. The first part of the route follows well-maintained gravel roads through tall pine forests and blooming karst meadows. Runners will then cross the scenic ridge of Milanja (also known as Volovja reber), with its highest peak Velika Milanja (1099 m), home to large predators and birds of prey such as golden eagles and griffon vultures. From this vantage point, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Brkini hills, the Čičarija range with Mt. Učka and Slavnik, Vremščica, Nanos, the Kvarner Bay with the island of Cres, and the Pivka Valley. On clear days, the Julian Alps and even the Italian Dolomites can be seen. You will also pass by military bunkers (caverns) of the so-called Alpine Wall, where the first aid station awaits you at the junction of the 17 km and 31 km race routes. Those running the 17 km course will then descend on gravel paths through fragrant, colorful wildflowers all the way to the finish line.

The race takes place along the southeastern slopes of the Snežniška plateau, with the start and finish at Črne njive above Ilirska Bistrica. In the first part, the course is run along well-paved macadam paths between tall pine trees and flowering karst grasslands. Then, runners will cross the picturesque panoramic ridge of Milanja (also known as Volovja reber), with the highest peak Velika Milanja (1099 m), home to large carnivores and birds of prey (mountain eagle, griffon vulture). From here, the view extends to the Brkini Mountains, Čičarija with Učka and Slavnik, Vremščica, Nanos, the Kvarner Gulf with Cres, and the Pivka Valley. In good weather, you can see the Julian Alps and even the Italian Dolomites. You will also run past military bunkers (caverns) of the so-called Alpine Wall, where the first refreshment stand will be waiting for you at the junction of the competition courses at 17 and 31 km. The 31 km course follows a run on macadam trails through the mighty beech-fir forest of the Snežniška Plateau and a descent through the open landscape to the foot of Kozlek. Along the panoramic edge of the Snežniška Plateau, which rises steeply above the Reka River valley, you will climb to the aforementioned peak, where another refreshment station will await you. You will continue the run downhill along the aforementioned edge, through the black pine forest and across dry karst meadows to the finish line.