Parking Areas Below the Cable Car to Velika Planina

At the lower cable car station in Kamniška Bistrica, a large number of parking spaces are available, providing easy access to the cable car. From the parking area, it’s just a few meters’ walk to the cable car station.

Additional Facilities at the Parking Area:

  • Summer Garden Pod Žičnico (open during summer months) – ideal for refreshments or a quick meal.
  • Bicycle Rentals – available year-round.
  • E-bike Charging Station – offers free and worry-free charging for electric bikes.
  • Restrooms
  • Playground for children
  • Souvenir Shop and Information Point

For easy navigation, you can view the parking location on Google Maps.

Parking Areas in the Velika Planina Area

If you are traveling to Velika Planina from the direction of Kranjski Rak, please pay attention to traffic signs. The only official road from the Kamnik direction to the parking areas below Velika Planina is the state road Podlom–Kranjski Rak. If you are coming to Velika Planina from the direction of Gornji Grad, the turnoff for Velika Planina is located a few hundred meters below the Črnivec Pass toward Kamnik.

List of Parking Areas

The following parking areas are available in the Velika Planina area:

  1. Rakove Ravni – Open year-round.
    (From the parking lot to the herdsmen’s settlement on Velika Planina, it is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours of walking.)
  2. Ušivec – In winter, the road to the parking area is not plowed.
    (From the parking lot to the herdsmen’s settlement on Velika Planina, it is approximately 40 to 60 minutes of walking.)
  3. Mačkin Kot – In winter, the road to the parking area is not plowed.
    (From the parking lot to the herdsmen’s settlement on Velika Planina, it is approximately 30 to 45 minutes of walking.)

Important: During winter conditions, the use of winter tires and snow chains is mandatory. In case of fresh snowfall, check road accessibility.

Parking Payment

All parking areas are subject to fees. The available payment methods are:

  • SMS payment,
  • Cash payment to the attendant.

Card payments are not accepted.

Important Warning for Google Maps Users

When using Google Maps, exercise caution, especially if coming from Kamnik. The navigation system may guide you incorrectly through the village of Krivčevo, where access is permitted only for local residents. This road is impassable for standard vehicles in certain sections. If your navigation directs you to this route, at the intersection for the village of Krivčevo, continue straight along the main road. Near the top of the Črnivec Pass, turn left onto the Podlom–Kranjski Rak road, where you will also find a signpost for Velika Planina.

To ensure uninterrupted access for residents and emergency vehicles, please follow traffic signs.

By respecting local residents and driving safely, we wish you a pleasant visit to Velika Planina.

Prohibition of Motor Vehicle Use on Velika Planina

Velika Planina is an area of exceptional natural and cultural value, and the use of motor vehicles is strictly regulated and mostly prohibited. This prohibition is based on the Nature Conservation Act (ZON) and the Ordinance on Public Order in the Velika Planina Area, adopted by the Municipality of Kamnik. Violations of the ZON provisions and the municipal ordinance are punishable by fines.

Recommendations for Visitors

Visitors to Velika Planina are encouraged to use the cable car or hiking trails to access the plateau. By doing so, you contribute to the preservation of the natural environment and the compliance with regulations that protect this unique area.

 

With your help, we can preserve Velika Planina as we cherish it – beautiful, peaceful, and accessible in a sustainable way. Thank you for respecting the rules and contributing to the protection of this natural gem!

PARKING PRICE LIST FOR RAKOVE RAVNI, UŠIVEC, AND MAČKIN KOT PARKING LOTS 2024

The daily parking fee (24/7) is:

  • motorcycle € 5.00,
  • passenger car € 10,00,
  • van or motorhome € 20.00,
  • bus or minibus € 50.00.

The annual parking fee is:

  • motorcycle € 25.00,
  • passenger car € 35.00,
  • van or motorhome € 100.00,
  • bus or minibus € 250.00.
Rules on traffic regulation of parking in the area of Velika planina
Regulation on Traffic Management and Parking in the Velika Planina Area - Amendment 22.12.2021

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

 

Application for a Permit to Drive Motor Vehicles in the Velika Planina Area

Instructions for Payment via SMS

To pay for parking via SMS, send a message to the phone number 4333 with the content as described below:

  1. The first part of the message indicates the parking lot number (VP3, VP4, VP5), followed by a space and your full vehicle registration number.
    • For a car: VP3 [space] registration number (e.g., VP3 KRXY123).
    • For a motorcycle: Add -M after the parking lot number (e.g., VP3-M KRXY123).
    • For a camper or van: Add -A after the parking lot number (e.g., VP3-A KRXY123).
  2. After sending the SMS, follow the instructions you receive on your phone.

Currently, payment for buses via SMS is not available. Payment for buses can be made in cash upon arrival at the parking lot or via bank transfer by prior arrangement through info@velikaplanina.si.

We kindly request all visitors to park in one of the designated parking lots after paying the parking fee. This ensures order and allows for safe passage of emergency vehicles.

List of Authorized Parking Areas

  • Rakove Ravne,
  • Ušivec,
  • Mačkin Kot.

For more information, please contact us at info@velikaplanina.si, call 01/8327 258, or visit our website at www.velikaplanina.si.

Since July 17, 2020, paid parking has been introduced in designated parking areas from Kranjski Rak toward Velika and Mala Planina. In June 2020, the Municipality of Kamnik adopted the Regulation on Traffic Management and Parking in the Velika Planina Area (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 90/2020 of June 24, 2020) to protect the area of Velika Planina. This area represents a unique natural and cultural heritage whose preservation is of utmost importance. Following a public tender for granting a concession, the company Velika Planina, d.o.o., was selected to manage and maintain the parking areas. The Municipality of Kamnik and Velika Planina, d.o.o., introduced parking fees with the aim of preserving, developing, and promoting tourism on Velika Planina. By organizing and controlling vehicle parking, environmental impact and associated negative consequences will be reduced, and issues related to unmanaged parking will be resolved. Such problems often occurred, particularly during the summer months, when improperly parked vehicles caused traffic jams, obstructed necessary access for emergency vehicles (such as ambulances, fire trucks, mountain rescue, and police), and disrupted other activities. Additionally, a portion of the parking fees collected will be allocated to the development of the Velika Planina area.

Parking in designated areas can be paid for at the intersection before the parking area at Rakove Ravne. The payment slip or annual permit must be placed in a visible location under the windshield. Upon payment, friendly staff will direct you to the parking areas, provide informational materials about the attractions on the plateau, and offer a map. Payment can also be made via SMS. On all designated parking areas, instructions for paying parking fees via SMS with the vehicle’s registration number will be displayed on information boards, along with a map.

If a mobile signal is not available where you are, you can send the SMS from another location with signal access. Your payment via SMS will be recorded in the application and verified through the system.