Kobla is and probably remains to be closed for a few years onward because the leader of the project supposably has some financial problems. The future of the 2864 resort, therefore, remains uncertain.
But there is a good side to this because Kobla now offers awesome free skiing grounds! When the snow is high there is nothing better than waving in the powder there!
The skiing trip can be extended from nearby Soriška Planina through the mid mountain peaks to the top of Kobla and if there is enough snow one can easily get directly into Bohinj valley.
Enjoy! :D
After lengthy delays work has, at last, started on the replacement resort for Kobla. Called 2864, the new resort will originate from the old Kobla resort and link to the small resort at Sorisca Planina, forming the largest ski area in Slovenia.
Kobla is still closed as of February 2014. According to the fellow who runs a ski hire place at the foot of the lifts, the resort is still looking for an investor. Given the location (on the edge of a popular tourist town), one would imagine this could be more than viable.
This resort is closed again this winter (12/13) and its future totally reliant on the planned redevelopment and addition of ski runs, which was supposed to have happened this year but has been delayed on account (apparently) of delays in obtaining landowner consents. They now say that work will start in Spring 2013 with the first phase opening 13/14.
This only leaves Vogel open for ski and boarding in the Bohinj area, and Soriska Planina 18km away.
Just Heard that Kobla will not open this season (2011-2012). However, better news is that they have started work cutting timber to clear ski runs for the new resort that is to be built between Kobla and Sorica (and linked to both).
Small resort and lifts are in serious need of updating - but the runs are good, people friendly and overall a large bundle of charm. It's a truly beautiful part of the world. Also recommend a stay with Don Childs at his mountain chalet (winter or summer) with his hearty stews, right on the side of the Kobla run.
Ski resort Vogel begin work 8.1.2008, because before there was not enough (natural) snow and snow cannons for artificial snow are not installed/permitted, because Vogel is in Triglav National Park ,
On the contrary, on Kobla, skiing was possible already in Christmas-tide on artificial snow.
(chair lift "Kozji hrbet"), but ski resorts on Krvavec or in Kranjska Gora are not so far from Bohinj too.
Visited Kobla and stayed with Kerry and Don in their home halfway up the mountain side 1 - 4 March 2007. Woke up every morning to the sight of Triglav from our bedroom window. We are not skiers but spent our days walking and taking in the beautiful views of the surrounding area. Many photo opportunities of Kobla, Bohinj, Bled and Vogul. Kerry and Don made us very welcome and I cannot imagine a better location, recommend you try it out. We have already booked ourselves in for a week in September to swim in the lake, walk, enjoy the views and may even have a go at white water rafting.
You can contact Don on [email protected]
Jackie from Horsham
Stayed in Kobla 12/2-19/2. Took the kids for the first time. The resort was perfect for the kids. The ski school was excellent as was the equipment. The snow was excellent top to middle but a little wet lower down. Not very extensive skiing but very quiet and no queues!!! Vogel is only 10 minutes away for harder skiing. Stayed with Don & Kerry at the Kobla Mountain Retreat halfway up the Mountain!! Thoroughly recommend staying there. Hearty breakfast and excellent dinners. You can contact Don on [email protected]. All Slovenia was excellent value for money and no queues!!!
Kevin from Newbury.
February 16, 2006
Tony Croxley
from
United Kingdom
I boarded in the Bohinj resorts in early Feb06 and even though a fresh dump of snow would have been good, the weather was great and overall conditions were excellent. The runs from the top of the mountain are a good length and good fun - lower slopes would suit beginners. Check it out.
TC