more stats
3,068 ft
Distance
-111 ft
Descent
00:04:08
Avg time
-111 ft
Altitude change
2,785 ft
Altitude min
2,896 ft
Altitude max
2,896 ft
Altitude start
2,785 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
3,068 ft
Distance down
00:04:08
Avg time

Polžek Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Črne njive
    Ilirska Bistrica
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #10742 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #414249 in Trail Running
    • #407773 in Hiking
    • #19691 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #65 in Mountain Biking · Slovenia [+]
    • #355 in Trail Running
    • #355 in Hiking
    • #54 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

Almost flat - you need to pedal
2026 update: A couple of forks alongside the trail, to make things more dynamic - keep your eyes open for jumps and other features mostly on the right side.
Drop and two rollers at the bottom.

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DropsJumpsRollers

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 84 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Polžek Trail Reports

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May 6, 2026 @ 9:29am (Europe/Ljubljana)
May 6, 2026
reporter Odstranjeno kamenje, veje in storži, pograbljeno, pripravljeno na sezono. Cleared and raked, ready for the season.
Nov 8, 2025 @ 10:17am (Europe/Ljubljana)
Nov 8, 2025
Sep 7, 2025 @ 11:07pm
Sep 7, 2025
All good.
Mar 4, 2025 @ 3:16pm
Mar 4, 2025
Sep 7, 2024 @ 12:15pm
Sep 7, 2024
All good.
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Status:
on May 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      0:33 | 359 | Dec 14, 2020 , Ilirska Bistrica
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Polžek located?
      Polžek is located in Črne njive, Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia. It is part of the Črne njive trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.56252, 14.30941.
      ▼ How hard is Polžek?
      Polžek is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Polžek?
      The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,785 ft to 2,896 ft.
      ▼ How long is Polžek?
      Polžek is 3,068 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Polžek?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Polžek. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Polžek?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Polžek are:
      • April (9 activities)
      • May (7 activities)
      • March (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Polžek? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Polžek are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Polžek?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Polžek. The trail is 3,068 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Polžek?
      Polžek is a very popular trail. There have been 315 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 340 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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