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Vertical Fridrihštajn

Fridrihštajn Castle is located on a 978-metre-high hill with a beautiful view of Kočevje. The castle was built in the 15th century.

Today, only ruins of the castle remain, which have been rebuilt and thus protected from further decay. The castle can be reached by a short climbing route or the usual easier hiking route. It remains to be a popular spot for hikers.

As such, the hill on which the ruins stand is perfect for a real vertical! Start from the MTB centre in Kočevje and immediately head up the slope towards Fridrihštajn. In 2.6 kilometres you will overcome almost 500 metres of elevation gain and finish at the spectacular viewpoint of the ruins of Fridrihštejn Castle.

Friday’s vertical can be a great activation before Saturday’s run or just a sunset hike. There is no time limit on the vertical and it is therefore also suitable for hikers.

Date: 30 May 2025
Start time: 18:30
Organiser: JATrail, running experiences and event organisation, d. o. o.
Start: MTB centre Kočevje
Finish: Fridrihštajn castle
Length: 2,6 km
Total ascent: 475 m+
Time limit: /

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Vertical Fridrihštajn

PHOTO: Andrej Jarni

Aid station

The Kočevsko Outdoor Festival is committed to reducing the negative impact of the festival on the environment, so disposable cups will not be available at the refreshment station. Runners are asked to bring and use their own cup, bidon or cammel bag at the refreshment station.

There will be one (1) aid station at the finish line.

Registration fee pricing

Registration

  • Online registration
  • The registration is final once we receive your payment.
  • Number of particiopants is limited
  • questions about registrations: kocevsko@trailrun.si

Group registration

  • Group members can participate at different distances
  • Minimum number of runners per group is 5
  • Registration fee prices are 15% lower than individual registrations
  • if you would like to apply as a group, send us an email to kocevsko@trailrun.si and we will you a form to fill out

Important information

  • Copetitors have to reach the start venue (MTB cecenter Kočevje) by their own transport. The start at the MTB centre is about 4km away from the main venue at the Kočevje lake (TIC Jezero).
  • The starting numbers will be collected at the main venue at Lake Kočevje (hall next to the TIC Jezero) on Friday from 17:00.
  • There will be a wardrobe transport from the start to the finish – competitors can check in their small wardrobe at a designated place no later than 15 minutes before the start.
  • There will be no transport from the finish line back to the start – runners will return to the MTB Centre on foot or with their own transport.

All participants receive

Friday’s vertical will be timed from the start in the MTB centre Kočevje to the finish in Fridrihštajn. Each runner will receive a timing, a medal at the finish and one refreshment. T-shirt and hot meal are not included in the entry fee. The announcement of the best finishers will follow at 20:30 in the MTB Centre Kočevje.

Categories

  • There are no age group categories for this discipline.
  • prizes will be awarded to the fastest three (3) WOMEN and the fastest three (3) MEN

Mandatory Gear

* Štartna številka na vidnem mestu

Primerna tekaška obutev

Rezervna hrana in pijača za čas med okrepčevalnicami (1L)

* Lasten lonček za pijačo (15 cL minimum)

Astro folija (1,40 x 2,0 m minimum)

* Jakna s kapuco

Piščalka

Mobilni telefon

Dodatna hrana

* Osnovna prva pomoč

Kapa/rutka in rokavice

  • - Obvezno
  • - Priporočljivo
  • - Ni potrebno

* Štartna številka mora biti pritrjena na prednjem delu telesa, na majici ali pasu.

* Lasten lonček za pijači (15cL minimum). Na postajah ne bo plastičnih lončkov, zato mora imeti vsak tekač svojega s sabo.

* Jakna s kapuco. Jakna mora imeti obvezno kapuci in biti iz nepremočljivega materiala.

* Osnovna prva pomoč. Paket prve pomoči mora vsebovati najmanj 1-2 gazi, 1 elastični povoj in paket obližev.

Ostalo

  • The registration service will be set at the main festival venue.
  • By registering in the online application form and paying the registration fee, the competitor confirms that he agrees with the conditions and that he competes at his own risk. For entries on the venue on the day of the event, the competitor signs the application form confirming the acceptance of the conditions and the competition at his own risk.
  • For minors, the responsibility is taken over by parents or guardians who sign the application form upon registration.
  • Participants allow photographing and allow the organizer to use the photographs for the promotion of the Kočevsko Outdoor Festival.
  • Medical care will be placed along the trail.
  • The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the event program. If any changes shall be accepted the participants will be notified in time.
  • The organizer does not accept liability for any damage or injury made by the competitors to themselves, to other competitors or to a third person.
  • The organizer does not accept liability for any damage made on your running gear.
  • All runners participate at their own responsibility.
  • A designated parking space will be available for teams, competitors and spectators.
  • We do not return paid registration fees.

Contact

For any additional questions, contact: kocevsko@trailrun.si