Pokljuka Biathlon Stadium, Biathlon stadium in Julian Alps, Slovenia
Pokljuka Biathlon Stadium is a winter sports facility nestled in the Julian Alps at an elevation of approximately 1,345 meters. The venue contains professional shooting ranges and ski tracks positioned within Triglav National Park boundaries.
Biathlon competitions have been held here since 1992, when the venue hosted a European Cup event; the World Cup first came to Pokljuka in December 1992. It hosted the World Championships in 2001 and again in 2021, and the pursuit races of the 1998 World Championships. Before the 2009/10 season the stadium was rebuilt and modernised with EU funds as part of the new Športni center Triglav Pokljuka.
The name comes from the Pokljuka plateau, and events are billed simply as "World Cup Pokljuka" rather than "on the Pokljuka". The organising committee sits in Šenčur, about 50 km away, while most teams and officials stay in Bled, roughly 20 km from the stadium. Shuttle buses link Bled with the venue because parking at the stadium itself is limited.
The venue is accessible throughout the year and welcomes visitors during training sessions and major competitive events. Plan to dress warmly for the high altitude mountain setting and wear sturdy footwear when exploring the grounds.
The stadium sits at 1,345 m on the Pokljuka plateau, with race courses running between 1,339 m and 1,378 m. The organizing committee is based in Šenčur, about 50 km away, and most teams stay in Bled, roughly 20 km from the venue. Shuttle buses run to the stadium because parking on site is limited.
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