Velika Raduha (2062 m) is a 3.3‑kilometre‑long mountain ridge stretching from Tolsta peč (1871 m) in the southwest, above the Savinja Valley, to Jelovec (1885 m) in the northeast, where it borders the Smrekovec mountain range near Planina Vodol. Smrekovec lies further to the east, forming a clear geological and landscape transition.

Summits and structure of the ridge

The ridge includes two summits above 2000 metres:

  • Velika Raduha (2062 m) – the highest and most prominent peak,

  • Mala Raduha (2029 m) – a slightly lower summit on the northeastern side.

The southern slope of Raduha is gentle and grassy, rising gradually from the Savinja Valley, while the northern slope is steep and precipitous, dropping sharply toward the valley of Grohot and the upper Meža region. This contrast gives the mountain its characteristic asymmetrical shape.

On the southern slope lies the well‑known Snežna jama, one of the most important high‑mountain caves in Slovenia, famous for its perennial ice formations and unique underground relief.

Views and surrounding landscape

From the summit of Velika Raduha, the view is exceptionally wide:

  • to the north, the entire ridge of Olševa is clearly visible, marking the beginning of the Karavanke range,

  • to the west, the panorama opens toward the Kamnik–Savinja Alps, including Ojstrica, Planjava, and the central high peaks,

  • to the south, the landscape descends toward the Savinja Valley and the rolling hills of the Šalek region,

  • to the east, the terrain transitions toward Smrekovec and the volcanic hills of the eastern Alps.

The summit plateau is spacious and grassy, making Raduha one of the more accessible two‑thousanders in the Kamnik–Savinja Alps.

Character and significance

Velika Raduha is known for:

  • its elongated ridge shape,

  • the contrast between gentle southern and steep northern slopes,

  • the presence of Snežna jama, an important natural monument,

  • its panoramic views that connect the Kamnik–Savinja Alps with the Karavanke and the eastern Alpine foothills,

  • its role as a transition mountain between limestone highlands and the volcanic Smrekovec range.

Because of its accessibility, geological diversity, and scenic value, Raduha is one of the most visited peaks in the eastern part of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps.