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       CYCLING IN

SLOVENIA
Green. Active. Healthy.
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Slovenia is indeed a hidden gem for                                                  LONG-DISTANCE CYCLING
cycling enthusiasts, even though                                                     TRAILS
this authentic and diverse country
has already been well explored from                                                            TRANS SLOVENIA
the handlebars by many visitors                                                                TRANS KARAVANKE
from all over the world.
                                                                                               POHORJE CYCLING TRAIL
So let yourself wander – first through
this catalogue and then on your next                                                           DRAVA CYCLING TRAIL
biking holiday. We offer a selection of                                                        PARENZANA
some of the best cycling experiences                                                           JURE ROBIČ CYCLING TRAIL
in the region, and much more awaits
when you visit each and any of
Slovenia’s cycling destinations.               Slovenia in Europe

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     SPECIALIST ACCOMMODATION          SLOVENIA BIKE HOTELS                        20 Maribor, HOTEL MILENA
     FOR CYCLISTS AND CYCLING                                                      21 Mozirje, HOTEL GOLTE
     CAMPSITES                                                                     22 Mozirje, APARTMAJI & WELLNESS SKOK
                                       1 Jamnica, EKOHOTEL KMETIJA KOROŠ
     1 			 Hiking & Biking member                                                  23 Strunjan, HOTEL OLEANDER
                                       2 Kranjska Gora, APARTMAJSKI HOTEL BERGHI
                                                                                   24 Zreče, HOTEL VITAL
     25 		Camp                                                                      		 Bovec, APARTMAJI MRAKIČ
                                                                                    		 Bohinjska Bistrica, APARTMAJI TUBEJ
                                       3 Bohinjsko jezero, HOSTEL POD VOGLOM        		 Debeli Rtič, HOTEL BOR MZL
     				Other cycling accommodation
                                       4 Rogla, HOTEL ROGLA                         		 Govejk, Spodnja Idrija,
                                                                                   		  PRENOČIŠČA NA KLUK
                                        		 Radenci, HOTEL RADIN                     		 Hoče, APARTMAJSKA HIŠA RUŠEVEC
                                                                                    		 Lokev, APARTMAJSKA HIŠA MUHA
                                                                                       Kobarid, HOTEL HVALA
                                                                                    		 Koper, HIŠKE SLOVENSKE ISTRE
                                                                                    		 Maribor, HOSTEL PEKARNA
                                                                                    		 Maribor, HOSTEL TOMI
                                                                                    		 Murska Sobota, HOSTEL
                                                          HUNGARY                      LOVENJAKOV DVOR
                                                                                    		 Pokljuka, HOTEL JELKA
                                                                                       Strunjan, TERME KRKA,
                                                                                   		TALASO STRUNJAN
                                                                                    		 Šmarješke Toplice, TERME KRKA,
                                                                                   		 TERME ŠMARJEŠKE TOPLICE
                                                                                       Zreče, HOTEL SMOGAVC

          20                                                                       25 Bled, HOTEL KRIM BLED
                                                                                   26 Bled, HOTEL RIBNO
                                                                                   27 Cerkno, HOTEL CERKNO
                                                                                   28 Divača, HOTEL MALOVEC
                                                                                   29 Kranjska Gora, HOTEL LEK
                                                                                   30 Kobarid, GOSTIŠČE JAZBEC
                                                                                   31 Logarska dolina, HOTEL PLESNIK
                                                                                   32 Otočec, TERME KRKA, HOTEL ŠPORT
                                       5 Ajdovščina, MLADINSKI HOTEL
                                       6 Bled, BEST WESTERN PREMIER                 		 Ljubljana, HOTEL SLON
                                                                                       Maribor, HOTEL BAU
                                         HOTEL LOVEC                                   Maribor, HOTEL TABOR
                      CROATIA          7 Bohinjsko jezero, HIKE & BIKE                 Moravske Toplice, HOTEL VIVAT
                                       8 Brda, HOTEL SAN MARTIN                        Moravske Toplice, VILLA TAMARA
                                                                                       Pliskovica, Dutovlje,
                                       9 Dobrna, HOTEL GOSTILNA TRIGLAV                HOSTEL PLISKOVICA
16                                                                                     Ptuj, GH PRIMUS
                                       10 Kranjska Gora, HOTEL ŠPIK                    Rogaška Slatina, GH DONAT
                                       11 Krvavec, HOTEL KRVAVEC                       Solkan, HOTEL SABOTIN
                                                                                       Strunjan, HOTEL SALINERA
                                       12 Rakitna, HOTEL RAKITNA                       Šempeter pri Novi Gorici, HOTEL LIPA
                                       13 Piran, HOTEL TARTINI                         Topolšica, HOTEL VESNA

                                       14 Portorož, HOTEL TOMI                     SLOVENIA BIKE CAMPS
                                       15 Snovik, TERME SNOVIK

                                        		   Banovci, HOTEL ZELENI GAJ
                                        		   Brežice, MC HOSTEL BREŽICE             33    Bled, CAMPING BLED
                                        		   Kranjska Gora, HOTEL KOMPAS
                                                                                    34    Bohinjska Bistrica, KAMP DANICA
                                        		   Lendava, HOTEL LIPA
                                        		   Moravske Toplice, HOTEL TERMAL         35    Kobarid, KAMP KOREN KOBARID
                                        		   Novo mesto, APARTMAJI, SOBE RAVBAR
                                                                                    36    Luče, KAMP ŠMICA
                                                                                    37    Metlika, KAMP PODZEMELJ
                                       16 Brestanica, HOSTEL KOZMUS                 38    Ozeljan, KAMP LIJAK
                                       17 Bovec, APARTMAJI SKOK                     39    Rečica ob Savinji, CAMPING MENINA
                                       18 Drežnica, GOSTIŠČE JELKIN HRAM                 Banovci, KAMP SONČNI GAJ
                                                                                         Maribor, KOLESARSKI KAMP POHORJE
                                       19 Idrija, HOSTEL IDRIJA                          Podčetrtek, KAMP NATURA
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A GREEN CYCLING PARADISE IN
THE HEART OF EUROPE
“Let the masses head out to the Alps. When it comes to mountain biking, Slovenia is Europe’s best-kept secret. Brothers and sisters
we have seen the light, we know that the country is a mountain biker’s paradise, and we’ve been chomping at the bit to get back there
ever since.” – Singletrack Magazine, UK.

TEN REASONS TO VISIT                            pily tell you about this or that great trail or   impossible to encounter them.
SLOVENIA BY BIKE                                help you get oriented, and in every town
                                                you will find local bikers that you can team      9
1                                               up with to really discover the land.              Rich history and culture – In Slovenia
It’s green! A well-preserved natural envi-                                                        you can explore ruins going back to Ro-
ronment, ruled over by mighty forests,          5                                                 man times, tour medieval castles or get
fresh air and clean water. “Feel Green” is      Travelling by bike in Slovenia is full of         to know some of the still very active
not just a gimmick, it’s a feeling you expe-    positive surprises, and at the same time          master craftspeople. You can choose for
rience when you come to Slovenia.               this is one of the safest countries in Eu-        yourself how much time you devote to
                                                rope. We’re not saying you can just leave         cycling and how much to spend on cul-
2                                               your bike out anywhere, but especially in         ture, but everywhere you go there will be
Diverse landscape – Your very first ex-         the countryside you will feel as safe as in       opportunities for both.
ploration of Slovenia will yield much,          your garden at home.
and when you glance at the map you will                                                           10
instantly notice the colourful landscape        6                                                 Cycling almost has to end (or perhaps
created at the meeting point of different       Nature is accessible – When you turn off a        begin) with the “tastes” of Slovenia – in
geographical regions. Mountains and hills       Slovenian road into the forest, you will not      authentic local inns, with a glass of su-
with breathtaking views, interspersed           be stopped by any “no trespassing” signs,         perlative Slovenian wine and one of the
with plains and river valleys just made for     you will be welcomed by the refreshing            traditional dishes and desserts.
cycling. Given the contours of this land, it    shade and free access to almost all the coun-
is no surprise that cycling in all its forms    try’s forests and uplands. There are some         In Slovenia you will learn that the “per-
is very popular, and it is true that the        restrictions in Slovenia on wheeled vehicles      fect trail” is not just enjoying some awe-
countless trails and forest roads will bring    in the natural environment, but they will         some wilderness path or conquering a
the broadest smiles to mountain bikers.         not stop you having wonderful experiences.        serpentine ascent, it is enjoying a ride
                                                                                                  that is woven into the environment, the
3                                               7                                                 people, the natural world, culture, cui-
Slovenia is all within reach! This is a small   In Slovenia you can bike in all seasons,          sine and surprises around each bend.
but varied and in many respects rich coun-      with the cycling season in most places
try, whose diversity can be experienced         starting in April and ending in November,
even in a long weekend of cycling, but to       but in Istria you can bike all year given the     DID YOU KNOW?
really engage with the natural world and        Mediterranean influence.                          The oldest known wooden wheel and
people here you will need a week or more                                                          axle were discovered close to the cap-
on holiday. And then you’ll want more!          8                                                 ital city Ljubljana. It is some 5,200
                                                Parts of Slovenia are still home to wild          years old, evidence that people “rode”
4                                               game animals, and you might see a sign            around here back in pre-history.
The friendliness of the local people and the    saying “Caution, bears!” (it will actually
strong cycling culture – Cycling is deeply      read: “Pozor, območje medveda!”). But you
rooted in the Slovenian environment, in         have nothing to fear, the protected wild an-
terms of tourism, sports and simply as a        imals stay off the trails and are more afraid
way of getting around. The locals will hap-     of you than you are of them, so it is almost
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BIKE HOTELS AND CAMPS
SLOVENIA BIKE HOTEL                                   cle routes, a cycling guide and the option of
                                                      local bike rental. The premises offer inter-
Alongside the traditional star system,                net access, special overnight packages for
cyclist-friendly providers of accommoda-                                                               FIVE BIKES
                                                      cyclists, bike and clothes washing facilities,
tion and food (hotels, hostels, pensions,             transport for cyclists, bikes and gear and       Premises with five bikes must meet al-
apartments and others) can acquire bi-                the option of packed lunches for bikers.         most all the needs of cycling tourists,
cycle symbols indicating the extent and                                                                and in addition to the facilities provid-
quality of what they offer to cyclists.                                                                ed, these needs are met by an employed
Basic services are indicated with one                                                                  cycling guide. In addition to everything
bicycle, and then range up to five bicy-                                                               mentioned earlier, these establishments
cles, a designation reserved for tourism              THREE BIKES
                                                                                                       must offer a minimum of 20 suggested
providers who live with cyclists and for              The hotel provides professional cycling ad-      individual bike tours, daily programmes of
whom it represents their main activity.               vice for planning tours, with several cycling    guided tours and a cycling proficiency pro-
Below we present the requirements for                 guides available, it provides GPS data for       gramme. The bike shed has special protec-
acquiring one or more bicycle signs, with             tours and guided cycling tours, and offers       tion with alarms and video surveillance,
each higher ranking offering more than                at least a 4-day programme of local cycling      higher-quality bikes are rented out and
the previous one.                                     tours. Assistance in finding and booking         the establishment offers its own transport
                                                      accommodation in other destinations. The         of cyclists and bikes. The premises offer
                                                      hotel offers individual bike locking, a ser-     dinners suitable for cyclists and typical
                                                      vicing point and related services, mid-range     local and regional dishes. The facilities are
                                                      bike rental, local roadside bike assistance      further enhanced by a massage spot and
                                                      and transport of bikes to local services, and    sauna.
ONE BIKE                                              in addition to cycling it offers alternative
The hotel provides information on what                programmes.
there is for cyclists in the local area, as well as
a cycling info point, one night’s accommoda-                                                           SLOVENIA BIKE CAMPS
tion without surcharge, a safe place for stor-
                                                                                                       Biker-friendly campsites provide a range of
ing bikes, loan of basic tools, a space for dry-      FOUR BIKES
ing cycling clothes and shoes and a breakfast                                                          information on cycling excursions nearby
enhanced with fruit and whole grains.                 The hotel offers a 6-day programme of cy-        and further afield, and they offer a 4-day
                                                      cling tours and a number of cycling guides.      cycling tour programme and one trained
                                                      It offers spare inner tubes of various di-       guide. They must also offer tools for servic-
                                                      mensions for sale, free transport to service     ing bikes, facilities for cleaning bikes and
                                                      points and replacement bikes, mid-rage           gear, safe bike storage, a space for drying
TWO BIKES
                                                      bike rental, energy drinks, bars and snacks.     clothes and shoes, transport of bikes and
In addition to basic information about                Professional massage provided on request.        the option of renting five mid-range bikes.
what is on offer for cyclists, the hotel has                                                           Campsites must also offer energy-rich food
a cycling map of the area, marked local cy-                                                            and drinks.
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DIFFERENT CYCLING REGIONS
Slovenia is a meeting point of different ge-      regions meet (such as Idrija and Pohorje)        • at least one cycling information point,
ographical regions, and it is only right and      have been categorised in the region type         • detailed cycling information on the main
proper for this cycling catalogue to align        that offers most to the cyclist.                   regional website,
with the natural world. In terms of con-                                                           • specialist accommodation for bikers (ho-
tours, climate and vegetation we merged           SLOVENIAN CYCLING                                  tels, pensions, hostels, campsites or farm
the cycling destinations into five cycling        DESTINATIONS                                       tourism providers),
regions, making it easier for you to choose                                                        • trained cycling guides,
your next holidays:                               To standardise and improve tourism ser-          • bicycle and gear rental,
                                                  vices aimed specifically at cyclists, the Slo-   • bike servicing,
• THE ALPS                                        venian Tourist Board has introduced the          • a bike shop.
• ALPINE FOOTHILLS                                category of cycling destination, and in this
• KARST UPLANDS AND PLATEAUS                      connection has defined national standards
• VINEYARD HILLS AND EASTERN                      for cycling hotels, hostels, campsites and
  PLAINS                                          farm tourism providers. In addition to ad-
• MEDITERRANEAN SLOVENIA                          equate infrastructure, the main guidelines
                                                  in awarding categories are the provision of
In general we can say that the most fun is        correct information for cyclists of all types,
to be had by mountain bikers, since there         the upkeep and marking of cycling trails
will never be any lack of fine flow trails, and   and guide services.
each climb will reward you with fantastic
views. But Slovenia is also a thrill for other    Cycling destinations have evolved services
bikers, with its country roads, epic moun-        and facilities for cycling tourists and offer
tain passes, valleys, river trails and lakes.     you:

The boundaries between the different              • marked cycling trails,
regions are not sharply drawn, so those           • a map or panoramic projection of cycling
cycling destinations located where two              excursions and routes,
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THE ALPS
Top 5
• Exploring the Soča river valley and the mountains and meadows above the emerald river, ideal for combining
  with nature-based recreation.
• Unique underground cycling in a former mine below Peca, and enjoying the singlerails of Koroška.
• Photographing the views from the Solčavsko Panoramic Route.
• Traversing the Karavanke by mountain bike.
• An epic Alpine stage for road bikes featuring the passes of Vršič and Predel and the climb to Mangart; one of
  the most stunning in Europe.
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Cycling in the Soča Valley

   THE SOČA VALLEY:
   BOVEC, KOBARID, TOLMIN
   TIC Bovec                                    Under the high Julian Alps, on the           area of Slavia Friulana. Road bikers
   Trg golobarskih žrtev 8, SI-5230 Bovec       edge Under the high Julian Alps, on          should not miss the climb over Vršič
   t +386 (0)5 384 19 19 m +386 (0)31 388 700   the edge of Triglav National Park,           (1,611 m), the highest road pass in Slo-
   e info@bovec.si                              lies a picturesque valley, and winding       venia, while an even bigger challenge
   www.bovec.si                                 through it is the emerald River Soča.        might be the climb up the highest road
                                                Nature, which is virtually unspoiled         in Slovenia, which leads to the Mangart
   TIC Kobarid                                  here, is richly adorned and harbours         saddle (2,040 m). If you feel like an eas-
   Trg svobode 16, SI-5222 Kobarid              an abundance of treasures: Alpine            ier time on the pedals, try the routes
   t +386 (0)5 380 04 90                        peaks and green hills, crystal clear         along the Soča, Koritnica, Nadiža, Tol-
   e info.kobarid@lto-sotocje.si                rivers, enchanting waterfalls, pools         minka, Idrijca and Bača river valleys.
   www.dolina-soce.com                          and gorges, therapeutic springs and          Combine cycling with discovering and
                                                mysterious caves. There are countless        learning about the rich cultural and nat-
   TIC Tolmin                                   points along the way that stop you in        ural heritage of these areas, and the local
   Petra Skalarja 4, SI-5220 Tolmin             your tracks and fill you with wonder.        remnants of the First World War offer a
   t +386 (0)5 380 04 80
                                                The valley offers all kinds of outdoor ac-   real trip into the rich history of the val-
   e info@lto-sotocje.si                                                                     ley and its surroundings. We invite you to
   www.dolina-soce.com                          tivities, and it is especially simple and
                                                fun to explore this semi-hidden world        visit the source of the River Soča, Kozjak
                                                by bike, while the more difficult ter-       and Boka waterfalls, the Tolmin gorges
   CYCLING TOURS AND TRAILS                                                                  and the big gorges of the Soča, Kluže for-
                                                rain offers plenty of challenge for well-
   Total length							2,666 km                  trained bikers. Mountain bikers can          tress, Kobarid Museum and the Memo-
   Number of all tours		 90                     sweat and sunbathe on the steep slopes       rial Church of the Holy Spirit at Javorca.
                                                of the Julian Alps high above Bovec, Ko-     Along the way you should treat yourself
   Marked trails						18                                                                     to some famous Bovec cheese, a frika
                                                barid and Tolmin, enjoy the views from
   Lowest and highest points 167–2,040 m 		     Kolovrat and explore the lovely Šentvid      omelette with native Tolminc cheese and
   												above sea level                  plateau, the remote villages above Baš-      sweeten up with some Bovec krafi dump-
                                                ka grapa or the picturesque borderland       lings and sweet Kobarid dumplings.
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Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin                     7

 SKOK HOLIDAY
 APARTMENTS**
 17                                          Position                                              other routes that offer cycling excursions of var-
                                             You will recognise our apartment building,            ying difficulty. You can get all the information
                                             which you can see as you enter Bovec from the         you need about the selection of cycling tours
                                             direction of Tarvisio and Kranjska Gora, by the       from the cycling guide, who will talk to you and
                                             sunny signboard, the soft pink facade and the         suggest a tour plan suited to your wishes and
                                             fine view of the north-eastern section of the         abilities. Cycling packages for families. Option
                                             mountain range surrounding the valley.                of bike rentals.

Information and booking                      Accommodation and food                                Alternative programmes
                                             In addition to apartment accommodation, the           This destination offers a wide selection of sports
Apartmaji Skok
                                             premises offer relaxation in a Finnish sauna.         activities: rafting and kayak trips along the Riv-
Mala vas 111, SI-5230 Bovec
                                             There is car parking space.                           er Soča, canyoning at Sušec, the zipline at Učja
t +386 (0)5 389 63 00
                                                                                                   and other water and sports activities. There are
m +386 (0)41 328 629
                                             What we offer cyclists                                options for light or demanding walks or hiking.
e info@apartmajiskok.com
                                             The high Julian Alps provide the extraordinary
www.apartmajiskok.com
                                             and picturesque backdrop to the mountain              Specialist in
                                             trails, cart and mule tracks, mountain roads and      mountain and family biking.

 KAMP KOREN KOBARID
 ECO-CHALETS****
                                             Position                                              Alternative programmes
 35                                          Kamp Koren lies along the emerald River Soča,         Water sports (kayaking, rafting, canyoning and
                                             on the edge of Triglav National Park, and is an       more), adrenaline park, climbing wall, beach vol-
                                             ideal starting point for cycling tours just 500 m     ley, paragliding.
                                             from Kobarid.
                                                                                                   Specialist in
                                             Accommodation and food                                mountain biking.
                                             Comfortable accommodation in eco-cabins, a
Information and booking
                                             hearty breakfast with local products, and an or-
Eko apartmajsko naselje Kamp Koren Kobarid   ganic products shop.
Drežniške Ravne 33, SI-5222 Kobarid
t +386 (0)5 389 13 11                        What we offer cyclists
f +386 (0)5 389 13 10                        A starting point for numerous bike tours of var-
m +386 (0)41 371 229                         ying difficulty, availability of guides and maps of
e info@kamp-koren.si                         cycle routes, bike rental and repair, transport of
www.kamp-koren.si                            persons and bikes, guided cycling tours.
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8            Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin

 JAZBEC INN
 30                                                       Position                                              Alternative programmes
                                                          When the emerald River Soča emerges from the          Bathing in the Nadiža and Soča rivers, rafting,
                                                          Kobarid gorges and leaves behind the famous           canyoning, zipline, skydiving, outdoor museum
                                                          Napoleon Bridge, the valley spreads out in all its    (First World War), cheesemaking museum and
                                                          beauty, and here amidst the wide meadows by the       more
                                                          slopes of Matajur lies the hamlet of Idrsko (Jaz-
                                                          bec Inn), with one of the finest views of Mt Krn.     Specialist in
                                                                                                                road, trail and mountain biking.
Information and booking                                   Accommodation and food
                                                          Comfortable rooms, restaurant open all day, lo-
Gostišče Jazbec
                                                          cal breakfast.
Idrsko 56, SI-5222 Kobarid
t +386 (0)5 389 91 00
                                                          What we offer cyclists
m +386 (0)41 570 126
                                                          Drying room for clothes, spacious garage, ser-
e bostjan.jazbec@siol.net
                                                          vice point, rental and transport of bikes and cy-
www.jazbec.eu
                                                          clists, cycling guide available all year, MTB tours
                                                          around the Soča area and Slavia Friulana.

 JELKIN HRAM INN***                                                                    POSITIVE SPORT
 18

                                                                                       Information
                                                                                       Positive Sport
Information and booking                                                                Trg svobode 15, SI-5222 Kobarid
                                                                                       t +386 (0)40 654 475
Gostišče Jelkin Hram, Drežnica 30, SI-5222 Kobarid
                                                                                       e info@positive-sport.com
t +386 (0)5 384 86 10, +386 (0)41 953 370
                                                                                       www.positive-sport.com
e jelkin.hram@siol.net, www.jelkin-hram.com
                                                                                       Offer
The inn at the foot of the mighty Mt Krn is an excellent starting point for hikers,
                                                                                       Guided excursions, bike rentals, a shop and bike servicing.
mountain bikers, paragliders and other lovers of the great outdoors. It offers com-
fortable accommodation, local food, a Finnish sauna, internet access, minibus
transport, tandem paragliding, guided hiking and cycling tours and much more.
9

                                                                                                                           Assault on Vršič
KRANJSKA GORA

TIC Kranjska Gora                       You can check out the area around Kran-     at the triborder with Austria and Italy
Kolodvorska ulica 1c,                   jska Gora at a great pace by bike. You      you can also hop down to Bled through
SI-4280 Kranjska Gora                   can opt for an easy rhythm on the ped-      the Radovna Valley. And you can take
t +386 (0)4 580 94 40                   als or for more challenging excursions      off into the wilderness at many points
f +386 (0)4 580 94 41
                                        into the heart of the Alpine valleys.       from the maintained trails. Meanwhile
e info@kranjska-gora.eu                 To this end we have made up a map with      the real bikers will not want to miss the
www.kranjska-gora.si                    marked cycling routes in the Upper Sava     climb to Slovenia’s highest road pass,
                                        Valley, showing more than 200 km of         1611 m high Vršič.
                                        signposted routes. The map also offers      You can also bike tour around the Ju-
CYCLING TOURS AND TRAILS                friendly pointers to special features       lian Alps. A circular cycling route leads
Total length							around 200 km        worth visiting, and offers a thorough       from Kranjska Gora via Bled, Bohinj,
                                        and probably the most pleasing way of       Tolmin, Kobarid, Bovec and Vršič back
Number of all tours			 17               getting to know this part of Slovenia.      to Kranjska Gora. The entire loop, which
Marked trails						15                   You can pick one up at any of the tourist   is 232 km long, can be done in five stag-
                                        information centres in Kranjska Gora,       es or five days. There is also a bike park
Lowest and highest points 810–1,640 m   Mojstrana and Rateče.                       in Kranjska Gora for anyone seeking
												above sea level             On the tri-country cycling route starting   adrenaline thrills.
10            Kranjska Gora

 HOTEL LEK****
 29                                                    Position                                              Alternative programmes
                                                       The Hotel Lek is located in a tiny Alpine village     Pools, saunas, fitness, massage and cosmet-
                                                       on the edge of Triglav National Park, by the road     ic services, children’s playpark, tennis courts,
                                                       leading over the magnificent Vršič mountain pass.     Besna Pehta toboggan run, bike park

                                                       Accommodation and food                                Specialist in
                                                       Easy access, maintained cycling trails and a bike     family biking
                                                       shed, good food, Wi-Fi in all rooms and internet
Information and booking                                point in the hotel reception
Hotel Lek
                                                       What we offer cyclists
Vršiška 38, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora
                                                       Cycling trail from Kranjska Gora to Rateče and
t +386 (0)4 588 15 20
                                                       on to Tarvisio (IT) and links to Austria, cycling
f +386 (0)4 588 13 43
                                                       trail to Mojstrana, climb to Vršič or the saddle of
e info@hotel-lek.si
                                                       Korensko sedlo, cycling links to Bled (via Radov-
www.hotel-lek.si
                                                       na), biking through the Vrata Valley (Peričnik
                                                       waterfall and Triglav north face)

 BERGHI APARTMENT HOTEL                                                             BIKE PARK KRANJSKA GORA
  2

                                                                                    Information and booking
                                                                                    Bike Park Kranjska Gora, Borovška cesta 107, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora
Information and booking                                                             m +386 (0)41 706 786, e info@bike-park.si, www.bike-park.si
                                                                                    https://www.facebook.com/kgbikepark/
Apartmajski hotel Berghi, Borovška cesta 27, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora
t +386 (0)83 873 777                                                                The Bike Park below Vitranc hosts several combinations of five basic
e info@berghi.si, www.berghi.si, www.facebook.com/BerghiKranjskaGora/               cycle paths, each with its own characteristics to delight cyclists of all
                                                                                    levels.
Berghi is a cyclist-friendly apartment hotel that provides guests not only with     RTC Žičnice Kranjska Gora d.d., Borovška cesta 103 a, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora
accommodation and breakfast, but also with access to the Kranjska Gora Bike         t +383 (0)4 580 94 00, f +386 (0)4 580 94 10
Park, guided cycling tours, education and various other services for cyclists.      e info@kr-gora.si, www.kr-gora.si
Kranjska Gora                 11

HOTEL ŠPIK*** AND
ŠPIK ALPINE RESORT****
 10                                          Position                                             whole family, free entry to the Aqua Larix water
                                             On the slopes of the Karavanke Alps, embraced        park and Špik Water World, and the hotel chain
                                             by forests and offering a marvellous view of the     Hit holidays Kranjska Gora provides any other el-
                                             Julian Alps, is the Hotel Špik.                      ement you might want for a complete break.

                                             Accommodation and food                               Specialist in
                                             Comfortable, spacious rooms, with food and           road and family biking.
                                             meal times to suit the cyclist.
Information and booking
Hotel Špik in Alpski resort Špik             What we offer cyclists
Jezerci 21, SI – 4282 Gozd Martuljek         Sports massage, MTB park, cycling trails close
t +386 (0)4 588 44 77, +386 (0)4 587 71 00   by (links to Italy and Austria), option of excur-
f +386 (0)4 588 44 79                        sions with an animator.
e info@hitholidays-kg.si
www.hitholidays-kg.si                        Alternative programmes
                                             Extensive wellness programmes (saunas, mas-
                                             sage, cosmetic services), hotel animation for the

 SOČA OUTDOOR FESTIVAL                                                   REKREATUR

 Information                                                             Information
 e info@soca-outdoor.com, www.soca-outdoor.com                           e info@rekreatur.si, www.rekreatur.si

 The biggest sports festival in the Soča Valley                          Rekreatour, team cycling for victories with a twist!
 • Soča MTB Marathon along the Soča and Nadiža, 14 May 2016, Ko-
   barid                                                                 Rekreatour is simply the most interesting cycling and recreational
 • Soča Enduro race as part of the SloEnduro Championship, 24–26         event you could possibly imagine.
   June, Bovec                                                           In just a few days, you can cycle, socialise, explore and visit some amaz-
 • Soča Mini MTB competition for children, 2 July 2016, Bovec            ing Slovene villages, places and towns in a pleasant and sporting at-
 • Guided recreational MTB tours, 28–30 June, Bovec                      mosphere.
12
Lake Bohinj

              BOHINJ
              TIC Bohinj - Bohinjska Bistrica
              Triglavska cesta 30, SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistrica
              t +386 (0)4 574 75 90
              e info@bohinj.si
              www.bohinj.si

              CYCLING TOURS AND TRAILS
              Total length							420 km
              Number of all tours		   		 15
              Marked trails							5
              Lowest and highest points 512–1,400 m above sea level

              The long-disappeared glacier cut deep into the Julian
              Alps and gave us Slovenia’s biggest lake, and next to it
              magnificent mountains and Alpine meadows that seem
              tailor-made for all imaginable water and land sports in
              the natural environment, with cycling at the forefront.
              Tranquillity, a wonderful natural setting, tradition-
              al specialities and refreshment at each step – all this
              awaits you in Bohinj.
              You can also experience Triglav National Park by bike, and
              there is no better starting point for this than Bohinj. The
              valley, dominated by its ever-clear and fresh lake, offers a
              wide choice of trails running from the lowlands all the way
              to the high mountains and pastures way above the lake.
              This area is etched with a full 420 km of cycling trails for all
              types of bikers, and the trails lead you to all the best-known
              attractions, both natural and cultural. You can of course
              rent a bike and gear at several locations, and you can set
              out to explore the Bohinj area accompanied by local guides.
              A day of cycling in Bohinj should also involve trying some
              delicious traditional dishes, and of course the obligatory
              jump into the lake. Given the wide variety of options and
              combinations of cycling and other activities, from hiking
              to all kinds of water sports on the lake and River Sava, you
              could spend a week or two in Bohinj without running out of
              fascinating places that will surprise you with their unique
              features.
              Stretching out above Bohinj is the well-known Vogel ski
              centre, which now boasts a bike park (www.vogel.si), dis-
              tinguished by its high altitude, and of course the views of
              the most majestic Julian peaks.
Bohinj             13

VOGEL
                                               VOGEL – OUT OF A FAIRY TALE                             proper Alpine hostel style to very comfortable
                                               IN SUMMER TOO!                                          3* hotel rooms.
                                                                                                       The price of accommodation includes a day pass
                                               In 5 minutes a cable car takes you up to 1534 m         to the bike park and unlimited rides on the cable
                                               and the heart of Triglav National Park.                 car and Orlove Glave chair lift.
Information and booking                        Orlove Glave Bike Park, (1400 m long, 200 m
                                               altitude difference) – renovated, even more at-         • XC trail: a loop 5 or 7.5 km long between
Žičnice Vogel Bohinj, d.d.                                                                             1400 and 1600 m altitude
                                               tractive, for all skill levels. Detours for beginners
Ukanc 6, SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezero                                                                      • Žagar trail: 9000 m long, 1000 m altitude
                                               and difficult elements for the more experienced.
t + 386 (0)4 572 97 12                                                                                   difference
m +386 (0)51 644 316                                                                                   • Storeč  trail: 6500 m long, 1000 m altitude
f + 386 (0)4 572 37 80                         NEW – ACCOMMODATION ON
                                               VOGEL                                                     difference
e booking@vogel.si
www.vogel.si                                   The Alpska vas Vogel (Alpine Village) and the
www.facebook.com/ VogelSkiCenter               SKI hotel on Vogel offer a total of more than 130
                                               beds of various categories. These range from the

FREIRAUS VERLAG
MOUNTAINBIKEREISEN                                                           HIKE & BIKE
                                                                             7

Information and booking
freiraus Verlag | Mountainbikereisen
Hans-Mielich-Straße 12, DE-81543 München
                                                                           Information and booking
t +49 (0)89 228 00 195
f +49 (0)89 228 00 196                                                     HIKE&BIKE Tourism Agency
e info@mtb-slowenien.de                                                    Stara Fužina 117, SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezero
www.mtb-slowenien.de                                                       t +386 (0)31 374 660, e grega@hikeandbike.si, www.hikeandbike.si

Freiraus publishing| Mountain bike tours                                   We are a tourism agency which specialises in organising cycling and hiking
• Specialists in mountain biking in Slovenia                               holidays around Slovenia. We want to share our love for active holidays
• Cycling guide along the Soča Valley                                      with others looking to make their dreams of unique experiences a reality.
• Guided mountain bike tours of Slovenia.                                  Our range of services includes guided one- and multi-day cycling trips as
                                                                           well as accommodation in cyclist-friendly holiday chalets.
14           Bohinj

 DANICA CAMP
                                          Position                                              combinations of traditional flavours with fasci-
 34                                       The Danica Camp is situated in a pleasant for-        nating modern garnishes.
                                          est along the Sava Bohinjka River in Bohinjska
                                          Bistrica.                                             What we offer cyclists
                                                                                                Cycling to the Savica waterfall, along Lake
                                          Accommodation and food                                Bohinj and the Sava Bohinjka River, and cycling
                                          The entire grassy terrain is evened out. You can      along Lake Bohinj to the Voje Valley. Guided
                                          lie back in the shade of leafy trees, bathe in the    cycling tours with a licensed guide, free weekly
Information and booking
                                          sun, spend time by the rustling, vivacious Sava       cycling trips for campsite guests, bike rentals.
Camp Danica Bohinj                        Bohinjka River or relax near the reception and
Triglavska cesta 60                       playground areas. Our state-of-the-art sanitary       Alternative programmes
SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistrica                facilities are equipped with a modern laun-           Mountain hiking, skiing, fishing, water sports,
t +386 (0)4 572 17 02                     dry and a caravan park. We are one of the few         excursions.
f +386 (0)4 572 33 30                     to offer the use of a dishwasher to our guests.
e info@camp-danica.si                     Free Wi-Fi internet access is available across        Specialist in
www.camp-danica.si                        the camp. The Danica Restaurant is situated in        mountain and family biking.
                                          the camp and offers delicious and interesting

 HOSTEL POD
 VOGLOM**
 3                                        Position                                              What we offer cyclists
                                          The Hostel Pod Voglom stands in a fantastic lo-       Sale of cycling guidebooks and maps, cycle tour
                                          cation on the southern shores of Lake Bohinj.         planning, guided tours (for groups), nearby bike
                                          It is an ideal location for youth or adult groups     servicing.
                                          as well as individuals seeking active breaks in
                                          nature.                                               Alternative programmes
                                                                                                Close to the hostel is the Pac sports centre and
                                          Accommodation and food                                adrenaline park. Guests can rent canoes, kayaks
Information and booking                   The hostel offers a total of 122 beds in three        or mountain bikes or take part in some sports
                                          different types of room. The main building has        activities (rafting, hydrospeed, canyoning, par-
Pac d.o.o.
                                          a restaurant and socialising space intended for       agliding).
Ribčev Laz 60, SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezero
                                          guests to relax, exchange travel experiences and
t +386 (0)4 572 34 61
                                          have fun. Since the hostel is right by the lake and   Specialist in
m +386 (0)40 864 202
                                          next to the forest, in the front there is a lovely    mountain and family biking.
e info@pac.si
                                          garden with loungers, hammocks and children’s
www.pac.si
                                          play equipment.
15

                                                                   Lake Bled
BLED
TIC Bled
Cesta svobode 10, SI-4260 Bled
t +386 (0)4 574 11 22
e tdbled@telemach.net
www.bled.si
INFOCENTER Triglavska roža Bled
Ljubljanska cesta 27, SI-4260 Bled
t +386 (0)4 578 02 05
e info@dzt.bled.si, info.trb@tnp.gov.si

CYCLING TOURS AND TRAILS
Total length								around 330 km
Number of all tours				 10
Marked trails							10
Lowest and highest points 500–1,180 m above sea level

Lake Bled is the icon of Slovenian tourism, while with
its location close to Triglav National Park it is an ideal
starting point for all kinds of cycling tours, taking you
through the rich cultural and natural heritage of the lo-
cation and its surroundings.
Blejski kot is an ideal spot for cycling, be it for older guests
wanting to take it easy, families or dedicated recreational
cyclists. The varying roads and trails between the villages
in the area around Bled are ideal for short cycling excur-
sions, while the dense network of forest roads at Jelovica,
Pokljuka and Mežaklja will satisfy the most demanding
mountain bikers. There are several agencies that rent out
bikes in Bled, and you can also hire a guide.

CYCLING TOURS
The routes in the Bled area are laid out along little-used
roads, and mainly on unpaved roads. Most famous of
these routes is of course the trail around the lake, which
at 6 km in length and minimal inclines is ideal for families
with small children. Numerous routes lead from the lake,
and one of the more attractive ones is the Radovna cycling
trail running through the valley of the River Radovna and
through Triglav National Park. It is 16 km long and runs
along unpaved roads, and in addition to cycling you will be
able to check in at numerous information points.
The Little Bled Loop tour takes you through the surround-
ings of Bled, and while it is 30 km long, you can stop at
any point and return to Bled. The route sets off towards the
canyon of the River Sava Dolinka and leads to the famous
Vintgar gorge, through typical Gorenjska villages and along
the River Sava Dolinka.
Bled is also an outstanding starting point for more chal-
lenging road and mountain tours, with routes leading all
the way to Bohinj and the slopes of Triglav National Park,
and by crossing what is here the very narrow Ljubljana ba-
sin you are quickly at the Karavanke foothills.
16           Bled

 HOTEL KRIM***
 25                                 Position                                              Alternative programmes
                                    Hotel Krim lies in the centre of Bled, just 150 m     External services: rafting, canyoning, one-day
                                    from Lake Bled and right next to a sports hall        excursions, Adventure Park Bled, Adventure
                                    and car park.                                         Park Krvavec, entry to Bled Castle.

                                    Accommodation and food                                Specialist in
                                    We offer single, twin and three-bed rooms as          road and family biking
                                    well as family rooms, and a restaurant with hot
                                    and cold buffet for breakfast and dinner. Option
Information and booking
                                    of using the wellness centre (sauna and Jacuzzi)
Hotel Krim                          and massage with discount.
Ljubljanska cesta 7, SI-4260 Bled
t +386 (0)4 579 70 00               What we offer cyclists
f +386 (0)4 579 71 00               A great location to start cycling tours, free emer-
e hotelkrim@hotel-krim.si           gency help fixing problems with bikes. Option of
www.hotel-krim.si                   renting high-end bikes, partner in the Bikeways
                                    network.

 HOTEL RIBNO****
 26                                 Position                                              Alternative programmes
                                    Hotel Ribno lies very close to Bled, in the idyllic   Family-friendly hotel, wellness and massage,
                                    Gorenjska village of the same name.                   five tennis courts, beach volley, children’s play
                                                                                          equipment
                                    Accommodation and food
                                    Family, twin and single-bed rooms, a restaurant       Specialist in
                                    with hot and cold buffet for breakfast and din-       family biking
                                    ner, option of using the wellness centre (sauna
Information and booking             and Jacuzzi).
Hotel Ribno
                                    What we offer cyclists
Izletniška 44, SI-4260 Bled
                                    Hotel located just 2 km from Bled, a great loca-
t +386 (0)4 578 31 00
                                    tion to start cycling tours, free emergency help
f +386 (0)4 578 32 00
                                    fixing problems with bikes, large parking space.
e info@hotel-ribno.si
www.hotel-ribno.si
Bled             17

 CAMPING BLED*****
                                    Position                                               larch shingles, and in front of them is a wooden,
 33                                 Camping Bled is situated in a peaceful valley on       wood-fired hot tub.
                                    the western shores of Lake Bled. You can walk into
                                    the centre of Bled in less than half an hour along a   What we offer cyclists
                                    trail around the lake, or you can get there by con-    In addition to everything offered by a specialist cy-
                                    ventional or electric bike. In the summer season a     cling camp, we also offer bikes for rent, including
                                    special tourist train also runs around the lake.       trail, mountain and even electric bikes. The bikes
                                                                                           are fitted with GPS devices with preprogrammed
                                    Accommodation and food                                 cycling tours of varying degrees of difficulty.
Information and booking
                                    Camping Bled is one of the highest category
Camping Bled                        campsites, with state-of-the-art equipment. The        Alternative programmes
Kidričeva 10 c, SI-4260 Bled        campsite also offers glamping accommodation.           Outdoor activities ranging from hiking, cycling,
t +386 (0)4 575 20 00               The glamping cabins or forest villas stand on          Segway tours of Bled and the surroundings, raft-
f +386 (0)4 575 20 02               a raised natural terrace in a more remote part         ing, canyoning and horse riding to balloon flights.
e info@camping-bled.com             of the campsite, surrounded by greenery, but
www.camping-bled.com                still right by Lake Bled. They are made of eco-        Specialist in
                                    logical unprocessed larch wood and covered in          mountain biking

BEST WESTERN PREMIER
HOTEL LOVEC****
 6                                  Position                                               dividual bike locking, service stand with essen-
                                    The hotel is in the centre of Bled, just 200 m from    tial tools for bike repair, bike corner with maps
                                    the lake.                                              of the surrounding area, professional informa-
                                                                                           tion available on site, option of guided tours,
                                    Accommodation and food                                 wonderful panoramic cycling trails, cycling trails
                                    Modern rooms, self-service breakfast with a lo-        in the Gorenjska region and around Triglav Na-
                                    cal section and large selection of carbohydrates,      tional Park in unspoilt nature.
                                    local cuisine offered in the Grill restaurant, ener-
Information and booking             gy drinks for cyclists.                                Alternative programmes
                                    Lovec Pub – extensive selection of domestic            Wellness in the hotel (pool + sauna), Thai and
BEST WESTERN PREMIER Hotel Lovec
                                    and imported beers, wines and other drinks and         relaxing massage in hotel, bathing and rowing
Ljubljanska cesta 6, SI-4260 Bled
                                    snacks. Grill restaurant – wide selection of a la      in the lake, children’s adventure park, rafting on
t +386 (0)4 620 41 00
                                    carte dishes, with emphasis on local sourcing of       the River Sava.
f +386 (0)4 578 24 99
                                    ingredients.
e reservations@kompas-lovec.com
                                                                                           Specialist in
www.lovechotel.com
                                    What we offer cyclists                                 road, trail, mountain and family biking
                                    State-of-the-art bike shed with the option of in-
18

 RADOVLJICA

 TIC Radovljica                          Even the town and municipal crests of        the area. You can plan your own route,
 Linhartov trg 9, SI-4240 Radovljica     Radovljica depict a man with a bicycle,      and can make use of printed and digi-
 t +386 (0)4 531 51 12                   so it should be no surprise that Radov-      tal maps. Radovljica is an ideal starting
 e info@radolca.si                       ljica, positioned in the north-western       point for short and long bike excur-
 www.radolca.si                          part of the Ljubljana basin, on a ter-       sions. Lake Bled is just half an hour
                                         race above the River Sava, between           away by bike, while Bohinj is more suit-
                                         the Karavanke and Jelovica and just a        ed to an all-day ride. More robust bikers
 CYCLING TOURS AND TRAILS                stone’s throw from the Julian Alps and       can pedal off to Kranjska Gora and then
 Total length							440 km               Pokljuka, is a perfect starting point for    on to the highest road pass in Slovenia
                                         cycling, where there is no doubt that        at Vršič. Shorter but no less attractive
 Number of all tours			 11                                                            cycling routes run from Radovljica up to
                                         everyone will find an excursion to suit
 Marked trails						11                   their wishes and abilities.                  Jelovica, along the Karavanke foothills
                                                                                      or through surrounding villages, which
 Lowest and highest points 400–1,180 m   Radovljica is a lively medieval town with    offer plenty of natural and cultural fea-
 												above sea level             a magnificent preserved old town cen-        tures of interest. The local roads have
                                         tre. Each year it offers a rich programme    no heavy traffic, so are mostly ideal for
 SYSTEM OF MARKED CYCLING                of cultural and sporting events, and its     family outings. There are also count-
                                         green surroundings offer countless op-       less possibilities on the unpaved roads
 TRAILS                                  portunities for sport and recreation.        and hiking trails on the terraces above
                                         A special feature is the network of cy-      the River Sava and surrounding slopes.
                                         cling signposts, directing bikers on their   For serious mountain bikers we recom-
                                         routes to specific locations. The sign-      mend hiring a local guide, who will tai-
                                         posts include the distance and difficulty    lor a tour to your wishes and show you
                                         level, as well as interesting features in    some of the finest spots in the country.
Radovljica
19

HELIA
                                            Two wheels – one world                               Renting travel, trekking and fitness bikes, road
                                            Innovative cycling trips to traditional locations.   racing bikes, electrical bikes, children’s bikes
                                            From Bled to Costa Rica. Either relaxed guided       and all types of trailers. Group bike rental
                                            groups, semi-guided groups of 8 or a unique trip     of up to 50 bikes is also available, including
                                            for 2. Classic cycling trips and accommodation       transport, multi-lingual guides and technical
Information and booking                     on a ship sailing around sunny Dalmatia, on          support anywhere in Slovenia.
                                            the blue Danube or the romantic Loire, in the
Helia Tourism Agency                        blooming Netherlands, an unusual and fasci-          www.rentabike.si
Trubarjeva cesta 8, SI-4260 Bled            nating cycling experience in the Far East and in
t +386 (0)4 576 56 00                       colourful South America.
f +386 (0)4 576 56 01
e info@helia.si                             Our 20 years of experience in cycling tourism
www.helia.si                                mean we know our spokes from our saddles.

                                            www.helia.si

JEZERSKO
TIC Jezersko
Zgornje Jezersko 57, SI-4206 Zgornje Jezersko
t +386 (0)51 219 282
e tic@jezersko.si
www.jezersko.info
In the beautiful mountain surroundings of Jezersko you can
experience in one place a range of exciting adventures, in-
cluding at the handlebars. You can set off by road bike to one
of the most magnificent mountain passes, while mountain
                                                                                                                                               Šenkova homestead, Jezersko

bikers can explore the forest roads leading through the Up-
per Jezersko (Zgornje Jezersko) area, past Planšarsko lake
and into the valley of the Ravenska Kočna or the valley of the
Komatevra, where you can admire the tufa formations and
visit the Partisan hospital of Krtina.  Jezersko, along with
Jezersko peak, is also part of the outstanding cycling loop
through the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. This location also offers
mountain and electric bike rental from the TIC, which also
offers any local information you might need.
20           Krvavec

 BIKE PARK AND DH
 KRVAVEC
                                           Alongside those who like a climb, for a num-         • Altitude difference:
                                           ber of years now plenty of downhill riders have        • 120 m - Scott Bike Park - Tiha chair lift
                                           come to enjoy Krvavec, since the course down to          valley;
                                           the lower cable car station is a major challenge,      • 861 m - DH course - cable car Krvavec
                                           while the ride up is quick.                          • Number of courses:
Information and booking                    Krvavec also has a summer park where a single          • 1 x bike park,
                                           ticket offers enjoyment of ten different activ-        • 1 x DH course.
RTC Krvavec, d.d                           ities, including in the bike park. There is one
Grad 76, SI-4207 Cerklje na Gorenjskem     trail, which is also suitable for complete begin-    • additional DH course - Krvavec cable car
t +386 (0)4 252 59 30                      ners, since it runs over gentle terrain, with some   • two marked XC courses on Krvavec
f +386 (0)4 252 59 31                      sharp turns and intervening jumps in the form        • enduro course
e info@rtc-krvavec.si                      of tables, and you can either ride over them or
www.rtc-krvavec.si                         make short jumps onto them. Experienced rid-
www.unitur.eu                              ers will of course fly over them.

 HOTEL KRVAVEC***
 11                                        Position                                             facilities for servicing and cleaning and of course
                                           The highest hotel in Slovenia, at an altitude        locking bikes in special-purpose rooms. Option
                                           of 1600 m, is situated not far from the capital      of food adapted for cyclists.
                                           city (20 km) on the Alpine pastures of Krvavec,
                                           which is part of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. With       Alternative programmes
                                           its beautiful natural environment and Alpine         Krvavec Summer Park includes 10 activities
                                           dairy setting, it offers wonderful views of the      with all the necessary gear and cable devices: a
                                           Ljubljana basin and the Julian and Kamnik-Sav-       climbing adventure park, climbing tower, tram-
Information and booking                    inja Alps.                                           poline, slackline section, downhill by mountain
                                                                                                go-kart, mountain scooters and tubes, frisbee
Hotel Krvavec
                                           Accommodation and food                               golf, archery and Scott Bike Park. Hiking and
Ambrož pod Krvavcem 50
                                           Furnished in the Alpine style with a hint of the     mountain trails around Krvavec.
SI-4207 Cerklje na Gorenjskem
                                           modern. Local cuisine is based on ingredients
t +386 (0)51 350 830                                                                            Specialist in
                                           from the natural surroundings of the hotel and
f +386 (0)4 252 59 31                                                                           mountain biking
                                           Krvavec mountain pastures.
e booking@rtc-krvavec.si
www.rtc-krvavec.si, www.hotel-krvavec.si   What we offer cyclists
                                           Option of renting Scott brand DH and XC bikes,
21

                                                                                                                                                      Logarska dolina
 LOGARSKA DOLINA
 TIC Logarska dolina
 Logarska dolina 9, SI-3335 Solčava
 t +386 (0)3 838 90 04
 e info@logarska.si
 www.logarska-dolina.si
 Logarska Dolina Nature Park and the Solčavsko area offer
 an authentic experience of the mountains, either as a day-
 trip destination or a base for multi-day cycling.

                                                                                SKOK APARTMENTS & WELLNESS****
 HOTEL PLESNIK****                                                              MOZIRJE
 31                                                                             22

Information and booking                                                        Information and booking
Hotel Plesnik                                                                  Apartmaji & Wellness Skok
Logarska dolina 10, SI-3335 Solčava                                            Cesta na Lepo Njivo 17a, SI-3330 Mozirje
t +386 (0)3 839 23 00                                                          t +386 (0)3 828 04 00
e info@plesnik.si, www.plesnik.si                                              e info@apartmajimozirje.si, www.apartmajimozirje.si

This family hotel is nestled at the heart of one of the most amazing Alpine    The SKOK Mozirje apartment house is the perfect choice for active holi-
valleys, which is surrounded by the peaks of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. It       days and relaxation throughout the year, offering something for mountain
offers quality, comfort, specially selected menus and professional services.   bikers and recreational cyclists alike. Come to Golte and descend into the
It is blessed with a stunning view of the Alps.                                valley or to the village of Žekovec.
22           Golte, Logarska dolina

 HOTEL GOLTE****
 21                                   Position                                                groups – downhill by bike into the valley, rafting
                                      The hotel is situated in Golte Nature Park, 1,410       on the River Savinja and return by cable car. Cy-
                                      m above sea level. You can get up to the hotel by       cling tours including a visit to the Coal Mining
                                      cable car or by using the panoramic Alpine road.        Museum, Topolšica spa, Logarska Dolina, Snežna
                                                                                              Jama cave below Raduha and more.
                                      Accommodation and food
                                      A boutique eco-hotel offering 52 rooms with balco-      Alternative programmes
                                      nies and a wellness centre, plus magnificent views      Mountain wellness centre with saunas, massage
Information and booking               of the Savinja Valley. The hotel restaurant offers a    pool, outdoor pool, massage rooms and gym.
                                      wide selection of dishes, and you can also try tradi-   Adventure park with zipline, climbing wall, in-
Hotel Golte
                                      tional cooking at any of the nearby mountain huts.      terpretive trail around Golte and geo point of
Radegunda 19 c, SI-3330 Mozirje
                                                                                              the extinct volcano of Smrekovec. Alpine garden
t +386 (0)3 839 11 00
                                      What we offer cyclists                                  – more than 150 mountain plants in their native
m +386 (0)51 354 806
                                      Riding along the Alpine ridge you will enjoy            environment, tree astrology.
e info@golte.si
                                      the view of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. The hotel
www.golte.si
                                      sports shop offers equipment and bike rent-             Specialist in
                                      al. BIKE & RAFT programmes are available for            road, trail, mountain and family biking

 KAMP ŠMICA
                                      Position                                                Alternative programmes
 36                                   The Šmica campsite is situated on the banks of          rafting, kayaking, tennis
                                      the unspoilt River Savinja, not far from the mag-
                                      nificent Logarska Dolina, at an altitude of a little    Specialist in
                                      over 500 m.                                             trail, mountain and family biking

                                      Accommodation and food
                                      We offer cyclists accommodation in rooms, bun-
Information and booking               galows, trailers and campsites.
Kamp Šmica
                                      What we offer cyclists
Luče 4, SI-3334 Luče
                                      We offer cyclists rafting, kayaking, tennis, area
t +386 (0)3 584 43 30
                                      mountain hiking, tours of Snežna Jama cave,
e camp.smica @siol.net
                                      excursions to Logarska Dolina and more.
www.camp-smica.com
Logarska dolina, Dobrna                     23

 CAMPING MENINA
                                          Position                                              sine with daily lunch specials. We obtain all the
 39                                       The Menina campsite lies 800 m from the main          ingredients for our dishes exclusively from local
                                          Mozirje - Ljubno road in the town of Rečica ob        farms, so the food is truly authentic local cook-
                                          Savinji, on the left bank of the River Savinja, and   ing – and delicious.
                                          given its location it is an attractive location for
                                          cyclists, serving as a starting point for 888 km      What we offer cyclists
                                          of cycling trails.                                    Tour for mums and kids, tour for dads, tour for
                                                                                                professionals.
Information and booking
                                          Accommodation and food
Camping Menina, d.o.o.                    Set in 8 hectares, Menina campsite offers around      Alternative programmes
Varpolje 105, SI-3332 Rečica ob Savinji   200m2 of space for tents and 25 structures for        Rafting for groups, Raft & Wellness, Down-
t +386 (0)3 5835 027                      rent (large cabins, mobile cabins, trekker huts       stream with a Fun or Mini Torpedo raft, Adren-
m +386 (0)40 525 266                      and a building with dormitory for 20 people).         aline Park, Zorbing.
e info@campingmenina.com                  The campsite features the KACA restaurant,
www.campingmenina.com                     with a fine selection of pizzas from the bread        Specialist in
                                          oven (22 types of pizza). Plenty of grilled dishes,   family biking
                                          from mixed meats to trout and traditional cui-

 TRIGLAV HOTEL AND
 RESTAURANT***
 9                                        Position                                              What we offer cyclists
                                          The hotel in the very centre of Dobrna offers         A starting point for numerous bike tours of var-
                                          easy access to all the natural and cultural at-       ying difficulty, guides and cycle route maps, bike
                                          tractions of the town. Terme Dobrna, the oldest       rental and repair, passenger and bike transport
                                          thermal spa resort that is still open in Slovenia,    and guided cycling tours.
                                          is only 200 metres away.
                                                                                                Alternative programmes
                                          Accommodation and food                                A pleasant climate, therapeutic thermal waters,
Information and booking
                                          Triglav Hotel has everything a hotel needs for        rich natural and cultural heritage, the chance to
Hotel gostilna Triglav                    the comfort and well-being of its guests: a mod-      break a sweat at the fitness studio, on the tennis
Dobrna 12, SI-3204 Dobrna                 ern reception, a restaurant with superlative          and volleyball courts, playing chess or boules, or
t +386 (0)3 780 11 30                     cuisine, a pavilion, a car park, free Wi-Fi and a     by conquering a hiking or cycling trail. You have
e info@gostilna-triglav.si                friendly team to take care of you from the mo-        plenty of options to spend your free time in the
www.gostilna-triglav.si                   ment you arrive.                                      way that suits you best.

                                                                                                Specialists in
                                                                                                trekking, mountain and family cycling.
24
Koroška

KOROŠKA.
TREASURY OF SURPRISES.
www.koroska.si                             With its established dense network of         DRAVA CYCLING TRAIL
                                           little used roads and forest roads, and
Bike Base Jamnica                                                                        Drava Cycling Trail is regarded as one
                                           its increasing network of cycling paths       of the finest cycling trails in Europe
t +386 (0)2 870 30 60                      and trails, the Koroška region offers         in terms of natural beauty and cultur-
e info@mtbpark.com                         limitless combinations of tours between       al diversity. The trail leads from the
www.mtbpark.com                            mountains, up to the peaks, around or         source of the River Drava at Toblach/
                                           even through them, and an experience          Dobbiaco in Italy, via Austria into Slo-
TIC Ravne na Koroškem                      of the unique landscape between the           venia, through Dravograd, Maribor
Gozdarska pot 18,                          Alps and the River Drava.                     and Ptuj, and all the way to the Slove-
SI-2390 Ravne na Koroškem                                                                nia-Croatia border at Ormož. The trail
t +386 (0)2 822 12 19                                                                    in the Slovenian section runs for the
e tic.ravne@siol.net                       PECA MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK                       most part along less used local roads
www.tic-ravne.si                           The Karavanke Geopark (UNESCO) is
                                                                                         and to a smaller extent along main-
                                                                                         tained cycling trails and paths. Ow-
TIC Dravograd                              home to a cross-border mountain bike          ing to the different types of road base
Trg 4. julija 50, SI-2370 Dravograd        park straddling Slovenia and Austria,         and the tough climb between Podvelka
t +386 (0)2 871 02 85                      which offers:                                 and Lovrenc on Pohorje, the Koroška
                                           • A network of more than 1,000 km of          section of the trail is better suited to
e ticdravograd@dravit.si
                                             marked or guidebook-described forest        more experienced cyclists.
www.dravograd.si
                                             roads and cart tracks suitable for forest   CYCLING TRAIL AROUND
TIC Slovenj Gradec                           and mountain biking;
Glavni trg 24, SI-2380 Slovenj Gradec
                                                                                         MISLINJSKA DOLINA
                                           • Cycling underground in Peca, a unique ex-
t +386 (0)2 881 21 16                                                                    An appealing 23 km cycling trail along
                                             perience of cycling through abandoned
e tic@slovenjgradec.si                                                                   the abandoned route of the former rail-
                                             mine shafts;                                way, which soon, with its continuation
www.slovenjgradec.si                       • Cycling along the trails of the Jamnica     through the delightful gorge of Huda
                                             Single Trail Park (www.mtbpark.com):        Luknja will link Koroška with Velenje.
CYCLING TOURS AND TRAILS                     enjoying a ride along the trails in the
Total length							more than 1,000 km        area of the specialist cycling hotel;       POHORJE CYCLING
                                           • Flow Trail Peca: ascent to the mountain
                                                                                         TRANSVERSAL
Number of all tours				 20
                                             by cable car or unpaved forest road and     A 73 km mountain biking route along
Marked trails							14                                                                   unpaved roads in the enchanting forests
                                             descent down a 12 km flow trail.
Lowest and highest points 320–1400 m 			                                                 of Pohorje, linking the eastern part of
												above sea level                                                              Pohorje above Maribor with the Koroška
                                                                                         section above the Slovenj Gradec basin.
Koroška              25

                                                                                         Unique in the world:
                                                                                         UNDERGROUND BIKING – by bike under
                                                                                         Mt. Peca
                                                                                         Mountain bikes are made for enjoying the moun-
                                                                                         tains, but in Koroška you can also bike through a
                                                                                         unique, 6 km long maintained bike route deep in
                                                                                         the Earth. Equipped with headlamps, you will be
                                                Information                              guided through the mountain, along abandoned
                                                                                         mine levels and galleries, and along the way you
                                                Informacijski center GEOPARK KARAVANKE   will discover the mysteries of the Peca under-
                                                Glančnik 8, SI-2392 Mežica               world. The lower sections of the pit are flooded,
                                                t +386 (0)2 870 01 80                    and if you want another novel adventure you
                                                e info@podzemljepece.com                 can explore the little underground lake by kayak.
                                                www.geopark.si
UNDERGROUND                                                                              Information and booking
BIKING                                                                                   www.podzemljepece.com

GEOPARK KARAVANKE
Why are some areas better for cycling than
others? You can find the answer in the Kara-
vanke Geopark, where the wealth of geologi-
cal formations and diversity of rock provide
outstanding terrain for cycling. The natural
environment of the Geopark, which extends
around Mt. Peca, is noted for its exceptional
biodiversity. The geological faults and over-
thrusts, as well as the numerous flash flood
waters and rivers have helped shape the dy-
namic landscape and have created a diverse,
picturesque panorama that will accompany
you on all your cycling tours here.

                                                                                         FLOW TRAIL PECA
                                                                                         www.petzen.net
26           Koroška

 JAMNICA SINGLE TRAIL PARK
                               Information                                           The actual centre of the park is the Ekohotel
                                                                                     Koroš cycling hotel in the hamlet of Jamnica.
                               www.mtbpark.com                                       The fact that you can experience a MTB here in
                                                                                     its best form is guaranteed by the mountain-
                               The Jamnica Single Trail Park is an unusual           ous surroundings, which are full of outstand-
                               park, since it is in the trail bike park category.    ing singletrails, and the neighbouring Mt Peca
                               Set in forests and pastures with magnificent          with its “longest flow trail in Europe”. Given
                               views, the maintained trails are intended for         the sunny aspect of the park, its bike season
                               safe enjoyment mainly with “all mountain” and         starts in April and ends with the first snows
                               Enduro bikes. Within the park you can opt for         in November.
                               gentle flow trails or you can choose trails with
                               difficult technical sections, thereby gaining ex-     • 9 all mountain & enduro trails
                               perience for later exploits on longer tours. The      • 17 km marked single trails
                               trails are linked to each other by a special bike     • more than 30 km single trails on guided
                               path built exclusively for an easier return to the      day tours
                               summit.

 KOROŠ FARM
 ECO-HOTEL***
 1                             Position                                              What we offer cyclists
                               The centre of mountain biking in Koroška is           The biggest centre offering cycling information
                               Jamnica, which is located at the meeting point        in Slovenia. Large selection of cycling tours.
                               of three cycling networks. This is the location of    Our own Single Trail Park. Bike shuttle trans-
                               the Koroš farm, which has been converted into         port service. Rentals of Specialized bikes.
                               a unique little Eco-hotel, with fabulous views        Trained cycling guides. Learning cycling skills.
                               of the mountains and forests. It is a specialist      Cycling camps and events. Organisation of indi-
                               cycling hotel with the highest standards of facil-    vidual and group cycling tours around Slovenia
Information and booking        ities for cyclists.                                   and abroad.
Ekohotel kmetija Koroš
                               Accommodation and food
Jamnica 10, SI-2391 Prevalje
                               Experience and a good name came in tandem
t +386 (0)2 870 30 60
                               with the opening of the first cycling hotel in Slo-
e info@bikenomad.com
                               venia back in 1995. Ten twin rooms. Viewing
www.mtbpark.com
                               terrace. Space for peaceful and creative leisure
                               time. Sauna and massage. Free Wi-Fi. Tradition-
                               al and original organic dishes.
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