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Slovenia in Europe

Slovenia is indeed a hidden gem for cycling enthusiasts, even though this authentic and diverse country has already been well explored from the handlebars by many visitors from all over the world.So let yourself wander – first through this catalogue and then on your next biking holiday. We offer a selection of some of the best cycling experiences in the region, and much more awaits when you visit each and any of Slovenia’s cycling destinations.

LONG-DISTANCE CYCLING TRAILS

TRANS SLOVENIA

TRANS KARAVANKE

POHORJE CYCLING TRAIL

DRAVA CYCLING TRAIL

PARENZANA

JURE ROBIČ CYCLING TRAIL

AUSTRIA

ITALY

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SPECIALIST ACCOMMODATION FOR CYCLISTS AND CYCLING CAMPSITES

1 Hiking & Biking member

25 Camp

Other cycling accommodation

SLOVENIA BIKE HOTELS

1 Jamnica, EKOHOTEL KMETIJA KOROŠ

2 Bohinjsko jezero, HOSTEL POD VOGLOM3 Rogla, HOTEL ROGLA

Radenci, HOTEL RADIN

Bohinjska Bistrica, APARTMAJI TUBEJ Debeli Rtič, HOTEL BOR MZL Govejk, Spodnja Idrija,

PRENOČIŠČA NA KLUK Hoče, APARTMAJSKA HIŠA RUŠEVEC Lokev, APARTMAJSKA HIŠA MUHA Kobarid, HOTEL HVALA Koper, HIŠKE SLOVENSKE ISTRE Maribor, HOSTEL PEKARNA Maribor, HOSTEL TOMI Murska Sobota, HOSTEL LOVENJAKOV DVOR

Pokljuka, HOTEL JELKA Strunjan, TERME KRKA,

TALASO STRUNJAN Šmarješke Toplice, TERME KRKA,

TERME ŠMARJEŠKE TOPLICE Zreče, HOTEL SMOGAVC

15 Bled, HOTEL KRIM BLED16 Bled, HOTEL RIBNO17 Bohinjsko jezero, HOTEL & VILA STARE18 Cerkno, HOTEL CERKNO19 Divača, HOTEL MALOVEC20 Dobrna, HOTEL PARK21 Kranjska Gora, HOTEL LEK22 Kobarid, GOSTIŠČE JAZBEC23 Logarska dolina, HOTEL PLESNIK24 Most na Soči, HOTEL LUCIJA25 Otočec, TERME KRKA, HOTEL ŠPORT

Ljubljana, HOTEL SLON Maribor, HOTEL BAU Maribor, HOTEL TABOR Moravske Toplice, HOTEL VIVAT Moravske Toplice, VILLA TAMARA Pliskovica, Dutovlje, HOSTEL PLISKOVICA

Ptuj, GH PRIMUS Rogaška Slatina, GH DONAT Solkan, HOTEL SABOTIN Strunjan, HOTEL SALINERA Šempeter pri Novi Gorici, HOTEL LIPA Topolšica, HOTEL VESNA

SLOVENIA BIKE CAMPS

26 Bled, CAMPING BLED

27 Kobarid, KAMP KOREN KOBARID

28 Luče, KAMP ŠMICA

29 Metlika, KAMP PODZEMELJ

30 Ozeljan, KAMP LIJAK

31 Rečica ob Savinji, CAMPING MENINA

Banovci, KAMP SONČNI GAJ Maribor, KOLESARSKI KAMP POHORJE Podčetrtek, KAMP NATURA

4 Bled, BEST WESTERN PREMIER HOTEL LOVEC

5 Brda, HOTEL SAN MARTIN6 Kranjska Gora, HOTEL ŠPIK7 Krvavec, HOTEL KRVAVEC 8 Maribor, HOTEL BOLFENK9 Portorož, HOTEL TOMI

10 Snovik, TERME SNOVIK

Ajdovščina, MLADINSKI HOTEL Banovci, HOTEL ZELENI GAJ Brežice, MC HOSTEL BREŽICE Kranjska Gora, HOTEL KOMPAS Lendava, HOTEL LIPA Moravske Toplice, HOTEL TERMAL Novo mesto, APARTMAJI, SOBE RAVBAR

11 Bovec, APARTMAJI SKOK12 Idrija, HOSTEL IDRIJA13 Mozirje, HOTEL GOLTE14 Zreče, HOTEL VITAL

Bovec, APARTMAJI MRAKIČ

CROATIA

HUNGARY

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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 SLOVENIA BY BIKE

1 It’s green! A well-preserved natural envi-ronment, ruled over by mighty forests, fresh air and clean water. “Feel Green” is not just a gimmick, it’s a feeling you expe-rience when you come to Slovenia.

2 Diverse landscape – Your very first ex-ploration of Slovenia will yield much, and when you glance at the map you will instantly notice the colourful landscape created at the meeting point of different geographical regions. Mountains and hills with breathtaking views, interspersed with plains and river valleys just made for cycling. Given the contours of this land, it is no surprise that cycling in all its forms is very popular, and it is true that the countless trails and forest roads will bring the broadest smiles to mountain bikers.

3 Slovenia is all within reach! This is a small but varied and in many respects rich coun-try, whose diversity can be experienced even in a long weekend of cycling, but to really engage with the natural world and people here you will need a week or more on holiday. And then you’ll want more!

4 The friendliness of the local people and the strong cycling culture – Cycling is deeply rooted in the Slovenian environment, in terms of tourism, sports and simply as a way of getting around. The locals will hap-

pily tell you about this or that great trail or help you get oriented, and in every town you will find local bikers that you can team up with to really discover the land.

5 Travelling by bike in Slovenia is full of positive surprises, and at the same time this is one of the safest countries in Eu-rope. We’re not saying you can just leave your bike out anywhere, but especially in the countryside you will feel as safe as in your garden at home.

6 Nature is accessible – When you turn off a Slovenian road into the forest, you will not be stopped by any “no trespassing” signs, you will be welcomed by the refreshing shade and free access to almost all the coun-try’s forests and uplands. There are some restrictions in Slovenia on wheeled vehicles in the natural environment, but they will not stop you having wonderful experiences.

7 In Slovenia you can bike in all seasons, with the cycling season in most places starting in April and ending in November, but in Istria you can bike all year given the Mediterranean influence.

8 Parts of Slovenia are still home to wild game animals, and you might see a sign saying “Caution, bears!” (it will actually read: “Pozor, območje medveda!”). But you have nothing to fear, the protected wild an-imals stay off the trails and are more afraid of you than you are of them, so it is almost

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impossible to encounter them.

9 Rich history and culture – In Slovenia you can explore ruins going back to Ro-man times, tour medieval castles or get to know some of the still very active master craftspeople. You can choose for yourself how much time you devote to cycling and how much to spend on cul-ture, but everywhere you go there will be opportunities for both.

10 Cycling almost has to end (or perhaps begin) with the “tastes” of Slovenia – in authentic local inns, with a glass of su-perlative Slovenian wine and one of the traditional dishes and desserts.

In Slovenia you will learn that the “per-fect trail” is not just enjoying some awe-some wilderness path or conquering a serpentine ascent, it is enjoying a ride that is woven into the environment, the people, the natural world, culture, cui-sine and surprises around each bend.

DID YOU KNOW? The oldest known wooden wheel and axle were discovered close to the cap-ital city Ljubljana. It is some 5,200 years old, evidence that people “rode” around here back in pre-history.

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SLOVENIA BIKE HOTELAlongside the traditional star system, cyclist-friendly providers of accommoda-tion and food (hotels, hostels, pensions, apartments and others) can acquire bi-cycle symbols indicating the extent and quality of what they offer to cyclists. Basic services are indicated with one bicycle, and then range up to five bicy-cles, a designation reserved for tourism providers who live with cyclists and for whom it represents their main activity. Below we present the requirements for acquiring one or more bicycle signs, with each higher ranking offering more than the previous one.

ONE BIKEThe hotel provides information on what there is for cyclists in the local area, as well as a cycling info point, one night’s accommoda-tion without surcharge, a safe place for stor-ing bikes, loan of basic tools, a space for dry-ing cycling clothes and shoes and a breakfast enhanced with fruit and whole grains.

TWO BIKESIn addition to basic information about what is on offer for cyclists, the hotel has a cycling map of the area, marked local cy-

BIKE HOTELS AND CAMPScle routes, a cycling guide and the option of local bike rental. The premises offer inter-net access, special overnight packages for cyclists, bike and clothes washing facilities, transport for cyclists, bikes and gear and the option of packed lunches for bikers.

THREE BIKESThe hotel provides professional cycling ad-vice for planning tours, with several cycling guides available, it provides GPS data for tours and guided cycling tours, and offers at least a 4-day programme of local cycling tours. Assistance in finding and booking accommodation in other destinations. The hotel offers individual bike locking, a ser-vicing point and related services, mid-range bike rental, local roadside bike assistance and transport of bikes to local services, and in addition to cycling it offers alternative programmes.

FOUR BIKESThe hotel offers a 6-day programme of cy-cling tours and a number of cycling guides. It offers spare inner tubes of various di-mensions for sale, free transport to service points and replacement bikes, mid-rage bike rental, energy drinks, bars and snacks. Professional massage provided on request.

FIVE BIKESPremises with five bikes must meet al-most all the needs of cycling tourists, and in addition to the facilities provid-ed, these needs are met by an employed cycling guide. In addition to everything mentioned earlier, these establishments must offer a minimum of 20 suggested individual bike tours, daily programmes of guided tours and a cycling proficiency pro-gramme. The bike shed has special protec-tion with alarms and video surveillance, higher-quality bikes are rented out and the establishment offers its own transport of cyclists and bikes. The premises offer dinners suitable for cyclists and typical local and regional dishes. The facilities are further enhanced by a massage spot and sauna.

SLOVENIA BIKE CAMPSBiker-friendly campsites provide a range of information on cycling excursions nearby and further afield, and they offer a 4-day cycling tour programme and one trained guide. They must also offer tools for servic-ing bikes, facilities for cleaning bikes and gear, safe bike storage, a space for drying clothes and shoes, transport of bikes and the option of renting five mid-range bikes. Campsites must also offer energy-rich food and drinks.

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Slovenia is a meeting point of different ge-ographical regions, and it is only right and proper for this cycling catalogue to align with the natural world. In terms of con-tours, climate and vegetation we merged the cycling destinations into five cycling regions, making it easier for you to choose your next holidays:

• The Alps • Alpine foothills • Karst uplands and plateaus • Vineyard hills and eastern plains • Mediterranean Slovenia

In general we can say that the most fun is to be had by mountain bikers, since there will never be any lack of fine flow trails, and each climb will reward you with fantastic views. But Slovenia is also a thrill for other bikers, with its country roads, epic moun-tain passes, valleys, river trails and lakes. The boundaries between the different regions are not sharply drawn, so those cycling destinations located where two regions meet (such as Idrija and Pohorje)

have been categorised in the region type that offers most to the cyclist.

SLOVENIAN CYCLING DESTINATIONSTo standardise and improve tourism ser-vices aimed specifically at cyclists, the Slo-venian Tourist Board has introduced the category of cycling destination, and in this connection has defined national standards for cycling hotels, hostels, campsites and farm tourism providers. In addition to ad-equate infrastructure, the main guidelines in awarding categories are the provision of correct information for cyclists of all types, the upkeep and marking of cycling trails and guide services.

Cycling destinations have evolved services and facilities for cycling tourists and offer you:

• markedcyclingtrails,• amaporpanoramicprojectionofcycling

excursions and routes,• atleastonecyclinginformationpoint,

• detailedcyclinginformationonthemainregional website,

• specialistaccommodationforbikers(ho-tels, pensions, hostels, campsites or farm tourism providers),

• trainedcyclingguides,• bicycleandgearrental,• bikeservicing,• abikeshop.

DIFFERENT CYCLING REGIONS

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THE ALPSTop 5• ExploringtheSočarivervalleyandthemountainsandmeadowsabovetheemeraldriver,idealforcombining

with nature-based recreation.• UniqueundergroundcyclinginaformerminebelowPeca,andenjoyingthesinglerailsofKoroška.• PhotographingtheviewsfromtheSolčavskoPanoramicRoute.• TraversingtheKaravankebymountainbike.• AnepicAlpinestageforroadbikesfeaturingthepassesofVršičandPredelandtheclimbtoMangart;oneof

the most stunning in Europe.

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CyclingintheSočaValley

THE SOČA VALLEY: BOVEC, KOBARID, TOLMIN

TIC BovecTrg golobarskih žrtev 8, SI-5230 Bovect +386 (0)5 384 19 19 m +386 (0)31 388 700 e [email protected] KobaridTrg svobode 16, SI-5222 Kobaridt +386 (0)5 380 04 90 e [email protected] TolminPetra Skalarja 4, SI-5220 Tolmint +386 (0)5 380 04 80e [email protected]

Cycling tours and trailsTotal length 2,666 km

Number of all tours 90

Marked trails 18

Lowest and highest points 167–2,040 m above sea level

Under the high Julian Alps, on the edge Under the high Julian Alps, on the edge of Triglav National Park, lies a pictur-esque valley, and winding through it is theemeraldRiverSoča.Nature,whichisvirtually unspoiled here, is richly adorned and harbours an abundance of treasures: Alpine peaks and green hills, crystal clear rivers, enchanting waterfalls, pools and gorges, therapeutic springs and myste-rious caves. There are countless points along the way that stop you in your tracks and fill you with wonder.

The valley offers all kinds of outdoor ac-tivities, and it is especially simple and fun to explore this semi-hidden world by bike, while the more difficult terrain offers plenty of challenge for well-trained bikers. Mountain bikers can sweat and sunbathe on the steep slopes of the Julian Alps high above Bovec, Kobarid and Tolmin, enjoy the views from Kolovrat and explore the lovely Šentvid plateau, the remote villag-es above Baška grapa or the picturesque borderland area of Slavia Friulana. Road

bikers should not miss the climb over Vršič (1,611 m), the highest road pass in Slovenia, while an even bigger challenge might be the climb up the highest road in Slovenia, which leads to the Mangart saddle (2,040 m). If you feel like an easier time on the pedals, try the routes along the Soča, Koritnica, Nadiža, Tolminka, Idrijca and Bača river valleys.Combine cycling with discovering and learning about the rich cultural and nat-ural heritage of these areas, and the local remnants of the First World War offer a real trip into the rich history of the val-ley and its surroundings. We invite you to visit the source of the River Soča, Kozjak and Boka waterfalls, the Tolmin gorges and the big gorges of the Soča, Kluže for-tress, Kobarid Museum and the Memo-rial Church of the Holy Spirit at Javorca. Along the way you should treat yourself to some famous Bovec cheese, a frika omelette with native Tolminc cheese and sweeten up with some Bovec krafi dump-lings and sweet Kobarid dumplings.

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PositionYou will recognise our apartment building, which you can see as you enter Bovec from the direction of Tarvisio and Kranjska Gora, by the sunny signboard, the soft pink facade and the fine view of the north-eastern section of the mountain range surrounding the valley.

Accommodation and foodIn addition to apartment accommodation, the premises offer relaxation in a Finnish sauna. There is car parking space.

What we offer cyclists The high Julian Alps provide the extraordinary and picturesque backdrop to the mountain trails, cart and mule tracks, mountain roads and

Information and booking

Apartmaji SkokMala vas 111, SI-5230 Bovect +386 (0)5 389 63 00 m +386 (0)41 328 629e [email protected]

PositionKamp Koren lies along the emerald River Soča, on the edge of Triglav National Park, and is an ideal starting point for cycling tours just 500 m from Kobarid.

Accommodation and foodComfortable accommodation in eco-cabins, a hearty breakfast with local products, and an or-ganic products shop.

What we offer cyclists A starting point for numerous bike tours of var-ying difficulty, availability of guides and maps of cycle routes, bike rental and repair, transport of persons and bikes, guided cycling tours.

Alternative programmes Water sports (kayaking, rafting, canyoning and more), adrenaline park, climbing wall, beach vol-ley, paragliding.

Specialist inmountain biking.

Information and booking

Eko apartmajsko naselje Kamp Koren KobaridDrežniške Ravne 33, SI-5222 Kobaridt +386 (0)5 389 13 11f +386 (0)5 389 13 10m +386 (0)41 371 229e [email protected]

KAMP KOREN KOBARID ECO-CHALETS****

other routes that offer cycling excursions of var-ying difficulty. You can get all the information you need about the selection of cycling tours from the cycling guide, who will talk to you and suggest a tour plan suited to your wishes and abilities. Cycling packages for families. Option of bike rentals.

Alternative programmes This destination offers a wide selection of sports activities: rafting and kayak trips along the Riv-er Soča, canyoning at Sušec, the zipline at Učja and other water and sports activities. There are options for light or demanding walks or hiking.

Specialist inmountain and family biking.

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SKOK HOLIDAY APARTMENTS**

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8 Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin

PositionWhen the emerald River Soča emerges from the Kobarid gorges and leaves behind the famous Napoleon Bridge, the valley spreads out in all its beauty, and here amidst the wide meadows by the slopes of Matajur lies the hamlet of Idrsko (Jaz-bec Inn), with one of the finest views of Mt Krn.

Accommodation and foodComfortable rooms, restaurant open all day, lo-cal breakfast.

What we offer cyclists Drying room for clothes, spacious garage, ser-vice point, rental and transport of bikes and cy-clists, cycling guide available all year, MTB tours around the Soča area and Slavia Friulana.

Information and booking

Gostišče Jazbec Idrsko 56, SI-5222 Kobaridt +386 (0)5 389 91 00m +386 (0)41 570 126e [email protected]

Alternative programmes Bathing in the Nadiža and Soča rivers, rafting, canyoning, zipline, skydiving, outdoor museum (First World War), cheesemaking museum and more

Specialist inroad, trail and mountain biking.

PositionThe Lucija family hotel is in the centre of Most na Soči, right next to the confluence of the Soča and Idrijca. The meeting point of the Soča, Idrij-ca and Bača valleys offers a natural starting point for cycling. Most na Soči links the Alps with the Adriatic, and the train station just a few minutes away offers easy access by rail. Bikes are permit-ted on most trains, and a special autotrain (a train with a special car for bikes) connects Most na Soči with Bohinjska Bistrica.

Accommodation and foodHotel Lucija can accommodate cyclists in 19 simply furnished rooms.

Information and booking

Hotel LucijaMost na Soči 57, SI-5216 Most na Sočit +386 (0)5 381 32 92m +386 (0)31 737 736 e [email protected]

What we offer cyclists Washing facilities, bike storage in a secure and dry space of more than 20 m2, tool kit for bike repair, cycling maps, guides and more. Hotel Lu-cija can arrange transport of luggage for groups and individuals up to 100 km.

Alternative programmes The green and tranquil hotel garden is a com-plete contrast to the main road. A path leads from the garden to the lake, with easy access to the turquoise-blue water. You can freshen up at the confluence of the Soča and Idrijca or jump from the bridge (8 m) into the Soča. You can rent a kayak or canoe, or ride in the Lucija boat, which takes visitors around the lake.

HOTEL LUCIJA***

JAZBEC INN

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AssaultonVršič

KRANJSKA GORA

TIC Kranjska GoraKolodvorska ulica 1c, SI-4280 Kranjska Gorat +386 (0)4 580 94 40f +386 (0)4 580 94 41e [email protected]

Cycling tours and trailsTotal length around 200 km

Number of all tours 17

Marked trails 15

Lowest and highest points 810–1,640 m above sea level

You can check out the area around Kran-jska Gora at a great pace by bike. You can opt for an easy rhythm on the ped-als or for more challenging excursions into the heart of the Alpine valleys.

To this end we have made up a map with marked cycling routes in the Upper Sava Valley, showing more than 200 km of sign-posted routes. The map also offers friendly pointers to special features worth visiting, and offers a thorough and probably the most pleasing way of getting to know this part of Slovenia. You can pick one up at any of the tourist information centres in Kranjska Gora, Mojstrana and Rateče.On the tri-country cycling route starting

at the triborder with Austria and Italy you can also hop down to Bled through the Ra-dovna Valley. And you can take off into the wilderness at many points from the main-tained trails. Meanwhile the real bikers will not want to miss the climb to Slove-nia’s highest road pass, 1611 m high Vršič.You can also bike tour around the Julian Alps. A circular cycling route leads from Kranjska Gora via Bled, Bohinj, Tolmin, Kobarid, Bovec and Vršič back to Kran-jska Gora. The entire loop, which is 232 km long, can be done in five stages or five days. There is also a bike park in Kranjs-ka Gora for anyone seeking adrenaline thrills.

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KRANJSKA GORA FUN BIKE PARK

10 Kranjska Gora

The bike park below Vitranc boasts a long tra-dition, with 13 km of trails and more than 150 structures. The Kranjska Gora Fun Bike Park has hosted numerous local races and several European championships and cycling camps, and in addi-tion to the actual trails in the park this is an ideal starting point for tours to the nearby mountains or for family biking. The courses in the park are of varying difficulty, and include flow runs with strips and easy jumps, all the way up to tough sections with roots and large wooden structures reserved for the very best bikers. Officially the park has three courses (Downhill, Airline and Lunapark), but they overlap, while there are also quite a few shorter sections that you can easily put together into ever-changing new runs. Everything finishes up at the numerous strips at the park exit by the

Information and booking

RTC Žičnice Kranjska Gora d.d.Borovška 103 a, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora t +383 (0)4 580 94 00, f +386 (0)4 580 94 10 e [email protected]

Fun bike park Kranjska GoraBorovška 103a, SI-4280 Kranjska Goram +386 (0)31 499 499www.bikepark.si

PositionThe Hotel Lek is located in a tiny Alpine village on the edge of Triglav National Park, by the road leading over the magnificent Vršič mountain pass.

Accommodation and foodEasy access, maintained cycling trails and a bike shed, good food, Wi-Fi in all rooms and internet point in the hotel reception

What we offer cyclists Cycling trail from Kranjska Gora to Rateče and on to Tarvisio (IT) and links to Austria, cycling trail to Mojstrana, climb to Vršič or the saddle of Korensko sedlo, cycling links to Bled (via Radov-na), biking through the Vrata Valley (Peričnik waterfall and Triglav north face)

Alternative programmes Pools, saunas, fitness, massage and cosmet-ic services, children’s playpark, tennis courts, Besna Pehta toboggan run, bike park

Specialist infamily biking

HOTEL LEK****

Information and booking

Hotel LekVršiška 38, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora t +386 (0)4 588 15 20f +386 (0)4 588 13 43e [email protected]

lower cable lift station of Vitranc I. In the lower section of the park there is also a pump track and children’s stunt area.

Altitude difference 330 m

Number of trails 3 basic + numerous variations

• nicestandbestbikeparkat theTri-borderarea between Slovenia, Austria and Italy

• children’sbikepark• cyclingcourseswithexperiencedmountain

bike teachers holding UCI (international) licences

• topbikeandgearrental

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PositionOn the slopes of the Karavanke Alps, embraced by forests and offering a marvellous view of the Julian Alps, is the Hotel Špik.

Accommodation and foodComfortable, spacious rooms, with food and meal times to suit the cyclist.

What we offer cyclists Sports massage, MTB park, cycling trails close by (links to Italy and Austria), option of excur-sions with an animator.

Alternative programmes Extensive wellness programmes (saunas, mas-sage, cosmetic services), hotel animation for the

whole family, free entry to the Aqua Larix water park and Špik Water World, and the hotel chain Hit holidays Kranjska Gora provides any other el-ement you might want for a complete break.

Specialist inroad and family biking.

Information and booking

Hotel Špik in Alpski resort ŠpikJezerci 21, SI – 4282 Gozd Martuljekt +386 (0)4 588 44 77, +386 (0)4 587 71 00f +386 (0)4 588 44 79e [email protected] www.hitholidays-kg.si

HOTEL ŠPIK*** AND ŠPIK ALPINE RESORT****

Stol and Matajur (386 km, 10,309 m altitude difference).

Stages of Trans SloveniaArnoldstein (Aust.)–Kranjska Gora–Bovec–Ko-barid–Tolmin–Šmartno v Goriških brdih–Lipi-ca–Piran.

Information

www.trans-slovenia.com

Trans Slovenia is a 7-day mountain biking adventure that leads through the Julian Alps, the Soča Valley, Brda, the Karst and coastal Primorje region. This means it runs through some of the most beautiful parts of Slovenia and around the foothills of Triglav National Park. The people who created this route, in-cluding mountain bike legend Uli Stanciu, put together four different ways to cross Slo-venia; the easiest runs along the Soča Valley (284 km, 5,355 m altitude difference), and the hardest includes the Tri-border, Vršič,

Long-distance cycling trail TRANS SLOVENIA

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BOHINJTIC Bohinj - Bohinjska BistricaTriglavska cesta 30, SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistricat +386 (0)4 574 75 90e [email protected]

Cycling tours and trailsTotal 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 magnifi-cent mountains and Alpine meadows that seem tailor-made for all imaginable water and land sports in the natural en-vironment, with cycling at the forefront. Tranquillity, a wonderful natural setting, traditional specialities and re-freshment 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 val-ley, 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 bik-ers, 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 de-licious traditional dishes, and of course the obligatory jump into the lake. Given the wide variety of options and combina-tions 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), distin-guished by its high altitude, and of course the views of the most majestic Julian peaks.

Lake Bohinj

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VOGEL – OUT OF A FAIRY TALEIN SUMMER TOO!In 5 minutes a cable car takes you up to 1534 m and the heart of Triglav National Park.Orlove Glave Bike Park, (1400 m long, 200 m altitude difference) – renovated, even more at-tractive, for all skill levels. Detours for beginners and difficult elements for the more experienced.

NEW – ACCOMMODATION ON VOGELThe Alpska vas Vogel (Alpine Village) and the SKI hotel on Vogel offer a total of more than 130 beds of various categories. These range from the

proper Alpine hostel style to very comfortable 3* hotel rooms.The price of accommodation includes a day pass to the bike park and unlimited rides on the cable car and Orlove Glave chair lift.

NEW IN AUTUMN 2014• XC trail: a loop 5 or 7.5 km long between

1400 and 1600 m altitude• Zagar trail: 9000 m long, 1000 m altitude

difference• Storeč trail:6500 m long, 1000 m altitude

difference

Information and booking

Žičnice Vogel Bohinj, d.d.Ukanc 6, SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezerot + 386 (0)4 572 97 12m +386 (0)51 644 316f + 386 (0)4 572 37 80e [email protected]/ VogelSkiCenter

VOGEL

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easy, 6 days from the heart of the Julian Alps to the Adriatic

• BestalongtheSoča:5days,5besttoursin the Soča Valley

• Bestsingletracks:oneweekoffun,thebest trails of western Slovenia

• IndividualtoursforgroupsthroughoutSlo- venia

Information and booking

freiraus Verlag | MountainbikereisenHans-Mielich-Straße 12, DE-81543 Münchent +49 (0)89 228 00 195f +49 (0)89 228 00 196e [email protected]

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PositionThe Hotel Stare lies in the heart of the Julian Alps, just 150 m from Lake Bohinj, in the tran-quil and lovely village of Ukanc within Triglav National Park.

Accommodation and foodThe Hotel Stare has 10 guest rooms and one lux-ury apartment. Our range of services and hol-iday options will conjure up a wonderful time away for you and your family at any time of the year. Our chef will certainly be able to spoil you with Slovenian and international specialities.

What we offer cyclists Biking to the Savica waterfall, along Lake Bohinj and the River Sava Bohinjka, cycling along Lake Bohinj to the Voje Valley

Alternative programmes Mountain hiking, skiing, fishing, water sports, excursions

Specialist inmountain and family biking

PositionThe Hostel Pod Voglom stands in a fantastic lo-cation on the southern shores of Lake Bohinj. It is an ideal location for youth or adult groups as well as individuals seeking active breaks in nature.

Accommodation and foodThe hostel offers a total of 122 beds in three different types of room. The main building has a restaurant and socialising space intended for guests to relax, exchange travel experiences and have fun. Since the hostel is right by the lake and next to the forest, in the front there is a lovely garden with loungers, hammocks and children’s play equipment.

What we offer cyclists Sale of cycling guidebooks and maps, cycle tour planning, guided tours (for groups), nearby bike servicing.

Alternative programmes Close to the hostel is the Pac sports centre and adrenaline park. Guests can rent canoes, kayaks or mountain bikes or take part in some sports activities (rafting, hydrospeed, canyoning, par-agliding).

Specialist inmountain and family biking

Information and booking

Hotel & Vila STARE ob Bohinjskem jezeruUkanc 128, SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezerom +386 (0)40 558 669f +386 (0)4 574 64 01e info@bohinj-hotel.comwww.bohinj-hotel.comwww.rent-villa-slovenia.com

HOTEL** & VILA****STARE

Information and booking

Pac d.o.o.Ribčev Laz 60, SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezerot +386 (0)4 572 34 61m +386 (0)40 864 202e [email protected]

HOSTEL POD VOGLOM**

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Lake Bled

TIC BledCesta svobode 10, SI-4260 Bledt +386 (0)4 574 11 22e [email protected] Triglavska roža BledLjubljanska cesta 27, SI-4260 Bledt +386 (0)4 578 02 05e [email protected], [email protected]

Cycling tours and trailsTotal 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 start-ing point for all kinds of cycling tours, taking you through the rich cultural and natural heritage of the location 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 cy-clists. The varying roads and trails between the villages in the area around Bled are ideal for short cycling excursions, 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 toursThe 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 surroundings 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 challeng-ing 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 basin you are quickly at the Karavanke foothills.

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PositionHotel Ribno lies very close to Bled, in the idyllic Gorenjska village of the same name.

Accommodation and foodFamily, twin and single-bed rooms, a restaurant with hot and cold buffet for breakfast and din-ner, option of using the wellness centre (sauna and Jacuzzi).

What we offer cyclists Hotel located just 2 km from Bled, a great loca-tion to start cycling tours, free emergency help fixing problems with bikes, large parking space.

Alternative programmes Family-friendly hotel, wellness and massage, five tennis courts, beach volley, children’s play equipment

Specialist infamily biking

HOTEL KRIM***

Information and booking

Hotel KrimLjubljanska cesta 7, SI-4260 Bledt +386 (0)4 579 70 00f +386 (0)4 579 71 00e [email protected]

Information and booking

Hotel RibnoIzletniška 44, SI-4260 Bledt +386 (0)4 578 31 00f +386 (0)4 578 32 00e [email protected]

HOTEL RIBNO****

PositionHotel Krim lies in the centre of Bled, just 150 m from Lake Bled and right next to a sports hall and car park.

Accommodation and foodWe offer single, twin and three-bed rooms as well as family rooms, and a restaurant with hot and cold buffet for breakfast and dinner. Option of using the wellness centre (sauna and Jacuzzi) and massage with discount.

What we offer cyclists A great location to start cycling tours, free emer-gency help fixing problems with bikes. Option of renting high-end bikes, partner in the Bikeways network.

Alternative programmes External services: rafting, canyoning, one-day excursions, Adventure Park Bled, Adventure Park Krvavec, entry to Bled Castle.

Specialist inroad and family biking

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PositionCamping Bled is situated in a peaceful valley on the western shores of Lake Bled. You can walk into the centre of Bled in less than half an hour along a trail around the lake, or you can get there by con-ventional or electric bike. In the summer season a special tourist train also runs around the lake.

Accommodation and foodCamping Bled is one of the highest category campsites, with state-of-the-art equipment. The campsite also offers glamping accommodation. The glamping cabins or forest villas stand on a raised natural terrace in a more remote part of the campsite, surrounded by greenery, but still right by Lake Bled. They are made of eco-logical unprocessed larch wood and covered in

PositionThe hotel is in the centre of Bled, just 200 m from the lake.

Accommodation and foodModern rooms, self-service breakfast with a lo-cal section and large selection of carbohydrates, local cuisine offered in the Grill restaurant, ener-gy drinks for cyclists.Lovec Pub – extensive selection of domestic and imported beers, wines and other drinks and snacks. Grill restaurant – wide selection of a la carte dishes, with emphasis on local sourcing of ingredients.

What we offer cyclists State-of-the-art bike shed with the option of in-

dividual bike locking, service stand with essen-tial tools for bike repair, bike corner with maps of the surrounding area, professional informa-tion available on site, option of guided tours, wonderful panoramic cycling trails, cycling trails in the Gorenjska region and around Triglav Na-tional Park in unspoilt nature.

Alternative programmes Wellness in the hotel (pool + sauna), Thai and relaxing massage in hotel, bathing and rowing in the lake, children’s adventure park, rafting on the River Sava.

Specialist inroad, trail, mountain and family biking

CAMPING BLED*****

Information and booking

Camping BledKidričeva 10 c, SI-4260 Bledt +386 (0)4 575 20 00f +386 (0)4 575 20 02e [email protected]

Information and booking

BEST WESTERN PREMIER Hotel LovecLjubljanska cesta 6, SI-4260 Bledt +386 (0)4 620 41 00f +386 (0)4 578 24 99e [email protected]

BEST WESTERN PREMIER HOTEL LOVEC****

larch shingles, and in front of them is a wooden, wood-fired hot tub.

What we offer cyclists In addition to everything offered by a specialist cy-cling camp, we also offer bikes for rent, including trail, mountain and even electric bikes. The bikes are fitted with GPS devices with preprogrammed cycling tours of varying degrees of difficulty.

Alternative programmes Outdoor activities ranging from hiking, cycling, Segway tours of Bled and the surroundings, raft-ing, canyoning and horse riding to balloon flights.

Specialist inmountain biking

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Radovljica

RADOVLJICA

TIC RadovljicaLinhartov trg 9, SI-4240 Radovljicat +386 (0)4 531 51 12e [email protected]

Cycling tours and trailsTotal length 440 km

Number of all tours 11

Marked trails 11

Lowest and highest points 400–1,180 m above sea level

System of marked cycling trails

Even the town and municipal crests of Radovljica depict a man with a bicycle, so it should be no surprise that Radovljica, positioned in the north-western part of the Ljubljana basin, on a terrace above the River Sava, between the Karavanke and Jelovica and just a stone’s throw from the Julian Alps and Pokljuka, is a perfect starting point for cycling, where there is no doubt that everyone will find an excur-sion to suit their wishes and abilities.

Radovljica is a lively medieval town with a magnificent preserved old town centre. Each year it offers a rich programme of cul-tural and sporting events, and its green sur-roundings offer countless opportunities for sport and recreation. A special feature is the network of cycling signposts, directing bikers on their routes to specific locations. The signposts include the distance and difficulty level, as well as inter-

esting features in the area. You can plan your own route, and can make use of printed and digital maps. Radovljica is an ideal starting point for short and long bike excursions. Lake Bled is just half an hour away by bike, while Bohinj is more suited to an all-day ride. More robust bikers can pedal off to Kranjska Gora and then on to the highest road pass in Slovenia at Vršič. Shorter but no less at-tractive cycling routes run from Radovljica up to Jelovica, along the Karavanke foothills or through surrounding villages, which of-fer plenty of natural and cultural features of interest. The local roads have no heavy traf-fic, so are mostly ideal for family outings. There are also countless possibilities on the unpaved roads and hiking trails on the ter-races above the River Sava and surrounding slopes. For serious mountain bikers we rec-ommend hiring a local guide, who will tailor a tour to your wishes and show you some of the finest spots in the country.

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Zabreškaplanina,Zirovnica

ZavodzaturizeminkulturoZirovnicaŽirovnica 14, SI-4274 Žirovnicat +386 (0)4 580 15 03e [email protected] picturesque area of plains and mountains, with ten vil-lages and the valley of the Završnica and lake, is noted for its strong cultural heritage, while the Žirovnica area is lodged between two Alpine ranges and offers outstanding terrain for practically all kinds of cycling. There are local and unpaved roads that are ideal for family and recreational bikers, espe-cially if you are interested in Slovenia’s cultural heritage. The cultural heritage trail links locations that are associated with Prešeren, Finžgar, Jalen and Čop; the lives of these extraordi-nary writers were full of interesting tales. Meanwhile you can marvel at the idyllic views of the Karavanke, Kamnik-Savinja and Julian Alps. Žirovnica has its own lake in the Završnica Valley, where there is a car park that serves as an ideal start-ing point for mountain bike excursions. The cycling trail map offers three mainly lowland routes that are ideal for families, and five mountain bike routes.

Šenkova homestead, Jezersko

TIC JezerskoZgornje Jezersko 57, SI-4206 Zgornje Jezerskot +386 (0)51 219 282e [email protected] the beautiful mountain surroundings of Jezersko you can experience in one place a range of exciting adventures, includ-ing at the handlebars. You can set off by road bike to one of the most magnificent mountain passes, while mountain bikers can explore the forest roads leading through the Upper Jezer-sko (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-Sav-inja Alps. This location also offers mountain and electric bike rental from the TIC, which also offers any local information you might need.

ZIROVNICA

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BIKE PARK AND DH KRVAVEC

Alongside those who like a climb, for a num-ber of years now plenty of downhill riders have come to enjoy Krvavec, since the course down to the lower cable car station is a major challenge, while the ride up is quick. Krvavec also has a summer park where a single ticket offers enjoyment of ten different activ-ities, including in the bike park. There is one trail, which is also suitable for complete begin-ners, since it runs over gentle terrain, with some sharp turns and intervening jumps in the form of tables, and you can either ride over them or make short jumps onto them. Experienced rid-ers will of course fly over them.

Information and booking

RTC Krvavec, d.dGrad 76, SI-4207 Cerklje na Gorenjskemt +386 (0)4 252 59 30f +386 (0)4 252 59 31e [email protected]

• Altitudedifference: • 120m-ScottBikePark-Tihachairlift valley;

• 861m-DHcourse-cablecarKrvavec• Numberofcourses: • 1xbikepark,

• 1xDHcourse.

NEW SUMMER 2015• additionalDHcourse-Krvaveccablecar• twomarkedXCcoursesonKrvavec• endurocourse

PositionThe highest hotel in Slovenia, at an altitude of 1600 m, is situated not far from the capital city (20 km) on the Alpine pastures of Krvavec, which is part of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. With its beautiful natural environment and Alpine dairy setting, it offers wonderful views of the Ljubljana basin and the Julian and Kamnik-Sav-inja Alps.

Accommodation and foodFurnished in the Alpine style with a hint of the modern. Local cuisine is based on ingredients from the natural surroundings of the hotel and Krvavec mountain pastures.

What we offer cyclists OptionofrentingScottbrandDHandXCbikes,

facilities for servicing and cleaning and of course locking bikes in special-purpose rooms. Option of food adapted for cyclists.

Alternative programmes Krvavec Summer Park includes 10 activities with all the necessary gear and cable devices: a climbing adventure park, climbing tower, tram-poline, slackline section, downhill by mountain go-kart, mountain scooters and tubes, frisbee golf, archery and Scott Bike Park. Hiking and mountain trails around Krvavec.

Specialist inmountain biking

HOTEL KRVAVEC***

Information and booking

Hotel KrvavecAmbrož pod Krvavcem 50SI-4207 Cerklje na Gorenjskemt +386 (0)51 350 830f +386 (0)4 252 59 31e [email protected], www.hotel-krvavec.si

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TIC Logarska dolinaLogarska dolina 9, SI-3335 Solčavat +386 (0)3 838 90 04e info@logarska.siwww.logarska-dolina.siLogarskaDolinaNatureParkandtheSolčavskoareaofferan authentic experience of the mountains, either as a day-trip destination or a base for multi-day cycling.

Hotel Plesnik****Logarska dolina 10, SI-3335 Solčavat +386 (0)3 839 23 00e [email protected]

Logarska dolina

LOGARSKA DOLINA

THE SAVINJA AND ŠALEK VALLEYS

SolčavskoPanoramicRoad

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Savinjsko-Šaleškaobmočnarazvojnaagencija,d.o.o.www.mozaik-dozivetij.siKolesarski center Beli zajecm +386 (0)41 865 598, e [email protected]

TIC Velenje, t +386 (0)3 896 18 60, e [email protected]

Breathtaking views of the Alps and friendly homesteads are the ideal choice for a cycling holiday.

A varied descent leads from Golte mountain bike park (1410 m) down into the valley. Exploring by bike is especially interesting in this area of the only volcanic mountain range in Slovenia, Smre-kovec, and along the lovely pastures of Menina Planina and the curves of Solčavsko Panoramic Road. In Velenje, the land of Pika Nogavička (the Slovenian version of Pippi Longstocking), walk-ing and cycling paths have been arranged around the Šalek lakes. We recommend rafting and kayaking on the River Savinja, vis-iting the Valley of Adventure, tasting the local delicacy, Savinja stomach, and splashing about in the Terme Topolšica spa.

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PositionThe hotel is situated in Golte Nature Park, 1,410 m above sea level. You can get up to the hotel by cable car or by using the panoramic Alpine road.

Accommodation and foodA boutique eco-hotel offering 52 rooms with balco-nies and a wellness centre, plus magnificent views of the Savinja Valley. The hotel restaurant offers a wide selection of dishes, and you can also try tradi-tional cooking at any of the nearby mountain huts.

What we offer cyclists Riding along the Alpine ridge you will enjoy the view of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. The hotel sports shop offers equipment and bike rent-al. BIKE & RAFT programmes are available for

PositionThe Šmica campsite is situated on the banks of the unspoilt River Savinja, not far from the mag-nificent Logarska Dolina, at an altitude of a little over 500 m.

Accommodation and foodWe offer cyclists accommodation in rooms, bun-galows, trailers and campsites.

What we offer cyclists We offer cyclists rafting, kayaking, tennis, area mountain hiking, tours of Snežna Jama cave, excursions to Logarska Dolina and more.

Alternative programmes rafting, kayaking, tennis

Specialist intrail, mountain and family biking

Information and booking

Kamp ŠmicaLuče 4, SI-3334 Lučet +386 (0)3 584 43 30e camp.smica @siol.netwww.camp-smica.com

KAMP ŠMICA

Information and booking

Hotel GolteRadegunda 19 c, SI-3330 Mozirjet +386 (0)3 839 11 00m +386 (0)51 354 806e [email protected]

HOTEL GOLTE****

groups – downhill by bike into the valley, rafting on the River Savinja and return by cable car. Cy-cling tours including a visit to the Coal Mining Museum, Topolšica spa, Logarska Dolina, Snežna Jama cave below Raduha and more.

Alternative programmes Mountain wellness centre with saunas, massage pool, outdoor pool, massage rooms and gym. Adventure park with zipline, climbing wall, in-terpretive trail around Golte and geo point of the extinct volcano of Smrekovec. Alpine garden – more than 150 mountain plants in their native environment, tree astrology.

Specialist inroad, trail, mountain and family biking

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PositionThe Menina campsite lies 800 m from the main Mozirje - Ljubno road in the town of Rečica ob Savinji, on the left bank of the River Savinja, and given its location it is an attractive location for cyclists, serving as a starting point for 888 km of cycling trails.

Accommodation and foodSet in 8 hectares, Menina campsite offers around 200m2 of space for tents and 25 structures for rent (large cabins, mobile cabins, trekker huts and a building with dormitory for 20 people). The campsite features the KACA restaurant, with a fine selection of pizzas from the bread oven (22 types of pizza). Plenty of grilled dishes, from mixed meats to trout and traditional cui-

sine with daily lunch specials. We obtain all the ingredients for our dishes exclusively from local farms, so the food is truly authentic local cook-ing – and delicious.

What we offer cyclists Tour for mums and kids, tour for dads, tour for professionals.

Alternative programmes Rafting for groups, Raft & Wellness, Down-stream with a Fun or Mini Torpedo raft, Adren-aline Park, Zorbing.

Specialist infamily biking

Information and booking

Camping Menina, d.o.o.Varpolje 105, SI-3332 Rečica ob Savinjit +386 (0)3 5835 027m +386 (0)40 525 266e [email protected]

CAMPING MENINA

Information and booking

Terme Dobrna, d.d.Dobrna 50, SI-3204 Dobrnat +386 (0) 3 780 81 10f +386 (0)3 780 81 11e [email protected]

TERME DOBRNA HOTEL PARK***

PositionDobrna lies at an altitude of 375 m, in the north-ern part of the Celje basin, between the slopes of Paški Kozjak and Pohorje.

Accommodation and foodTerme Dobrna is a modern and dynamic health tourism spa. Its glorious tradition dating back to the 15th century, the climate and wonderful natural setting, relaxation, high-quality care, friendliness and entertainment – all this are fea-tures that have consistently drawn guests from all over the world. Terme Dobrna has three nat-ural therapeutic features: thermal water, fango mud and peat. A generous self-service breakfast, packed lunch option, dinner and lunch as self-service meals.

What we offer cyclists Terme Dobrna offers 7 different cycling trails with starting points right from the hotel. Bike rental from the hotel (mountain bikes and clas-sic bikes), energy park for morning relaxation before biking and a daily animation programme with a physiotherapist, bike servicing on site.

Alternative programmes Varied activities for the family (children’s ani-mation, walks and events), water aerobics every day, “House in the Meadow” beauty centre offer-ing superlative massage treatments and beauty pampering and our own medical centre with a variety of healthcare and therapeutic services and 24-hour duty service.

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Koroška

www.koroska.siBike Base Jamnicat +386 (0)2 870 30 60e [email protected]škemGozdarska pot 18, SI-2390 Ravne na Koroškemt +386 (0)2 822 12 19e [email protected] TIC DravogradTrg 4. julija 50, SI-2370 Dravogradt +386 (0)2 871 02 85e [email protected] Slovenj GradecGlavni trg 24, SI-2380 Slovenj Gradect +386 (0)2 881 21 16e [email protected]

Cycling tours and trailsTotal length more than 1,000 km

Number of all tours 20

Marked trails 14

Lowest and highest points 320–1400 m above sea level

With its established dense network of little used roads and forest roads, and its increas-ing network of cycling paths and trails, the Koroška region offers limitless combina-tions of tours between mountains, up to the peaks, around or even through them, and an experience of the unique landscape between the Alps and the River Drava.

PECA MOUNTAIN BIKE PARKThe Karavanke Geopark (UNESCO) is home to a cross-border mountain bike park strad-dling Slovenia and Austria, which offers:• A network of more than 1,000 km of

marked or guidebook-described forest roads and cart tracks suitable for forest and mountain biking;

• Cycling underground in Peca, a unique expe-rience of cycling through abandoned mine shafts;

• Cycling along the trails of theJamnica Single Trail Park (www.mtbpark.com): enjoying a ride along the trails in the area of the specialist cycling hotel;

• Flow Trail Peca: ascent to the mountain by cable car or unpaved forest road and descent down a 12 km flow trail.

DRAVA CYCLING TRAILDrava Cycling Trail is regarded as one of the finest cycling trails in Europe in terms of natural beauty and cultural di-versity. The trail leads from the source of the River Drava at Toblach/Dobbiaco in Italy, via Austria into Slovenia, through Dravograd, Maribor and Ptuj, and all the way to the Slovenia-Croatia border at Ormož. The trail in the Slovenian section runs for the most part along less used lo-cal roads and to a smaller extent along maintained cycling trails and paths. Ow-ing to the different types of road base and the tough climb between Podvelka and Lovrenc on Pohorje, the Koroška section of the trail is better suited to more experienced cyclists.

CYCLING TRAIL AROUND MISLINJSKA DOLINAAn appealing 23 km cycling trail along the abandoned route of the former rail-way, which soon, with its continuation through the delightful gorge of Huda Luknja will link Koroška with Velenje.

POHORJE CYCLING TRANSVERSALA 73 km mountain biking route along unpaved roads in the enchanting forests of Pohorje, linking the eastern part of Pohorje above Maribor with the Koroška section above the Slovenj Gradec basin.

KOROŠKA. TREASURY OF SURPRISES.

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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 guided through the mountain, along abandoned mine levels and galleries, and along the way you will discover the mysteries of the Peca under-world. The lower sections of the pit are flooded, and if you want another novel adventure you can explore the little underground lake by kayak.

Information and booking

www.podzemljepece.com

UNDERGROUND BIKING

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.

Information

Informacijski center GEOPARK KARAVANKE Glančnik 8, SI-2392 Mežicat +386 (0)2 870 01 80e [email protected]

FLOW TRAIL PECA www.petzen.net

GEOPARK KARAVANKE

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Information

www.mtbpark.com

The Jamnica Single Trail Park is an unusual park, since it is in the trail bike park category. Set in forests and pastures with magnificent views, the maintained trails are intended for safe enjoyment mainly with “all mountain” and Enduro bikes. Within the park you can opt for gentle flow trails or you can choose trails with difficult technical sections, thereby gaining ex-perience for later exploits on longer tours. The trails are linked to each other by a special bike path built exclusively for an easier return to the summit.

PositionThe centre of mountain biking in Koroška is Jamnica, which is located at the meeting point of three cycling networks. This is the location of the Koroš farm, which has been converted into a unique little Eco-hotel, with fabulous views of the mountains and forests. It is a specialist cycling hotel with the highest standards of facil-ities for cyclists.

Accommodation and foodExperience and a good name came in tandem with the opening of the first cycling hotel in Slo-venia back in 1995. Ten twin rooms. Viewing terrace. Space for peaceful and creative leisure time. Sauna and massage. Free Wi-Fi. Tradition-al and original organic dishes.

Information and booking

Ekohotel kmetija KorošJamnica 10, SI-2391 Prevaljet +386 (0)2 870 30 60e [email protected]

What we offer cyclists The biggest centre offering cycling information in Slovenia. Large selection of cycling tours.Our own Single Trail Park. Bike shuttle trans-port service. Rentals of Specialized bikes.Trained cycling guides. Learning cycling skills. Cycling camps and events. Organisation of indi-vidual and group cycling tours around Slovenia and abroad.

KOROŠ FARM ECO-HOTEL***

JAMNICA SINGLE TRAIL PARK

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The actual centre of the park is the Ekohotel Koroš cycling hotel in the hamlet of Jamnica. The fact that you can experience a MTB here in its best form is guaranteed by the mountain-ous surroundings, which are full of outstand-ing singletrails, and the neighbouring Mt Peca with its “longest flow trail in Europe”. Given the sunny aspect of the park, its bike season starts in April and ends with the first snows in November.

Number of courses 7

Total length of trails 11 km

Altitude difference 515 m

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The longest Slovenian mountain range, a 120 km long massif whose highest peak is the 2,236 m high Stol. Owing to its strategic position be-tween western and south-eastern Europe, the Karavanke range is full of passes and mountain trails. These mountains have preserved their original wild environment, and the fine views and stunning gorges are simply enchanting. It is no surprise that the Karavanke range is a verita-ble magnet for mountain bikers.The extensive network of ideal trails offers limitless combinations of tours between the mountains, on them, around them and in many places actually through them. There are more than 1,000 km of marked or map-indicated cy-

cling tours of varying types and difficulty here. The mountain and forest trails and cart tracks seem custom-made for mountain biking, and you can also take trail bikes around the Kar-avanke. Traversing the Karavanke from Dra-vograd to the Tri-border (or vice versa) takes several days, and you can extend your route across by taking in various “local loops”.Information and booking

Bike Base Jamnicat +386 (0)2 870 30 60e [email protected]

Long-distance cycling trail TRANS KARAVANKE

The best trails, the best places, the best fun. We have discovered Slovenia. The first mountain bike Agency in Slovenia - since 1995.

• IndividualSELFGUIDEDTOURS• GuidedGROUPTOURS• CUSTOUMTOURS• Bikehire&bikeshuttle.

Information and booking

MOUNTAIN BIKE NOMADe [email protected]

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Mountainbikeparks,downhill courses,XCcourses, all mountain tours, family cycling courses, guided single and multi-day excur-sions for all levels of difficulty

• biggestdescent–1300maltitudedifference• longestEndurotrail–10km• longestfamilycyclingtrail–40km• venuefortheworlddownhillcup• mountain bike paradise in Triglav National

Park and in other nature parks and reserves• from panoramic and breathtaking trails in

the Julian Alps to relaxing trails through the green forests of Pohorje

• Kranjska Gora, Maribor, Vogel, Krvavec,Rogla, Cerkno, Javornik, Golte, Bela (Rog Čer-mošnjice), Celjska koča.

Information

Združenjeslovenskihžičničarjev–gizZbornica gorskih centrov - gzs Dimičeva 13, SI-1000 Ljubljana t +386 (0)1 589 81 30 f +386 (0)1 589 82 24m +386 (0)41 426 197 e [email protected] www.activeslo.com

SLOVENIAN SKI RESORTS - MTB PARADISE IN SUMMER

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ALPINE FOOTHILLS Top 3• DravaCyclingTrail,firstonthelistforloversoflong-distanceconnectionsandpartoftheEurovelosystem.• PohorjeCyclingTransversal,discoveringPohorjefromSvetiBolfenkontheMariborsidetothefoothillsofMtKremžarontheKoroškasideofPohorje

• Cyclingwiththelocalsanddiscoveringthebest,yethiddentomost,trailsaroundLjubljanaandMaribor,ofcourse in combination with a rich night life.

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Poljanska Dolina

ŠKOFJA LOKA

Turizem Škofja LokaKidričeva cesta 1a, SI-4220 Škofja Lokat +386 (0)4 517 06 00m +386 (0)51 427 827e [email protected]

Mountain bike enthusiasts can seek out in the diverse Škofja Loka hills main-tained and well-marked cycling trails, linked together into the almost 300 km long Loška Cycling Trail (12 stages),while those seeking gentler outings can optfortheLoškaCyclingLoop,acircu-lar flat trail around Škofja Loka.

In addition to the stages of the Loška Cy-cling Trail, there is an appealing trail suit-ed to cyclists in good shape in the Goren-ja Vas – Poljane Cycling Loop (3 stages), with a total length of 115 km, starting and ending at the square of Trg Ivana Reg-

na in Gorenja Vas. When you set out on these adventures you will probably want the maps of Loš-ka Cycling Trail and the Gorenja Vas – Poljane Cycling Loop, which show and describe the stages and provide informa-tion on additional tourist services along the trails. The mountain huts, inns and open farms will happily welcome you and serve you local delicacies, and the joyful hospital-ity of the local people will engender a desire to extend your stay or come back soon to Škofja Loka.

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Razvojni center Srca SlovenijeKidričeva 1, SI-1270 Litijat +386 (0)1 896 27 10e [email protected] Heart of Slovenia is a self-contained area shaped like a heart with the geometric centre of the country (GEOSS) as its centre point. It stretches from the foothills of the Kam-nik mountains to the low hills of Dolenjska, and from the slopes east of Ljubljana to the Posavje plains. So there will be no shortage of cycling options.

In the Heart of Slovenia cyclists can choose between trail, mountain and road biking routes laid out in various permuta-tions such that each person will find something to suit them and their family. For trail biking, the routes are set out along side trails and past points of interest, with emphasis given to sections that are suitable for families. The road routes run solely along asphalt roads and are longer and more demanding, while mountain bikers can opt for reinforced forest trails, cart tracks and unpaved roads, with climbs of varying difficulty.There are 32 cycling trails available in a total length of 1,448 km.

PositionTerme Snovik is the highest-lying thermal spa in Slovenia, bounded on one side by the Kam-nik-Savinja Alps and on the other side by mag-nificent forests and the unspoilt nature of the Tuhinjska Valley. It is just 31 km from Ljubljana.

Accommodation and foodThere are 74 apartments and 30 twin-bed rooms available. The Potočka Restaurant caters to all and every gourmet taste, with tasty meals made of organic ingredients. After a cycling tour you can relax in the saunas and whirlpool or swim in the thermal pools covering more than 1,000 m2. Free internet access is also available.

What we offer cyclists Option of renting a commuter bike, hiring a cy-cling guide, plus a bike shed and essential tools for bike repair. Free easy-to-use map of the sur-rounding cycling and hiking trails.

Alternative programmes Wellness in the hotel (saunas, massage and ped-icure). Outdoor activities: gym in nature, tennis, horse riding, natural climbing wall, running days and more. During the holidays and in the summer season there is a diverse animation pro-gramme for all the family.

Specialist intrail and mountain biking

TERME SNOVIK****

Information and booking

Terme SnovikSnovik 7, SI-1219 Laze v Tuhinju t +386 (0)1 834 41 00f +386 (0)1 834 41 36e [email protected]

Bogenšperk

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CyclingthroughhopfieldsintheZalecarea

TICZalecŠlandrov trg 25, SI-3310 Žalect +386 (0)3 710 04 34e [email protected]

Cycling tours and trailsTotal length 123 km

Number of all tours 19

Marked trails 19

Lowest and highest points 248–471 m above sea level

TheviewbybikeofZalecandtheLowerSavinja Valley will stick in your memo-ry – countless fields of hops, the bitter plant that we also call green gold, lend thevalleyaspecialcharacter;theRiverSavinja, which binds the valley, the soft

chain of hills and uplands that line the valley and many points of interest will draw you to visit and take a look.

The interesting and appealing cyclist- friendly trails run past numerous points of special interest that are genuinely worth visiting. Here is Slovenia’s Eco-mu-seum of Hops and Brewing, the only such museum in the country. It takes you through the history of hop gardening and beer brewing, right up to the present day. You will encounter the culture of ancient Rome at the Roman necropolis in Šempet-er in the Savinja Valley, where you can ad-mire the imposing tombs made of Pohorje marble, richly decorated with mythologi-cal motifs. You are also in for a striking ex-perience if you visit the Štajerska region’s karstic gem – the Jama Pekel cave. You can enjoy a nice walk and rest while observing more than 170 bird species by the Ribnik Vrbje pond. And the town of

Žalec also offers plenty of surprises! Vis-it us and discover for yourself!The cyclist-friendly paths laid out here are 10 km or more long, some run en-tirely along flat land and are suitable for families, while others have a few inclines and high points from which the view of the green valley is even better. The larg-est number run along the River Savinja, and from there practically everyone can climb up the nearby hills. In this region there are also a lot of thematic trails, with various interpretive trails so you can learn even more about the points of interest.We conclude this invitation to Žalec and the surrounding area with green gold – hops are the ingredient that gives beer its flavour. The glass of beer you drink at the Eco-museum of Hops and Brewing will remain a fond memory, as will cy-cling through the Lower Savinja Valley!

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CyclinginthesurroundingsofLaško

LAŠKO

TICLaškoValvasorjev trg 1, SI-3270 Laškot +386 (0)3 733 89 50e [email protected], [email protected]

Cycling tours and trailsTotal length 300 km

Marked trails 9

Lowest and highest points 197–930 m above sea level

Destination Laško – the confluence ofthe good, is a recipient of the highest award the European Commission gives in the field of tourism: EUROPEAN DES-TINATIONOFEXCELLENCE.

The unspoilt and varied landscape around Laško will draw you to discover the many appealing locations, and this is an excel-lent starting point for active leisure time in the natural environment. There is plen-ty to interest you as you roam by bike, with the trails leading past abundant nat-ural, cultural, historical and ethnological heritage. You will be able to stop at nu-merous viewing points and rest areas and visit local farms with their nature-friend-ly and traditionally prepared delicacies. You will also feel welcome among other food establishments, which maintain the culinary traditions of the area and supple-ment them with the best of international cuisine.

There are nine marked and maintained trails that are suitable for cycling, and these run for the most part along less used roads, and partly on unpaved roads, through hills and valleys. They are named after the interesting locations that are the furthest point from the starting point before you turn around. They are suited mainly to mountain and trail bikes. For easier and more detailed planning of your route, we recommend the guidebook Cy-cling in the Surroundings of Laško (Kole-sarjenje po okolici Laškega). In addition to useful information for your trip, it of-fers facts about the natural and cultural features along the way, hints for touring museums and museum collections, nu-merous other possibilities for sports and recreation and the complete range of food establishments in the area.

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PositionTerme Zreče is regarded as one of those rare places in the world where a person can truly un-wind and recharge their batteries. Each season here tells a different story inspired by the lovely natural environment, outstanding services, a rich culinary tradition and friendly people. The spa complex below the slopes of the mighty Po-horje range offers a refuge for anyone who val-ues health, wellbeing and nature.

Accommodation and foodAccommodation in the hotel or apartments. All meals are based on a self-service hot and cold buffet, which can be adapted to the needs of sports people.

What we offer cyclists Trails suitable for road and mountain bikers, since we are close to the Zreško Pohorje hills and the Dravinja Valley, offering numerous cycling trails. Sports diagnostic programmes, fitness, option of bike and equipment rental.

Alternative programmes The Idila centre (thermal pools, Sauna Village), health diagnostics and rehabilitation, other sports infrastructure, numerous hiking trails for serious hikers and families with children, diverse animation programme.

Specialist intrail and mountain biking

PositionRogla is the perfect choice for anyone whose lifestyle is about active leisure pursuits com-bined with a unique natural setting, a pleasant mid-mountain climate, plenty of opportunities for sports, recreation, health, wellbeing, authen-tic culinary delicacies and unforgettable experi-ences in the company of hospitable and smiling local people.

Accommodation and foodAccommodation in the hotel or bungalows. All meals based on a self-service hot and cold buffet, which can be adapted to the needs of sports people.

What we offer cyclists Rogla Bike Park – a cycling area for downhill

riding (including for children and beginners). Sports diagnostic programmes. Zreško Pohorje has very attractive terrain for mountain biking and offers numerous cycling routes. Fitness, al-titude rooms for staying and training, option of bike and equipment rental.

Alternative programmes Land of Wellbeing (pool, saunas, massage, baths), other sports infrastructure (football stadium, sports hall, tennis courts), numerous hiking trails for serious hikers and families with children, di-verse sports animation programme.

Specialist intrail and mountain biking

Information and booking

Unior d.d. Program Turizem, RoglaCesta na Roglo 15, SI-3214 Zrečet +386 (0)3 757 64 40f +386 (0)3 576 24 46e [email protected]

Information and booking

Unior d.d. Program Turizem, TermeZrečeCesta na Roglo 15, SI-3214 Zrečet +386 (0)3 757 61 45f +386 (0)3 576 24 46e [email protected]

HOTEL ROGLA***

HOTEL VITAL****

UNITUR SPORT RESORT

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Maribor, Pohorje

TIC MariborPartizanska cesta 6a, SI-2000 Maribort +386 (0)2 234 66 11e [email protected]

Cycling tours and trailsTotal length more than 1,000 km

Number of all tours 20

Marked trails 10

Lowest and highest points 275–1,400 m above sea level

Central Štajerska is a destination of col-ourful experiences in the embrace of the lush green Pohorje forests, sun-drenched hill vineyards, a rich urban and rural her-itage and a remarkable viticultural tra-dition, the symbol of which is the oldest vine in the world. It stands proud in all its finery on the embankment of the Riv-er Drava in Maribor, the centre of this re-gion, which thanks to the world cup and cycling park is also the Central European epicentre of cycling. The destination of-fers outstanding conditions for moun-tain, road and trail biking, and it is also family-friendly.

• Head out to the Mariborsko Pohorje,where anyone with a surplus of adren-aline can enjoy the Pohorje Specialized Bike Park.

• Discover the natural gems of Pohorjesuch as the lakes of Črno Jezero and Lovrenška Jezera, and the Šumik virgin forest with its Mali and Veliki (Little and Big) Šum waterfalls.

• Seeifyouareupforthe75kmlongPo-horje cycling transversal route. Or you can let yourself be pampered in the mid-dle of Pohorje in the boutique fairy-tale Ruševec Green Village, a unique exam-ple of ecological, sustainable and green tourism in Slovenia.

• Taketheplungewithafamilyadventureand bike on down the Drava to the Dra-va Centre, where you can get into some fun activities on the river. You can also seek out the lovers’ cove.

• Discoverthecountrysideanditscuisineby electric bike. All this can be done with a KULeBIKE, the healthy, active, good and cool (KUL) option.

• Letyourselfbeenchantedinaromanticdiscovery of vineyard hillsides, find the road shaped like a heart and visit the nearby local vintner. And the local roads that criss-cross the vineyard hills are a challenge for many a road biker.

Štajerska hospitality awaits you at every step!

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Information and booking

Športni center Pohorje d.o.o., Hotel BolfenkHočko Pohorje 133, SI-2208 Pohorjet +386 (0)2 220 88 41, +386 (0)2 220 88 42e [email protected]

PositionIn the central ridge of the Pohorje range, which stretches along above the city of Maribor, there are good reasons in any season to visit the popu-lar resort centre of Mariborsko Pohorje, which in recent years has become synonymous with idyllic skiing, relaxation, sports and recreation. Hotel Bolfenk is on Pohorje at an altitude of 1050 m.

Accommodation and foodTwo or multiple-bed rooms, secure space for bike storage, facilities for cleaning bikes and bike gear, space for socialising and travel talks. Option of three meals a day, early breakfast, enhanced and adapted meals for sports people, trail mix, option of vitamin lunch packages.

What we offer cyclists Thematic cycling trails, Pohorje Bike Park, option of electric bike rental, wellness for sports people, travel talks and advice from top cyclists, sports and cycling gear shops nearby, bike rental (com-muter, trail, mountain, special), bike servicing and option of free use of bike tools.

Alternative programmes Wellness (saunas, massage, pool), adrenaline park, SUP boarding and kayaking on the river, Pohorje jet, energy trail on Bolfenk.

Specialist inroad, trail, mountain and family biking

HOTEL BOLFENK****

TIC MariborPartizanska cesta 6a, SI-2000 Maribort +386 (0)2 234 66 11e [email protected]

TIC PtujSlovenski trg 5, SI-2250 Ptujt +386 (0)2 779 60 11e [email protected]

Drava Cycling Trail, which bears the interna-tional designation R1, is one of the finest cy-cling trails in Europe in terms of natural beauty and cultural diversity. You can follow the River

Drava practically all the way from its source in Italy, via Austria into Slovenia and on to Leg-rad in Croatia, where the River Mura flows into the Drava. In Slovenia the trail is designated D-3 and takes you through Dravograd, Mari-bor, Ptuj and Ormož, all the way to the Slove-nia-Croatia border at Središče ob Dravi. The trail runs along less used local roads and along maintained cycling trails and paths. Owing to the different types of road base and the tough climb to Lovrenc on Pohorje, this section of the trail is better suited to more experienced and prepared cyclists, and we recommend the use of trail or mountain bikes. In the Slovenian section the part between Maribor and Ptuj is a favourite among cyclists.

Information and booking

TIC DravogradTrg 4. julija 50, SI-2370 Dravogradt +386 (0)2 871 02 85e [email protected]

Long-distance cycling trailDRAVA CYCLING TRAIL

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VINEYARD HILLS AND THE EASTERN PLAINSTop 5•TheseeminglyinfinitehillsofDolenjskaarelacedwithlittleusedroads,whichyieldasurprisingamountof

challenges, mainly for road bikers.• CyclingalongremotelocalroadsamongthevineyardsandauthentichamletsinŠtajerskaandPrlekija.• WanderingthePomurjeplainsandtryingthetraditionaldessert,PrekmurskaGibanica.• Treatyourselftoaromanticdiscoveryofvineyardhillsides,andfindtheroadshapedlikeaheart.• Slovenia’sthermalspasarewellawareoftheimportanceofcyclingandthefinecombinationofthatsport

and soaking in therapeutic water. All of them are surrounded by cycling trails, and many have shared cycling programmes.

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Jeruzalem

TIC LjutomerGlavni trg, SI-9240 Ljutomert +386 (0)2 584 83 33e [email protected]

Cycling tours and trailsTotal length 135 km

Number of all tours 6

Marked trails 6

Lowest and highest points 250–350 m above sea level

Prlekija, with its towns of Ljutomer and Jeruzalem, is a land of superlative wines, winding terraced hills, humming klo-

potec scarecrow rattles, a wealth of cul-tural, natural and ethnological heritage, thermal springs, spas and horse trotting. At the same time it is a land apparently made for road, trail and family biking.

Prlekija is an enchanting landscape where the plains and gentle hills offer themselves as an ideal setting for sports, and it is a veri-table oasis for people seeking to experience nature from the saddle of a bike. Prlekija has numerous cycling trails that roll over the waves of vineyard hills, hug the fields and meadows, wind along the River Mura and streams, scoot through geese-filled courtyards, lead past religious and cultural monuments and stop at outstanding inns, fishing lodges and tourist farms.There are six maintained and marked cy-cling trails that lead the visitor into all the

hidden corners of this lovely landscape, with a total combined distance of 135 km. All the trails are thematic: Grey Heron Trail, the Poljska (field), Vardova, Vinska (wine), Štrkova (stork) and Grossmanova trails, and for each trail there is a map with all the sights of interest, food establish-ments and the route. The thematic trails run along asphalt and unpaved roads and link up with the Mura Cycling Trail.Of course you do not need to limit your-self to the marked routes, and you can follow your own pace and tastes and ex-plore the roads and villages of the Prleki-ja lowlands and the eastern slopes of the hilly Slovenjske Gorice area. The TICs in Ljutomer and Jeruzalem also offer bikes for rent.

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Forest glade in the Posavje hills

TICKrškoCKŽ 46, SI-8270 Krškot +386 (0)51 655 936e [email protected]

Cycling tours and trailsTotal length 1,500 km

Number of all tours 50

Lowest and highest points 140–1,023 m above sea level

Treat yourself to cycling around the pic-turesque Posavje countryside, which is suitable both for a family bike outing full of adventures and for mountain and road

bikers and serious recreational riders.

The central part of Posavje covers the valley of the River Sava and the Krško-Brežice plain, which rises up in the south over low hills to the Gorjanci range, and in the north all the way to the Posavje hills. The shady sides of the hills are mainly for-ested, while the sunny sides are covered in vineyards and orchards.Cyclists in Posavje can choose from 50 dif-ferent tours, which are individually from 16 to 60 km long and are part of a 1,500 km cycling network. Roaming by bike you will discover natural and cultural features, and you will also be able to experience a genuine connection with nature. The lo-cally coloured gastronomic delicacies will enhance your experience as you roam.

Under the guidance of local cycling guides (www.posavjeonbike.com) or using guide-books, you can set off on excursions to suit your tastes, for instance to Svete Gore or Lisca, to Bizeljsko or perhaps you can take the more lowland route around Brestan-ica. The trail will almost always lead you past or even through vineyards, so tasting some fine wine is almost obligatory. You will also get to taste some local specialities such as Kozjansko capon, “cop na lop”, Bizeljsko buckwheat cake and more. And after a cycling trip there is nothing better than a soak in thermal waters!You can also explore this region by e-bike, which you can rent for more comfortable discovery of the countryside.

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HOTELI OTOČEC, HOTEL ŠPORT****

Dolenjska has more than 540 km of cycling trails, which you can view at www.slovenia-heritage.net/tp. All the trails were photographed on the ground. You can print out an individu-al route on paper or transfer it to your GPS, which will guide you on the trails. Special multi-day packages are also available. Most of the single-day tours are suitable for family cycling, and those in really good shape can merge days together. Bike servicing is provided, and for groups there are guides and bike rentals available.

DOLENJSKA

OtočecCastle

Information and booking

Hoteli OtočecGrajska cesta 2, SI-8222 Otočect +386 (0)8 205 03 10f +386 (0)7 394 22 10e [email protected]

PositionYou can move easily and freely in a setting of green forests, gently undulating hills, the emer-ald-green waters of the Krka and unspoilt grassy oases. Otočec is an excellent base for cycling trails of all levels of difficulty. There are options for easy, short lowland rides and longer more challenging tours.

Accommodation and foodThe Otočec cycling package covers: overnight and breakfast in the Hotel Šport**** Otočec, Wi-Fi in all rooms, unlimited use of the thermal pools at Terme Šmarješke (4 km) and Dolenjske Toplice (19 km), free entry to the gym at Otočec Sports Centre, 10% discount on all services in the relaxation centres of Terme Šmarješke and

Dolenjske Toplice.

What we offer cyclists Ride with a guide on the Cvičkova Gaz route or Family route, map and booklet with a descrip-tion of hiking or cycling trails.

Alternative programmes Adventure park next to the Hotel Šport, 18-hole golf course of Golf Grad Otočec, Otočec sports centre with tennis court, boating on the River Krka (kayak, raft) and more.

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HOTEL BELA KRAJINA***

Information and booking

Hotel Bela krajinaCesta bratstva in enotnosti 28, SI–8330 Metlikat +386 (0)7 305 81 23m +386 (0)40 327 492e [email protected]

River Kolpa

With its unspoilt natural environment, diverse landscape, rich natural and cultural heritage and traditional local hos-pitality, Bela Krajina is one of the finest undiscovered cy-cling destinations in Slovenia.

Bela Krajina offers numerous marked cycling routes winding be-tween villages and vineyards, beckoning travellers with their won-derful views and their natural and cultural heritage. There are 15 different marked routes in a total length of 490 km, and you can plan these with a guide. This offers cyclists the option of easier family cycling around central Bela Krajina, romantic rides along the River Kolpa, medium-difficult tours along numerous forest trails and vineyard hills or more challenging rides to Mirna Gora, Smuk or towards Stari Trg on the Kolpa. The Panoramic roads of the cul-tural landscape will lead you through picturesque villages and town squares, colourful fields, forests and the tops of wine-growing hills.There are two nature parks in Bela Krajina: Kolpa and Lahinja. The main attraction is the 113 km long, clear and warm water of the River Kolpa, which provides endless opportunities for swimming and boating. The cycling and hiking paths along the Kolpa will take you from story to story, telling you of the un-spoilt flora and fauna of the river, the heritage of local crafts and the folklore and gastronomic traditions.

BELA KRAJINA AND THE RIVER KOLPA

PositionThe hotel is situated in the old town centre of Metlika, close to north-south transit routes.

Accommodation and food26 air-conditioned rooms, restaurant and bar

PODZEMELJ CAMPSITE www.kamp-podzemelj.si

PositionRight by the River Kolpa, one of the cleanest and warmest rivers in Slovenia in a pleasant, unspoilt natural setting.

Accommodation and foodSpaces for camping, trailers, restaurant

What we offer cyclists 15 different marked cycling routes, bike rental, bike servicing assistance, organised bike tours and excursions, help with bike transport.

Alternative programmes Canoeing or kayaking along the River Kolpa, hiking, fishing.

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KARST UPLANDS AND PLATEAUSTop 3• CyclingthroughtheendlessKočevjeforests,whereyoucanstillencounterbears• ExcursionalongtheRiverKolpawithanobligatorycool-offinthewaterandaclimbtoStrmaReberpass• CyclingandviewsaroundtheNanosandTrnovskiGozdplateaus

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Kočevje

TurističnodruštvoKočevjeTrg zbora odposlancev 47, SI-1330 Kočevjet +386 (0)83 829 000 e [email protected]čnodruštvoBrezpotjaTrg zbora odposlancev 20, SI-1330 Kočevjet +386 (0)40 694 694e [email protected]

Cycling tours and trailsTotal length 273 km

Number of all tours 5

Marked trails 3

Lowest and highest points 143–1,266 m above sea level

TheextensiveKočevjeforestsconcealawealth of beauty and mystery, and the dense trees hide numerous forest roads and trails that beg to be explored by bike. There are also many fine but little used roads that extend all the way to the borderland River Kolpa.

Kočevje’s position between Goteniška and Kočevska Mala Gora seems made for cy-cling. The area around the town and lake is flat and ideal for family and recreation-al cycling, and trails lead in all directions through the forests and hills, while to the south everything is bounded by the can-yon of the River Kolpa. Right by the riv-er is one of the favourite routes for road bikers, and it has gained in value since the construction of the new road over the pass of Strma Reber, which is compared to the notorious Vršič pass.Meanwhile Kočevje offers mountain and trail bike owners practically unlimited

possibilities for rides, with more unpaved roads than you could ever possibly ride. You will certainly be drawn to Kočevska Reka and Gotenica, locations that were once closed to the public. And then there is the special thrill of riding around the perimeter of the Kočevski Rog virgin for-est.The Kočevje forests are a jewel of unspoilt nature and tranquillity, and provide a refuge for many wild animals, including bears, although it is hard to encounter them.The Kočevje area also has abundant cool streams offering delightful refreshment, and alongside many of them there are outstanding cycling trails. Come relax on your bike in the authentic and majestic forests.

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Trnovski gozd

TIC IdrijaMestni trg 2, SI-5280 Idrijat +386 (0)5 374 39 16e [email protected]

IDRIJA – THE MINE FOR FAME, CYCLING FOR PLEASUREThe Idrija hills were just made for cy-clists. They offer a rich selection of cy-cling trails for every taste, for mountain and trail bikes, from the easy plains for families to the most demanding endur-ance rides for experienced bikers. The climbs to the Idrija hilltops will stun you with unforgettable views, while those who love downhill rides will also want to come here. You can find all of this in the area around Idrija, a centre of cultural and technical heritage entered on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

THEMATIC CYCLING TRAILS IN THE IDRIJA GEOPARKCycling around the Idrija Geopark is not just about active leisure pursuits in the Idrija area, it is also about how the the-matic trails run past numerous special nat-ural and cultural features of the area, which even the hardest-bitten sports people will want to check out.Plus they include plenty of countryside tourism service providers who are well able to offer some genuine local sustenance along the way. 10 thematic mountain bike trails: the cy-cling trails are linked to each other, and in one day you can ride several trails and adapt tours to your riding skills and level of preparation.

Cycling tours and trailsTotal length 104.3 km

Number of all tours 10

Marked trails 10

Lowest and highest points 227–1,240 m above sea level

JAVORNIK BIKE PARKThe park at the ski resort of Javornik by Črni Vrh mountain above Idrija has a long tradition, and is best known for its var-ious trails that are suitable for both be-ginners and experienced bikers. There are 10 courses of differing difficulty laid out around the hill, and they interweave, plus there are several fun flow trails. Javornik and its surroundings offer numerous op-tions for tours of different lengths. Altitude difference 375 mwww.mtb-javornik.si

THE IDRIJA AREA

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PositionWith its pleasant, homely atmosphere, the Hotel Cerkno feels more like a family-run hotel than one that can accommodate up to 180 guests. It is situated in the heart of the Cerkno hills and offers guests a wide range of leisure activities in a wonderful natural setting.

Accommodation and foodRooms offer every comfort along with free Wi-Fi, plus there are hostel-type rooms. Generous self-service breakfast and dinner with an em-phasis on local specialities, with the option of special diet foods.

What we offer cyclists Unspoilt nature with a large number of marked

cycling and hiking trails. Free loan of top-qual-ity Cult mountain bikes. Cycling maps and the option of hiring a cycling guide and GPS. Shop selling spare parts and sports food for cyclists.

Alternative programmes Relaxation centre, including pool with thermal water (30°C), saunas, gym, massage. Sports park: volleyball, badminton, basketball or ten-nis on three clay courts. Option of paragliding, horse riding, paintball, hunting and fishing (all nearby). Close to the River Soča (kayaking, ca-noeing, rafting and more).

Specialist inroad and mountain biking

HOTEL CERKNO***

Information and booking

Hotel Cerkno d.o.o.Sedejev trg 8, SI-5282 Cerknot +386 (0)5 374 34 00 f +386 (0)5 374 34 33e [email protected] www.hotel-cerkno.si, www.ski-cerkno.comwww.facebook.com/SCCerkno

PositionHostel Idrija is situated in a pleasant location right in the town centre of Idrija, which serves as a starting point for cycling and hiking tours of the Idrija hills. It is just a short five-minute walk to the centre of town, where you can view the rich heritage of the Idrija mercury mine, shop in stores selling local lace and enjoy the local cuisine.

What we offer cyclists • Optionofbikeandcyclinggearrental.• Optionofhiringacyclingguide.• Optionoftransportingcyclists,bikesandlug-

gage.• Option of enhanced breakfast and special

packed lunch for cyclists.

• Professionaladviceandhelp inplanningcy-cling tours.

• Optionoforganisingindividualcyclingpack-ages.

• Low-costmultiple-daypackagesforindividu-als, families and groups.

• Information corner for cyclists with dailyweather forecast and current news on cycling tours, shops and events in the area.

• Free easy-viewmap showing thematic trailsaround the Idrija Geopark.

• Securebikestoragespace.• FreeWi-Fiforallguests.

HOSTEL IDRIJA

Information and booking

Hostel IdrijaCenter za idrijsko dediščinoUlicaIX.Korpusa17,SI-5280Idrijat +386 (0)5 373 40 70 m +386 (0)41 995 722e [email protected]

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MEDITERRANEAN SLOVENIA Top 5• WanderingtheremoteBrdavillages,andalongthewaystunningviewsandarichselectionofjuicyfruit,

olive oil and superlative wine.•TheParenzanatrailrunsalongtherouteoftheformerraillinkbetweenTriesteinItalyandPorečinCroatia,

while nowadays it is a nicely maintained path, for the most part asphalted. It is ideal for excursions, offering wonderful views without any steep inclines.

• IntheSlovenianKarstyouwillencounteradifferenttypeofrurallife,andthehospitalityofthelocalswillonly increase if you are on a bike.

• CyclingaroundthehillyIstrianlandscapeinwinter.• DownhillfromNanostoVipava

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Šmartno

TIC BrdaGrajska cesta 10, SI-5212 Dobrovot +386 (0)5 395 95 94e [email protected]

Cycling tours and trailsTotal length 400 km

Number of all tours 14

Marked trails 5

Lowest and highest points 80–812 m above sea level

The little Brda hills, scattered above the emerald River Soča,justbegtobeexploredbybike–anydayoftheyear.The winding roads will take you through numerous little villages, and along the way you will encounter a variety of fine local food and top quality products.

CYCLING TIPSHilly, diverse and green, and above all without any heavy traf-fic, this region offers more than 280 km of cycling pleasure on nine terraces. The trails, named after local Brda fruit, run over hilly terrain between numerous viewing points. The roads are best suited to trail and road bikes. The Sabotin hill offers exceptional views stretching to the highest mountains of Slovenia and down to the sea, and is also a favourite spot for mountain bikers. Five marked cycling trails for a special experience along the trails of the tempestu-ous First World War.

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES Brda is a proper paradise for hikers and adrenaline-seekers. We can enhance the rich selection of active leisure pursuits in nature with an ecological note – the option of renting electric bikes and scooters.As you wander around this area, be sure to check out:• theviewingtoweratGonjače,• Šmartno,anenchantingmedievalwalledvillage,• GradDobrovo,alateRenaissancecastle,• VilaVipolže,alateRenaissancevilla,theonlyoneofits

kind in Slovenia,• TheAlpeAdriaTrail,across-borderhikingtraillinking

three countries,• KrčnikandKotline,naturalstonebridgeandpools,• SabotinPeacePark.

BRDA

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PositionKamping Park Lijak is situated in the Vipa-va Valley, surrounded by vineyards and fields, where the karstic terrain meets the sub-Alpine foothills (Trnovsko – Banjška Planota). An out-standing location for all year road, trail, moun-tain and family cycling.

Accommodation and foodAccommodation in Habitat rooms – a la carte menu.

What we offer cyclists Bike servicing (maps + service tools), transport of cyclists and bikes. Guided tours: MTB, along the trails of the Soča (Isonzo) Front Biking trails: Energy cycling (from Lijak to Sekulak), Wine Cy-

cling (from cellar to cellar), Sea Cycling (Ozeljan – Sistiana – Italy), Wind Cycling (Vipava Valley and Karst), Camper Cycling, Winter Cycling

Alternative programmes Rafting, adrenaline park, tandem paragliding, wellness, wine tasting, bathing in the sea, excur-sions by train (Venice, Bled – Bohinj) and more

Specialist inmountain and family biking

Information and booking

Kamp LijakOzeljan 6a, SI-5261 Šempast +386 (0)5 308 85 57m +386 (0)31 894 694, +386 (0)31 341 591e [email protected]

LIJAK CAMPSITE

Information and booking

Hotel San MartinŠmartno 11, SI-5211 Kojskot +386 (0)5 330 56 60m +386 (0)41 724 794, +386 (0)51 335 660e [email protected]

PositionThe attractive position of the new family-run Hotel San Martin in Šmartno makes it an ideal base for cycling and hiking.

Accommodation and foodWe will spoil you in a restaurant with fantastic views of the entire Brda area. Put yourself in the hands of the master chefs and discover Brda dishes and fine wines from our cellar.All rooms are pleasantly furnished to modern standards. Unlimited Wi-Fi access, television, memory foam mattresses and much more. A washing and drying machine are also available for you.

What we offer cyclists You can do minor repairs in the handy work-shop. Option of renting electric and mountain bikes.

Alternative programmes Relax in the wellness centre, where you can treat yourself to a bio-herbal Finnish sauna or try the pleasant salt rooms.

Specialist inmountain, road and family biking

HOTELSAN MARTIN***

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Turističnazveza–TICNovaGoricaDelpinova ulica 18b, SI-5000 Nova Goricat +386 (0)5 330 46 00e [email protected]

The city of Nova Gorica and its diverse surrounding terrain, where the plains and river valleys are surrounded by hilly up-lands, offers highly attractive excursion points, natural features, cultural heritage, opportunities for recreation and fun and outstanding cuisine. The Trnovska and Banjška plateaus are a draw with their authenticity, natural environment and remote trails. In the pleasant little villages of the Lower Vipava Valley, the local people maintain a rich tra-dition of vineyards and wine production.

New experiences by bike among the vine-yards, through forests or in the streets of Nova Gorica. You can set out along the maintained bike paths of Nova Gorica to see the sights of interest, and then continue your journey to the old town centre of Gorizia.Laid out above the city is the Sabotin Peace Park, 609 m up and named after the hill, while across the river are the neighbouring hills of Škabrijel and Sveta Gora. All three hilltops are favourite excursion points, including for cyclists. The area has five cy-cling trails marked out (three are loops) in lengths from 11 to 25 km. The trails are ac-cessible all year and are suitable for moun-tain bikers with some experience. The trails will take you to monuments and remnants of the First World War and will thrill you with their stunning views.

CYCLING ACCOMMODATIONHotel Sabotin Cesta IX. korpusa 35, SI-5250 Solkant +386 (0)5 336 50 00f +386 (0)5 336 51 50e [email protected] hotel.

BIKE RENTALPark LijakOzeljan 6a, SI-5261 Šempast +386 (0)5 308 85 57m +386 (0)31 894 694, +386 (0)31 341 591e [email protected]

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Vipavska dolina

TICAjdovščina Cesta IV. Prekomorske 61a, SI-5270 Ajdovščinat +386 (0)5 365 91 40 e [email protected] www.tic-ajdovscina.si

Cycling tours and trailsTotal length 645 km

Number of all tours 21

Lowest and highest points 106–1,185 m above sea level

Ajdovščinaisapleasanttownandcentreof the Upper Vipava Valley. Even at first glance it is a paradise for cyclists. In this mild-climate valley you can cycle all year round, while the nearby hills and steep slopes offer various cycling challenges.

In the Upper Vipava Valley, attractive cy-cling trails are laid out through vineyard hills and along the slopes of Čaven, Gora and Nanos. The varied terrain, the hospi-tality of the Primorska region towns and villages and the numerous natural and cultural features offer one new experience after another. Numerous cycling trails are available here for sports, recreation and easy riding around, and each season offers an entirely different experience.

CYCLING TRAILSAjdovščina is an ideal base for varyingly difficult bike tours. There are 21 described trails available. Local guides will ensure that your trail takes you to the finest previous-ly hidden spots. The diversity of the land-scape, with lowland trails, steep climbs and descents allows you to choose the route best suited to your wishes and physical endur-ance. The most experienced cyclists, recre-ationists and families with children will all find something to suit. The most attractive

features include the famous road climb from Ajdovščina to Predmeja, mountain biking around the Nanos plateau, the trail through the forest of Trnovski Gozd, past unique natural phenomena such as the Large Ice Cave, and wandering through vineyards in the famous Vipava hills.

ADDITIONAL AMENITIESIn Ajdovščina cyclists have the option of bike and gear rental, hiring an expe-rienced guide, bike services and assis-tance in the field. In addition to cycling, Ajdovščina offers paragliding, light air-craft flights, sports climbing, hiking, nature survival courses, fishing, a swim-ming pool and various forms of sports training.

SPECIALIST CYCLING ACCOMMODATION Mladinski hotel Ajdovščina www.hostel-ajdovscina.si

AJDOVŠČINA

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SLOVENIAN ISTRIA

TIC KoperTitov trg 3, SI-6000 Kopert +386 (0)5 664 64 03e [email protected] AnkaranJadranska 25, SI-6280 Ankarant +386 (0)5 652 04 44e [email protected] HrastovljeHrastovlje 53, SI-6275 Črni Kalt +386 (0)41 398 368e [email protected] www.koper.siTIC PortorožObala 16, SI-6320 Portorožt +386 (0)5 674 22 20e [email protected] TIC PiranTartinijev trg 2, SI-6330 Pirant +386 (0)5 673 44 40e [email protected]

TIC IzolaLjubljanska ulica 17, SI-6310 Izolat +386 (0)5 640 10 50e [email protected]

Owing to their pleasant Mediterranean climate, Slovenian Istria and the Karst are suitable all year for exploring by bike. Discover the natural wealth of the region and enjoy the well-developed amenities for accommodation, events and sports in-frastructure. The historical flavour of the old town centres of Koper, Izola and Piran, the natural features of the Istrian coast, the nature parks and countryside of the Šavrin hills make Slovenian Istria a unique destination for cycling enthusiasts.

PARENZANA CYCLING TRAILFor one of the nicest cycling trails through Slovenian and Croatian Istria we can thank the builders of the narrow-gauge railway be-tween Trieste and Poreč. It was built more than 110 years ago, and the last train ran on it in 1935. Parenzana, or the Trail of Health and Friendship, as it is also known, is an

ideal course both for recreational bikers and more serious cyclists, since the inclines are gentle, and the trail runs for just over 120 km through numerous fascinating spots of Istria. The entire route runs over 11 bridg-es, six viaducts and through eight tunnels, testament to the construction effort, while at the same time they make the trail highly appealing. You can ride Parenzana in one go or in sections, depending on your fitness, and you can use either a trail or mountain bike. And where should you go for refreshment af-ter taking a nice ride and enjoying the sunny views? To a typical Istrian inn, of course.www.parenzana.net

SPECIALIST ACCOMMODATION FOR CYCLISTSStrunjan: Hotel Svoboda – Talaso Strunjan Hotel Salinera

Portorož: Hotel Tomi

Marezige: Hiške slovenske Istre

Ankaran: Mladinsko zdravilišče in letovišče RKS Debeli Rtič

Izola: Hotel Keltika

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PositionA hotel on Portorož Hill, surrounded by Medi-terranean plants, offering fantastic views of the entire Portorož Bay, just 5 minutes walk from the town centre.

Accommodation and foodFree internet access, hotel pool and whirlpool, attractively priced a la carte restaurant.

What we offer cyclists Secure bike shed, electric bike rental, cycling paths nearby.

Alternative programmes Casino, marina, golf, water sports, beach

Specialist inroad and family biking

PositionHotel Malovec is conveniently situated close to the A1 motorway, 500 metres from the Divača train station. Divača is 25 km from Trieste and 40 km from Koper. You can reach the Škocjan-ske Jame caves and Lipica stud farm in just a few minutes.

Accommodation and foodThe hotel has 20 rooms, 2 rooms are ¼-family, 2 rooms are 1/3-family and the rest are twin bed rooms also available to single guests. All rooms at Hotel Malovec are air conditioned and have cable TV and free internet. The restaurant and terrace serve outstanding dishes of Mediter-ranean cuisine. The bar serves a wide range of drinks.

What we offer cyclists Hotel Malovec is an ideal base for a wide variety of cycling and walking in the natural environ-ment. Bikes can be stored in the large garage.

Alternative programmes Exploring the picturesque Karst landscape and its features, especially karstic caves.

Information and booking

TOMI, Hotel, Gostilna, Villas, ApartmentsLetoviska 1, SI-6320 Portorožt +386 (0)5 674 02 22m +386 (0)41 739 996e [email protected]

HOTEL MALOVEC***

HOTEL TOMI***

Hotel & RestavracijaVilla

StrunjanVilla Fiesa

Gostilna Apartmaji Rab

Information and booking

Hotel MalovecKraška cesta 30a, SI-6215 Divačat +386 (0)5 763 33 33f +386 (0)5 763 33 35e [email protected]

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ADVENTURE STARTS HERE!Let us be part of it! Expert guides, great bikes and unforgettable trails!

• Single and multi-day adventures. • Custom packages. • Bike and equipment rental. • Transport. • Breathtaking scenery and life lasting memo-

ries included!

Information and booking

ProAdventure d.o.o.Dajnkova 36, SI-1000 Ljubljanat +386 (0)41 396 030e [email protected]

PROJECT ADVENTURE

BIKE INFORMATION POINT

Throughout Slovenia there are more than 30 bike information points, where you can get infor-mation on local cycling trails and excursions, and all the points offer cycling maps and guidebooks, con-tact details for guides, information on accommodation and cycling shops and other useful tips for cy-clists.

More at: www.slovenia.info/biking

WEBSITES WITH INFORMATION FOR CYCLISTS• www.mtb.si – the main site for moun-

tain bikers; the English version is intend-ed for cyclists heading for Slovenia

• www.bicikel.com – a site devoted to recreational and road biking, and to a lesser extent mountain biking

• www.kolesarska-zveza.si – site of the umbrella cycling organisation, in-tended primarily for competition riding

• www.tabla.mtb.si – biggest forum for mountain bikers with a special sec-tion in English

• www.pzs.si http://ktk.pzs.si/

Information

Monolit d.o.o.Letališka 33d, SI-1000 Ljubljanat +386 (0)1 546 67 60e [email protected]

Monolit2go hiking, biking and excursion guide for planning out-door activities in Slovenian re-gion.

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