Choose your favourite cycling trail

The dynamic landscapes of Slovenia, with their countless natural beauties, are ideal for a biking holiday. Here, you are sure to find trails suitable for you, your friends, and your family. Due to the influence of the Mediterranean climate, you can go biking in Slovenia almost all year round.

Ten reasons to go cycling in Slovenia

Slovenia is the perfect cycling destination. Due to the diversity of both terrains and landscapes, cyclists of different ages can find something to suit them. When you see the abundance of cycling adventures Slovenia has to offer, you will understand why professional Slovenian cyclists are among the best in the world.

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Go cycling along the towns and unspoilt nature

Hop on a bicycle and take a ride along the trails through Slovenia’s most extensive forest, ascend the picturesque plateau in Central Slovenia and enjoy a ride through hilly landscapes. You can also explore the city streets and squares by bicycle.

Kamnik – heaven for cyclists

Diverse terrain, cycling trails for children and the most challenging recreational cycling trial are but a few reasons why you should visit Kamnik on bike. Ride a city bike to the Volčji Potok Arboretum, a road bike towards the spring of Kamniška Bistrica, or ascend towards Velika Planina on a mountain bike.

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Kamnik – heaven for cyclists

Kamnik – heaven for cyclists

Diverse terrain, cycling trails for children and the most challenging recreational cycling trial are but a few reasons why you should visit Kamnik on bike. Ride a city bike to the Volčji Potok Arboretum, a road bike towards the spring of Kamniška Bistrica, or ascend towards Velika Planina on a mountain bike.

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Krvavec Bike Park

Krvavec Bike Park

The Krvavec Bike Park has no fewer than 27 km of marked cycling trails and downhill runs for all tastes and levels of cycling skills. Ride down 16 km of gravity-defying trails that are suitable for beginners, cyclists with advanced skills, and pros, who just want to spend an exciting day on their bike. At the same time, the park offers the greatest altitude difference in downhill runs among the bike parks in Slovenia.

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Cycling on the Forest Trails

Cycling on the Forest Trails

Explore the mystical forests of the Kočevje Region by bike. Discover amazing sights, natural and cultural landmarks and quaint villages from lovely trails of varying levels of difficulty – ranging from family-friendly bicycle paths to adrenaline pumping cross-country rides. If you’re more inclined toward the adrenaline, head over to the MTB Trail Center for a safe mountain bike ride. 

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Bela krajina on a bicycle

Bela krajina on a bicycle

Discover the beauty of Bela krajina on a bicycle. The diverse countryside with the surrounding Gorjanci and Kočevski Rog provide conditions for family biking as well as for those who like to test themselves on more demanding trails. There are 15 organised and marked cycling trails inviting you to explore. Along the River Kolpa you can take a ride on a rented electric bicycle along the river all the way from Metlika to Stari trg.

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Cycling across picturesque plateaus

Cycling across picturesque plateaus

The Idrija hills are perfect for cyclists, as they provide a range of picturesque cycling trails offering unforgettable views, and riding is even easier with e-bikes that can be rented from local providers. The Idrija hills offer a wide range of cycling trails for every taste. Climbing the peaks of Idrija on a bike provides captivating views, while fans of downhill cycling will also find many opportunities for enjoyment.

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Explore the city by bicycle

Take a ride through the streets of Slovenia’s cities on a standard or electric bicycle. Bicycles are available for rent at automatic bicycle rental system stations which are set up in several cities. Join the attractive guided tours of cities by bicycle.

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Go exploring by bicycle in any season

Enjoy a bicycle ride where the mild Mediterranean climate caresses you all year round. Cycle by the sea, between the charming Istrian and Karst villages or vineyards and orchards of the Vipava Valley and Brda.

Parenzana Bike & Boat

Join cyclists along the narrow-gauge railway called the Parenzana, which is one of the most popular cycling destinations in Europe. Stunning vistas along the route, including those overlooking the Strunjan and Sečovlje salt pans, will be ample reward for your cycling efforts. Upon conquering the route treat yourself to a seafood picnic on a boat.

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Parenzana Bike & Boat

Parenzana Bike & Boat

Join cyclists along the narrow-gauge railway called the Parenzana, which is one of the most popular cycling destinations in Europe. Stunning vistas along the route, including those overlooking the Strunjan and Sečovlje salt pans, will be ample reward for your cycling efforts. Upon conquering the route treat yourself to a seafood picnic on a boat.

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With a Bike Through the Land of Refošk Wine

With a Bike Through the Land of Refošk Wine

Explore the picturesque villages of the Land of Refošk wine, such as Marezige, Montinjan, lopar, Popetre, Boršt, Turške and St Anton by bike and enjoy the wonderful views. You can make a stop in one of the numerous wine cellars and in the autumn in an osmica inn, where you will restore your energy with some vintage wines and home-made delicacies.

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Cycling in the Karst

Cycling in the Karst

Explore the most hidden corners of the Karst and discover sinkholes, Karst windows, intermittent lakes and of course underground caves. Visit the Karst Living Museum and the Glinščica Valley Nature park, the Eco-museum of the Pivka intermittent lakes and countless Karst valleys and buildings with medieval charm, such as Štanjel, Predjama, Prem and Snežnik castles.

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Bike & Taste in Paradise Valley

Bike & Taste in Paradise Valley

Cycling in Vipava Valley is a special experience because it offers double pleasures. The beautiful and just-right rugged landscape, the varied cycling routes and the long season, which lasts all year round, are a delight for every cyclist. After an active day, reward yourself with a taste of local delicacies. Here you can literally cycle from taste to taste, which is why Vipava Valley and the Goriška region are considered a true cycling paradise.

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Cycling Trips Around the Brda Region

Cycling Trips Around the Brda Region

Attractive in any season, this rural region is a cycling hotspot. Some 280 km of cycling routes wind all over this charmingly diverse landscape. Away from traffic-heavy roads, the routes serpentine through the narrow streets of closely-clustered villages. For easier, more comfortable uphill rides you can rent electric bikes.

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Experience a cycling adventure in the heart of Alpine peaks

Explore the trails on the edge of the Triglav National Park. Enjoy the breath-taking Alpine views or embark on an underground cycling adventure. Follow the Drava River and see the sights along the trail.

Drava Cycling Route

Explore the land between Maribor and Pohorje by cycling along the international Drava Cycling Route. You will pass by Fala, the oldest hydroelectric power plant on the Drava. Continue on the Apple Trail through the picturesque villages of the Maribor countryside. Cycle past the Maribor Island, a unique river island in Slovenia, and then take a rest in the city of Maribor. 

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Drava Cycling Route

Drava Cycling Route

Explore the land between Maribor and Pohorje by cycling along the international Drava Cycling Route. You will pass by Fala, the oldest hydroelectric power plant on the Drava. Continue on the Apple Trail through the picturesque villages of the Maribor countryside. Cycle past the Maribor Island, a unique river island in Slovenia, and then take a rest in the city of Maribor. 

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Adventures in the Subterranean World of Mt Peca

Adventures in the Subterranean World of Mt Peca

Are you up for a ride on a bike or kayaking under the mountain? In the kingdom of King Matjaž, who according to a legend sleeps under Mt Peca, it is possible to do both. Explore former mining pits with mountain bikes or row the underground lake. Embark on a journey of awe-inspiring five-star experiences bearing the Slovenia Unique Experience label. You can also visit the underground world with an original mining train or you can explore it on foot.

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A trip along the Solčava Panoramic Road

A trip along the Solčava Panoramic Road

Explore the magnificent views of the Kamnik and Savinja Alps and the Logar Valley, stunning natural features, special cultural features, and enjoy the hospitality of tourist farms by bicycle or on foot. You can join the shepherd Krištof and visit more than 20 tourist points and help him find his lost sheep, while exploring the gems of the natural and cultural heritage of the Solčavsko region.

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Biking through Bohinj

Biking through Bohinj

The Bohinj cycling route winds along the Upper and Lower Bohinj Valleys. The trail with culinary, cultural and natural surprises is completely detached from traffic and therefore appropriate for families, too. You may complete your biking trip with a tasting of cheese and other Bohinj delicacies.

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Vršič – counting switchbacks, cottages and sights

Vršič – counting switchbacks, cottages and sights

Lying at 1,611 m ASL, Vršič is the highest mountain road pass in the eastern Julian Alps. It is one of the most challenging routes for cyclists and a starting point for ascending the nearby peaks. Several mountain huts provide spots where you can rest up along the mountain road from Kranjska Gora to Soča Valley. The path will take you past Lake Jasna, the Russian Chapel, a natural window in the walls of the Prisojnik mountain and the Heathen Maiden (Ajdovska Deklica) in the wall of Prisank.

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Take a ride among wine hills and healthy waters

Cycle along the trails where the wind rattles will set your pace and where you can stop to enjoy select wines and home-made delicacies or relax your tired muscles with some pampering in healthy waters.

A cycling adventure

Get your bike pedals running, as more than 600 km of marked cycling trails await you in Pomurje. Embark on an adventure from the sun-kissed, grapevine-covered hills of Jeruzalem to the zidanica vineyard cottages of the Lendavske Gorice Hills or tourist farms in the Goričko Hills.

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A cycling adventure

A cycling adventure

Get your bike pedals running, as more than 600 km of marked cycling trails await you in Pomurje. Embark on an adventure from the sun-kissed, grapevine-covered hills of Jeruzalem to the zidanica vineyard cottages of the Lendavske Gorice Hills or tourist farms in the Goričko Hills.

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Take your bicycle to Lake Vonarje

Take your bicycle to Lake Vonarje

Hop on your bike and explore the surrounding area of this health resort. You will find interesting and exciting cycling trails that are ideal for every type of cyclist, as you can see numerous natural and cultural landmarks along the way. For example, you can take a ride to Lake Vonarje on the popular cycling trail between Rogaška Slatina and Podčetrtek.

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Explorations by bike

Explorations by bike

Podčetrtek boasts over 35 km of cycling routes that are perfect for discerning cyclists and families alike. From Terme Olimia, where cycling equipment can be borrowed, set out on a round trip across the landscape rich with natural and cultural heritage.  You can also cycle along the well-kept route connecting Podčetrtek with the neighbouring Rogaška Slatina.

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Biking around Dolenjska

Biking around Dolenjska

Experience a unique feeling of freedom on a cycling adventure called Sava Krka Bike. Enjoy the light breeze from the gentle wine-growing hills between Šmarješke Toplice and Dolenjske Toplice. Ride your bike on trails in the shade of indigenous tree species in the surrounding area of Otočec Castle, which will take you all the way to Struga Castle.

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Head to the heart of the Haloze Hills on foot or by bicycle

Head to the heart of the Haloze Hills on foot or by bicycle

Walking or cycling on the gentle hills of Haloze on the right bank of the River Drava is a special experience, as travellers can only rarely have such a broad selection of trails. These trails take you amongst small hills and valleys and provide you with exquisite panoramic views of landscape covered in vineyards, old orchards, and forests. If you wish to experience a truly wonderful view of the Haloze Hills, Ptuj, and the Pohorje Hills, climb up to the Church of St Anna.

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The most beautiful cycling trails

Well-maintained and diverse cycling trails welcome you to Slovenia. Here you can discover the greatest natural and cultural treasures, taste local gastronomic delicacies and chat with friendly locals. Some of these trails are particularly enjoyable. Are you ready?

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In good company with cyclists

Slovenians like cycling and socialising. You can experience both at numerous cycling events and competitions throughout the country. Follow the famous cyclists at the Tour of Slovenia or put your cycling skills to the test at recreational cycling events.

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