Cycling amid the vineyards

Sit on your bike and cycle Slovenia’s popular wine routes.

A tour for your body and soul

Cycling on the roads and paths among vineyards is a true treat. And not only because of the magnificent views, but also because of the enjoyable pit stops, where the locals will offer you the best treats from their wine cellars. Particularly in the autumn, when the vines are heavy with the weight of the ripe grapes, there is a special magic to a cycling adventure along the many wine routes around all three Slovenian wine-growing regions. During this time, you can step off your bike and join the traditional grape harvests and delight in the vineyards. We have listed a few of the most interesting cycling experiences along the wine routes, which are worth exploring.

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Green paths amid the vineyards

You can experience green and sustainable Slovenia in the wine-growing areas on cycling routes that connect destinations and holders of the Slovenia Green label. Combine cycling amid vineyards with treating your tastebuds and relaxing in spas.

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From the old grape vine to the nearby vineyards.

Slovenia’s second largest city, Maribor, boasts the world’s oldest grape vine – more than 400 years old. Three wine routes lead from this “honourable old lady” to the Maribor countryside, along which you can cycle. To make your trip through the vineyards a little easier you can take an electric bike.

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Upper Slovenske gorice wine-tourist road

The Upper Slovenske gorice wine-tourist road will also bring you to the famous Špičnik, the heart-shaped road among the vineyards. Cycling along this route in the autumn can also be complemented with a visit to the Rural holiday in Svečina.

Maribor wine-tourist road

If you like to ride uphill, you can take a ride along the Maribor wine-tourist road and drink in the views of the city and its surroundings from the hills, such as Kalvarija and Piramida.

Podpohorska wine-tourist road

The Podpohorska wine-tourist road will take you along the sunny edges of Pohorje between Ruše and Zreče into the heart of the Limuš – Pekre hills and to the Dravinja hills.

Cycling in Prlekija and Pomurje

There are numerous trails through the Podravje wine-growing region, which run among the hills and plains and where you ride your bicycle. The dynamic trails which take you among the carefully trimmed vineyards, friendly people, selected tastes and of course excellent wine, will give you infinite pleasure.

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Cycling in the “Land of sun and grapes”

Select a wine-tourist road which will take you around the Posavje wine-growing region. Take your bike for a ride around Bela krajina, among the wine-growing hills of the Dolenjska region and along the many wine-tourist roads of the Posavje region.

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Past vineyards, cottages and white birch trees

Bela Krajina inspires visitors with its diverse landscape of rounded hills. Choose one of the cycle routes that will lead you through the picturesque landscape along the River Kolpa. Ride up steep slopes to enjoy the luxuriant, green views, or stick to the easier routes that will lead you through the villages of Bela Krajina, past vineyards and forests. Along the routes you will have the opportunity to both taste and buy typical good quality wines such as the characteristic metliška črnina.

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Bela Krajina cycle route

Rise to the challenge and experience all of Bela Krajina’s charms on this 200-kilometre route – from rich cultural heritage and local cuisine, to sunny vineyards and extensive forests.

Vidošiči cycle route

This 18.5-kilometre cycle route leads you from the centre of Metlika to the green countryside, over wine-growing hills and past vineyard cottages to the wine capital of Drašiči.

Mirna Gora cycle route

If you’d like a more serious cycling challenge, then head from Črnomelj to Bele Krajina’s highest summit and enjoy the ride back down, passing vineyards and cottages.

Wine cellars, turnip caves (repnice) and a great time on a bike

Explore the wine-growing areas of the Posavje region and ride along one of the three wine-tourist roads taking you along the picturesque castled landscape with wine-growing hills, wine cellars and turnip caves.

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Bizeljsko-Sremič wine-tourist road

Discover the world of wine-growing hills on the Bizeljsko-Sremič wine-tourist road, which takes you around the countryside from Sevnica passing Krško to Brežice. The beneficial climate gives the wine from this area a special charm. Taste the local wines in the characteristic turnip caves (repnice), which nowadays also serve as wine cellars.

Upper Dolenjska wine-tourist road

Take a cycling tour along the 64 km long Upper Dolenjska wine-tourist road and get acquainted with the genuine tastes of local wines and dishes on the tourist farms, in wine houses, restaurants and pubs in the surroundings of Mokronog.

The Podgorje wine-tourist road

Take a cycling trip in the land of cviček, a special wine. The Podgorje wine-tourist road curves along the right bank of the Sava River and around Gorjanci. Here, it is practically necessary to stop at the characteristic wine cellars.

Where you will be caressed by the Mediterranean climate

The Primorska wine-growing region offers cycling pleasures and tastings all year round. The sun and the bora wind give a special tone to the rich array of wines and dishes. And the dynamic landscape offers cycling delights for both families and demanding cyclists.

Vipava Valley – cycling and gastronomic pleasures all year round

The Vipava Valley is the right place for all who love cycling and tasting the best of nature’s treasures. Even in winter, when bicycles are usually put away to rest until spring. The network of cycle routes may lead you up to nearby high-lying plateaux, as well as through valleys of vineyards and orchards. Regardless which route you follow, you’ll sooner or later reach one of the Vipava Valley’s winemakers or a tourist farm, where you can gather new strength with the help of local delicacies. Cycling the Vipava Wine Route is a unique experience, as you can discover the typical Vipava wines at different winemakers.

Vipava Valley – cycling and gastronomic pleasures all year round

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Cycling around the kingdom of Teran wine

Discover the magical world of the Karst landscape with a bicycle on the Karst wine road. The wind in your hair will blow away your worries and the dynamic landscape with various karstic phenomena and pleasant karstic villages will be imprinted deeply into your mind. The locals will be glad to serve you a slice of Prosciutto and offer you their unique Teran wine.

Cycling pleasures on the Brda wine-tourist road

Brda joins both the wealth of gastronomical tastes and top wines with cycling pleasures along more than 280 km of cycling routes among the dense villages in Brda and the olive tree groves, fruit orchards and grapevines. You can also rent electric bicycles. On the roads, you can stop at the tourist farms, and you can also go on an interesting cycling adventure by visiting the Goriška Brda Wine Cellar.

Explore the Istrian hinterland with a bike

On the Istrian wine-tourist road which takes you to an idyllic landscape of the Slovenian Istrian hinterland, you can visit the local winemakers and acquaint with the genuine Istrian wines. Cycling around the Land of Refošk wine among the picturesque villages and enjoying the magnificent views is a unique experience.

Joy in the vineyard on autumn’s threshold

When the summer is on its way out and autumn is knocking at the door, everything comes alive in the vineyards and there’s joy at the new harvest. Experience the magic of the wine harvest – an exceptional social event. Comfortable autumn temperatures call for cycling and walking in colourful nature.

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