Green routes for unforgettable cycling experiences

Slovenia Green Gourmet Route: cycling to culinary delights

Cycling is a pleasure that requires sufficient energy. But don’t worry. In Slovenia, we’ve combined the two into one – a journey through Slovenia by bike and with stops along the way, where you’ll be spoilt for choice with excellent, locally-inspired cuisine. We have put it all together in an 11-day experience called the Slovenia Green Gourmet Route. On your way from Ljubljana to Maribor, you’ll pass through wine-growing and gastronomically rich green destinations, where you’ll be treated to breathtaking views and the hospitality of the locals, as well as unique gourmet delights in restaurants that have been recognised by Michelin, the famous gastronomic giant.

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Trail duration

11 days

Length

503 km

Attractions along the route

303

Slovenia Green Wellness Route – cycling to relaxation

Need a break? We can help. If you like to be active in nature and at the same time seek relaxation, then you are sure to find the right combination of both on the Slovenia Green Wellness Route. A 16-day adventure in the wine-growing eastern part of Slovenia, rich in numerous thermal and mineral springs, is sure to rejuvenate you. Finish the individual cycling stages by relaxing in the wellness centres and enjoying excellent local cuisine, accompanied by a glass of one of the exceptional wines of the Posavje and Podravje regions.

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Trail duration

16 days

Length

680 km

Attractions along the route

500

Slovenia Green Pannonian Route: Heart of Europe

The shortest and easiest green cycling route explores the easternmost part of Slovenia, extending into the Pannonian Plain, in three days. The width of the Prekmurje plains offers plenty of space for cycling routes to fit between roads and wide fields. Excellent for relaxed cycling. But it won’t be completely effortless, as you’ll have some climbs waiting for you in Goričko. The route also takes you among the romantic hills of the Jeruzalem hills, one of Slovenia’s most distinctive wine-growing areas. Additionally, Pomurje is famous for its rich culinary offer and the friendly, open-minded people who will be happy to offer you something delicious to get you on your way.

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Trail duration

3 days

Length

138 km

Attractions along the route

168

Slovenia Green Solčava Panoramic Route: exploring a paradise valley

A six-day holiday in the Solčava region is ideal for those who can’t keep still in their free time. On this tour, you’ll not only cycle, but also roam the slopes of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, pet sheep in the pastures, learn about history from prehistoric times onwards, and refresh yourself with water flowing directly from the beautiful peaks. If you’re tempted to climb these peaks, ask for a local guide and swap your bike for hiking boots for a few hours. On this tour, you can return to the same starting point every day, probably one of the idyllic tourist farms. The perfect choice for an active family holiday.

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Trail duration

6 days

Length

91 km (cycling + hiking)

Attractions along the route

107

Slovenia Green Kočevsko Cycling Loop: wild but friendly

Want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Would you like to breathe clean air together with bears, wolves and centuries-old spruces and beech trees? In short, do you like wilderness? Welcome to Kočevsko, the most forested area in Slovenia. After crossing the forests south-west of Kočevje, you’ll descend via the Strma reber switchback road, and then cycle for two days along the Kolpa, one of Europe’s cleanest rivers. You might be tempted to extend your tour and swap your bike for a kayak for a while, or just take a short break lying on the riverbank and swimming in Slovenia’s warmest river.

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Trail duration

4 days

Length

141 km

Attractions along the route

65

Slovenia Green Capitals Escape Route: escape from the city to nature

When you think of ‘capitals’, you probably think of big cities with crowded streets and towering skyscrapers, but the Slovenia Green Capitals Escape Route has an entirely different tune. Although the route starts in Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital and one of the greenest capitals, you can escape into nature immediately after exiting the city. Into forests and capitals of a different kind: forested Kočevsko is the capital of nature, and Bela Krajina is the capital of culture. You can return by hopping on a train in Metlika with your bike and seeing this part of green Slovenia from a different perspective.

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Trail duration

3 days

Length

174 km

Attractions along the route

51

Experience Slovenia by bike

In addition to the Slovenia Green cycling routes, you can also discover Slovenia on other wonderful cycling routes. Among the mighty Alpine peaks or among the vineyards. By mountain bike or road bike. Using your own strength or with the help of electricity. You can set your own challenge or enjoy a relaxed bike ride with your family. In nature or around the city.

Additional tips for cycling adventures

In addition to the green routes, Slovenia has many scenic kilometres of long-distance cycling routes and tours that will show you the beauty of different parts of Slovenia.

Slovenia is green. And let it remain so.

As you explore Slovenia by bike, you’ll be amazed by the beautiful green landscape. We are one of the most forested countries in the world, and almost a third of our territory are protected areas. In addition to nature, you can find charming towns and villages with a rich cultural heritage and excellent local cuisine, which can offer completely different flavours within a radius of just a few kilometres.

Discover nature

Feel the beneficial effects of the green natural environment in Slovenia.

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Nature parks

Discover a wealth of various plant and tree species.

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UNESCO World Heritage

Slovenian treasure troves of world heritage

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The best stories from Slovenian forests

Choose an unforgettable forest experience in a land where nearly 60% of the surface area is covered by forests.

The best stories from Slovenian forests

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Cities and destinations

Small towns for big adventures.

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Food and wine

Love is experienced through the stomach.

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