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Real treats for road cyclists in Slovenia

Wondering where to go on a road cycling trip in Slovenia? Learn about some of the most beautiful, popular and challenging road cycling tours in Slovenia.

Across Slovenia with a road bike

Are you one of those people who like to travel the road on a bike? Then you have to discover Slovenia, a country with many top road cyclists like Primož Rogljič and Tadej Pogačar. To make your choice easier, we offer you some of the most interesting and popular road cycling adventures that were also a training ground for Slovenian champions.

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Cycling tour to Mangartsko sedlo

A 12-km long road to Mangarstko sedlo from the crossroad under Predel is known as the highest asphalt road in Slovenia, with a height difference of approx. 1,600 m. Its average incline is a good nine percent, but your efforts are awarded with stunning views of the Julian Alps. For an even greater cycling challenge you can tackle a 350-km king circle from Kranjska Gora via Vršič mountain pass to the Trenta Valley, past Bovec towards Predel Pass to the Italian side past Travision and back to Kranjska Gora.

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Cycling through Vršič Pass from Kranjska Gora to Bovec

The Vršič Pass is one of the most “famous” road cycling climbs in Slovenia. You start your climb to this 1,611-m high pass from Kranjska Gora, past a picturesque Jasna Lake and Russian Chapel. After 25 serpentines you are at the pass surrounded by Mojstrovka on one side and the Prisank mountain on the other. You can rest at the Poštarski dom mountain hut where you can gather new strengths for the descent to the Trenta Valley and further cycling along the Soča River to Bovec. The cycling tour is 70 km long with a 900 m climb and a 1,300 m descent. Do not miss the traditional cycling challenge “Juriš na Vršič” in September, which is one of the most popular cycling events in Slovenia.

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Around Kamnik-Savinja Alps – Alpine Marathon

The asphalt cycling route starts and finishes in the town of Kamnik and is known as one of the most beautiful and at the same time the most difficult cycling tours. It is 130 km long and takes you through Preddvor to Jezersko Pass, where you descend to Eisenkappel-Vellach in Austria and return to Slovenia via Pavličevo sedlo to picturesque Logar Valley and continue to Kamnik via Kanski Rak. The trail includes three mountain crosses and a climb to 1,000 metres above sea level. If you are tempted by a dynamic road and competitive adrenaline you can join an annual cycling event called the Alpine Marathon race.

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Bohinjska Bistrica – Soriška planina – Podbrdo – Most na Soči

The cycling tour connects two picturesque Alpine valley – Bohinj and the Soče Valley. You start in Bohinjska Bistrica, cycle through many turns and enjoy beautiful views of the Julian Alps, the Triglav and Lake Bohinj while climbing to Sorišča Planina pass, a popular Slovenian sports centre and ski resort. From here you descend to Baška grapa and drive past small but pleasant villages all the way to Most na Soči. The total tour lengths is 60 kilometres with a 700 m climb from Bohinj. If you are too tired to cycle back to Bohinjska Bistrica, you can take the train which also has a wagon for bikes.

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Circular cycling tour across the Vipava Valley

The Vipava Valley with its mild climate is an excellent cycling destination all year round. The circular cycling tour across the Vipava Valley will reveal the beauties of this fertile valley and offer you magnificent views. You start in Ajdovščina and drive to Vipava, from where you have to climb to Vrhpolje and further to Col. Cycling along the edge of the Trnovo Forest will award you with beautiful views of the Vipava Valley. The road will then take you past Otlice with its famous stone window, over Lokavec and back to Ajdovščina. The entire trail is 45 km long.

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Cycling along the planes

If you are not interested in climbing mountains with road bikes and prefer cycling across planes you might pick destinations that are also very popular among Slovenian road cyclists.

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Across the land of Cviček wine by bike

Across the land of Cviček wine by bike

Cycling across Dolenjska can be an excellent experience. You will enjoy among wine hills with famous old cottages (“zinadice”), admire pearls on the Krka River and discover other charming spots in the land of Cviček wine. Novo mesto is the “home town”...

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Cycling around Bela krajina

Cycling around Bela krajina

The landscape along the river Kolpa offers many cycling trails, some of which are also suitable for road cyclists, where you will be able to learn about the cultural and gastronomic heart of Bela krajina.

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At the edges of the brown bear kingdom

At the edges of the brown bear kingdom

Kočevsko is attractive for cyclists who love diverse forest trails. As for those that prefer asphalt challenges. Drive along Peter Klepec trail and climb to Strmo Rebro, which is also called “the little Vršič”, or you can take your road bike on the Kolpa...

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The beauties of the Karst

The beauties of the Karst

The charming and sometimes mysterious landscape of the Karst is definitely worth exploring by bike. Road cyclists can go on the Karst Cultural Ring, an 81-km long circular trail that runs among major cultural pearls of the Karst.

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Pedal through the land of castles

Pedal through the land of castles

Discover Posavje by bike. Cross the bridges of Kostanjevica na Krki, enjoy the views from the panoramic bike path, discover the path leading through the Mokrice forests or explore Brestanica and its surroundings. If you are looking for a more challenging...

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Discover Pomurje

Discover Pomurje

Pomurje has more than 600 km of marked cycling trails which are also very popular among road cyclists. Along the way you can discover rich cultural heritage, enjoy delicious tastes of Pomurje and at the end relax your tired muscles in a spa.

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Interested in more cycling challenges?

Slovenia is the land definitely worth discovering by bike. In a country where sustainability plays an important role, this is a great way to discover your new favourite nooks. Check where is it smart to bring along your road bike.

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If you are at least a bit competitive

Cycling is one of the most popular activities in Slovenia. And because Slovenians like competitive challenges, we have a lot of different cycling competitions and events where you can test your speed. On Slovenian roads, you can also follow the exploits of professional cyclists.

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Tour of Slovenia

The Tour of Slovenia is the country’s main cycling event, featuring a top-class field of Slovenian and international professional cyclists. In 2024, the 30th Tour of Slovenia will take place. Cyclists will take to the Slovenian roads between 12 and 16 June 2024. The Tour of Slovenia returns! You’ll be able to watch top cyclists compete in stages set throughout this green and active country.

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When you need a rest...

After many kilometres across our green land you can rest in one of the cyclist-friendly accommodations.

 

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Hotel Dvorec

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Youth hostel Ajdovščina

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Act-ION Hotel Neptun

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Hotel Krvavec

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Avtokamp Ajdovščina

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Jasna Chalet Resort

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Camp Saksida

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Youth Hostel Velenje

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Gostišče Jelkin hram

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EcoHotel Koroš

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Hotel Radin

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Hotel Cerkno

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