1 CYCLING IN SLOVENIA Green. Active. Healthy. www.slovenia.info #ifeelsLOVEnia www.hiking-biking-slovenia.com Slovenia is indeed a hidden gem for LONG-DISTANCE CYCLING cycling enthusiasts, even though TRAILS this authentic and diverse country has already been well explored from TRANS SLOVENIA the handlebars by many visitors TRANS KARAVANKE from all over the world. POHORJE CYCLING TRAIL So let yourself wander – first through this catalogue and then on your next DRAVA CYCLING TRAIL biking holiday. We offer a selection of PARENZANA some of the best cycling experiences JURE ROBIČ CYCLING TRAIL in the region, and much more awaits SLOVENIAN ALPINE when you visit each and any of CYCLE-TOURING TRAIL Slovenia’s cycling destinations. Slovenia in Europe VIA BELA KRAJINA PETROL CYCLING TRANSVERSAL AUSTRIA 1 44 2 40 4 29 25 6 31 24 17 36 33 21 26 11 7 39 22 9 18 34 3 15 42 35 30 ITALY 27 8 19 38 5 12 32 28 45 37 43 13 41 Map 1 SLOVENIA BIKE HOTELS SPECIALIST ACCOMMODATION 18 Drežnica, GOSTIŠČE JELKIN HRAM FOR CYCLISTS AND CYCLING 19 Idrija, HOSTEL IDRIJA CAMPSITES 20 Maribor, HOTEL MILENA 1 Jamnica, EKOHOTEL KMETIJA KOROŠ 21 1 Hiking & Biking member Mozirje, HOTEL GOLTE 2 Kranjska Gora, APARTMAJSKI HOTEL BERGHI 22 Mozirje, APARTMAJI & WELLNESS SKOK 25 Camp 42 Robidišče, DOMAČIJA ŠKVOR 24 Zreče, HOTEL VITAL Other cycling accommodation 3 Bohinjsko jezero, HOSTEL POD VOGLOM 4 Bovec, APARTMAJI MRAKIČ Rogla, HOTEL ROGLA Bohinjska Bistrica, APARTMAJI TUBEJ Radenci, HOTEL RADIN Debeli Rtič, HOTEL BOR MZL Govejk, Spodnja Idrija, PRENOČIŠČA NA KLUK Hoče, APARTMAJSKA HIŠA RUŠEVEC Lokev, APARTMAJSKA HIŠA MUHA Murska Sobota, HOSTEL LOVENJAKOV DVOR HUNGARY Pokljuka, HOTEL JELKA Strunjan, TERME KRKA, TALASO STRUNJAN Zreče, HOTEL SMOGAVC 26 Bled, HOTEL RIBNO 27 20 Cerkno, HOTEL CERKNO 28 Divača, HOTEL MALOVEC 43 Gradac, KOVAČNICA SREČE 29 Kranjska Gora, HOTEL LEK 30 Kobarid, GOSTIŠČE JAZBEC 31 Logarska dolina, HOTEL PLESNIK 32 Otočec, TERME KRKA, HOTEL ŠPORT 44 Podkoren, B&B PR’ GAVEDARJO Ljubljana, HOTEL SLON Maribor, HOTEL BAU 6 Bled, BEST WESTERN PREMIER Maribor, HOTEL TABOR HOTEL LOVEC CROATIA Moravske Toplice, HOTEL VIVAT 7 Bohinjsko jezero, HIKE & BIKE Moravske Toplice, VILLA TAMARA 8 Pliskovica, Dutovlje, Brda, HOTEL SAN MARTIN HOSTEL PLISKOVICA 9 Dobrna, HOTEL GOSTILNA TRIGLAV Slovenj Gradec, 16 MKC HOSTEL SLOVENJ GRADEC 40 Kranjska Gora, HOTEL KOMPAS Solkan, HOTEL SABOTIN 41 Strunjan, HOTEL SALINERA Korte, STARA ŠOLA KORTE Šempeter pri Novi Gorici, HOTEL LIPA 11 Krvavec, HOTEL KRVAVEC 45 Metlika, HOTEL BELA KRAJINA SLOVENIA BIKE CAMPS 12 Rakitna, HOTEL RAKITNA 13 Piran, HOTEL TARTINI 15 Snovik, TERME SNOVIK 33 Bled, CAMPING BLED Banovci, HOTEL ZELENI GAJ 34 Bohinjska Bistrica, KAMP DANICA Brežice, MC HOSTEL BREŽICE Lendava, HOTEL LIPA 35 Kobarid, KAMP KOREN KOBARID Moravske Toplice, HOTEL TERMAL 36 Luče, KAMP ŠMICA Novo mesto, APARTMAJI, SOBE RAVBAR 37 Metlika, KAMP PODZEMELJ 38 Ozeljan, KAMP LIJAK 39 5 Ajdovščina, MLADINSKI HOTEL Rečica ob Savinji, CAMPING MENINA 16 Brestanica, HOSTEL KOZMUS Banovci, KAMP SONČNI GAJ Maribor, KOLESARSKI KAMP POHORJE 17 Bovec, APARTMAJI SKOK Podčetrtek, KAMP NATURA 2 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 deeply rooted in the Slovenian environ- wild animals stay off the trails and are SLOVENIA BY BIKE ment, in terms of tourism, sports and more afraid of you than you are of them, simply as a way of getting around. The lo- so it is almost impossible to encounter 1 cals will happily tell you about this or that them. It’s green! A well-preserved natural envi- great trail or help you get oriented, and in ronment, ruled over by mighty forests, every town you will find local bikers that 9 fresh air and clean water. “Feel Green” is you can team up with to really discover Rich history and culture – In Slovenia not just a gimmick, it’s a feeling you expe- the land. you can explore ruins going back to Ro- rience when you come to Slovenia. man times, tour medieval castles or get 5 to know some of the still very active 2 Travelling by bike in Slovenia is full of master craftspeople. Diverse landscape – Slovenia is a meeting positive surprises, and at the same time point of different geographical regions, this is one of the safest countries in Eu- 10 and it is only right and proper for this cy- rope. Cycling almost has to end (or perhaps cling catalogue to align with the natural begin) with the “tastes” of Slovenia – in world. In terms of contours, climate and 6 authentic local inns, with a glass of su- vegetation we merged the cycling desti- Nature is accessible – When you turn off perlative Slovenian wine and one of the nations into five cycling regions, making a Slovenian road into the forest, you will traditional dishes and desserts. it easier for you to choose your next hol- not be stopped by any “no trespassing” idays: signs, you will be welcomed by the refresh- In Slovenia you will learn that the “per- ing shade and free access to almost all the fect trail” is not just enjoying some awe- • THE ALPS country’s forests and uplands. There are some wilderness path or conquering a • ALPINE FOOTHILLS some restrictions in Slovenia on wheeled serpentine ascent, it is enjoying a ride • KARST UPLANDS AND PLATEAUS vehicles in the natural environment, but that is woven into the environment, the • VINEYARD HILLS AND EASTERN they will not stop you having wonderful people, the natural world, culture, cui- PLAINS experiences. sine and surprises around each bend. • MEDITERRANEAN SLOVENIA 7 3 In Slovenia you can bike in all seasons, DID YOU KNOW? Slovenia is all within reach! This is a small with the cycling season in most places The oldest known wooden wheel and but varied and in many respects rich coun- starting in April and ending in November, axle were discovered close to the cap- try, whose diversity can be experienced but in Istria you can bike all year given the ital city Ljubljana. It is some 5,200 even in a long weekend of cycling, but to Mediterranean influence. years old, evidence that people “rode” really engage with the natural world and around here back in pre-history. people here you will need a week or more 8 on holiday. And then you’ll want more! Parts of Slovenia are still home to wild game animals, and you might see a sign 4 saying “Caution, bears!” (it will actually The friendliness of the local people and read: “Pozor, območje medveda!”). But the strong cycling culture – Cycling is you have nothing to fear, the protected 3 BIKE HOTELS AND CAMPS SLOVENIA BIKE HOTEL cle routes, a cycling guide and the option of local bike rental. The premises offer inter- Alongside the traditional star system, net access, special overnight packages for FIVE BIKES cyclist-friendly providers of accommoda- cyclists, bike and clothes washing facilities, tion and food (hotels, hostels, pensions, transport for cyclists, bikes and gear and Premises with five bikes must meet al- apartments and others) can acquire bi- the option of packed lunches for bikers. most all the needs of cycling tourists, cycle symbols indicating the extent and and in addition to the facilities provid- quality of what they offer to cyclists. ed, these needs are met by an employed Basic services are indicated with one cycling guide. In addition to everything bicycle, and then range up to five bicy- THREE BIKES mentioned earlier, these establishments cles, a designation reserved for tourism must offer a minimum of 20 suggested providers who live with cyclists and for The hotel provides professional cycling ad- individual bike tours, daily programmes of whom it represents their main activity. vice for planning tours, with several cycling guided tours and a cycling proficiency pro- Below we present the requirements for guides available, it provides GPS data for gramme. The bike shed has special protec- acquiring one or more bicycle signs, with tours and guided cycling tours, and offers tion with alarms and video surveillance, each higher ranking offering more than at least a 4-day programme of local cycling higher-quality bikes are rented out and the previous one. tours. Assistance in finding and booking the establishment offers its own transport accommodation in other destinations. The of cyclists and bikes. The premises offer hotel offers individual bike locking, a ser- dinners suitable for cyclists and typical vicing point and related services, mid-range local and regional dishes. The facilities are bike rental, local roadside bike assistance further enhanced by a massage spot and and transport of bikes to local services, and sauna. ONE BIKE in addition to cycling it offers alternative The hotel provides information on what programmes. there is for cyclists in the local area, as well as a cycling info point, one night’s accommoda- SLOVENIA BIKE CAMPS tion without surcharge, a safe place for stor- ing bikes, loan of basic tools, a space for dry- FOUR BIKES Biker-friendly campsites provide a range of ing cycling clothes and shoes and a breakfast information on cycling excursions nearby enhanced with fruit and whole grains. The hotel offers a 6-day programme of cy- and further afield, and they offer a 4-day cling tours and a number of cycling guides. cycling tour programme and one trained It offers spare inner tubes of various di- guide.