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Mountain Bike routes in Dolenjska
Best mountain biking trails in the South-East of Slovenia
The Mountain bike routes in this area offer cyclists views of some of the most breath-taking landscapes and scenery as well as many other natural attractions. Feast your eyes on the lush Krka Valley, the wine slopes and the back drop of the mythical Gorjanci Hills and marvel at the pure crystalline waters believed by many to be responsible for everlasting youth.
The hot spring waters of Terme Šmarješke Toplice have been famous for centuries as far as boosting stamina levels and revitalising the body are concerned.
Cycling Tours along the Krka RiverWith cycling routes running along both sides of the Krka River, you are really quite spoiled for choice. Starting from the Šmarješke Toplice or Otočec Hotels the routes, all circular in nature, vary from a few kilometres in length to some lasting longer than 65 km.
The Šmarješka Kolesnica route along with some of the other marked routes between the Spa and Otočec Castle including the route over the seven hills of Novo Mesto are suitable for adults and children alike so a great family day out can be enjoyed by all.mountain bike routes around Kostanjevica na Krki –
Venice of DolenjskaComing in at just a little under 50km you can complete the circular tour that runs through Kostanjevica na Krki, the veritable Venice of Dolenjska, and continue on to the Kočarija and Veliki Ban.
If gentler hills are your preferred terrain, then the 65km Wetland Trail or the 55km Winegrowing Hills and Wetlands Trail may be more fitting. Both of these routes combine many steep yet short ascents. If you fancy a longer climb, then the 928m high Krvavi Kamen awaits you.
Why not head up towards the youth spring stopping en route at the mountain hut on Gospodična for a breather. With all the many cycling trails and mountain bike routes in Dolenjska the biking season simply never seems to end.Additional Offers: guided cycling tours As well as the expected bike and biking equipment rental, guided cycling tours are also on offer. All manner of other sporting activities such as hiking, swimming, Nordic walking, tennis and golf are available and there is even an altitude simulation room too.
You can give the sports diagnostics a try at the Šmarješke Toplice Prevention and Rehabilitation Sports Centre or make use of the thermal health resorts.
Fine Displays of Culture and historyThe local cuisine is superb, as are the fine displays of culture and history, especially at the Gorjanci Hills, Kostanjevica, Pleterje, Otočec Castle, Novo Mesto, and the Krka River Valley.
The tidy vineyards nestling on the sunny slopes are home to many friendly people who are all too willing to place the recharging of your soul and body as priority.
In this area you will find 14 tours some of which are marked, and cover a distance of 400km. The lowest point above sea level is 150m with the highest being 928m.Tour of SloveniaEvents at this location include the international road cycling race of the country known as the Tour of Slovenia, and the Through the Krka Valley and Across the Land of Cviček Cycling Marathons.
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