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Mountain Biking Tips for Slovenia

The Mountain Bike Trails of Kranjska Gora

Don’t miss our Mountain Biking Tips for Kranjska Gora while planning a mountainbiking tour in Slovenia.

When the way-marked cycle paths were launched along with the bike park on the Vitranc slopes, the area of Kranjska Gora became very popular as a holiday destination for cyclists. These days it is no longer just the legendary start point of the climb to the Vršic (mountain pass, but it has turned into a recreational and race cycling hotspot enjoyed by families and individuals bikers as well as teams of cycling amateurs and professionals.

winding Vršic Route

Probably one of the most famously talked about routes here is the well-known winding road up to the Vršic (Mountain which takes the cyclist 1611 meters high and is very popular amongst its visitors.

However, there exist more mountain biking tips. Several other stunning cycle paths to travel along through the valley below, the paths of many of which are clearly marked and suitable for family outings and for those who ride for recreational purposes.

extremely scenic and tranquil area

There is a main cycle path which connects Kranjska Gora, or Ratece with Jesenice along with numerous other routes branching off in northerly and southerly directions.

By following what used to be a railway line which occasionally veers away from the main road you will pass through an extremely scenic and tranquil area which is regularly enjoyed by inline skaters and strollers as well as cyclists.

Crossing the Italian border into Tarvisio, where it becomes known as Ciclovia, this area is ideal for families and the path continues all the way to Austria. An alternative route is to cycle through the Radovna River valley until you get as far as Bled.

Mountain Bike Trails in Kranjska Gora

You’ve come on this page because you need mountain biking tips. Here they are: There are many advanced mountain bike trails, the majority of which travel in a northerly direction into the valley and through the wooded areas of the Karavanke Alps.

If you want to go that bit higher you put down your bike and continue climbing on foot until you reach the top. Here you can see the border separating Slovenia from Austria. The views are amazing, particularly when looking at the Julian Alps, an area you cannot reach by cycle from this side due to the rocky terrain.

These Alps can, however, be accessed from the outstanding Vršic Pass, towering over the Primorska region on the other side. Stretching into the centre of the Julian Alps, the side valleys are a great place for a leisurely trip. Of these the most well known are the Tamar and Krnica valleys.

Visit Vitranc Bike Park for downhill mountain biking

If a downhill rush of adrenalin is what you are searching for then you really need to pay a visit to the Vitranc Bike Park. The tracks here are over natural terrain and have manmade barriers. Depending on your level you can either have a go at the Vršic mountain pass or opt for one of the easier routes passing through Tarvisio to get to Mangart heading directly for Austria via Korensko Sedlo, also known as Wurzenpass.

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Cycling Packages

The following cycling packages are available. A weekend for two at the Apart Hotel Vijolica which includes accommodation for two nights, two guided cycling tours, a map, a sauna and the use of the massage pool. Prices for this deal start at EUR 268 (that's only EUR 134 per person).

Natural Attractions in the Area

Before we finish this mountain biking tips page we want to recommend to you some natural attractions in the Kranjsa gora area.

There are many sights to see in this area such as the Grbinasti Travniki meadows, Lake Jasna, nature's sculpture Ajdovska Deklica, Gogala's linden tree, the Špik mountain group, the Prisank window, Planica and the Tamar Valley, other valleys such as Vrata, Kot and Krma, the Pericnik waterfall, and the Zelenci Nature Reserve to mention just a few.

The area is also rich in culture. Take a look at the Jakob Aljaž Memorial, Kajžnik's house, Liznjek's and Pocar´s farms, Psnak's sawmill, the Russian Chapel and the Triglav Mountain Museum whilst you are there.

Organized cycling trips run by the bike park along with other sporting activities are often on offer and bikes can be hired at several of the above mentioned spots.

The Profile of the Cycling Tour

Depending on the individual cycling route the lengths vary from 5 to more than 30 kilometers. There are fifteen marked cycling routes for you to choose from. The lowest point above sea level is 571 meters with the highest coming in at just over 1600 meters.

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