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8-Day Private Mountain Bike Tour from Arnoldstein to Piran
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8-Day Private Mountain Bike Tour from Arnoldstein to Piran
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Highlights
The Trans Slovenia 01 mountain bike trip offers supreme biking across the prettiest regions of Slovenia. You will pedal all the way from the Julian Alps to the Adriatic coast in only 7 days.
Hidden Trails, a rapidly changing landscape, and friendly locals provide for a once-in-a-lifetime MTB Slovenia adventure. Imagine traveling from the mountains to the Mediterranean on your bike, how exciting!
This Trans Slovenia bike tour starts in Arnoldstein, a little Alpine town just across the Austrian border. An uphill ride to Mt. Peč is rewarded by a fun descent to Kranjska Gora. Before you reach one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe, the Soča river, another mountain biking challenge awaits – the Vršič mountain pass.
After leaving the Soča Valley, the trail continues towards the romantic Goriška Brda region, which is famous for high-quality wine. The last part of the offers excellent biking through the remote karst area, before descending towards the lovely coastal town of Piran.
Itinerary
Arnoldstein - Kranjska Gora: The triple border
Kranjska Gora
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDistance: 23,4 - 25,02 km Elevation: 875 - 1030 m The Trans Slovenia 01 MTB adventure starts when you arrive to Arnoldstein, a small town situated at Austria’s southern border. The trip begins with a warm-up uphill ride to Mt. Peč and an exciting descent to Kranjska Gora. The first day is all about the triple border (Dreiländereck), a point where the territories of Slovenia, Italy and Austria meet. The peak offers a majestic view of the Julian Alps, Gailtal Alps, High and Low Tauern, and the Karavanke mountain range. Tones of mountain biking pleasures are guaranteed.- AccommodationsOvernight in 3-4* accommodationFood And DrinksBreakfastDinner
Kranjska Gora - Bovec: Over the mountain pass to the emerald valley.
Kranjska Gora
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDistance: 52,2 km Elevation: 1205 m From Kranjska Gora, this Trans Slovenia bike trip leads past Lake Jasna to the Vršič mountain pass. The highest positioned road pass in the Eastern Julian Alps with an altitude of 1611 meters attracts many cyclists and mountain bikers.Trenta
Admission Ticket FreeDescending from the Vršič pass, the trail leads to the magical Trenta Valley, located at the heart of the Triglav National Park. It is also the uppermost part of the famous Soča Valley, where one of the most beautiful European rivers, the emerald green Soča flows under the Julian Alps. The valley features a plethora of stunning natural sites, as well as the shocking heritage of World War I. The MTB Slovenia trail follows the river to Bovec, known as the center of outdoor sports. Here you can choose from a wide variety of outdoor activities provided by the local agencies. River rafting and kayaking are highly recommended.- AccommodationsOvernight in 3-4* accommodationFood And DrinksBreakfastDinner
Bovec - Kobarid: Chasing the views
Kobarid
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDistanceDistance: 23,6 - 46,9 km Elevation: 290 - 1370 m The third day of biking in Slovenia starts at the majestic Boka, the mightiest waterfall in the country. After passing by the Žaga village, the route leads up to the Slovenia-Italy border. A former mule-track then leads to the top of Mt. Stol, where an incredible view of the Alps and the Soča Valley opens below. On clear days, you might even see the sea. Mountain biking along the Mt. Stol ridge is simply amazing. A steep single trail runs into the forest, and descends right to the banks of the Soča river. Shortly after you come to the lively tourist hub of Kobarid, best known for the 1917 WWI Battle of Caporetto, where the Italian retreat was documented by Ernest Hemingway in his novel A Farewell to Arms.- AccommodationsOvernight in 3-4* accommodationFood And DrinksBreakfastDinner
Kobarid - Tolmin: Born to be wild
Tolmin
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDistance: 16,6, - 37,2 km Elevation: 140 - 1390 m The ascent from Kobarid to Krn village and then onto the Pretovč mountain pasture makes this part of the Trans Slovenia mountain bike trip the most challenging one. The effort is rewarded with a trilling downhill ride to the Tolminka river valley. You will pass by the Memorial Church of the Holy Spirit, a monument dedicated to the First World War. Next, the mountain bike adventure takes you to one of the most popular tourist spots in the region, the Tolmin gorges. You can visit this beautiful site before you bike to the final destination of the day, the town of Tolmin.- AccommodationsOvernight in 3-4* accommodationFood And DrinksBreakfastDinner
Tolmin - Šmartno: The land of vineyards
Smartno
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDistance: 34,4 - 80,7 km Elevation: 600 - 2440 m The two-hour descent from Mt. Matajur is one of the highlights of mountain biking in Slovenia. While biking up, you can enjoy fantastic views over the Friulian plains and the surrounding mountains. What follows is pure fun – a long downhill ride through the woods to the tiny historic town of Cividale del Friuli in Italy. It is then time for some easy biking through the vineyards of Collio in Italy. Eventually, you will cross to border back to Slovenia and arrive to the village of Šmartno in the region of Goriška Brda. The land of gentle, rolling hills covered in orchards and vineyards and dotted with small, secluded villages, reminds of Tuscany. The winegrowers here are famous all over the world for their high-quality wine and hospitality. Needless to say, wine tasting is inevitable here.- AccommodationsOvernight in 3-4* accommodationFood And DrinksBreakfastDinner
Šmartno - Lokev: The mysterious karst
Lokev
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDistance: 77,2 - 87,3 km Elevation: 1020 - 1520 m The longest biking day of this Slovenia bicycle tour is all about Karst. This region is full of special natural phenomena like sinkholes, disappearing streams and underground caves. The number of recorded caves in Slovenia amounts to over 8.000, but only about 20 of them are open for public. The Slovenian Karst is also a wine-growing region, famous for the ruby-red teran. Tiny villages located on the hill tops are featuring traditional houses built in stone. This MTB stage comes to an end near Lipica, where an original stud farm of noble white Lipizzaner has been located in Lipica since 1580.- AccommodationsOvernight in 3-4* accommodationFood And DrinksBreakfastDinner
Lokev - Piran: The mediterranean beat
Piran
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDistance: 62,8 - 66,2 km Elevation: 990 - 1500 m The last day of Slovenia cycling holidays truly wraps up the diversity of the country and of the Trans Slovenia 01 mountain bike tour itself. You will first ride to the medieval Socerb castle, which overlooks the Gulf of Trieste. Next, you will descend to Osp, one of the oldest villages in Slovenia, which was first mentioned in 1067. The MTB trail then leads down to the sea level, approaching the coastal city of Koper.Parenzana
Admission Ticket FreeThe route follows the Parenzana railway track, a now-defunct narrow gauge railway that connected Triste and Poreč at the beginning of the 20th century. Along the Parenzana, you will pass through some narrow tunnels. Soon after you will reach the final destination of this mountain bike trip. The city of Piran is, according to Lonely Planet, a small slice of Venice in Slovenia. Its old town, full of Venetian Gothic architecture, is known as one of the best-preserved historical towns on the Adriatic.- AccommodationsOvernight in 3-4* accommodationFood And DrinksBreakfastDinner
Departure day
Piran
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe Trans Slovenia 01 mountain bike tour ends in Piran. After breakfast, a transfer is organized to the tour starting point in Arnoldstein.
What's included
INCLUDED
7-night accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotels/guesthouses
Transfer from the route ending point to the route starting point
Navigation pack: GPS track, maps, tour booklet, Skype call
Baggage transfer between tour stages
Dinner (7)
Breakfast (7)
24/7 hotline number (support)
NOT INCLUDED
Travel and activity insurance
Personal safety and cycling equipment
Lunches
Any beverages consumed with meals that are included in the package
Any other items not mentioned as included.
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Location
Address
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
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