Description

Guidebook to 35 full-day and half-day mountain biking routes in Slovenia. The routes, which are graded, range from 12 to 59km, taking in Gorenjska, Soca Valley, the South, as well as Central and North East Slovenia. Includes a Slovenian glossary plus all you need to know about getting there, getting about, bikes, equipment and accommodation.

Seasons:
Most of the routes can be tackled from Spring to Autumn; a few in the more clement south could be tackled in Winter.
Centres:
Bled and Bohinj; Bovec, Kobarid and Tolmin; Ajdovšcina; Postojna; Kamnik; Maribor; Doljenske Toplice.
Difficulty:
Vast majority of routes technically require only a reasonable amount of competence to complete; however, they often require a good level of fitness as most will include a climb that can go from stiff to brutal; there are also rides included that anyone should be able to complete and a few with a higher technical grade.
Must See:
Lakes Bled and Bohinj; the high Alpine pastures of the Julian Alps; beautiful River Soca; caves of the limestone Karst; Predjama Grad - the castle in a cave; vineyards of the South and East; historical sites from both world wars.

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