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Mountain Biking in Slovenia
Julian Alps - Gorenjska and Soca Valley, South, Central and North East
ISBN
9781852848088
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3 Mar 2017
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First
Pages
208
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.20cm
Weight
230g
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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 WinterCentres
Bled and Bohinj; Bovec, Kobarid and Tolmin; Ajdovščina; Postojna; Kamnik; Maribor; Doljenske TopliceDifficulty
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 gradeMust See
Lakes Bled and Bohinj; the high Alpine pastures of the Julian Alps; beautiful River Soča; caves of the limestone Karst; Predjama Grad - the castle in a cave; vineyards of the South and East; historical sites from both world warsISBN
9781852848088
Availability
Published
Published
3 Mar 2017
Edition
First
Pages
208
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.20cm
Weight
230g
Delivery & Returns
Free Royal Mail 48 postage on UK orders. European postage is £3.50 per item. Worldwide postage is £5.50 per item. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.
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Overview
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Guidebook to 35 full and half day mountain biking routes in Slovenia. The graded routes, which range from technically not difficult but requiring a reasonable level of fitness to highly technical, requiring a high level of fitness and confident bike handling skills, vary in length from 12km to 59km. Routes are located in Gorenjska, Soca Valley, the South, as well as Central and North Eastern Slovenia.
Full route descriptions are accompanied by gradient profiles and 1:75,000 mapping, together with practical information such as getting to and around Slovenia, travelling with the bike, arranging accommodation and dealing with emergency situations. A handy Slovenian language glossary is also included.
Showcasing a remarkably diverse landscape, Slovenia is an idyllic mountain biking destination. From the towering peaks of Gorenjska and the stunning riverside trails of the Soca Valley to the tremendous limestone caves of the Karst region and the forests of the Nanos plateau in the country's south, there is endless opportunity for tough climbs, long descents and technical trails - as well as slow, scenic trips lakeside and through vineyard-laced landscapes - making it a perfect travel destination for the avid mountain biker.
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Table of Contents
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Emergencies
Map key
Overview map
Route summary table
Introduction
Getting there
Getting around
When to go
Accommodation
Food and drink
Langauge
Money
Equipment
Waymarking
Maps
Emergency situations
Using this guide
Gorenjska
Route 1 The high alpine at Uskovnica
Route 2 In the foothills of Črna Prst
Route 3 Across the Jelovica Plateau
Route 4 To the Crone’s Tooth
Route 5 Grahovše circular
Route 6 Lake and mountain
Route 7 The three borders route
Route 8 Kranjska Gora circular
The Soča Valley
Route 9 Kobarid and the River Soča
Route 10 Stol epic
Route 11 Kobarid and the River Nadiža
Route 12 Stol and the long descent
Route 13 Planina Razor
Route 14 Most na Soči Široko
Route 15 The war memorial at Trnovo
Route 16 The dark forests of Trnovo
The south
Route 17 The industrial heritage of Črni Vrh
Route 18 Javornik
Route 19 Vineyards and sunshine
Route 20 Komen and its surrounds
Route 21 Postojna classic
Route 22 Caves, springs and forests
Route 23 Lake Cerknica circular
Route 24 The Partisans’ forest
Route 25 Spas and forests
Central and north-eastern
Route 26 Velika Planina
Route 27 Menina Planina
Route 28 Black pudding
Route 29 The churches of Čreta
Route 30 The nature reserve of Pohorje
Route 31 Maribor and its surroundings
Route 32 The Maribor downhill park
Route 33 The Najevnik Linden Tree
Route 34 The three valleys route
Route 35 Peca
Appendices
Appendix A Slovenian language
Appendix B Accommodation
Appendix C Useful information
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Updates
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May 2024
Reader updates
Route 30 Dom na Osankarici has burnt down (partially), so currently there is nobody there and it is not possible to get an refreshments
Route 31 Under Point 3 it could be mentioned that there is the winers Vinotoc Jost right next to the Church St. Urban. It looked lovely, with a great view and it has very good reviews on Google. I didn't stop there as I saw it too late and had already eaten my own sandwich next to the viewpoint behind the church (but next time I would definitely plan for a lunch there).
Route 33 The road down from the Linden Tree has been washed away in several places by the storms and rains last year, and has not yet been restored. It is possible to go past these places by carefully pushing the bike. Cars cannot go through.
Route 35 I could not find the Restaurant Okrepcevalnica and also did not see any signs for it (but I also did not ask anybody for it, so it is possible I overlooked it). It was easy to park the car near the first farm (before entering the main village).
By Rob Houghton
Rob Houghton has been an outdoor instructor, leader and educator for more years than he cares to remember and he has led educational expeditions on five continents. For as long as he can remember, Rob has always been a cyclist and his first bike was a Raleigh Striker back when they had fake suspension forks on the front. He only took up mountain biking ten years ago after a friend first took him around a trail centre in Wales. He was hooked.
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