Cycling routes
Exploring the world by bike is a wonderful experience, especially destinations that specialize in bicycle touring. Choose from as many as 30 planned routes in the Tržič area, each one offering a different type of ride.One will flood you with adrenaline, another will offer an idyllic trail suitable for the whole family. Choose your route and mount your bike.
12 paths
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K17 - Traverse of Košuta
Dolga njiva - KofceA traverse of Košuta along the ridge is a challenge for any hiker; somewhat lower there is a traverse route for mountain bikers, but only the most experienced should attempt it.
type of path: mountainbike
length: 43 km
elevation change: 1.350 m
difficulty: *****
panorama: *****
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K21 - Storžič Mountain Hostel
An easy route through the Lom Valley to the foot of StoržičThe Lom Valley to the northeast of Tržič is located above the Tržič Bistrica Valley, nestled between the mountains of Konjščica and Javornik to the north and Storžič and Kriška Gora to the south. In cycling through this elongated glacial valley the eye will be drawn to nearby as well as more distant surroundings. From the village of Slaparska Vas onwards the forest road runs along the refreshing Lomščica Brook.
type of path: mountainbike
length: 18 km
elevation change: 650 m
difficulty: ***
panorama: ***
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K25 - Around Kriška Gora
A challenging and rugged circular routeHikers are attracted to the southern slopes of Križna Gora for the views, while paragliders like to catch the excellent thermals there. On a mountain bike and with a decent amount of technical skills you can cycle around it rather than going to the top.
type of path: mountainbike
length: 25 km
elevation change: 1.100 m
difficulty: *****
panorama: ****
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K32 - Around Begunjščica and Dobrča
A challenging loop route in the heart of the KarawanksYou'll ride through Podljubelj towards Zelenica, which at an elevation of 1560 m is the highest point of a long and physically strenuous route, offering in addition to difficult ascents spectacular views into the heart of the Karawanks.
type of path: mountainbike
length: 37 km
elevation change: 1.400 m
difficulty: *****
panorama: *****
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K34 - Up and down around Dobrča
Physically very strenuous, this is one of the longest but also more interesting routes in Tržič.Dobrča is well known not only to hikers but also to mountain bikers as well as to paragliders, who catch the thermals on its southern slopes. Although this route does not take you up to the top, you will ride around the mountain and by the end of the route there will be an elevation change of 1.300 metres behind you.
type of path: mountainbike
length: 33 km
elevation change: 1.300 m
difficulty: *****
panorama: ****
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K36 - Zelenica - Border Patrol Trail
The Border Patrol Trail for the most experiencedIn winter, Zelenica is a paradise for ski touring; in summer, it attracts large numbers of hikers. The Border Patrol Trail is hidden in the beech forest below the ridge of Ljubeljščica and is a real treat for the most experienced mountain bikers.
type of path: mountainbike
length: 5 km
elevation change: 500 m
difficulty: *****
panorama: ***
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K37 - Around Begunjščica: Preval, Zelenica
One of the most challenging routes in the Tržič areaBegunjščica, like other peaks in the Karawanks, shows two completely different faces: the southern slopes are grassy and sunny while the northern ones are rocky and shaded. Along this challenging route with 1750 meters of elevation change you will first encounter the more friendly southern part while in the second part of the route you will be glad to reach the warm shelter of Zelenica Mountain Hostel and know that ahead of you is a fantastic descent along the Border Patrol Trail.
type of path: mountainbike
length: 38 km
elevation change: 1.750 m
difficulty: *****
panorama: *****
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K41 - Bistrica pasture - Ravne
Moderately difficult loop trail across Bistrica pastureAfter Kovtrn'c ride from Tržič Hole to the sunny Church of St. Agnes, where you'll turn off the paved road at Blaški Skali and go along a gravel road for 2.5 km to Bistrica pasture. After a rest at the dairy you can start the rolling ride to Fabr'ka.
type of path: mountainbike
length: 12 km
elevation change: 600 m
difficulty: ***
panorama: ***
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K51 - Udin Woods - by bike along the edge and then boldly across
An easy loop across the landscape park of Udin WoodsUdin Woods is famous for the bandits who hid deep in the woods and in the karst sinkholes and caves. It is also known for a veritable labyrinth of trails. This route is thus laid out so that you first view Udin Woods from below, to orient yourself, and then only in the second part do you go across it. Don't worry, if you follow the directions below the risk of becoming lost is considerably lessened...
type of path: mountainbike
length: 26 km
elevation change: 200 m
difficulty: *
panorama: ***
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K52 - Easy cycling along the Three Bells Trail
By bike along the best sounding trail in TržičThis easy route takes you across Udin Woods along the Three Bells Trail. Take time to warm up at the beginning and then stretch at the end at the trail fitness stations just beside the path. A stone's throw from the trail is the nature trail through the Blata Wetland, and in the village of Žiganja Vas you can go inside a hollow in the trunk of a 500-year-old village linden tree.
type of path: mountainbike
length: 10 km
elevation change: 170 m
difficulty: *
panorama: ***
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K54 - Gozd
By bike to the paragliding takeoff pointGozd ("Forest") below Kriška Gora is a favourite starting point for ascents of Kriška Gora and Tolsti Vrh, and it is also the site of an important takeoff point for paragliders. At just below 900 metres of elevation it is the highest point of this cycling tour.
type of path: mountainbike
length: 13 km
elevation change: 450 m
difficulty: ***
panorama: ***
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Trans Karavanke MTB Trail
Mountain biking beneath the peaks of the Karawanks range. The greatest reward along the 132-km long trail with an altitude difference of 5,700 m will be the spectacular views and enjoyment in a pristine natural environment.
type of path: mountainbike
length: 132 km
elevation change: 5.700 m
difficulty: *****
panorama: *****