Mountain Biking in Slovenia: Julian Alps - Gorenjska and Soca Valley, South, Central and North East (Cicerone Mountain Biking Guides)

Discover Slovenia on two wheels and explore one of central Europe's most varied and rewarding mountain biking destinations, from the towering peaks and high alpine pastures of the Julian Alps in Gorenjska to the stunning riverside trails of the Soca Valley, the limestone caves and forests of the Karst region in the south, and the vineyard-laced landscapes of the east. Compact, diverse, and easily accessible, Slovenia offers an outstanding range of MTB terrain for riders of all abilities.Suitable for riders with a reasonable level of fitness, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook describes 35 graded full-day and half-day mountain biking routes across four distinct regions of Slovenia. Routes range from 12 to 59km and are graded from technically straightforward to highly technical, with the majority requiring good fitness rather than advanced bike handling skills.Choose from 35 graded MTB routes across Gorenjska, the Soca Valley, the South, and Central and North East Slovenia, taking in alpine pastures, forest singletrack, riverside trails, karst plateaux, historic war memorial routes, and vineyard-laced hillsides throughout this remarkably varied country.Discover the highlights of mountain biking in Slovenia, including the high alpine pastures of Uskovnica and the Jelovica Plateau in Gorenjska, the dramatic river gorges and Stol epic in the Soca Valley, the caves and forests around Postojna in the south, the Velika Planina and Menina Planina in the centre, and the Maribor downhill park and Peca in the north east.Navigate every route with confidence using 1:75,000 mapping and gradient profiles included for each route, with full route descriptions and a comprehensive Slovenian language glossary to help you find your way in the field.Select routes suited to your ability and fitness using clear grading throughout, from routes anyone should be able to complete to highly technical rides requiring confident bike handling skills and a high level of fitness.Plan your Slovenia MTB trip with comprehensive practical information on getting there and around, travelling with your bike, accommodation, food and drink, waymarking, emergency situations, and useful contacts throughout the country.Ride the routes at the best time of year, with most routes accessible from spring to autumn and a handful of routes in the more clement south possible in winter, giving Slovenia one of the most flexible MTB seasons in central Europe.Explore the trails, forests, and alpine landscapes of Slovenia with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. From the Julian Alps and the Soca Valley to the caves of the Karst and the vineyards of the east, this is the essential companion for mountain biking in one of central Europe's most rewarding and least-explored destinations. Read more