Slovenia Buzz » MTB http://sloveniabuzz.com Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:12:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Where to Go Mountain Biking in Slovenia? http://sloveniabuzz.com/sport/where-to-go-mountain-biking-in-slovenia/ http://sloveniabuzz.com/sport/where-to-go-mountain-biking-in-slovenia/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:00:22 +0000 Claud http://sloveniabuzz.com/?p=18 In Europe, biking tours have been famous for bikers and tourist to explore and see the beautiful tourist attractions around the area. France and Italy were once of the most admired area for biking while Slovenia was kept hidden by a lot of bikers. It was a country with hidden natural beauty with magnificent spots such as the Julian Alps, the Adriatic coastline, as well as the limestone caves. At present, Slovenia is considered as the must-ride bike area in Europe for it offers a wide variety of landscapes and the distances which can be managed through bicycle. Cycling maps of Slovenia are accessible at the information centers in the cities and towns. These maps will guide through regional parks, health resorts as well as interesting areas in the Slovenian countryside. Here are some areas where you can go mountain biking within Slovenia:

1. Kranjska Gora
In Kranjska Gora, mountain bikers can be delighted with the hundreds of kilometers of trails, some reaching into Austria and Italy. A park called the Fun Bike park in the town offers a cableway to the hilltop for downhill riders, with tables, jumps, as well as swings for tricksters. Mountain Biking has been one of the foremost activities in the area and has been developed to become suitable for all levels. It also offers an asphalt bicycle trail for those less adventurous and active.

2. Around the Julian Alps
From Kranjska Gora via Bled, Bohinj, Tolmin, Kobarid, Bovec and Vršic back to Kranjska Gora takes about 232 kilometers cycle trip around the Julian Alps. The tour around the Julian Alps can be completed in five separate days. It became a popular setting for mountain biking for its white limestone peaks which are steep. It also has deep valleys, stream of clear water, with thick forest, plus meadows filled with wild flowers perfect for mountain biking as well as sight seeing.

3. Along the Adriatic Sea
Countries like Italy, Slovenia and Croatia joins the Health and Friendship Trail which is a 27-kilometer bike trail. Mountain Bikers can bike from the former railroad line between Trieste and Porec with panoramic views.

4. Through the Karavanske Mountains
This is where the Mountain Bike Park can be located wherein the track goes underground through the mountain. With the assistance of a guide along with lights, bikers can be able to see the abandoned mine shafts under Mount Peca.

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