Cycling routes

Circular cycling routes in our vicinity

Bicycle routes through the Vipava Valley

The village of Planina makes an excellent starting point for numerous cycling routes through the Vipava Valley. From here, you can go to the top of the Nanos or Čaven plateaus, admire the beauty of small villages nestled among vineyards, or enjoy a scenic route along the Vipava river. You can set out with a regular bike, but we recommend using an electric bike. This way, you can cover longer distances, tackle steeper climbs, and see even more of our beautiful valley.

For bicycle rentals, both electric and mountain bikes, the best way is to contact two nearby agencies Rock Velo or Wajdusna rent a bike.

You can find all cycling routes on the map at the following link, which includes a detailed description of each route: Bicycle routes through the Vipava Valley. Our recommendations are listed below.

Top 4 cycling routes

  • Mountain bike trail

 

Touch the sky on Mt Nanos (Vipava – Podnanos – Vojkova koča – Abram – Sanabor – Vrhpolje – Vipava).

Distance: 44km

Surface: asphalt and gravel

Riding time without delays: 3h

Highlights:

  • Vipava (Vipava springs, Lanthieri mansion, Vipava old castle)
  • Church of St. Jerome on Mt Nanos

 

 

Up to the Gora Plateau (Ajdovščina – Izvir Hublja – Predmeja – Otlica – Gozd – Col – Ajdovščina)

Distance: 36km

Surface: asphalt

Riding time without delays: 2h 30min

Highlights:

  • Ajdovščina – Roman Fortress Castra
  • Hubelj Riverhead
  • Kovk Hill (take-off point of paragliders and hang gliders
  • Sinji vrh Hill
  • The Otlica Natural Window

 

 

  • Cycling route along the water

By the river Vipava ( Planina – Dolenje – Ustje – Vipavski križ – Vipava – Slap – Planina ).

Distance:

Surface: asphalt and gravel

Riding time without delays:

Highlights:

  • Natural swimming area Ustje
  • Vipavski križ
  • Vipava village
  • Slap village

 

 

  • Cycling route between vineyards and villages

 

Up and down the Vipava hills (Ajdovščina – Planina – Erzelj – Štjak – Vrabče – Podnanos – Manče – Slap – Dolenje – Ajdovščina)

Distance: 46km

Surface: asphalt and gravel

Riding time without delays: 2h 30min

Highlights:

  • Ajdovščina – Roman Fortress – Castra
  • Hubelj Riverhead
  • Slap village
  • Lože castle
  • Goče village
  • Erzelj village

 

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