Transalp Slovenia – From Bad Kleinkirchheim to Sistiana 6 stages – 350 km – 7300 m elevation gain – Level 3
- Europe’s longest Flowtrail A tailor-made start: 15 km of Flow Country to begin with
- Wild Slovenia Kranjska Gora, Vrsic Pass, Soca Valley, Slovenian border ridge
- Diverse Landscape Dense Forests, pure solitude, arrival at the sea
Itinerary
First day – Arriving at Bad Kleinkirchheim
You'll receive all travel documents about 14 days before departure. They contain the exact hotel address and further information. Please arrive by about 6:00 p.m. You’ll meet your group and the guide. After discussing the tour, the group will go to dinner together.
Second day – From Bad Kleinkirchheim to Villach – 61 km, 700 m elevation gain
A tailor-made start! 3000 m of pure downhill. The cable car takes us up to the Kaiserburg. We enjoy a 360-degree view of the Alps. Europe’s longest Flowtrail contains lot of curves, feeders and steep curves downwards. After that Nature Trails to the Carinthian Lakes. In the Drau Valley the first elevation gain awaits and via Oswaldiberg we reach the historic center of Villach.
Third day – From Villach to Kranjska Gora – 66 km, 1400 m elevation gain
The Tauern behind us, the Julian Alps ahead. In the morning, we experience the best forest trails around Faaker Lake. Until Arnoldstein we ride on remote secondary roads with some hidden meters of elevation gain. After the lunch break, we reach the triboarder area. A long downhill leads us to Slovenia. We pass by Planica and the World cup slope of Kranjska Gora and reach the famous Ski resort. Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel.
Fourth day – From Kranjska Gora to Bovec– 52 km, 1250 m elevation gain
Best of Mountain biking in the morning. The uphill to Vrsic Pass on Slovenian gravel or on an ascending trail makes uphill bikers’ hearts beat faster. We have view on countless peaks around us. The Triglav National Park doesn’t allow an offroad-downhill from the Pass. Nevertheless, we enjoy some trails in the Soca Valley. The emerald water and the suspension bridges excite everyone. Overnight stay in the outdoor sports town of Bovec.
Fifth day – From Bovec to Tolmin– 62 km, 1300 m elevation gain
In the morning, we roll along the Soca before we start with the long ascend to the Stol – a fantastic Panorama Mountain. Everything reminds us of an old border ridge road. We enjoy our picknick and the magnificent view. Now we are descending like paragliders. Suddenly, the trail ends in a technical pushing section downwards. After 20 minutes we roll downwards on Slovenian gravel, passing by the Napoleon Bridge, and one last trail leads us directly to the city center of Tolmin.
Sixth day – From Tolmin to Kozana – 59 km, 1600 m elevation gain
We mainly bike along the Slovenian border ridge today. Sometimes in total remoteness and solitude. Beforehand, some steep and rocky trails downwards to the beautiful town Most na Soci. Till the lunch break we already climbed up 1400 m. Now we enjoy the trails to Smartno. The wild Slovenia lies behind us and we reach the vineyards of Brda. Feels like in Tuscany.
Seventh day – From Kozana to Sistiana– 62 km, 1000 m elevation gain
We not only roll down to the Adriatic Sea. The last day is full of Mountain bike Highlights. Kick-off is the Sabotin Trail, which leads into the old town of Gorizia. An Italian Cappuccino and some treats are mandatory. We reach the old watchtowers through the Slovenian Karst. Finally, we can see our final destination. However, don’t underestimate the afternoon. Many offroad-highlights await us. The forest leads us to Sistiana. We reached the Adriatic Sea! Multi-course farewell dinner.
Eighth day – Departure
After breakfast, the bikes are loaded onto the bus. Return trip by bus back.
My tip for Transalp Slovenia
„I have been pursuing this idea for a long time: To experience the wild and untouched nature of Slovenia, not only on an easier tour like our Transalp Adriatic Sea, but on a more challenging Transalp combined with as much trails as possible. This was a complete success with the Transalp Slovenia. The tour offers new landscape highlights and plenty of high alpine experiences every day. A full-suspension Mountainbike and enjoy being off the beaten tracks, are mandatory.“
Travel information
Level 3:
Physical fitness
Riding technique
Arrival: Arrival by car or by train to Bad Kleinkirchheim/Austria.
Type of route: Gravel paths, secondary roads, stretches of pushing, trails.
Daily distance: 600-1700 m elevation gain, 47-66 kilometers
Total distance: 7300 m elevation gain, 350 kilometers
Included in the price: Guided tour with 7 overnight stays and half board (breakfast buffet, multi-course dinner menus) in good 3- or 4-star hotels in a double room, cable cars, return transfer in a comfortable bus.
Minimum number of participants: 8 people
Price: € 1.495
Single Room Supplement:
optional € 190
Detailed Itinerary
Travel dates 2024
- 16.06. to 23.06.2024
- 30.06. to 07.07.2024
- 07.09. to 14.09.2024
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