Trans Pohorje2020-06-04T10:11:17+01:00

Project Description

Trans Pohorje

   ADVANCED   

Pohorje is or local mountain and we just love it. Its mountain ridge in length of 60 km and raising up to 1500 m. It’s still unspoilt and covered with green woods, with only a few spots when we can feel human presence. It will be 3 days of full impression, visiting all beautiful places hidden deep in woods, riding endless single trails and taking a big dose of green in woods.

  • Skills 

  • Fitness

  • Beauty
  • Length: 72 km

  • Elevation: 2540 m

  • Duration: 3 days

  • Season: May – October

Pohorje's lakes

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Highlights

Endless singletrails on Pohorje ridge
Hidden lakes deep in woods
Mountain huts with local cuisine

Itinerary

DAY 1

We will start in the city of Maribor, climbing up to Bellevue on our bike, or we can use cable car lift. Up there on Pohorje ridge our journey starts, with endless singletrails in woods. We will visit a local ski resort and pretty church nearby, and then stop at an old forest hut for a big local lunch. Next stop will be the highest waterfall on Pohorje, or just relax on a nice spot at the river falling in waterfall. Ride will continue to the day stop at ski resort Rogla.

  • Lenght: 33 km

  • Elevation: 1300 m

DAY 2

The second day begins with a single trail ride to the eye-catching lake high on the plateau. We will stop for a photo session and enjoy nature. Single trail ride continues with small altitude difference, and natural landscape with green woods and high-altitude pasture. We will stop at mountain hut for lunch, and then ride to the highest peak of our journey, Crni vrh at 1543 m. From the highest peak we ride down to the mountain hut, our end-of-the day stop.

  • Lenght: 18 km

  • Elevation: 680 m

DAY 3

It’s our last day and the easiest one. We will continue on single trails deep in green woods, passing peaks with views on eastern Alps. Our trail will slowly turn down, and we will test ourselves on the last downhill to valley, to reach town of Dravograd. Well-deserved drinks & food waits on us in the old town center, with recap of tour highlight. Shuttle transfer will bring us back to the starting point at Maribor.

  • Lenght: 21 km

  • Elevation: 560 m

Map

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Exciting 3 days bike tour
  • 2 nights accommodation in mountain huts
  • Breakfasts and dinners with typical local food
  • Shuttle back to start location
  • Full support from our team. In case any technical issues occur, we’ll make sure everything is fixed.
  • Photo memories

Not included

  • Lunch and drinks

Optional 

  • Mountain bike, E-bike, bike equipment
  • Private guide
  • Single room (when available)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many people will be in the group?2019-09-06T10:23:09+01:00

Groups are smaller for better experiences. We travel in groups of 5-max. 10 people. The minimal number of people for an individual group tour is 4.  For private tours, please contact us to Info

Who are our guides?2019-09-06T10:40:57+01:00

Guides are experienced cycling guides, who know all hidden spots of tour locations. They will support you with all experience and skills any time you’ll need them. Storytelling on base of cultural and natural sights on the way makes experience even better.

What about lunch?2019-09-06T10:39:48+01:00

On every tour we will stop for snack or lunch, where you can try local culinary specialties.

Tours are meant for..?2019-09-06T10:21:15+01:00

Our cycling tours are suitable both for those who cycle regularly and those who take a cycling trip occasionally. Together we choose a tour and adjust it to your skills and abilities, we can make a difficult and technical demanding tour for skilled riders and an enjoyable trip for the one who ride occasionally.

What should I wear and bring?2019-09-06T10:28:18+01:00

Wear comfortable sports clothes. For tours in the mountains, where temperatures can change rapidly, bring warm clothes and a waterproof jacket in case of bad weather.

Please bring bottle of water and sun protection in summer months. We provide all the cycling gear (bikes, helmets, service first aid, …). Any additional gear, can be stored in a van.

Can children join?2019-09-06T10:34:56+01:00

Children are welcome, as long as they can ride for at least 20 kilometres. Please notify us in advance, about kids joining the tour when you book. Together we will adjust the difficulty of the tour for that group. Please notify us, about children’s own gear.

What about the bad weather?2019-09-06T10:39:07+01:00

Great tours might be ruined due to bad weather. We’ll make sure the tours happen even in less ideal weather, but we will put your safety first. In case your tour gets cancelled due to bad weather, we’ll return  your money.

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