The Slovenian Coast offers very interesting trips by bike along the coastline, or in the hinterland. Due to the mild climate, the biking, is possible throughout the year. The connection to the Karst of Petrinje, above which the Slavnik hills protract and on to Kojnik, is quite interesting as well. There are likewise very pleasant possibilities of biking through Croatian Istria, where the traffic frequency is quite low and the countryside idyllic. It is most suitable on the entire area for mountain bikes. There are organised guide tours, taking place each Saturday and Sunday.

With bike through Slovenian Istria

Itinerary: Portorož - Strunjan - Piran - Portorož
Difficulty: easy
Length:13 km

Track description:
We meet in Portorož in front of the ATLAS agency. Passing the Bus Station, we turn towards the Auditorium, after which there is a short steep climb, and we are already at the lighted tunnel through which we descend to Strunjan. In the Camping Place we turn to the left and passing the tourist location Salinera, we again climb the hill. After 1.5 km we again descend on the steep cobbled street to Fiesa lakes. We proceed by the shoreline to Piran. In Piran we descend to the city and then return back to Portorož by the sea.

Slovenian Istria with hinterland

Itinerary: Portorož - Koper - Portorož
Difficulty: moderate
Length: 49 km
Time: 2.30 hours
Average speed: 21 km/h

Track description
We start at the tourist agency ATLAS in the Lucija direction on 4 km of plain just to warm up. At the end of the road on the main road crossing for Croatia, we turn left and passing two Istrabenz petrol stations, reach the first short climb. At the top we proceed to the left and Tavern Kapitol. In front of us a splendid view of the salt pans opens up, we descend the main road to border crossing Sečovlje by the Airport. Strictly before the border crossing, we turn left and across the bridge proceed over the 2 km of plain to the Tourist Farm MAHNIČ. At the bus stop we descend into the valley and passing the landfill proceed with the journey. Ahead of us there are approximately 12 km of good macadam road. After 3 km we have a first opportunity for refreshments at the Tourist Farm KORTINA, which is very well indicated. The trip goes on through the unique valley of meandering Dragonja river. To the left from our direction on the hilltops, the Krkavče, Puče, Koštabona, Zupančiči unwind one by one. For a better prepared cyclist, the ascents to this villages could be interesting. The height of these villages is from 280 to 400 metres above sea level.

After 8 km ride we reach the confluence of the rivers Dragonja and Rokava. Here we can refresh and re-supply with fresh water.. The source is well indicated. Through the valley the journey continues to the Zupančiči, where the asphalt road commences. After 1,5 km we reach a well renovated mill, where from we descend along 5 km of road to Koper. In Koper we turn towards the sea and along the coastal road proceed to Izola, then ascent to Belvedere and descent to Strunjan, where we turn to right and through the Camping Place under the road overpass on the asphalt road reach the lighted railroad tunnel. Through the tunnel we descend to Portrož passing Auditorium and thus terminate the itinerary where it began.

All the tracks are equipped with signs and for better orientation the Atlas of Slovenia can be of help.