Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

by | Dec 30, 2022 | Uncategorized

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Galerse (Robe)
Galerse (Robe)

Galerse is a pasture where local farmers still graze their livestock during the summer. It lies on the sunny side of Kranjska Gora, in the mountain range Karavanke, with an excellent view of the Julian Alps on the opposite side of the valley.

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Trails eXtreme
Trails eXtreme

Dirt never hurt 🙂 Popular mountain bike routes in the Kranjska Gora region are 1994 1stPart (1 km – easy), Kinder Surprise (2 km- intermediate – berm, drop, jump), Robe Twist (3 km – hard – berm, drop, jump), Shortcut to Krnica via Kr.Gora (0.35 km – easy), Smrajka (1 km – easy), Yoda Trail (2 km – intermediate)…

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Planica – Tamar Valley
Planica – Tamar Valley

The Tamar Valley is a continuation of the Planica Valley, which is world famous for its ski jumps and it’s one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in the Julian Alps. It is bounded by the mount Mojstrovka (2366 m), Travnik (2379 m), Jalovska Skrbina (2138 m), and Golicica (2394 m)…

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Krnica Valley
Krnica Valley

Krnica is one of the most beautiful valleys in the vicinity of Kranjska Gora. It runs along the river Pisnica stream in the direction of the Razor peak. Along, the way you will be astonished by views of the surrounding peaks of Kriz, Skrlatica, Spik, and Prisank…

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Tromeja (1.508 m)
Tromeja (1.508 m)

Tromeja (The Triple Border) is located on the borders between Slovenia, Austria, and Italy. It is a great photo location as a hike leads you to the Debela Peč mountain peak (1.510 m), from where you have a view of Slovenia, Italy, and Austria…

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Trails eXtreme

Trails eXtreme

by | Sep 14, 2022 | Mountain biking

The extreme always makes an impression

Trails eXtreme

1994

1994 is a new trail with a very prestigious pedigree – Slovenian cross-country cycling competitors raced along a very similar route back in 1994, hence the name. The trail has been completely renovated and adapted to the needs of so-called “all-mountain” bikers.

The trail offers two ascents and descents and connects the beginning of the Drčev rut Trail Park with the already established Kinder Surprise trail. Signs lead bikers to the trail from the crossroads at Jasna Lake, where the trail climbs uphill before a short but fun descent to the Drčev rut clearing. This is followed by a second ascent and an easy ride to the next descent, which provides a fun ride to a chute climbing toward a dirt road. The road then ascends to the last descent called Kinder Surprise.

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Kinder Surprise

Official MTB trail. Kindersurprise is the perfect name for this trail, it has it all (single trail, jumps, berms…) Whole circle is 10 km long and it would take about 90min to go around / the ascent is long 1,5 km.

At the top, the trail is more about a natural single-flow trail with some nice jumps and berms. After that terrain becomes steeper and more difficult. The trail is still half of a meter wide and flowy with two steep berms. After this steep part, the trail becomes flatter and more like in bike parks, with big berms and jump lines (small jumps and bigger table jumps and one step up). It is possible to roll over all jumps if you don’t want to jump them. After this section obstacles become smaller berms and waves. After the trail, you will need to cross a small creek and then you start descending on a gravel road. Later on, this gravel road crosses the asphalt bike lane. To return to Kranjska Gora you must go left and follow the bike lane.

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Robe Twist

This is the first official mountain cycling trail that provides maximum enjoyment for the entire spectrum of mountain bikers. The climb itself is something special, as it constantly rewards us with the view of the Julian Alps. From the beginning, the trail takes us through the picturesque Stan valley, past Podkoren, and towards the Wurzen Pass. A little before that, turn right onto a forest road that leads us to a gentle incline on the south side of the western part of the Karavanke ridge. The time spent cycling passes quickly, thanks to the beautiful view of the Julian Alps opening behind Brvoge, where a television tower stands. Keep crossing the slope, corroded by gorges, and observe the grassy strips of the Kranjska Gora ski slopes climbing towards the peak of Mt Vitranc. Just before we reach the Jurež pasture, we take a left turn, which is only 10 minutes away from the start of the descent. The descent is simply pleasurable and enjoyable for experienced bikers as well as those who still find such routes challenging. As the name RobeTwist suggests, you will twist, lean, and bend along the path, slowly descending towards the pastures in Robe. On the entrance and the route itself, there are informative boards laying out the rules of conduct, and warning signs that will help you on your first descent. The trail ends at the Srnjak restaurant in Galerše, where you can enjoy some refreshments and share your experience with friends. The way back to Kranjska Gora follows a macadam road

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Ciprnik (1.745 m)

Ciprnik (1.745 m)

by | Sep 14, 2022 | Activities, Hiking Trails

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Mount Ciprnik (1.745 m)

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Podkoren
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Planica
Ciprnik
Medium
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Elevation: 818 m - 1.745 m
cca 5 km
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Height difference: 927 m
Forest/Macadam

WHERE TO NEXT?

Mount Visoka Peč
Mount Vitranc
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

Ciprnik is an easily accessible 1745 m high lookout peak with several trails leading to it. Thanks to its location, the peak is famous for its magnificent views of many surrounding mountains, the Mala Pišnica valley, the Tamar valley and, of course, the world-famous ski jumping centre Planica. All you need for the route are good hiking shoes, plenty of fluids and a snack. If you have younger children, we recommend that you take the route over the Vitranc mountain, which can be reached by chairlift. We advise against the route from Planica, as it runs partly along the edge of the precipices and is very steep.

Signpost at the top of Vitranc

How to get to the top?

Directions from Vitranc by chairlift

If you only want to go for a short trip, if you have younger children, or if you are out of shape, this option is the right choice for you, as you will only have to climb less than 100 m to reach Ciprnik. It will take you only 45 minutes to 1 hour to reach the top from the final chairlift station. From the top of Vitranc, turn west along the ridge to the top of Ciprnik. The forest floor is level and well-trodden and leads through a beautiful larch forest.

You can return along the same route, or turn down the slope at the signpost for Planica. Descend directly into the Planica Valley and walk back to the apartments. If you have younger children, we advise against this route.

Direction Kranjska Gora – Jasna – Vitranc – Ciprnik (recommended)

The route to Ciprnik from Lake Jasna via the ridge of Vitranc is suitable for all ages as you do not need any mountaineering knowledge or equipment. It is quite demanding in terms of fitness but can be walked by practically everyone with a few stops. However, we recommend good hiking shoes, a good supply of fluids, and a snack.

The route to Vitranc is described in the blog “Vitranc (1.636m)” (click here to see it). From the top of Vitranc, at the final chairlift stop, the route continues along the ridge (see above “Directions from Vitranc by chairlift”).

Direction Planica – Cipernik

You can either walk from the apartments (the route to Planica is described here) or you can drive to Planica.

Park at Dom Planica, where the forest trail starts at the signpost for Cipernik on the left. The path will lead up the steep slope to the lookout point (a small wooden house with a terrace), where you will have one of the most beautiful views of the Planica Ski Jumping Centre and its ski jumps. The point is suitable for a really wonderful family photo. From here on, the trail will lead you along a steep ridge and wooded slopes all the way to the Ciprnik ridge, where the Vitranc trail joins from the left. Turn right and follow the path as it climbs gently to the top.

Return along the same path, either via the Vitranc path to Lake Jasna or via Vitranc directly down the ski slopes back to the apartments.

View of the surrounding mountains:

  • Visoka Ponca (2.228m)
  • Kotova špica (2.376)
  • Jalovec (2.645 m)
  • Travnik (2.379 m)
  • Visoka Peč (1.749 m)
  • Prednje Robičje (1.941 m)
  • Prisank (2.547 m)
  • Razor (2.601 m)
  • Škrlatica (2.740 m)

Top 10 attractions in Kranjska Gora:

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Hiking to Mount Vitranc
Hiking to Mount Vitranc
A view from the mountain hut Mojčin dom on Mount Vitranc
Adela at Mojca cottage on Mount Vitranc
Mojca cottage on Mount Vitranc
Signpost on the top of Mount Vitranc
Hiking through a beautiful larch forest on Mount Ciprnik
Hiking through a beautiful larch forest on Mount Ciprnik
View from Mount Ciprnik
View of Rateče village and Planica ski jumps from Mount Ciprnik
View of Rateče village from Mount Ciprnik
View of all the Planica ski jumps from Mount Ciprnik
View of all the ski jumps in the Planica valley
A view of the surrounding mountains from the path to Mount Ciprnik
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Vitranc (1.636 m)

Vitranc (1.636 m)

by | Sep 14, 2022 | Activities, Hiking Trails

LEAVE THE ROAD, TAKE THE TRAILS

Mount Vitranc (1.636 m)

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Kranjska Gora
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Jasna Lakes
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Vopa Cave
Vitranc
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Elevation: 818 m - 1.636 m
cca 3.7 km
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Height difference: 818 m
Forest/Macadam

MUST VISIT

Jasna lakes
Jasna suspension bridge
Vopa cave
Mojcin Dom - Mojca Hut

WHERE TO NEXT?

Mount Ciprnik
Planica
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

To climb to the top of Vitranec, all you need is a good pair of hiking shoes, and suitable clothing in winter as the climb is not technically demanding. The forest trail via the ski slope is well signposted but it is quite long and steep, for which we recommend taking the longer route towards Lakes Jasna and on along the ridge of the mountain itself. You can see the Jasna Lakes, cross the Jasna suspension bridge, explore the Vopa Cave, and enjoy the wonderful views offered by the many viewpoints along the way. The end of the tour is Mojca Lodge in Vitranc, where you can enjoy a home-cooked meal. On the way back you can take the ski slope route, which leads you directly back to the Reset Apartments. These are located right next to the ski slopes at the foot of the mountain itself.

Vopa Cave

The Vitranc route is suitable for all ages as you don’t need any mountaineering skills or equipment. It is quite demanding in terms of fitness but can be walked by practically anyone with a few stops. However, we recommend good hiking shoes, a good supply of fluids, and a snack.

Mount Vitranc is home to the Kranjska Gora and Podkoren ski slopes and is best known for the Vitranc Cup, which takes place on its slopes every year. There are also two chairlifts leading up to the mountain, which you can take if you have any doubts about your fitness. The view from the top is magnificent, offering views of the Julian Alps and the villages of Kranjska Gora and Podkoren at its foot.

How to get to the top

On the ski slope

You can easily climb to the top directly via the ski slope, following the Vitranc 1 chairlift and later the Vitranc 2. The route is quite steep and will require a bit of fitness. If you have younger children, we recommend that you go at least as far as the end of the first chairlift, Vitranc 1. There is a Bedančev dom (Bedanec Lodge) with a children’s playground, and the view of the village of Podkoren and the Korensko sedlo pass from the final chairlift stop is wonderful.

You continue directly up the hill above Bedančev dom to the second chairlift, Vitranc 2, which you follow all the way to the top. Return along the same path or along the ridge to Jasna Lakes.

Follow the ridge

The ridge trail is much less steep but quite a bit longer, but we highly recommend it because of the extraordinary views and numerous viewpoints. Turn left from the apartments and head through the center of Kranjska Gora to Jasna Lakes (directions to the lakes can be found here). The forest trail starts in front of the lakes, just after the bridge over the Pišnica River, and leads over the suspension bridge, which is one of the most popular adrenaline attractions in the area. The footbridge is anchored on both sides with belt anchors and has a span of 30 m.

At the end of the bridge, turn left and follow the well-trodden and signposted path – follow the signs Vitranc and Cipernik. The trail is mostly through the forest. At the turn-off for Mala Pišnica, you will find the first viewpoint – a rocky ledge that juts out of the cliff directly above the Mala Pišnica river and offers magnificent views of the neighboring Robičje mountain, Travnik and Jalovec mountains (to the right), and Prisank and Razor mountains (to the left).

You continue in the direction of Vitranc, along the slope above Kranjska Gora until you reach the signs for the Pehta Cave (you have to turn off the path to see it, but it is only a minute walk to the cave). The path continues to the top of the ridge, which leads you past wonderful viewpoints and precipices all the way to Mojca Lodge at the top.

Return along the same route or directly along the slopes of the ski slopes all the way to the apartments. If you have enough fitness, you can continue the trip to the neighboring mountain Ciprnik from which you descend directly to Planica.

For a description of the route to Mount Ciprnik, click here.

View of the surrounding mountains:

  • Jalovec (2.645 m)
  • Travnik (2.379 m)
  • Prednje Robičje (1.941 m)
  • Prisank (2.547 m)
  • Razor (2.601 m)
  • Škrlatica (2.740 m)
  • Špik (2.472 m)
  • Rušica (2.096 m)

Top 10 attractions in Kranjska Gora:

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At the top of Mount Vitranc
Hiking to Mount Vitranc
Hiking to Mount Vitranc
Hiking to Mount Vitranc
Hiking to Mount Vitranc
Hiking to Mount Vitranc - Adela
Hiking to Mount Vitranc
Hiking to Mount Vitranc - Adela
A view from the mountain hut Mojčin dom on Mount Vitranc
Adela at Mojca cottage on Mount Vitranc
Mojca cottage on Mount Vitranc
Mojca cottage buried in deep snow
Signpost on the top of Mount Vitranc
On the top of Mount Vitranc
On the top of Mount Vitranc
Kranjska Gora from above
Mount Vitranc
Mount Vitranc
Mount Vitranc
Mount Vitranc
Mount Vitranc
On the top of Mount Vitranc
Snow Plow
Podkoren village from above
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Tromeja (1.508 m)

Tromeja (1.508 m)

by | Sep 13, 2022 | Activities, Hiking Trails, Mountain biking

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Tromeja / Mount Pec (1.508 m)

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Podkoren
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Koren pass
Tromeja
Easy
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Elevation: 818 m - 1.508 m
cca 9.4 km
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Height difference: 690 m
Asphalt/Forest/Macadam

MUST VISIT

Dom na Tromeji

WHERE TO NEXT?

Rateče village
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

Suitable for mountain cyclists!

Tromeja is famous for its annual meetings of the three countries, as the borders of Slovenia, Austria, and Italy meet here. Despite the 357 meters altitude difference, the trail is not difficult and is extremely suitable for families with younger children, and does not require any mountaineering equipment apart from good footwear. The circular route Kranjska Gora – Podkoren – Tromeja – Rateče – Kranjska Gora is also one of the most scenic mountain bike routes in Kranjska Gora, thanks to its views of the Planica Valley, the Karavanke Mountains, and the Austrian two-thousand-meter mountains.

How to get to the top?

There are two routes to Tromeja, one through the village of Podkoren and the other through the village of Rateče. We recommend that you choose the first one for the ascent, as it is more gently sloping. To avoid going back the same way, you can go around via the village of Rateče.

From the Reset Apartments, turn left towards the village of Podkoren, where you turn right towards the Korensko sedlo (a mountain pass) and follow the road all the way to the crossroads just before the top of the mountain pass, where there is a small signpost for Tromeja. Here, turn left onto a wide macadam path that crosses a small stream a few times and leads downhill all the way to the top of Velika Peč mountain, where there is a common border point between Slovenia, Austria, and Italy.

The trail is well signposted and leads mostly through extensive forests, which are a popular spot for mushroom pickers in autumn, all the way to the edge of the ski resort, where you can enjoy extraordinary views of the surrounding area. Go around the ski slope on the left and after a few meters, you will reach your destination.

Return along the same path or turn towards the village of Rateče, known for its good village restaurants and tavernas. From Rateče you return along a cycling route that leads directly to our apartments.

View of the surrounding mountains:

  • Škrlatica (2.740 m)
  • Razor (2.601 m)
  • Prisank (2.547 m)
  • Vitranc (1.636 m)
  • Jalovec (2.645 m)
  • Mangart (2.679 m)
  • Visoka Ponca (2.228m)
  • Kotova Špica (2.376)

Top 10 attractions in Kranjska Gora:

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