Welcome to Kamnik-Savinja Alps
Welcome to Kamnik-Savinja Alps
The rugged terrain of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps offers endless opportunities for both road and mountain biking. Road cyclists love to lose themselves in the rhythm of the scenic route around the entire mountain range, pushing their limits on climbs up three alpine passes set against a backdrop of unforgettable vistas. For mountain bikers, the trails offer an escape from the crowds, leading through quiet forests along undulating tracks to discover the hidden corners of pristine nature.
Known locally as the Alps Marathon (Maraton Alpe), the loop around the Kamnik-Savinja Alps is renowned as one of Slovenia’s most demanding and scenic cycling challenges. This legendary event, which started back in 2007, now officially goes by the name Alpe Gran Fondo. Its premier PRO route spans the classic 130 km with over 2,000 meters of elevation gain, tackling three iconic alpine passes: Črnivec, Pavličevo Sedlo, and Jezersko. The elite pedigree of this picturesque race is highlighted by past winners Primož Roglič (2012) and Luka Mezgec (2009). If you are not quite ready to take on the full loop, the organizers also offer two shorter routes. Alternatively, you can experience these breathtaking views anytime outside the race weekend—tackling the route at your own pace or breaking it down into a multi-day tour.
This dynamic cycling adventure takes you from Preddvor straight into the heart of the alpine foothills. A rewarding road climb up to Možjanca and Štefanja Gora awaits, offering breathtaking views along the way. This is followed by a rolling descent along paved roads, continuing through idyllic villages beneath Krvavec, where you will experience a true taste of countryside cycling before returning to the starting point.
Easy and gentle route around Brdo Park is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a relaxing cycling escape into nature. Mostly running off main roads, the trail leads you through open fields and forested paths, offering pleasant natural shade and views of the mighty mountains. The route brings you to the gem of Gorenjska heritage—Brdo Park—where you can stretch your legs with a stroll or treat yourself to a cup of excellent coffee.
Discover one of the most popular cycling routes in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, taking you from Kamnik into the beautiful Kamniška Bistrica Valley. Running mostly alongside the river, the gentle and steady climb offers scenic mountain views and the pleasant shade of trees. Highly popular among recreational cyclists, this picturesque route leads past the lower cable car station and the wild Predaselj Gorge, bringing you all the way to the stunning source of the Kamniška Bistrica River.
This easy route connects the town center of Kamnik with the Volčji Potok Arboretum. Starting at the Main Square, the path soon leads along the Kamniška Bistrica River. After a short section through the town, the route returns to the riverbank, bringing you directly to the Arboretum entrance. The trail is flat and suitable for families and recreational cyclists. After your ride, you can enjoy a stroll through the park or a refreshing drink.
This cycling route takes you from Terme Snovik, which is Slovenia’s highest-altitude spa, to the Menina Planina plateau. The trail runs along forest paths through the village of Laze v Tuhinju and climbs over the Črnivec Pass, offering beautiful views of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps along the way. The ride ends on Menina Planina, a mountain plateau known for its traditional huts and pastures. The trip offers a great combination of recreation and mountain scenery.
The cycling route starts in Solčava at Center Rinka, from where you ride along a well-maintained road toward one of the most beautiful Alpine valleys in Slovenia. After a few kilometers, you enter the Logar Valley, which will charm you with its green meadows and views of the mighty mountain walls rising above you. The path runs through the entire valley and ends at the parking lot at the end of the valley, from where a short walk brings you to the 90-meter-high Rinka Waterfall.
The Solčava Panoramic Road is a stunning scenic route that requires some physical fitness due to the climbs, but richly rewards you with breathtaking views. From Solčava, it climbs toward Podolševa and leads all the way to the Church of the Holy Spirit at 1,200 meters, which offers a wonderful view of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps. The route then takes you past the Klemenčevo and Pastirkovo viewpoints and the sour water spring, before returning to the starting point in a loop along the main road. To tackle the hills more easily and enjoy the nature to the fullest, you can rent an e-bike at Center Rinka in Solčava.
You begin your cycling trip in Solčava at Center Rinka, and riding quickly past the turn-off for the Logar Valley, the path soon brings you into Matkov Kot – the smallest and most hidden valley in the Solčava region, wrapped in absolute peace and silence. The road leads you into a world of isolated farms, mountain streams, and cool forest shade beneath mighty mountain walls, which offer a pleasant escape from the summer heat. Towards the end, the path turns into a gravel road suitable for mountain or e-bikes, finishing right beneath the northern slopes of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps.
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