
Via Bela krajina
Do you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and do something good for yourself? The long-distance cycling route Via Bela krajina is the right choice. On the 185 km long adventure, you will get to know the land with heart. Driving along the slopes of the Kočevsko forest, across the Kolpa River plains, all the way to the vineyards of renowned Bela krajina winemakers will fill you with new energy. Don't forget to stop by the many providers who will happily welcome and serve you.
You can start the cycling route at any starting point, so you can plan your exploration of the land in your way.
- Visit the Treasury under the Črnomelj Castle and get to know the natural, cultural, and ethnological heritage of the Bela krajina. The Treasury serves as the entry point to the destination of the land with heart.
- Visit the Info center of the black olm in Jelševnik and learn about the mysterious relative of the more famous white olm. This is the olm's only known natural habitat, which means it is endemic to Bela krajina. At Zupančič Homestead, they will present you the olm in more detail, and with some luck, you will see the mysterious underground animal through an infrared camera.
- In Komarna vas you will find the southernmost ski resort in Slovenia. Visit them and try out the new adventure park and delight your taste buds with a variety of culinary offerings.
- At the foot of Mirna gora mountain lies a pearl of nature, Divji potok. Relax to the sound of the babbling brook and walk among the trees.
- On the way between Metlika and Drašiči, you will be accompanied by a birch forest with eagle fern, which in Bela Krajina is called steljnik and is a protected cultural heritage. Stop, rest in the former pastures, and listen carefully, you might hear what the fern whispers to you.
- In the Bela krajina wine capital Drašiči, you will notice a completely interesting building, the Soseska zidanica Drašičii. In it, you will learn about the history and operation of the wine house as a unique wine bank.
- In Vinica you can find the birth house of Oton Župančič, one of the greatest Slovenian poets. The house is arranged in the Oton Župančič Memorial House, where you can get to know his life and his works in more detail.
Above, we listed just a few points of interest on the long-distance cycling route Via Bela krajina. For the full experience, you will have to go on an unforgettable adventure yourself. We guarantee that you will not forget it, because the diverse world of Bela krajna will completely inspire you.
Surface: Asphalt, macadam
Technical description
Waypoints: Bela krajina
Start: kjerkoli / wherever
Length: 187 km
Highest point: Mirna gora, 1000 m
Difficulty: Difficult
Points of interest
Various natural and cultural attractions, overnight accommodation