Vidošiči Cycle Route
From Metlika you cycle past the bracken undergrowth in Vinomer, a protected cultural landscape. In the village of Vidošiči, take a break at St. Anne's Church, the most photogenic spot in Bela Krajina. Visit the wine capital of Bela Krajina, the village of Drašiči, and discover the history of the community vineyard cottage "Soseska Zidanica". On the way back, approach the Kolpa River in the village of Božakovo. Refresh at a spring or visit the many wine cellars along the route. The Vidišiči Cycling Route offers a great experience, combining beautiful scenery, cultural heritage, and local delicacies.
Technical description
Waypoints: Metlika-Rosalnice-Čurile-Svržaki-Vidošiči-cerkev Sv. Ane-Plešči Vrh-Krmačina-Drašiči-Božakovo-Želebej-Radoviči-Metlika
Start: TIC Metlika
- Access:
- by car or train from Novo Mesto
Length: 18 km
Time: 2.5 h
Highest point: Kamenice, 314 m
Difficulty: Moderate
Points of interest
Metlika’s old town core (Metlika Castle, Bela krajina Museum, Slovenian Fire Fighters' Museum Metlika of dr. Branko Božič, Church of St. Nicholas), Kambič Gallery, pilgrimage site in Rosalnice Tri fare (Three Parishes), Vinomer silver birch forest with bracken undergrowth, Vidošiči (St. Anne’s Church), Communal Vineyard Cottage of Drašiči, hiking trail “Along the trails of the Communal Vineyard Cottage of Drašiči”, Zdenc-Vidovec Educational Trail in Božakovo.
