Župančič Cycling Route
Named after the poet and writer Oton Župančič, the moderately challenging cycling route is sure to captivate even more experienced recreational cyclists. Cycling on this route allows you to relish in nature as it predominantly traverses protected areas of the Lahinja Landscape Park and the Kolpa Landscape Park. Discover the beauty of the landscape and embark on a cycling adventure that combines challenge with a sense of peace and harmony in embracing nature.
Technical description
Waypoints: Črnomelj-Butoraj-Velika Lahinja-Brdarci-Podlog-Pusti Gradec-Veliki Nerajec-Mala Lahinja-Belčji Vrh-Perudina-Ogulin-Vinica-Zilje-Preloka-Marindol-Adlešiči-Črnomelj.
Start: TIC Črnomelj
- Access:
- by car: Novo mesto–Metlika–Črnomelj or Ivančna Gorica–Žužemberk–Dolenjske Toplice–Črnomelj
- by train: from Metlika or Novo mesto
Length: 49 km
Time: 4 h
Highest point: Žeželj, 300 m
Difficulty: Moderate
Points of interest
The old town center of Črnomlje (parish church of St. Peter, Črnomelj City Museum Collection, Pastoral Center, Church of the Holy Spirit, Primožič House), Lahinja Landscape Park, Kolpa Landscape Park, Žeželj (Mary's Pilgrimage Church), Vinica (memorial collection of the poet Oton Župančiča), Preloka (church of the Holy Trinity and a viewpoint, Šokčev dvor in Žuniči (Usko homestead), Belokranje beekeeping learning trail in Žuniči, home crafts gallery in Adlešići and Rome).
