CYCLING IN THE SURROUNDINGS – TONCEVI ECOLOGICAL TOURIST FARM
The Vipava Valley and the Karst offer wonderful opportunities for cycling of all kinds! We have prepared three cycling routes for you, starting from the Toncevi Ecological Tourist Farm and suitable for both mountain biking and electric bikes, which you can rent from them. While cycling, stop at our BIKE|STOP|ENJOY points, where we have special offers for cyclists. Download the free app to guide you along the routes:
Vipava Valley and Vipava Cross
The cycling starts with a pleasant descent into the Branica River valley, from where you climb through vineyards to the viewpoint at Vrtovče. Then you descend to the Vipava River, which offers a great refreshment option on summer days. Halfway along the route, stop for refreshments in Vipava Križ, where the BIKE|STOP|ENJOY point “The Gifts of Vipava” awaits you. Then return along the Vipava River, a short climb through Preserje and the final climb home to Pedrova. We suggest that you recharge your batteries during a stop in Vipava Križ or Branik (Ošterija tavern), just in case.
Kras (no) Cerje
This slightly longer cycling trip takes you through the picturesque karst landscape to the Cerje lookout point. There, you can look out towards the Alps, and Nova Gorica and Goriška Brda are just a stone’s throw away. At Cerje you can visit the monument to the defenders of Slovenian soil, where the TIC is also located. The café and snack bar is open in high season (check the timetable!). In the second part of the route, you go past Kostanjevica Monastery to Mirno, through Renče, where you can cool down and SUP paddle on the Vipava River. Follow the Vipava by bike all the way to Branik, where you climb back up to Pedrova.
Karst romance in Štanjel
The cycling tour takes you through the Karst, famous for its stone, Teran and prosciutto. You will enjoy a peaceful cycle through Karst villages, where you can admire the skill of the stonemasons in authentic Karst architecture. Following side roads and dirt tracks, you arrive in the village of Štanjel, which deserves time for exploration and refreshments. You will descend back to the Branica valley and climb to Pedrova. As it’s a strenuous trip, an electric bike will be best suited!
CYCLING POINTS – STOP AND ENJOY!
We have set up BIKE|STOP|ENJOY points wtih RockVelo around the Vipava Valley, where they have a special offer for you:
Gifts of Vipava, Vipavski Križ
Pelicon, Ajdovščina
Jolly Bar&Grill, Vipava
Penzion Sinji Vrh
Molendini Summer Bar, Manče
Zoro Bar, Štanjel
At all points you can park your bikes safely on special racks and fill up your E-bikes! A bike pump, basic tools and spare tubes are also available.
Additional cycling offer at the Toncevi Organic Tourist Farm