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PublisherCicerone Press

ISBN-101852848081

ISBN-139781852848088

eBay Product ID (ePID)235716806

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Book TitleMountain Biking in Slovenia : Julian Alps-Gorenjska and Soca Valley, South, Central and North East

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicCycling, Europe / Eastern, Special Interest / Bicycling

Publication Year2017

FeaturesNew Edition

IllustratorYes

GenreTravel, Sports & Recreation

AuthorRob Houghton

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight7.4 Oz

Item Length6.8 in

Item Width4.6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Number of Volumes76 vols.

Edition DescriptionNew Edition

Table Of ContentEmergencies Map key Overview map Route summary table Introduction Getting there Getting around When to go Accommodation Food and drink Langauge Money Equipment Waymarking Maps Emergency situations Using this guide Gorenjska Route 1 The high alpine at Uskovnica Route 2 In the foothills of crna Prst Route 3 Across the Jelovica Plateau Route 4 To the Crone's Tooth Route 5 Grahovse circular Route 6 Lake and mountain Route 7 The three borders route Route 8 Kranjska Gora circular The Soca Valley Route 9 Kobarid and the River Soca Route 10 Stol epic Route 11 Kobarid and the River Nadiza Route 12 Stol and the long descent Route 13 Planina Razor Route 14 Most na Soci Siroko Route 15 The war memorial at Trnovo Route 16 The dark forests of Trnovo The south Route 17 The industrial heritage of crni Vrh Route 18 Javornik Route 19 Vineyards and sunshine Route 20 Komen and its surrounds Route 21 Postojna classic Route 22 Caves, springs and forests Route 23 Lake Cerknica circular Route 24 The Partisans' forest Route 25 Spas and forests Central and north-eastern Route 26 Velika Planina Route 27 Menina Planina Route 28 Black pudding Route 29 The churches of creta Route 30 The nature reserve of Pohorje Route 31 Maribor and its surroundings Route 32 The Maribor downhill park Route 33 The Najevnik Linden Tree Route 34 The three valleys route Route 35 Peca Appendices Appendix A Slovenian language Appendix B Accommodation Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE /* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Courier;} Appendix C Useful information

SynopsisGuidebook to 35 full-day and half-day mountain biking routes in Slovenia. The routes, which are graded, range from 12 to 59km, taking in Gorenjska, Soca Valley, the South, as well as Central and North East Slovenia. Includes a Slovenian glossary plus all you need to know about getting there, getting about, bikes, equipment and accommodation., Guidebook to 35 full and half day mountain biking routes in Slovenia. The graded routes, which range from technically not difficult but requiring a reasonable level of fitness to highly technical, requiring a high level of fitness and confident bike handling skills, vary in length from 12km to 59km. Routes are located in Gorenjska, Soca Valley, the South, as well as Central and North Eastern Slovenia. Full route descriptions are accompanied by gradient profiles and 1:75,000 mapping, together with practical information such as getting to and around Slovenia, travelling with the bike, arranging accommodation and dealing with emergency situations. A handy Slovenian language glossary is also included. Showcasing a remarkably diverse landscape, Slovenia is an idyllic mountain biking destination. From the towering peaks of Gorenjska and the stunning riverside trails of the Soca Valley to the tremendous limestone caves of the Karst region and the forests of the Nanos plateau in the countrys south, there is endless opportunity for tough climbs, long descents and technical trails - as well as slow, scenic trips lakeside and through vineyard-laced landscapes - making it a perfect travel destination for the avid mountain biker., A guidebook to 35 mountain bike routes in Slovenia. Exploring Gorenjska and Soca Valley in the Julian Alps as well as South, Central and North East Slovenia, the routes are graded blue (moderate) to black (very hard) and are perfect for cycling in the Spring and Autumn. Routes range from 12-59km (7-37 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-9 hours Routes cover Bled, Bohinj, Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin, Ajdovscina, Postojna, Kamnik, Maribor, Doljenske Toplice Highlights include Lakes Bled and Bohinj, River Soca, Predjama Grad, vineyards of the South and East, historical sites from both world wars 1:75,000 maps and gradient profiles are included for each route Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and access, Guidebook to 35 mountain biking routes in Slovenia. Ranging from 12km to 59km, the routes are circular, negating any need for logistical 'return' planning. Graded from Blue to Black, the routes range from technically not difficult but requiring a reasonable level of fitness to highly technical, requiring a high level of fitness and confident bike handling skills. Showcasing a remarkably diverse landscape, Slovenia is an idyllic (and incredibly, little known) mountain biking destination. From the towering peaks of Gorenjska and the stunning riverside trails of the Soca Valley to the tremendous limestone caves of the Karst region and the forests of the Nanos plateau in the country's south, there is endless opportunity for tough climbs, long descents and technical trails - as well as scenic trips lakeside and through vineyard-laced landscapes. Full route descriptions are accompanied by 1:75,000 mapping and gradient profiles, together with practical information such as getting to and around Slovenia, travelling with the bike, arranging accommodation and dealing with emergency situations. A handy Slovenian language glossary is also included., Guidebook to 35 full and half day mountain biking routes in Slovenia. The graded routes, which range from technically not difficult but requiring a reasonable level of fitness to highly technical, requiring a high level of fitness and confident bike handling skills, vary in length from 12km to 59km. Routes are located in Gorenjska, Soca Valley, the South, as well as Central and North Eastern Slovenia. Full route descriptions are accompanied by gradient profiles and 1:75,000 mapping, together with practical information such as getting to and around Slovenia, travelling with the bike, arranging accommodation and dealing with emergency situations. A handy Slovenian language glossary is also included. Showcasing a remarkably diverse landscape, Slovenia is an idyllic mountain biking destination. From the towering peaks of Gorenjska and the stunning riverside trails of the Soca Valley to the tremendous limestone caves of the Karst region and the forests of the Nanos plateau in the country's south, there is endless opportunity for tough climbs, long descents and technical trails - as well as slow, scenic trips lakeside and through vineyard-laced landscapes - making it a perfect travel destination for the avid mountain biker.

LC Classification NumberGV1046