recommended route
Stage 5
JULIANA BIKE - stage 5: Tolmin–Zakojca
Bike Riding
· Julian Alps
-
Photo: turizem Dolina Soče
Alone the Soča and Idrijca Rivers uphill to the Šentviška planota plateau and below Kojca
moderate
Distance 30.6 km
4:49 h
1,131 m
619 m
965 m
152 m
The ride starts in Most na Soči and continues along the Soča and the Idrijca Rivers to Idrija pri Bači, then uphill to Šentviška planota plateau and Zakojca. The Šentviška planota plateau is a magnificent remote world between the valleys of Idrijca and Bača.
Author’s recommendation
The trail is marked with blue signposts and markers indicating a mountain biking loop. We recommend using the Triglav National Park Map, issued by Planinska Zveza Slovenije (Alpine Association of Slovenia).
Author
Julijske Alpe
Update: October 04, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
965 m
Lowest point
152 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Show elevation profileSafety information
The path is steep in some places, so be careful when descendingTips and hints
- Tourist Information Centres
- Recommended accommodation
- Take some time to visit the Church of the Visitation of Mary
- Buy some snacks in Tolmin or Most na Soči.
- Railway station in Most na Soči, connection to Podbrdo and Bohinjska Bistrica.
Start
Tolmin (194,1 m, E 13.7330284 ; N 46.18269613) (196 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.182696, 13.733028
DMS
46°10'57.7"N 13°43'58.9"E
UTM
33T 402219 5115126
w3w
///response.vibes.crisper
Destination
Zakojca (703,2 m, E 13.92690812, N 46.16482597
Turn-by-turn directions
From the centre in Tolmin, descend to the confluence of the Soča and Tolminka Rivers, and continue along the Soča River on the cycling trail. Behind the road gallery, turn left to Modrej and then right towards Most na Soči. A beautiful view of the lake opens up and slightly ahead, you can see the monument dedicated to writer Ivan Pregelj. Descend to Most na Soči, which is a place that you have to see.
Continue along the left bank of the Idrijca River, past the railway station and to the Zlata Ribica hotel. Cross the Idrijca River and turn left in Idrija pri Bači, then continue right on the north side of the village uphill to the Šentviška planota plateau. The winding road ends in Ponikve, the largest village on the plateau. Visit the Church of the Visitation of Mary which was restored by architect Jože Plečnik. From Ponikve, ascend slowly to Črvov vrh, which is an exceptional panoramic point. Deep below is Baška grapa and above it you can enjoy the view of the Tolmin-Bohinj mountain ridge.
Continue through Bukovski vrh and along the north hills of Kojca to Zakojca and the Pri Flandru tourist farm.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
DD
46.182696, 13.733028
DMS
46°10'57.7"N 13°43'58.9"E
UTM
33T 402219 5115126
w3w
///response.vibes.crisper
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Mountain bike, gloves and helmet, first aid kit, clothes for windy and cold weather.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
30.6 km
Duration
4:49 h
Ascent
1,131 m
Descent
619 m
Highest point
965 m
Lowest point
152 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
m
Lowest point
m
Questions and answers
Would you like to the ask the author a question?
Rating
Help others by being the first to add a review.
Photos from others