Slovenia, which was the first republic to break away from Yugoslavia in 1991 and was practically not involved in the civil war, is a member of the EU. The country has a long common border with Austria (mainly Carinthia) and a short common border with Italy. Slovenia is about the size of Hesse, but with only two million inhabitants it is much less populated - and has a very attractive landscape: in the north-western tip of the country, our destination, the contrasts range from the Mediterranean 200 metres above sea level in the Soca Valley to the 2,864 metre high limestone summit of Triglav. Our starting point, Bled, one of the country's tourist centres, lies on the eastern edge of the Triglav National Park.
The ratio of route length to metres in altitude makes it clear that this is mountainous terrain. Double-digit gradients are common. However, the very winding roads with almost no traffic make the ascent easier; only the Vršič Pass is a real "plank". For a high-speed
downhill rush, the tarmac is rarely good enough. Slovenian drivers are used to cyclists and drive considerately.
The complete article with these four tours and the GPS data can be downloaded below:
- Tour 1: Around the Triglav (170 kilometres, 2,150 metres in altitude, max. 14 percent gradient)
- Tour 2: Warm climbing in the forest (75 kilometres, 900 vertical metres, max. 11 percent gradient)
- Tour 3: Waldmeister with a shot (95 kilometres, 1,600 vertical metres, max. 12 percent gradient)
- Tour 4: Flat is relative (117 kilometres, 1,300 vertical metres, max. 10 percent gradient)
You can also download the TOUR issue here online order.
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PDF: Slovenia
GPS data: Slovenia
