Via Bela Krajina

Cycling through the karst landscape between vineyards and meadows, hills, forests and idyllic villages is like a green fairy tale. Discover nature and culture, town centres and the banks of the River Kolpa on the 200-kilometre Bela-Krajina cycle route.

Want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and do something good for yourself? The Via Bela Krajina long-distance cycle route is the right choice. On this 185 km adventure, you will get to know the land of warm-hearted people. The ride along the edge of the Kočevo Forest, through the plains of Kolpa to the vineyards of the renowned Bela Krajina winemakers will fill you with new energy. Don't forget to stop at the many vendors who will be happy to welcome and cater for you. You can start the cycle route at any starting point, so you can plan your exploration of the landscape as you wish.

- Visit the treasure under Črnomelj Castle and discover the natural, cultural and ethnological heritage of Bela Krajina. The treasure serves as an entry point to the destination of the hearty people.

- Visit the information centre of the black human newt at Jelševnik and get to know the mysterious relative of the better-known white human newt. This is the only known natural habitat of the Močerila, which means that it is endemic to Bela Krajina. At the Zupančič farm, you will be introduced to it in more detail and, if you are lucky, you will see the mysterious underground animal through an infrared camera.

- The village of Komarna is home to the southernmost ski resort in Slovenia. Visit it, try out the new adventure park and delight your taste buds with a varied culinary offer.

- Hidden at the foot of Mirna Mountain is a natural jewel, the torrent. Relax to the sound of the babbling brook and stroll among the trees.

- On the way between Metlika and Drašiči, you will be accompanied by a birch forest with bracken, which is called steljnik in Bela Krajina and is a protected cultural heritage site. Stop, rest on the former willows and listen carefully, perhaps the fern will whisper something to you.

- In the wine metropolis of Bela Krajina, Drašiči, you will notice a very interesting building, the Soseska Zidanica Drašiči. Here you will learn about the history and functioning of the neighbourhood wine cellars as a unique wine bank.

- In Vinica you will find the birthplace of Oton Župančič, one of the greatest Slovenian poets. The house is a memorial to Oton Župančič, where you can learn more about his life and works.

Above, we have only mentioned a few interesting points on the Via Bela Krajina long-distance cycle route. For a complete experience, however, you need to set off on an unforgettable adventure yourself. We guarantee that you will not forget it, because the diverse world of Bela Krajina will completely captivate you.