Persimmon Route

Cycle straight on at the junction in Dobrovo towards Nova Gorica. A gentle ascent takes you through the villages of Zali Breg, Šmartno and Gonjače. Go straight at the junction in Gonjače towards Plave and then turn right at the first junction towards the Sabotin.

Continue for approximately 6.5 km until you come to a steep ascent (approx. 800 m), which takes you past the summit from where you can enjoy the wonderful views of the hilly landscape of Brda and the valley of the Soča river. On the Sabotin you can visit caverns from the 1st World War but you’ll need to have a lamp. You return on the same route. Approximately 1 km before the connection to the main road, turn left at a sharp bend onto a side road (concrete) and follow the direction of the Karnjuka hiking trail.

After the descent into the valley, turn right onto the first path that will take you through Brestje to the church in Kojsko. Turn right at the church onto a non-asphalted path that leads down into the valley of the Birše stream. The section of the road before the village of Vipolže is asphalted. Take this road to the village, turn right over the bridge, past the petrol station and continue straight on towards Dobrovo.