Cycling Tour to Uskovnica, past Zajamniki Pasture to Goreljek
- Brief description
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A cycling tour across wonderful Bohinj pastures for all who are in good physical condition.
- Difficulty
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difficult
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Srednja vas car park (Senožeta)
- Route
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Gostilna pri Hrvatu1.0 kmMitterdorf1.2 kmStudorf1.7 kmLom8.4 kmKapela Marije Kraljice miru9.7 kmPlanina Praprotnica11.6 kmPlanina na Pečeh14.6 kmZgornje Jelje17.6 kmSpodnji Goreljek19.6 kmGobarsko društvo jurček22.9 kmKoprivnik v Bohinju23.0 kmCerkev povišanja sv. Križa23.1 kmFrauenberg28.8 kmKerschdorf30.1 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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A demanding tour that can be made on mountain bikes, leads us across famous Bohinj pastures. The tour starts at the Senožeta car park on the edge of Srednja vas and takes you through the village, where the ascent starts along the stone road to Uskovnica pasture. Freshen up at the alpine hut and then continue across the pasture towards Rudno polje, at the Razpotje crossroads turn towards the Praprotnica and Zajamniki pastures. We recommend you rest on Zajamniki pasture, from where you can admire the beautiful view of Lake Bohinj, the Bohinj and Tolmin mountains and Triglav. After a short stop, continue along the stone road past the pastures to Goreljek, where you come to an asphalt road and descend to Koprivnik, Jereka, Češnjica and the starting point.
- Directions
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The tour starts at the Senožeta car park on the edge of Srednja vas. When you come to the village, turn left towards Stara Fužina. Before the end of the village, cross the bridge over Ribnica brook and turn right. Follow the asphalt road which, at the edge of the village, continues as stone road to Uskovnica pasture. Ascend for 7 km. When you come to the first houses, follow the signs for Planinska koča na Uskovnici alpine hut, where you can make a stop. Continue cycling past the small chapel on the pasture (left side) and towards Rudno polje; at the Razpotje crossroads turn towards the Praprotnica and Zajamniki pastures (attention: the second crossroad). Follow the forest road that ascends and descends. We recommend you rest on Zajamniki pasture, from where you can admire the beautiful view of Lake Bohinj, the Bohinj and Tolmin mountains and Triglav. After a short stop, continue along the stone road past the pastures to Goreljek, where you come to an asphalt road and turn right to descend to Koprivnik. Continue cycling to Jereka in the Upper Bohinj Valley. Return to the starting point through Češnjica village and drive left to connect to the Bohinj Cycling Route, and continue to the starting point at the Senožeta car park.
- Highest point
- 1,386 m
- Endpoint
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Srednja vas car park (Senožeta)
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Mountain bike.
- Safety instructions
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The route is used for farming purposes; therefore, you can also meet cars, motorcyclists and agricultural machinery along the way. We recommend special attention there.
- Tips
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We advise you start your tour at the Srednja vas car park (Senožeta).
- Additional information
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Information:
Turizem Bohinj, Stara Fužina, tel.: +386 4 57 47 590
TIC Bohinj, Ribčev Laz, tel.: +386 4 574 60 10
TIC Bohinj, Bohinjska Bistrica, tel.: +386 4 574 76 00
TIC Bohinj, Stara Fužina, tel.: +386 4 572 33 26
TNP Bohinj Centre, Stara Fužina, tel.: +386 1 200 97 60
Julian Alps Card: Bohinj offers free transport and other benefits.
Bike rental:
Alpinsport, Ribčev Laz
Hike&Bike, Bohinjska Bistrica
Danica Campsite, Bohinjska Bistrica
PAC Sports, Hostel pod Voglom, Zlatorog Camsptie and Pr'Budkovič Hostel
Penzion Rožič, Ribčev Laz
Pošta pr'jezeru post office, Ribčev Laz
Sport4fun, Bohinjska Bistrica
Bohinj TIC, Bohinjska Bistrica
TIC Ribčev Laz
TIC Bohinj, Stara Fužina
Destina Tourist Agency, Ribčev Laz
Vila Triglav, Pokljuka
- Directions
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Drive by car to Srednja vas from Bled, through Soteska or over Pokljuka. You can also access the village across Jelovica and Soriška planina.
- Public transportation
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You can travel by train or bus to Bohinj. From the Primorska side, you can also come by car train. More information is available on the website promet.bohinj.si
Regular buses operate from Srednja vas to Bohinjska Bistrica the whole year round; in summer you can get to Ukanc, the Savica Waterfall or Rudno polje (on the Pokljuka) by Hop-On-Hop-Off bus that also carries bicycles. The bus stop is in the centre of the village at the linden tree.
- Parking
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The Srednja vas 14 car park (Senožeta) is available at the starting point (coordinates: 46.291055, 13.929918).
- Author
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