With train and bikes to Kočevsko
Embark on a cycling exploration of Kočevsko, where you will discover the secret sights of Kočevski Rog, unspoiled nature and stories written by the Gottscheer people, the former inhabitants of this area.
Program duration: 1 day / 2 days
Season: March - October (depending on suitable weather conditions)
Difficulty: moderate
Suitable for: nature lovers, active couples, families with older children, active seniors, small groups (up to 16 people)
Length: 68 km (38 km + 30 km)
Ascent: 1.126 m (665 m + 461 m)
Package description:
• you will go on a cycling exploration of Kočevsko with a local guide,
• you will visit Kočevski Rog and discover its many sights,
• you will stop at the Rajhenav farm,
• you will visit unspoiled nature and get to know the stories of the Gottscheers (former inhabitants of the area),
• in Koprivnik you will get to see an ethnological collection about the life of Gottscheers,
• you will get to taste the delicious Gottscheer stew.
Additionally (two-day package):
• overnight stay in GOSTel Kočevski Rog,
• refreshing homemade breakfast in the morning,
• visit to Žaga Rog,
• lunch in nature.
Program schedule:
Day 1:
Your adventure begins at the Railway Station in Kočevje, where a team of guides will meet you and present you with the course of the route. Then you will ride your bikes towards Kočevski Rog, where you will stop at several sights in unspoiled nature commemorated by the stories of the Gottscheer people, the former inhabitants of this area. Then, you will cycle past Željne and continue to the crossroads Pod macesnovo gorico and to the Rajhenav farm.
The cycling adventure will be followed by a longer stop in the small remote village of Koprivnik, where you will get to see the ethnological collection about the life of the Gottscheer people and refresh yourself with the Gottscheer stew. This will be followed by a return to Kočevje (if you choose a one-day adventure) or an overnight stay at GOSTel Kočevski Rog (if you choose a two-day adventure).
On the first day you will cycle 38 km, with a total ascent of 665 m. Cycling takes place partly on macadam and partly on asphalt roads.
Day 2:
The next day, after having a refreshing breakfast, you will continue cycling to the former village of Podstene, past the Rajhenav primeval forest and all the way to Žaga Rog, which used to be the largest wood processing plant in Slovenia before the Second World War. After the tour, it will be time for lunch in nature and cycling back to Kočevje.
On the second day you will cycle 30 km, with a total ascent of 461 m. Cycling takes place partly on macadam and partly on asphalt roads.
In both days you will cycle a total of 68 km of trails, with a total ascent of 1.126 m.
Price:
- 40 EUR/person (one-day package)
- 100 EUR/person (two-day package)
Price includes – one-day package:
- Guided tour with an experienced local guide
- Logistical support during the trip and van assistance (if needed)
- Drinks (water) and a snack on the way
- Visit to the "Ethnological collection of Gottscheers in Koprivnik"
- Dinner (Gottscheer stew)
Price of the two-day package additionally includes:
- Bed and breakfast at GOSTel Kočevski Rog
- Refreshment in nature at Žaga Rog
Optional surcharge:
- Bicycle rental (regular or e-bikes)
- Homemade delicacies and handmade souvenirs
- Train ticket
Contact and inquires:
Stops and sightseeing along the way can be tailored to the interests of each group.
For additional information and inquiries, contact the Institute Nesseltal Koprivnik at the contacts below:
T: 00 386 31 637 022, Matjaž
E: info@kocevskirog.si