Biking around Dolenjska

Experience a unique sense of freedom on a cycling adventure through Dolenjska. Feel the gentle breeze from the wine-growing hills as you ride from Šmarješke to Dolenjske Toplice. Cycle along shaded trails lined with native trees around Otočec Castle, leading you all the way to Struga Castle.

Special cycling packages are available at Hotel Šport. For a more personal touch, cycling enthusiasts are warmly welcomed at Hotel Ravbar, the Šeruga Homestead, or Janko’s House.

You can extend your cycling adventures by booking accommodation in one of the charming vineyard cottages (zidanice), which are the perfect starting point for active holidays.

Explore the cycling routes in the wider Novo mesto area, choose the most suitable one, and download it to your device.

Bike and e-bike rental in Dolenjska

In Dolenjska, you can choose from many providers offering classic, mountain, and electric bikes. Bikes can easily be delivered to your accommodation or chosen starting point. Rental services also include maintenance support and additional equipment to ensure a carefree cycling experience.

Entry point Trška Gora – Novo mesto
Kolesa Smole – Novo mesto
Cycling Hotel Ravbar – Novo mesto
JB Center – Novo mesto, Trebnje
Ajdnik Apartments – Šmarješke Toplice
Hiša Karlovšek – Šmarješke Toplice
Grajski park Klevevž – Šmarješke Toplice
ŠC Gače – Semič
Rental of standard city bikes and electric city bikes GoNm *

*GoNm is an automated bike-sharing system operating in the Municipality of Novo mesto and the municipalities of Straža, Trebnje, and Mirna Peč. The system offers users a simple and affordable way to rent city bikes – both standard and electric – at any terminal within the network.

Guided tours with a cycling guide

XC & Gravel Adventures offers guided cycling tours across Dolenjska, from one-day trips to multi-day bikepacking adventures, tailored to guests’ wishes for active exploration of nature.

By bike to the most beautiful viewpoints of Dolenjska

By bike, you can comfortably reach some of the most stunning viewpoints in Dolenjska. As you ride along the rolling hills and through vineyards, you will discover scenic spots such as Trška Gora, Marof, Vinji Vrh, or Nebesa above Šentrupert, each rewarding you with breathtaking panoramas of the valleys, the Krka River, and the surrounding hills.