Idea for a day cycling trip?

If you’re looking for an active day trip idea, cycling along the Štrekna cycling route between Velenje and Dravograd is a great choice. The Štrekna route runs along a disused railway line, providing a scenic and safe cycling route, separated from the main roads. The total length of the route is 35 kilometres, making it ideal for a family outing.

The route starts in the village Selo near Velenje. The newly opened, 9.4-kilometre section Velenje – Gornji Dolič passes through the Huda luknja gorge and includes four tunnels and four overpasses, which makes cycling particularly interesting.

From Velenje (altitude 411 m), the route climbs gently towards Mislinja (590 m) and then descends towards Slovenj Gradec and Dravograd (341 m). The asphalted surface ensures a comfortable ride and is suitable for all ages.

If you still have some energy and cycling momentum left, you can cycle 10 kilometres further to Lavamünd in Austria. There, you can refresh yourself in the bathing lake by the Drava river. Alternatively, in Dravograd, you can join the Drava Cycling Route, which leads to Radlje ob Dravi and Maribor, and follow it to wherever your legs take you. If you run out of energy, take the Saturday cycle train back to Dravograd.

A summer bus with a bike trailer makes it easy to get back to your starting point. The Štrekna Bus is a 30-seater bus with a trailer for 16 bikes. It runs between Velenje, Gornji Dolič, Mislinja, Slovenj Gradec, Otiški vrh, Dravograd and the bathing lake in Labot (Lavamünd) on the Austrian side. In 2024, the Štrekna bus will run every Saturday and Sunday between 6 July and 29 September and on the public holiday 15.8.2024. Entry by bicycle is possible at the stops Velenjsko jezero, AP Velenje, Gornji Dolič, Mislinja, Slovenj Gradec, Otiški Vrh, Begant, Dravograd and Labot lake (Lavamünd Badesee).

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Štrekna is the perfect choice for all cyclists,  that love discovering new destinations and natural beauties along a safe route, dedicated just for them. And with an excellent transfer support along the route, it allows you to extend your cycling trip as much as you like.