Slovenia – The Karavanke Alps

The trails here were cut by mules, miners and huntsmen over a hundred years of non-biking development, and only recently have they been discovered by us. Local legend and CycleActive expert guide Dixi, working with his son Anej, have pioneered mountain biking here. In his past life as a geological surveyor and then environmental engineer Dixi roamed the mountains, got to know the landowners, and explored every corner of this breathtaking landscape.

When mountain bikes arrived, Dixi was among the first to seize the new opportunity to cut trails, often on private land belonging to his long known local contacts. Now, from his farmhouse on a hill top with views of the mighty Petza Mountain, Dixi and his son lead rides into these mountains that they know so intimately. They also explore further – it’s no surprise that Dixi is the man the Slovenian Tourism Authority brought in to create the first map of mountain bike trails in the country.

If you want a unique mountain biking experience then this holiday, with our incredible local team, has to be on your list.