This oft-overlooked Central European country has everything from thermal spas to orange wine to foraged feasts.
-certified destinations and restaurants for a moveable feast centered on sustainability. “We’re building cycling routes that connect villages and places travelers often pass over,” says route-development specialist Alex Crevar, one of the partners in the project. “Capitals are fantastic, but they don’t necessarily contain the personality of the country—you start to feel the real spirit of Slovenia when you cycle through these villages and often-overlooked communities.
The Soča Valley is one of the first stops on the 300-mile, 10-destination itinerary. Averaging around 30 miles a day, the route snakes its way past the mermaid lagoon-colored Soča River: past vineyards and crumbling medieval castles; up steep hills crowned with cliffside villages, with climbs reaching up to nearly 1,600 feet.
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