CYCLING

Cycling

You are invited to explore the hidden spots in the Žiri region by bike.

You can set off on the cycling tour around Žiri at any time and collect stamps to win a practical award.

We participate in the E-asy bike project which through organising and equipping the already existing cycling routes creates a new story of tourist offer, promotes cycling destinations and cycling itself as a form of sustainable mobility.

Once a year a traditional sports-recreational event known as the “Žiri Cycling Tour” takes place, intended for aficionados of mountain biking. Participants may choose among a variety of routes which differ among each other by length and difficulty level. The youngest bikers may set off on a cycling adventure together with their parents.

In recent years, the “Žiri Cycling Tour” has also been attended by runners who perceive recreation across the Žiri slopes as an interesting diversification of the tourist offer. They may choose between two different routes suitable for runners who also like to run uphill.

The event takes place traditionally every 3rd weekend in June.

E-ASY ON A BIKE

Bike and e-bike rental

Reservation and bike rental

Info point TD Žiri, 064 243 143 or

evozila@eksist.si, 041 457 990

Price list and online rental:

www.e-drive.eksist.si/kolesa

Hiking

More and more hikers and tourists are coming to the “beautiful valley at the end of the world” as the hilly surroundings of Žiri are ideal for walks and hiking.

Javorč and Goli vrh
Starting point: Nordic center Poclain Žiri
Description: From the Nordic Centre we follow the trim trail and ascend Javorč, i.e. the highest peak of Žirovski vrh. From there, we continue our trip along the ridge, which provides magnificent views of the Žiri Basin and Poljane Valley, until we reach Goli vrh. We can also have a tour of the remnants of the Rupnik Line and the underground bunker. Javorč is a popular attraction featuring a hunting lodge.
Walking time: 5 – 6 hours
Difficulty: Medium difficulty level
Vrh Sv. Treh Kraljev
Starting point: Turistic info point
Description: Via Goropeke and Opale we ascend to Vrh Sv. Treh Kraljev. An astonishing view of the Žiri and Ljubljana Basin, Polhov Gradec and Škofja Loka Hills.
Walking time: 3 – 4 hours
Difficulty: medium difficulty level suitable also for families with kids
Vrsnik, Ledine in Breznica
Starting point: Old Žiri; Old school
Description: Interesting places on the western side of the basin in the direction towards Idrija. Along the route we can observe the remnants of a former Rapallo border. During the trip we can also visit the Pr’ Jureč tourist farm.
Walking time: 4 hours
Difficulty: Medium difficulty level
Mrzli Vrh - Koprivnik
Starting point: Ledinica
Description: A viewpoint on the north-west of the basin where the Mrzl’k mountain hut is located. The Rapallo border used to run nearby in the past. Today, the Slovenian Mountain Hiking Trail, Via Alpina, Loka Hiking Trail and cycling routes run by.
Walking time: 4 hours
Difficulty: Medium difficulty level

Fishing and hunting

Buying fishing permits
Ribiška družina Žiri
Pot na Rovt 9, 4226 Žiri
Open 24/7
Mobile: 051 336 772

Buying hunting permits
Lovska družina Žiri
Na Studencu 1, 4226 Žiri
Open at request
Mobile: 041 450 876

Horse riding and other sports

Canoeing
Location: ŠRK Pristan
Details: In the sports-recreational centre by the Sora River you can rent a canoe or hop aboard the raft to cross the river.

Contact for booking:

PHONE NUMBER: 041 600 357
Tennis
Location: Kamšk Tennis Club and Pristan Sports-Recreational Club (ŠRK Pristan)
Details: There are two tennis courts available at request to play tennis during warmer months of the year. During winter the Pr’ Kamšk tennis court is converted into a real ice-skating ring.

Contact for booking:

PHONE NUMBER: Kamšk: 041 250 912
PHONE NUMBER: Pristan: 041 600 357
Horse riding
Location: Pustotnik Sports-Recreational Centre (ŠRC Pustotnik)
Details: There is an equestrian club in Žiri which organises equestrian games, the blessing of horses, riding camps for children and trips. Visit them at the Pustotnik Sports-Recreational Centre with a natural bathing site, log cabin and horse-riding arena.

Contact for booking: