More forest. More trails. More adventure.
Discover one of the most traditional and unspoilt cycling regions in Slovenia, where old shepherds’ and miners’ paths have become legendary trails. In Koroška – the Slovenian Carinthia – you’ll cycle amongst the Karawanken mountains, disused mines and seemingly endless forests. Around Jamnica, Bike Park Petzen and Kope, in the north of Slovenia right on the border with Austria, lies one of the most unspoilt MTB areas in Slovenia – a region full of contrasts, unspoilt nature and genuine trail culture.
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Mountain biking in the heart of the Slovenian Alps
If you’re looking for genuine trail adventures, you’ll find them in Koroška. Around the Single Trail Park Jamnica, the MTB ZONE Petzen Bike Park and the Kope Family Bike Area in the Pohorje Mountains, a diverse network of trails awaits, featuring flowing trails, technical singletrack and scenic rides. Petzen, in particular, impresses with its legendary, approximately 11 km-long flow trail and alpine panorama – an international highlight right on the border with Austria.
Here you’ll find unspoilt trails, crystal-clear rivers and an impressive tranquillity that’s rarely found in the Alps these days. Across over 1,000 km of marked trails, you can explore the stunning alpine landscape of the cross-border UNESCO Karawanken Geopark. The Jamnica Single Trail Park is a true gem, brimming with MTB passion – here you can experience the biking lifestyle in its most authentic form. Developed by a local father-and-son team from the Ecohotel Koroš, the trail park is constantly being expanded. A brilliant pioneering project featuring around 24 km of marked trails and 9 varied all-mountain and enduro routes. Perfect for anyone seeking a variety of trails in unspoilt nature – from simple, flowing rides to technically challenging ones.
Are you ready for the adventure of underground biking?
Above ground, endless forests, panoramic peaks and unspoilt singletrack trails await you. Beneath the ground lies one of Europe’s most extraordinary cycling experiences: an underground biking tour through the disused mines of Mežica. Accompanied by a guide and equipped with a head torch, you’ll ride along the Black Hole Trail through the mine – following in the footsteps of 500 million years of geological history. It is precisely this combination of wilderness and unspoilt nature that makes Koroška a real hidden gem for mountain bikers – and one of Europe’s most extraordinary cycling destinations. Immerse yourself in this unique world of mining history, rugged karst formations and unspoilt woodland landscapes.
Highlights for your MTB holiday in Koroška
Koroška in the Slovenian Alps is considered THE biking Mecca of the country. Discover the numerous MTB options in the lush green landscape.
- Underground Biking Tour – Mountain biking underground in the former Mežica Mine
- Legendary trails in the Jamnica Single Trail Park (EWS location Petzen/Jamnica)
- MTB ZONE Petzen Bike Park & Kope Family Bike Area in the Pohorje Mountains
Hotels for your mountain bike holiday
After a day out on the trails or exploring the region by bike, having the right home base makes all the difference. Mountain Bike Holidays hotels specialise in mountain bikers and combine bike-friendly services with local expertise. You’ll get useful tips on MTB tours, trails and biking experiences nearby and can plan your next days on the bike directly from your hotel.
Together with my father Dixi, head of the hotel, I am a bike pioneer and live the mountain bike lifestyle. We are certified bike guides and provide personalised advice and professional bike expertise in the hotel.
Tours & Trails in Koroška
Bike parks, underground biking, spectacular single trails or via the Drava cycle path all the way to Croatia? Where should you start in Koroška?
More to discover in the bike region
Want to get to know the region in more detail? In our articles, you’ll find additional information, practical tips and background insights on mountain bike tours, trails, biking experiences and special highlights in the region. This helps you plan your mountain biking holiday more effectively and discover even more of what the bike region has to offer.
Mountain bike events in and around the region
From mountain bike races and bike challenges to festivals and community events, many bike regions add an extra buzz to the season with a varied event programme. Discover upcoming MTB events and dates and find out what’s happening during your stay.
Certified Tour & Trail Region
The regions that have been awarded the Approved Bike Area seal of approval for Tour & Trail are experts in the core area of mountain biking. You can expect, for example:
- A wide range of tours in various levels of difficulty
- Bike transport by public transport or mountain railway
- Excellent mountain biking advice expertise
FAQs about Koroška
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Mountain bike holidays in Koroška
