Three cyclists are riding along a paved road past the historic toll house in Landol. An old stone building covered with climbing vines stands beside the road.

Postojna Cycling Route

Difficulty:Difficult

The Postojna Cycling Route circles the entire Postojna region, offering a comprehensive insight into its many different landscapes and attractions. Combining paved and gravel roads, the route features numerous climbs and descents that create a dynamic cycling experience. The route passes through numerous villages, forest sections, and scenic viewpoints, making it ideal for anyone who wants to explore the Postojna area in its entirety – actively, authentically, and from every angle – by bike.

Route information

Starting point CTM Postojna (Tržaška cesta 59a, Postojna) Length 65 km
Total elevation gain 1300 m Surface asfalt in makadam Route itinerary Postojna – Planina – Bukovje – Landol – Strane – Razdrto – Laže – Slavina – Prestranek – Grobišče – Zalog – Postojna

The route takes you from the Sustainable Mobility Centre through Postojna towards the trail to Mladika Hut. After crossing both the railway line and the motorway, you will follow a section running alongside the motorway towards the north. At the sign marking the end of the Municipality of Postojna, turn left across the motorway and continue onto a gravel road leading to the Unec Collapse Valley. A descent brings you to the Planina Polje and onwards to the village of Planina, where the first and longest climb of the route begins. The ascent takes you to Lohača, and later on the route continues across varied terrain through the villages of Strmca, Studeno, Belsko, Bukovje, and Predjama.

From here, the route follows a gravel road before joining a paved road towards Landol and Šmihel pod Nanosom. Along the way, you will pass the statue of Jacob the Shepherd, the local hero who defeated a mighty dragon. In Šmihel, another gentler gravel climb follows, ending with an easy ride towards the village of Strane.

The route then continues across diverse terrain through Malo Ubeljsko, Veliko Ubeljsko, and Razdrto before climbing once more past the quarry in Laže. A longer forest section follows, leading into a descent towards Slavina. The final stretch is mostly flat, passing through the villages of Koče, Prestranek, Grobišče, and Zalog before returning to the starting point.

Practical info

Several parking spaces are available in front of the Sustainable Mobility Centre, along with an electric vehicle charging station and a motorhome stopover area. During opening hours, the Centre also provides basic bicycle repair services.

The trail passes through numerous villages where you can grab a bite to eat, take a break, and discover interesting local sights along the way.