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Feb 02
in MTB SLO routes 0 comments tags: Karavanke, Potkoren, Rateče, Tromeja

Rateče – Tromeja – Potkoren

Unpaved road

Unpaved road

Country: Slovenia
Area name: Karavanke, Alps
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 13-Jun-2009
Length (km): 25.0
Elevation gain (m): 700
Technical difficulty: ●
GPS tracklog: download



Overview of mountain biking route:

The mountain bike route Rateče – Tromeja – Potkoren is situated in north west area of Slovenia on Karavanke Alps. Tromeja is trig point between border lines of Austria, Italy and Slovenia. It’s situated on Peč peak. Rateče and Potkoren are well known tourist centers near Kranjska Gora. The route is fast and easy. All the sections are placed on the unpaved and paved roads. Due to gradually ascent the route can be ridden more easy in opposite direction. The route can be combined with Trupejevo Poldne route.




 
Getting there: Europe, Slovenia, Ljubljana, Jesenice, proceed in direction Kranjska Gora. From Kranjska Gora proceed to Rateče.
 

Map of mountain biking route:

 
Description of MTB route:




 

The starting point of the route is in Rateče village. In the village follow the labels to Tromeja. At the end of the village keep right and the paved road turns into unpaved road.  The gradually ascent  leads to the crossroad to Tromeja hut. Turn right to the hut or keep left and proceed to Peč peak. Tromeja hut is opened during weekend time. From the trail you can get a nice view to Julian Alps. At the next crossroad keep left to Peč peak or keep right to Potkoren village. In few turns the trail leads to Peč peak. There is a trig point between Austria, Italy and Slovenia named Tromeja. From the north side of the peak there is skiing center situated in Austria. From Tromeja ride back to the last crossroad and than turn sharp left to Potkoren village. After long section the unpaved road ends with the T crossroad. Turn right on the highway to Potkoren village. Descend to Potkoren. In the village at the main crossroad turn right and than turn left to reach the bike trail between  Kranjska Gora and Rateče. Proceed to Rateče and ride on the bike trail. The trail is labeled. For more details check above interactive Map and below Gallery & Notes of the route.

 
Elevation profile of MTB route:

Elevation profile of MTB route from Rateče to Tromeja

Elevation profile of MTB route from Rateče to Tromeja

 

Notes & references: The best time for ride: late spring, summer and fall. GPS unit with uploaded route is a must.
 

Gallery of mountain biking route:

Rateče villaga
Unpaved road section from Rateče to Tromeja
Unpaved road
The view from Tromeja to Italy
The view

The downhill section at Tromeja
The downhill section
The view from the section above Potkoren
The view
The view from peak Peč (Tromeja) to Julian Alps
The view

The view from Tromeja (Peč peak) to Austria
The view

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