Novo Mesto, a region in the heart of Slovenia's Dolenjska, presents a diverse landscape well-suited for outdoor activities. The area features the meandering Krka River, the forested Gorjanci Hills, and the wine-growing slopes of Trška Gora. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
The Novo Mesto region offers more than 100 routes across several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking,…
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Average rating
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10.4km
03:01
400m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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129
hikers
11.5km
04:44
760m
760m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(10)
117
hikers
13.2km
05:24
780m
780m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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35
hikers
5.53km
02:26
340m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.0
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179
riders
68.8km
02:47
290m
290m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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158
riders
68.0km
02:49
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
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143
riders
47.5km
02:06
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
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116
riders
68.6km
03:03
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
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84
riders
60.0km
03:28
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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44
riders
36.5km
02:19
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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33
riders
52.2km
03:08
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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22
riders
77.3km
04:30
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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80
riders
22.6km
02:38
830m
830m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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23
riders
51.2km
04:32
1,130m
1,130m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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23
riders
46.0km
04:33
1,270m
1,270m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

13
riders
39.4km
05:01
1,640m
1,640m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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38
runners
16.8km
01:46
80m
80m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

27
runners
21.2km
02:13
160m
160m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
runners
10.1km
02:03
760m
760m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

22
runners
17.9km
02:08
610m
610m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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17
riders
39.9km
02:20
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
46.7km
02:58
590m
590m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
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12
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
63.6km
04:37
1,540m
1,540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Novo Mesto offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region has a strong cycling tradition and numerous marked hiking trails.
There are 176 routes available in Novo Mesto across various sports. These routes have been explored by more than 16,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.72 out of 5 stars.
Novo Mesto is recognized for its cycling infrastructure, offering extensive road cycling paths. Routes often pass through wine-growing hills like Trška Gora. Specific routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Novo Mesto guide.
Novo Mesto features numerous marked hiking trails, including the 150-km-long Trdina Trail and Rudolf's Trail. A popular hike leads to Trdinov Vrh in the Gorjanci Hills. More information is available in the Hiking around Novo Mesto guide.
Yes, Novo Mesto provides options for mountain biking, including nearby MTB parks and forest paths for more demanding rides. The MTB Trails around Novo Mesto guide offers further details.
The region offers routes suitable for families, such as the Green Circular Route, a 6-mile (10-kilometer) loop across seven hills. There is also a dedicated Family-friendly hikes around Novo Mesto guide.
Key natural features include the Krka River, known for its meanders and travertine barrages, and the forested Gorjanci Hills, home to Trdinov Vrh. The wine-growing hill of Trška Gora also offers scenic views.
Novo Mesto is known as the "City of Situlae" due to significant Iron Age archaeological finds. Otočec Castle, a unique water castle on an island in the Krka River, is another notable cultural landmark.
Yes, Novo Mesto offers traffic-free cycling options for various bike types. Guides such as Traffic-free bike rides around Novo Mesto provide specific route information.
The official tourism website for Novo Mesto is visitnovomesto.si. The Novo Mesto Tourist Information Centre (TIC) can be reached at +386 41 202 080 or +386 7 393 9263.
The Green Circular Route is a 6-mile (10-kilometer) loop that connects urban areas with varied sections, including paved, gravel, and forest paths. It is suitable for recreational cyclists and passes across seven hills.

