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GOLOVEC
TRAILS
Discover the top mountain biking trails near Ljubljana's historic city center. Join the largest mountain biking community in Slovenia.
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ABOUT US
Golovec trails MTB club manages popular mountain biking trails near the old city center of Ljubljana. On the southern slope of Golovec hill, there are various trails suitable for both beginners and experienced cyclists. You can test yourself riding on natural singletracks, challenging terrains, overcoming tight turns, rollers and jumps of all sizes and on fun uphills. Golovec trails MTB club organizes numerous MTB courses, guided tours and competitions, as well as the Ljubljana MTB weekend festival together with other MTB clubs from Ljubljana.
OUR MISSION
Members of Golovec Trails MTB club build and maintain top-quality mountain biking trails that not only provide an unforgettable experience for cyclists, but also promote the development of mountain biking tourism in Ljubljana. We are committed to educating youth, other interested visitors and trail builders, encouraging a passion for active lifestyles and sustainable management of nature.
OUR VISION
To become the first European capital with official mountain bike routes in urban area. We want to be a driving force and an example of the sustainable development of mountain biking culture in the urban forest, which is included in the daily life of the inhabitants and attracts visitors from Ljubljana, other Slovenian places and abroad.
OUR
TRAILS
Before you hit the trails, explore them on the map or on the website Trailforks.com. The trails are classified into different levels of difficulty. We advise you to start cycling on easier routes and increase the difficulty when you feel ready.
Trails are available and free to access, yet they don't develop or maintain themselves. Show the support in one of the following ways.
Descent time: 4 min
Height difference: 104 m
Descent time: 3 min
Altitude difference: 100 m
Descent time: 3 min
Height difference: 96 m
Descent time: 2 min
Height difference: 55 m
Descent time: 1 min
Height difference: 35 m
Descent time: 3 min
Height difference: 85 m
Descent time: 3 min
Altitude difference: 100 m
Descent time: 2 min
Height difference: 45 m
Currently, about 8 kilometers of legal MTB trails have been built. The main entry point to the Golovec trails is at the end of the Hudourniška street. If you use a car to access Golovec, we recommend parking at Urban Ring Hotel.
After the ride, we recommend a refreshing drink and a snack in the Cmokač restaurant (Urban Ring Hotel). By doing this, you support our local partners, and in return you can wash your bike and park your car for free.
Our
Activities
FREE RECREATION FOR ADULTS
We invite anyone who would like to improve their mountain bike skills and socialize with other members to join our recreational activities. We organize and run free basic skills courses, Thursday classics tours, Tuesday tours for girls and E-bikes tours. Recreation is co-financed by The City of Ljubljana through the program Ljubljana is sport.
MTB courses FOR ADULTS
We offer mountain biking courses for anyone who wants to make progress and ride safer and faster. The courses are suitable both for those who want to start with the basics, as well as for those who want to improve their technique for driving on more challenging terrain. You can choose between daily or monthly courses and between private or small groups courses.
TEAMBUILDINGS
We organize a fun day on bikes for you in Golovec or anywhere else in Slovenia. Nothing bonds a team like trying new adrenaline-pumping activities together. Our program is adapted to your wishes, while at the same time we guarantee a good atmosphere and, of course, safety. The events are suitable for complete beginners as well as advanced riders.
MTB school for children
Year-round mountain biking school for children from the age of 8, which takes place at Golovec and other locations once or twice a week. Sports activity in nature is one of the best activities for the healthy psycho-physical development of children. The school takes place under the watchful eye of our qualified trainers.