Drava Cycling Route - Drava Bike

Maribor

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Drava Cycling Route - Drava Bike

The Cycling Route in the Slovenian and Croatian territories is divided into 6 stages: Dravograd – Radlje ob Dravi (29 km) Radlje ob Dravi – Maribor (45 km) Maribor – Ptuj (30 km) Ptuj – Ormož (28 km) Ormož – Varaždin (30 km) Varaždin – Legrad (52 km) The Drava Cycling Route, an international long-distance cycling route, begins its Slovenian journey in Dravograd and continues to wind its way along the Drava through 145 km of Slovenian landscape. It continues its way towards Croatia towards Varaždin, all the way up to Legrad, where Mura river discharges into Drava river. You are invited to discover the Drava river’s beauty and the enjoyment it gives to bikers along the way! The route path, due to the rise in the section between Podvelka and Fala, is suitable for better-prepared cyclists or is recommended to use the train. Other parts of the bicycle route are also suitable for less prepared cyclists.

Do & See

Maribor is set in a wonderful natural surroundings and wine growing hills which offers unforgettable experiences. The list is long when it comes to activities and nice attractions. Here you can go for wine tasting in Stara Trta -The Old Vine House or go for a stroll around the old town and look at the medieval towers. In the town you will also find museums where you can learn more about the history of Maribor and look at the beautiful Cathedral Stolnica.