Arrival: Non-Cycling Day

Arrival in Maribor.

After a long day of traveling, it’s time to check into the hotel. You can enjoy your free time, as there are no guided rides scheduled on the first day.

We`ll meet at the hotel for a short briefing from Protime team.

Maribor – Vodole – Doljnja Počehova – Zgornja Kungota – Plač – Svečina – Ratch – Eckberg – Špičnik – Gradiška – Košaki -  Maribor

Immerse yourself in the heart of vineyard country in Styria, on the border between Slovenia and Austria. Experience the gorgeous views and culinary highlights combined with great wine tasting. Rolling hills and roads with little or no traffic are your ticket to pure road cycling delight.

  distance: 65 km

  ascent: 660 m

route specifics: Following mostly good, paved roads, although narrow at times. On the descent expect some short gravel sections and asphalt in poor condition. Moderate part of the route on main roads.

Maribor - Zrkovci – Zg. Duplek – Zimica – Zg. Korena – Selce – dolina Rogoznice - Ciglence - Vurberk - Dvorjane – "Rdeča Kapica" - Placar – Mestni vrh – Ptuj - Vičava – Orešje – Hincejeva sekvoja – Orešje - Grajena - Ptuj center (Grad)

We will start in Maribor and pedal through its historic industrial neighborhoods by the Drava river and continue over the rolling hills of Duplek and Korena, enjoying beautiful views of Maribor, Drava valley and Dravsko polje flatlands. After some nice descents and uphills ofcourse :), we will reach hills overseeing the oldest Slovenian city of Ptuj, where wine production began as early as in Roman times. We will pass by the magnificent and majestic Hincejeva sekvoja, an 8m diameter and 50m high sequoia tree. After another few ups and downs, we will arrive at the footsteps of spectacular Ptuj Castle. 

  distance: 70 km

  ascent: 660 m

route specifics: Following mostly good, paved roads, although narrow at times. Caution advised on descents. Only a minor part of the route on main roads. Possibility for a short gravel section

Ptuj - Spuhlja – Dornava – Polenšak – Sveti Tomaž – Ključarovci – Ivanjkovci – Jeruzalem – Mekotnjak – Podgradje – Miklavž pri Ormožu – Kog – Jastrebci – Središče ob Dravi

The route will take you through the spectacular Slovenian countryside and farmlands right from the Pannonian flats  to the rolling hills and vineyards of nature park “Jeruzalemsko – ormoške gorice”. Toscana lookalike landscape and roads will bring you spectacular views for your mind and soul and some short but steep ascents for burning legs.

  distance: 75 km

  ascent: 500 m

route specifics: Following mostly good, paved roads, although narrow at times. Caution advised on descents. Only a minor part of the route on main roads.

Departure: Non-Cycling Day

Unfortunately, it is time to say adijo to Maribor and Slovenia as we help you head back to airport for flights home.