Country: Slovenia
Region: Kranj
Length: 34 km
Elevation gain: 1820m
Maximum elevation: 1420 m
Technical difficulty: 4/5
Download GPS Track: Kranj_incredible trails_Cyclotrail
Date of ride: 02.06.2024.
Suitable for E-bike: Yes
When we decided to go in Preddvor to ride local trails, I didn’t expect that second trail would be one of the best trails I have ever ridden. I had gpx track for second trail and from the video I knew that this trail would be interesting, but ascent and descent combined had about 700 meters of elevation gain and about 15 km lenght. It was to little to ride and to travel from Zagreb, so I added one ascent and descent which I drew blindly not knowing the terrain. At the end we got about 1800 elevetion gain and about 12 km of bike trails. First part is on paved road, later we connect to gravel road which is very very steep almost all the time. Luckily we were on e-bikes so it was easier for us. At 7th kilometer we connected to the trail that leads to both descents. First part of that trail wich leads to intersection to the second descent is rideable with electric bike, but after that intersection becomes even more steep, so we had to push our bikes.
After demanding hike&bike we reached first descent. We decided not to hike to Hut on Kališće, even though it was our initial plan, because local hikers advised us that trail which leads there is too rocky to be ridden by bike, so we descended. First 100 meter of descend (in length) is not rideable, but later becomes very interesting trail with a lot of demanding and tight switchbacks. As we descent more, trail becomes easier, but it stays interesting.
After we descended in Preddvor we went in local pizzeria Ursa. There we charged our bellies and batteries. Pizza was very good, and they allowed us to charge our bikes which is great recommendation to visit them. Also, waitress is biker so she gave us some recommendations and informed us about other trails. Inside pizzeria I saw a picture of a women carrying a bike on her back, we knew where to eat ;). l After a break, we went for another portion of descent. Uphill was the same as before, but this time a little bit shorter. I was glad that we were on e bikes because gravel road is very steep and we had enough energy to concetrate on descent and we were able to ride steep uphill that leads to descent.
Second descent is one of the best trails I have ever ridden. Even though two days before poured like hell, ground is porous so we had a great traction. Best quality of this trail is that it is masterfully traced so it exploits terrain at its bests. It has everything that trail needs, thight switchbacks, drops, rolls, natural berms, crossings over the creek, beautiful forrest and rock formations. I don’t enjoy so much in repeating my rides, but I’m sure that I will very soon visit this magic place. At the Preddvor, there is also a lake Črnava where you can relax after a day on a bike ;).
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