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Cycling route around Senica

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    An easy and scenic circular route takes us around the over 650 m high hill Senica, from which there is an exceptional view of the emerald Soča and the Krn and Kanin mountain ranges.
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    Distance 24.1 km
    2:55 h
    381 m
    381 m
    392 m
    152 m

    From Tolmin, we first face a short climb to the sunny village of Ljubinj, from there we descend into the Baška valley and return to Tolmin first along the Bača, then along the Idrijca, and finally along the Soča. In the village of Ljubinj, you can also choose a more demanding climb on a gravel path to the top of Senica, from which there is a beautiful view of the valley and mountains; on the eastern side of the hill there is a popular climbing area. Above Podmelec, we can stop and walk to the Sopota waterfall, which is a 20-minute easy walk from the road. The waterfall is massive, with water falling over 60 m deep into a spacious pool. In Podmelec stands the Church of the Assumption of Mary with interesting wall paintings, below the village is the spring of healing Dic water. In Klavže, from the bridge leading to the railway station, you can see the picturesque Bača riverbeds. We continue on the regional road to Most na Soči, a picturesque village basking on the pier above the confluence of the Soča and Idrijca. The place is among the most important archaeological sites in the Southeast Alps area, and two thematic trails run through it: the cultural-historical path Across the Bridge of Wisdom and the water-energy path On the Bridge of Strength. Five kilometers further we finish our route in Tolmin.

    Author’s recommendation

    Since part of the route runs along regional roads, I recommend caution. Due to the narrow road, the section from Klavže to the intersection in Bača pri Modreju is particularly dangerous.
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    392 m
    Lowest point
    152 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 40.06%Forested/wild trail 0.98%Path 0.35%Bike pushing needed 0.49%Road 23.77%Unknown 34.33%
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    9.7 km
    Forested/wild trail
    236 m
    Path
    85 m
    Bike pushing needed
    120 m
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    5.7 km
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    8.3 km
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    Safety information

    The route is not demanding, as it runs on an asphalt road. If you decide to climb Senica, you face a fairly steep ascent on a gravel path. 

    Tips and suggestions

    You can refill water in Poljubinj; the spring is immediately after the bridge over Godiča on the left side, and in Klavže (spring of Dic water) on the right above the road.

    Roadbook

    From Tolmin, follow the main road towards Idrija and after about one kilometer turn towards the village of Poljubinj. Behind the village begins the only climb on the route, which is not too steep and ends in the village of Ljubinj. Here you can choose the right gravel path towards the top of Senica, otherwise continue straight on the main road, which gradually descends towards Hum and Podmelec. Just above the village of Podmelec, on the left side of the road, there is a sign for the Sopota waterfall. Through Podmelec, descend to Kneže, where turn right towards Tolmin. In Bača pri Modreju, turn right again and cycle to Most na Soči, where the signpost directs you right towards Tolmin. Along the lake and then along the Soča, ride all the way to the confluence with the Tolminka (behind the gravel parking lot on the left side of the road, turn left downhill on the gravel), where cross the footbridge and climb on the other bank of the Tolminka into the town.
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    Public transport

    Train: Daily connections with Ljubljana, Bohinjska Bistrica, and Nova Gorica. If you arrive by train, start and end the route at Most na Soči.

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    Directions

    From the direction of Nova Gorica: Nova Gorica - Kanal - Tolmin.

    From the direction of Ljubljana: Ljubljana - Idrija - Tolmin.

    From the direction of Bled/Bohinj: Bled - Bohinjska Bistrica - Soriška planina - Podbrdo - Tolmin.

    From the direction of Bovec: Bovec - Kobarid - Tolmin.

    Parking

    Free parking is available at the gravel parking lot behind the cinema near the Brajda sports park.

    Coordinates

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    46.182701, 13.733083
    DMS
    46°10'57.7"N 13°43'59.1"E
    UTM
    33T 402223 5115127
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    Equipment

    Bike, helmet.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from Slovenian.

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    Distance
    24.1 km
    Duration
    2:55 h
    Ascent
    381 m
    Descent
    381 m
    Highest point
    392 m
    Lowest point
    152 m
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