Otočec Castle – Hmeljnik Castle loop from Grad Otočec

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Otočec Castle – Hmeljnik Castle loop from Grad Otočec

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Otočec Castle – Hmeljnik Castle loop from Grad Otočec

02:52

42.3km

720m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.1 km for 305 m

After 10.5 km for 174 m

After 11.1 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.89 km

Otočec Castle

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Otočec Castle was built on one of the islands of the Krka River. It is the only moated castle in Slovenia.

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3.13 km

Old Road to Oberdorf

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The new 448 route made the old road near the river obsolete, so now only cyclists and pedestrians "flow" there. Wonderful.

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3.55 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Krka River

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Wooden bridges over the Krka River are an important part of the cultural heritage of Dolenjska and wider Slovenia. The Krka, as the longest entirely Slovenian river, has numerous bridges, …

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4.98 km

Sava Krka Bike Path: Krka – Žihovo Selo

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The bicycle connection is part of the S kolesom ob Sava in Krka (Sava Krka bike) project, in which fourteen municipalities from Dolenjska and Posavina participate, including the Novo mesto …

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11.5 km

Loška Brv Bridge

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The Loka–Kandija footbridge, 121.5 meters long and 4.3 meters wide, is located on the right bank of the Krka River just before the mouth of Težka Voda, where there is …

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24.3 km

Hmeljnik Castle

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Cool castle, all overgrown with ivy. Nice place to stop and explore. It is old, falling apart and unstable though, so take care.

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24.4 km

The ivy-covered Hmeljnik Castle is one of the oldest castles in Slovenia. Today, it is a ruin and a cultural monument of national importance. From here, you can enjoy beautiful views of the Dolenjska region.

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32.8 km

Gravel Path Along Forest Stream

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Very nice ride along a beautiful stream with nobody around. Good gravel road, also suitable for gracel bikes, maybe even road bikes if you're a little adventurous

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42.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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