Which routes do you recommend for a buggy ride through the Notranjska region?
You can plan your buggy ride yourself, as you are not restricted to one mandatory route. You can set off wherever you wish or use one of the 8 prepared routes, which together offer more than 200 kilometres of different trails throughout the Notranjska region. The suggested routes are intended to make navigation, planning stops and discovering interesting natural and cultural landmarks easier, but they are not a mandatory restriction.
You will receive the route map before the ride, both on a GPS device and in printed form. You can also combine the routes, so you do not have to make a final choice before the ride begins. If you already have your own idea of where you would like to go, you can also set off on your adventure using your own plan.
Iška Descent
A shorter and pleasant route, suitable for a relaxed introduction to buggy driving. The route first takes you past the forest clearings of the Bloke Plateau to Lake Bloke, after which you continue through peaceful villages towards the trail along the River Iška. There are places where you can freshen up or take a short walk in nature. Once you reach the point where it is no longer possible to continue with the vehicle, you turn around and return along the same route. In the village of Volčje, you then turn onto another road, which takes you along a forest trail to the hilltop above Nova Vas and then to the end of the route.
- Length: 17.9 km
- Estimated duration: approximately 45 minutes
- Highest point: 780 m
- Lowest point: 690 m
- Surface: 75% unpaved, 25% asphalt
Slivnica Panorama
A scenic route that takes you from the Bloke Plateau towards the Lož Valley and the entrance point for Križna Cave. From there, you continue to the village of Bločice, where the ascent to Mount Slivnica begins. At the top, you are greeted by views over the Cerknica basin, after which you descend from Slivnica back towards the Bloke Plateau. The route is a good choice for anyone wishing to combine driving, panoramic views and some of the most recognisable landmarks of the Notranjska region.
- Length: 35.2 km
- Estimated duration: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
- Highest point: 1,080 m
- Lowest point: 600 m
- Surface: 75% unpaved, 25% asphalt
Sodražica Views
The route begins in the peaceful forest surroundings of the old Bloke area of Boncar and descends towards the Sodražica Valley. The route takes you to the picturesque Kadice Gorge, then to the Smrekovec pond and onwards to Nova Štifta. You continue across Travna Gora to the local mountain hut, and before returning to the Bloke Plateau, you also drive through the idyllic village of Gora, where views open up across the Sodražica Valley.
- Length: 41.7 km
- Estimated duration: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
- Highest point: 940 m
- Lowest point: 530 m
- Surface: 65% unpaved, 35% asphalt
Castle and Cave Mystery
This route combines forest driving, the Lož Valley, Snežnik Castle and the area around Križna Cave. First, you descend through the peaceful forests of the Bloke Plateau to the Lož Valley and then continue to Snežnik Castle, one of the most recognisable castles in Slovenia. From there, the route climbs towards Križna Gora, then descends to the entrance point for Križna Cave and concludes with the return to the Bloke Plateau.
- Length: 43.1 km
- Estimated duration: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes
- Highest point: 820 m
- Lowest point: 570 m
- Surface: 70% unpaved, 30% asphalt
Lake and Witch Safari
A longer adventure through the heart of the Notranjska region. From the Bloke Plateau, you first descend along forest trails towards the Lož Valley and the entrance point for Križna Cave. The route then continues along the edge of the intermittent Lake Cerknica, which looks very different at various times of the year due to its constantly changing nature. After passing Cerknica, you climb Mount Slivnica, where views open up across the Cerknica Plain. Before completing the route, you descend from Slivnica and drive past Lake Bloke.
- Length: 56.6 km
- Estimated duration: approximately 2 hours
- Highest point: 1,080 m
- Lowest point: 550 m
- Surface: 75% unpaved, 25% asphalt
Snežnik Diagonal
An exploratory route for anyone looking for a longer ride through forests and the more remote parts of the Notranjska region. The adventure begins along forest trails leading to the Lož Valley, from where you climb to Babno Polje, known as one of the coldest inhabited places in Slovenia. The route continues through the forests past Leskova Dolina to Snežnik Castle and then takes you along the foot of Križna Gora to the entrance point for Križna Cave. To finish, you climb back to the Bloke Plateau along forest trails.
- Length: 75.3 km
- Estimated duration: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
- Highest point: 920 m
- Lowest point: 570 m
- Surface: 75% unpaved, 25% asphalt
Route of the Seven Wonders
One of the most scenic routes, connecting several of the most beautiful locations in the Notranjska region. The route first takes you across the forest clearings of the Bloke Plateau to Lake Bloke and then towards the Lož Valley and the entrance point for Križna Cave. You continue to Križna Gora and Snežnik Castle, which is reflected in the castle pond, after which the route takes you to Lake Cerknica and Rakov Škocjan, with its natural bridges and rocky passages. To finish, you climb Mount Slivnica, known as the mountain of witches, from where views open up across the Cerknica basin. You then descend along the slopes and return past Lake Bloke.
- Length: 84.7 km
- Estimated duration: approximately 3 hours
- Highest point: 1,080 m
- Lowest point: 510 m
- Surface: 80% unpaved, 20% asphalt
Grand Tour of the Notranjska Region
The longest suggested route, connecting several of the most beautiful locations in the Notranjska region into a true exploratory adventure. It first takes you across the forest clearings of the Bloke Plateau to Lake Bloke and then towards the Lož Valley, past the entrance point for Križna Cave and onwards to Križna Gora. From there, you descend to Snežnik Castle, followed by a climb to Babno Polje. The route returns to the Lož Valley along secluded forest trails and then continues to Lake Cerknica. From there, the varied ride continues to Rakov Škocjan. To finish, you also climb Mount Slivnica, from where you can enjoy views across the Cerknica basin before descending back towards the Bloke Plateau.
The Grand Tour of the Notranjska Region is similar to the Route of the Seven Wonders, but it is longer, as it also takes you from Snežnik Castle towards Babno Polje and through the forests back to the Lož Valley.
- Length: 116 km
- Estimated duration: approximately 4 hours
- Highest point: 1,080 m
- Lowest point: 510 m
- Surface: 80% unpaved, 20% asphalt
Additional information about the routes
The stated route times are approximate and apply to driving at a moderate speed with only a few very short stops. If you stop along the way to visit attractions, take photographs, go for a walk or have a longer break, you should allow more time for your chosen route.
You will receive the route map before the ride, both on a GPS device and in printed form. You do not have to choose only one route before the ride, as you can combine the routes as you wish or set off according to your own plan, provided that the ride complies with the vehicle rental conditions.
If you do not return from the route within the agreed rental period, you should bear in mind that the vehicle may already be reserved for the next customer. If there are no other bookings after yours and an extension is still possible within the operating hours, the ride may be extended, with the additional time charged according to the regular price list.
The routes have been driven several times and the navigation has been tested. However, due to conditions in the terrain, it is not possible to guarantee the complete accuracy of the navigation or the constant accessibility of individual trails. Trail conditions may change due to the weather, maintenance work, closures, forestry work or other factors.
Most of the routes are covered by a mobile signal. The main exception is a section of the secluded forest trail in the far south, leading from Babno Polje past Leskova Dolina, which mainly applies to the Snežnik Diagonal and Grand Tour of the Notranjska Region routes.
