Many rivers and lakes afford a wide range of adventure sporting venues including white water rafting. There are many Adventure Camps for all ages, where these river sports are much enjoyed.
Swimming and Boating in the Dolenjska Rivers Slovenia
The Krka river is one of the most typical in Dolenjska region and is the only Slovene river that forms tufa in its riverbed. The Valley of Krka River is a unique symbol of Dolenjska with its inseparable intertwining of natural and cultural heritage. It is emphasized by the disappearing legacy of bygone water-mills, preserved wooden bridges, numerous castles and settlements on its banks; Novo Mesto was formed around one of the most distinctive of its bends.
The local community is aware of the significance of the Krka River and its preservation and thus it was protected by law in 1969. Pathways along the streams are in abundance and easy to find. The Krka River is suitable for Boating and for Swimming.
Caving in Slovenia
The geography the Dolenjska region of Slovenia allows exploration and enjoyment of some of the 8000 registered caves of Slovenia, of which 25 are readily available to the public gaze. The word karst comes from the Sloven Kras and is used to describe geological formations similar to those in the Kras area. Karst is a dry, rocky limestone surface in which the water carves underground caverns and caves through chemical solution and caves are to be found all over Slovenia.
Cycling and Hiking in Slovenia
With a long history of enjoying outdoor activities the Slovenians have some of the most spectacular, well signed and managed walking and cycle routes. Slovenia is recognized as one of Europe’s emerging best mountain bike regions today. Together with hiking, biking is one of the best ways for tourists to know more about the Slovenian people as well as the Slovene scenery. Plus, you get to stay fit while enjoying the beauty of Slovenia. Biking is also a great venue to tour around and discover the hidden beauty of Slovenia.
The Cycling Tours within Slovenia presents a great variety of places to visit. They cover places from karst plateau near the Adriatic coast, gentle hills of central Slovenia to the north eastern flatlands and vineyards. Even in the mountainous areas, bikers can find a great challenge however comforted with the spectacular view they can see on top.
These networks of trails are very well maintained and you can choose from a variety of trails that will suit your fitness, interest and level of competency. Plus, some cycling tours are coupled with train transport - bikes travel for free in the luggage compartment of regional and intercity trains.
Rent a bike - Tourist information centre Novo mesto
Glavni trg 6
8000 Novo mesto
tel.: +386 7/39 39 263
Playing Golf in Slovenia
Slovenia is a haven for any individual especially those golf enthusiasts. Slovenia has long been popular for their numerous excellent golf courses located all over the country. Their courses offer special features with splendid natural settings suitable for challenge and relaxation.
Nestled among lush forests of Dolenjska, the open and diverse fairways, large and fairly undemanding greens, and spectacular views of the fairways and the surrounding areas are all the more reason why you will love these golf courses.
This state of the art golf course was designed to the highest industry standards by British architect Howard Swan, who exhibited a keen sense of the game and the natural scenery.
It is one of the country's longest golf courses and is suitable for high-ranking professionals, amateur golfers and beginners alike.
The Otočec Golf Course has a short game practice range, a pitching, a driving range, a putting green, and a chipping green with a sand trap.
If you want to take up golf or are looking to improve your swing, beginner and advanced golf lessons led by professional PGA instructors are available.
Golf equipment is available for rent and also organised golf tournaments, complete with catering.
Golf Grad Otočec
SI-8222 Otočec
Slovenia
Phone: +386-41304444
Golf Club Schloss Mokrice
Rajec 4
SI-8261 Jesenice na Dolenjskem
Slovenia
Phone: +386 (0)7 / 49 35 000
Horse Riding in the Dolejska Region of Slovenia
The world renowned Lipica stud farm is situated in Karst region in the southwest and was founded in 1580 and here they have been breeding pure Lipizzan horses for over four hundred years. There are almost 100 stables and horse riding centres all offering, what to some is, the most enjoyable way to savour this amazing country.
Konjeniški klub Novo mesto
Sevno Na Trški Gori 13
8000 Novo mesto
Contact
tel.: +386 7/393-47-28
Konjeniški klub Češča vas
Češča vas
8000 Novo mesto
Contact
tel.: +386 7/337-30-40
