Cycling among the hills of the Vipava region is a true experience that will captivate you with the wonderful views and attractions that you encounter along the way. Enjoy the natural wonders and the cultural heritage that our region offers.
Why wouldn't you make a stop at our winemakers along the way?
We present to you the fourth among the seven wine and cycling routes, called MALVASIA.
The route connects all wine cellars in the Municipality of Vipava, in which you can taste wine from this grape variety.
Start of the route: The Vipava Tourist Information Centre. There you can get a map of the wine and cycling routes and open wine cellars. We will present you the route, advise you on what other sights you can visit along the route and, of course, adapt it to your wishes so that you can fully relax and experience our Vipava.
Vipava – Vrhpolje – Duplje – Vipava – Gradišče pri Vipavi – Slap – Planina – Erzelj – Goče – Manče – Podraga – Podnanos - Orehovica – Lozice
The wine cellars along the route where you will be served Malvasia wine:
Vrhpolje: Krapež Wines, Tomažič Farm
Duplje: Monvi, Deple
Vipava: Vipava 1894 d.o.o.
Gradišče pri Vipavi: Avin Winery, Poljšak Wines
Slap: Petrič Wines, Rondič House of Wines
Planina: Guerila
Erzelj: Miška Wine Cellar, Dora Wine Cellar
Goče: Cejko Homestead, Kodre, Ferjančič Wine Cellar
Manče: Škerjanec Wine Cellar
Podraga: Tomasvin, Sutor
Orehovica: Burja Estate, Pri Nežnih - Potočnik Wines, Pasji Rep
Lozice: Anima Wine
A short description of the route:
The route, approximately 34 km long, includes both tarmac paths and macadam side paths.
From the Vipava Tourist Centre, cycle across the Central Square onto the main road that leads to the village of Vrhpolje. You will arrive at the village along the gently-sloping road, where three winemakers with this wine variety await you. You can cycle to the Krapež Winery, Tomažič Farm and Žvokelj Farm. Continue your expedition towards the village of Duplje, where you will find the Monvi and Deple wineries. Then head back along the macadam road towards Vipava, have a stop at the Vipava Wine Cellar and climb to Gradišče pri Vipavi, where you will be served at the Avin Winery and at Poljšak Wines.
From there, continue your journey towards the village of Slap, where you will be offered Malvasia in the Rondič House of Wines and the Petrič Wine Cellar. Make a climb to Planina, to the Guerila Estate and then to Erzelj and the Miška Winery and the Dora Wine Cellar. Continue over the small hill, where you can see the Church of Saint Mary Major along the way and then descend to the village of Goče to the Cejko Homestead, Kodre Wines or the Ferjančič Wine Cellar.
Continue your cycling trip towards the valley and first have a stop in the village of Manče at winemaker Petar Škerjanec. From there, the macadam road will take you to Podraga and Sutor Wines and Tomasvin. Then head towards Podnanos on the tarmac road. Continue to Orehovica to the Burja Estate, Potočnik Wines and Pasji Rep Wines. Then you return to Podnanos and cycle in the direction of Lozice to the last stop on the route, Anima Wine.
Please take care of your safety and the safety of others while on your cycling trip and enjoy it.
We invite you to take the paths full of new experiences and discoveries offered by the hills of the Vipava region.
