Spice up your exploration of the mystical land of Lake Cerknica with unique cycling experiences.
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Visitor Center Lake Cerknica
These are interactive experiences that combine movement in nature with fun and educational tasks. While cycling along selected routes you will encounter interesting challenges that will reveal many secrets of the Notranjska Park. Ideal for families, curious individuals, and everyone who wants to actively spend the day in a different way.
Before you set off on your journey
- You need a smartphone with the installed free mobile app Notranjska, which you can download from Google Play or from Apple Store.
- Don't forget your bike and the appropriate cycling gear or you can rent them from local bike providers (Bike center Cerknica, Rent the green)
- At the Visitor Center Lake Cerknica, secure access to the chosen experience (price: 5.00 € per person or per group).
- Follow the instructions in the mobile app and the signs along the route.
- During the journey at the marked points scan the QR codes and unlock interesting questions, tasks, and hints.
A map of all cycling routes in the mystical land of Cerknica Lake can be purchased at the Visitors Center at a favorable price (2.00 €). It will help you plan your route and discover new corners.
Choose your cycling experience
Like a dragonfly, rise above Lake Cerknica and then lower back to the surface. Set off on a cycling trip with one short ascent and descent that will offer you some beautiful views of our intermittent lake.
Make the 11-kilometre cycling route more interesting by solving entertaining tasks and, while cycling along the lake, meet dragonflies, the most skillful fliers in the world. What do they feed on? What is their life cycle? How do they survive the winter? Answer the questions along the way and at the same time enjoy the superb views of Lake Cerknica.
What is the experience ''Dragonfly's Flight"?
An interactive experience on the cycling route "Dragonfly" along Lake Cerknica. While cycling, find four points where you can take a break, scan QR codes with a smartphone app, and solve interesting tasks. You will discover how well you know the life of dragonflies.
When can I set out on the trip?
Whenever you feel like it. The route is accessible in all seasons and in any weather. Access to the content can be purchased at the Visitor Center Lake Cerknica (price: 5.00 €), then head along the Dragonfly cycling route.
Difficulty: easy
Approximate duration of the adventure: 1.5 h (11 km)
Suitable for: all cycling enthusiasts and fun adventures, individuals, couples or groups, and of course families with children of all ages. The cycling route is suitable for children from 6 years old, and younger children can also participate in the adventures on auxiliary cycling seats. Solving questions, tasks and challenges along the way is definitely a lot of fun.
Starting point: Visitor Center Lake Cerknica
Embark on an unmissable frog adventure!
12-kilometre-long cycling trail, make it more interesting by solving fun tasks, and, while cycling along Lake Cerknica, meet frogs – amphibians that host real evening concerts here. At four stops along the route you will encounter entertaining tasks, through which you will learn more about frog communication, feeding, and their relatives.
What is ''Froggy Adventure''?
An interactive experience on the cycling route cycling route Žaba (The Frog) by Lake Cerknica. While cycling, find four points to take a break, scan the QR codes with a smartphone app, and solve interesting tasks. You will discover how well you know frog life.
When can I set off on the journey?
Anytime you feel like it. The route is accessible in all seasons and in any weather. Access to the content can be purchased at the Visitor Center Lake Cerknica (price: 5.00 €), then head along the Žaba cycling route.
Difficulty: easy
Estimated duration of the adventure: 1.5 h (12 km)
Suitable for: all cycling enthusiasts and fans of fun adventures, individuals, couples or groups, and of course families with children of all ages. The cycling route is suitable for children aged 6 and up, and the adventures can also be attended by younger kids on auxiliary cycling seats. After all, solving questions, tasks and challenges together on the route is a lot of fun.
Starting point: Visitor Center Lake Cerknica
Meet the pike, the most famous fish of Lake Cerknica! While cycling along the western part of the lake you will learn more about them, at the same time admiring the views of the largest intermittent lake in our country.
Make the 19-kilometre cycling route more exciting by solving fun tasks, and along the ride around Lake Cerknica get to know the pike and the lake in general.
What is the experience ''Look, a pike''?
An interactive experience on cycling route Ščuka (The Pike) along Lake Cerknica. During cycling, locate four points where you can pause; with a smartphone app scan the QR codes and solve interesting tasks. You will discover how well you know the life and habitat of the pike.
When can I set off on the trip?
Any time you feel like it. The route is accessible in all seasons and in any weather. Purchase access to the content at the Visitor Center Lake Cerknica (price: 5.00 €), then head along the Ščuka cycling route.
Difficulty: easy
Approximate duration of the adventure: 2.5 h (19 km)
Suitable for: all cycling enthusiasts and those seeking fun adventures, individuals, couples or groups, and of course families with children of all ages. The cycling route is suitable for children aged 8 and above, and younger children can also participate in the adventures on auxiliary bicycle seats. Solving questions, tasks and challenges together along the way is indeed a lot of fun.
Starting point: Visitor Center Lake Cerknica
Follow Jezerko, the lake man who lives in the underground world by Lake Cerknica. While cycling around the lake and Rakov Škocjan, he will reveal to you the story of how Lake Cerknica was formed, of two castles facing each other, and of a tragic love that ultimately led to the field becoming a lake.
Make the 29-kilometre cycling route more exciting by solving entertaining tasks, and while cycling along Lake Cerknica, get to know Jezerko, natural landmarks, and myths and legends that people used to explain the lake's fluctuations and other mysteries of the karst world.
What is the '' In Jezerko's Footsteps'' experience?
An interactive experience on the Jezerko (The Lake Man) cycling route along Lake Cerknica and Rakov Škocjan. During the ride, look for six points where you can take a break, scan QR codes with a smartphone app, and solve interesting tasks. You will discover how well you know Jezerko, his role in the story of the formation of Lake Cerknica, and other myths and legends that were inspired by the ever-changing karst world!
When can I set out on the trip?
Any time you like. The route is accessible in all seasons and in all weather. Purchase access to the content at the Visitor Center Lake Cerknica (price: 5.00 €), then head along the Jezerko cycling route.
Difficulty: medium
Estimated duration of the adventure: 4 h (29 km)
Suitable for: all cycling enthusiasts and fun adventures, individuals, couples or groups, and of course families with children of all ages. The cycling route is suitable for children from 10 years old, and the adventures can also be joined by younger children on auxiliary bike seats. After all, solving questions, tasks and challenges along the way is a lot of fun.
Starting point: Visitor Center Lake Cerknica
