Cycling Among the Masterpieces of Tone Kralj
Experience a unique cycling tour that will take you in the footsteps of one of Slovenia's most important painters - Tone Kralj. Discover his art, the history of the places and the beautiful nature of the Ilirska Bistrica region.
Basic information
- Meeting point: TIC Ilirska Bistrica (parking lot behind Dom na Vidmu)
- Duration: 5-6 hours
- Minimum number of people: 2
- Maximal number of people: 10
- Bikes: Bring your own or rent one at the Tourist Information Centre (TIC) for an additional fee.
- Helmets: Please bring your own helmet, or rent one at the Tourist Information Centre (TIC).
- The route is about 50km and 500 metres of climbing, suitable for e-bikes or those with a little more fitness
- Guided tours available in: Slovenian, German, English and French.
Price
- 2 people: 123,00 €/person
- 3 people: 86,00 €/person
- 4 people: 67,00 €/person
- 5 - 7 people: 56,00 €/person
- 8 - 10 people: 41,00 €/person
💡 Price includes:
- Cycling guiding
- Prem Castle entrance fee
- entrance fee to the Dragotin Kette Memorial Room
- other entrance fees according to the programme
Nutrition
- We recommend that you bring snacks and drinks
- During the journey, you can stop at the Ivankotovi, where you can order a meal if you wish.
Adjustments
For private groups, the programme can be fully customised:
- Tour of Prem Castle
- additional culinary stops
- adjusting the route and pace
- the tour can be enjoyed by car or bus.
Route description
After the assembly in the centre of Ilirska Bistrica, we cycle up to the parish church of St. Peter, where we see the Royal paintings from the 1950s.
Then descend into the valley, cross the River Reka and climb up to the village of Prem, where you will visit the Church of St. Helen - the first church painted by Tone Kralj in 1921.
Continue past Ilirska Bistrica towards the source of the River Reka to the village of Podgraje, where you can see the exceptional Royal Paintings.
Finally, we return to Ilirska Bistrica and visit the Church of St. George in the Old Town.
DISCOVER ILIRSKA BISTRICA IN AUTUMN
After an invigorating day of cycling and discovery, it’s time to unwind, recharge and enjoy a peaceful night’s stay with one of our local accommodation providers.
STAY OVERNIGHT with one of our local accommodation providers and enjoy 10% off e-bike rentals and the Escape Game at Prem Castle.
Application / enquiry
Applications are accepted at the TIC Ilirska Bistrica or via the form on the website.
Send your enquiry and secure your place on the tour.
When booking, simply choose one of the following available dates:
- 24 SEPTEMBER at 9.30 a.m. (Registrations are now closed.)
- 25 SEPTEMBER at 9.30 a.m. (Registrations are now closed.)
- 13 OCTOBER at 9.30 a.m. (Registrations are now closed.)
- 23 OCTOBER at 9.30 a.m.
- 24 OCTOBER at 9.30 a.m.
Bookings close 5 days before the experience takes place.
