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Diversion of the route on Stage 2 (Radlje ob Dravi – Maribor) of the Drava Cycling Route
 

We inform you that a route diversion has occurred on Stage 2 (Radlje ob Dravi – Maribor) of Drava Bike.

The Drava Cycling Route – Drava Bike has been selected among the 19 finalists of the ECTN Awards 2026 in the field of cultural and sustainable tourism. This achievement represents an important international recognition for a project that connects sustainable mobility, cultural and natural heritage, local communities, and tourism providers along the Drava River.

The Tour of Slovenia once again brings a top-class cycling spectacle to Slovenian roads this year. One of the highlights of this year’s edition will be Stage Two, which will follow Drava Cycling Route – Drava Bike from Radlje ob Dravi to Ormož. Along the Drava River, embraced by Koroška and Štajerska, one of the most recognizable days of this year’s race is expected.

For the tenth consecutive year, during the school holidays, a Saturday cycling train will run on the Carinthian line between Maribor and Bleiburg (Pliberk). The service will start on Saturday, 13 June 2026, and will operate every Saturday until 29 August 2026. In addition to Saturday services, the train will also run on public holidays, namely on 25 April, 1 May, 2 May, 25 June, and 15 August 2026.

Diversion of the route on Stage 2 (Radlje ob Dravi – Maribor) of the Drava Cycling Route

We inform you that a temporary route diversion has occurred on Stage 2 (Radlje ob Dravi – Maribor) of Drava Bike.

A detour will be in place on the section of the Drava Cycling Route between Formin and the village of Cvetkovci due to construction works related to the construction of the small hydropower plant Pesnica.

zDRAVAntura Descent on the Drava – from Športni park Ruše to Drava Center

On Saturday, 14 June 2025, the public institute Športni park Ruše will organize a water adventure called zDRAVAntura – a descent along the Drava River from Ruše to Limbuš, intended for lovers of nature and outdoor recreation.

On May 20, 2025, at the Assembly of the Partnership for the Drava Cycling Route – Drava Bike, members appointed a new Management Board for a four-year term. The new president is Mag. Alan Bukovnik, while the partnership expressed its gratitude to the outgoing president, Leo Kremžar.

Within the current financial framework, European funding is expected for the construction of new sections of the Drava Cycling Route – Drava Bike.

Family Cycling Trip along the Drava Bike Route – Drava Bike (Maribor–Ptuj)

The zaDravo project achieved 3rd place in the Best EU Project 2025 competition.

For the ninth consecutive year, a Saturday bicycle train will operate during the school holidays along the Carinthian route between Maribor and Pliberk. The first ride will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

EMW | Drava Bike Family Cycling

Subsequently the Dravograd-Trbonje road was reopened to all traffic for the first time a month ago after natural disaster in August last year. However, the road is now once again closed to cars. The road in question is currently open only for cyclists and pedestrians. This situation is anticipated to remain until August 15, when restoration work will begin. The remediation will take one month. During this period, the road will be closed to all traffic.

Slovenian Railways announces that due to work on the line between the stations Vuzenica - Dravograd (remediation of landslides after the recent storm), on Saturday, August 10, an alternative transport will be organized for all Saturday bicycle trains according to an adjusted timetable. The Maribor - Dravograd line will be closed between August 9 and 12, 2024.

The cycling route to Varaždin is flooded and muddy in the section that runs along the banks of the Drava River (near Pušćine).

As part of the 1st stage of the Dravograd - Radlje cycling route, there is a complete road closure on the section between Bukovje Manor and Trbonje Bridge.

For the eighth year in a row, during the school holidays, a Saturday bicycle train will run along the Koroška line (Koroška proga) between Maribor and Pliberk.

It starts with rides on Saturday 15/6 and runs every Saturday until 24/8/2024, and for holidays 27/4, 1/5, 2/5, 25/6 and 15/8/2024.

Peter Pala from Hungary, who cycled from Toblach (I) to Legrad (HR) last week, shared his experiences regarding the accessibility of the Drava cycling route - Drava Bike. He traveled the entire route on a trekking bike. In the following, we share his experiences with you in individual stages.

The heavy rains in August also had consequences on the route of the Drava cycle route - Drava Bike. At RRA Podravje - Maribor we have collected information about its accessibility for you.

The heavy rains in August also had consequences on the route of the Drava cycle route - Drava Bike. At RRA Podravje - Maribor we have collected information about its accessibility for you.