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Family Cycling Trip along the Drava Bike Route (Maribor–Ptuj)
Family cycling trip along the Drava Bike Route – Drava Bike (Maribor–Ptuj)
For all family members who will not participate in the Marathon around Pohorje and other cycling enthusiasts, we are preparing a family cycling tour along the Drava Bike Route – Drava Bike between Maribor and Ptuj, with return as desired.
Date: 7 June 2025
Event program:
- 10:00 Gathering of participants at RRA Podravje - Maribor, Pobreška cesta 20, Maribor
- 10:20 Viewing the start of the Tour of Slovenia participants (footbridge over Titova Street)
- 10:30 Planned start of cycling along the Drava Bike route between Maribor and Ptuj, on the right side of the Drava River through Miklavž, Starše, and Hajdina.
Along the way we will stop at various locations and with various providers (Roman burial mounds, Golden Beach in Zlatoličje, interpretation units along the route and the Interpretation Centre Drava Natura 2000 Ptuj).
- Between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM: Expected arrival in Ptuj, followed by stretching after cycling. Afterwards, participants can, on their own, visit Ptuj Castle, the City Tower, one of the restaurants or inns (Hotel in restavracija Pomaranča, Gostilna Ribič, or, 6 km before Ptuj in the village of Slovenja vas, Gostilna Slovenski Hram), or enjoy a swim at Terme Ptuj.
- The stop in Ptuj can also be used to visit the creative café MuziKafe or to walk to the popular spot on the shores of Lake Ptuj, Ranca Ptuj.
- Participants can choose their own suitable departure time for the return journey, either taking the same route back or choosing an alternative route with a few easy and shorter climbs and descents on the left bank of the Drava River past Krčevina and Vurberk, with a refreshment stop at Gostilna Johana in Dvorjane, then continuing through Spodnji and Zgornji Duplek, Trčova, and Malečnik—or possibly choosing to return by train.
Those who arrive earlier experience more. A local dinner, a short walk through the old town, or a view of the Drava River at sunset – simple things that make a difference. Stay overnight at one of our selected accommodations (Čokoladna vas, Gostišče Sobočan, Hotel Bau, City Map B&B Hotel, Prenočišča Pohorska kavarna (B&B), Draš center, Hotel Tabor, Hostel Pekarna, Fani & Rozi, Villa Magdalena apartments & rooms) and start your day ready, well-rested, and with a smile.
The family cycling event is organized by RRA Podravje – Maribor and Maribor Cycling Network as part of the Maribor Cycling Weekend.