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A short
trail on a panoramic mountain
Limbarska gora is a woody hill
with steep north face and gently sloping south face with
nice villages and meadows. Because of easy access (via one
of the main auto routes in Slovenia), a baroque church on
the top and nice panoramic views, this hill is well known
among hikers. A labyrinth of paths invites many mountain
bikers to find their own way up the hill. (more
information at >>
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Starting point
Leave your vehicle at the
village of Zirovse, 2 km W from Blagovica, 7 km SWW from
Trojane. From old main road Ljubljana - Trojane take right
at sign Zirovse and cross the new highway. It is best to
park your car below the village near the small
electro-transformation unit.
Trail description
The best time to ride this tour is winter or summer.
Choose a bright and sunny day to enjoy the panorama. I
would also recommend to avoid some sections (no. 25 - 29)
for a few days after heavy rain.
The path described here starts on the north face, first
ascents are the hardest ones and they will certainly warm
you up for enjoying the rest of the ride. The rest is a
nice trip on southern part of the hill. The route follows
a logical succession of cart tracks and walking paths
which leads to the top of Limbarska gora, descends to one
of many forgotten valleys and finally over the crest of
Golcaj reaches the starting point. The only real imperfection
of here described path is unable ness to completely avoid
asphalt. However, nice landscape and a taste of serious off road
biking are a good counterweight to this fault.
Other possibilities
A) In case of snow the route becomes very exciting
especially in terms of orientation. On such occasions the
best way is to reach the top via the mostly asphalted main
road (Serjuce, Vodice) and then descend in the opposite
way of here described way. Be careful because of hikers!
B) For a few days after heavy rain it is best
to avoid the muddy part of the tour. At no. 19 go left and
take the right cart track (a sign "Golcaj")
which finally splits to singletrack. Further follow the
red and yellow signs until the crest of Golcaj (a church
and old ruins). Follow the crest some hundred meters to
no. 29.
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