Štrekna is a cycle path that has been constructed along the abandoned route of the former Velenje–Dravograd railway line. As the name implies, it runs along a (now disused) railway track which is referred to as štreka by the locals. The railway path is set against the scenic backdrop of the Pohorje mountains and Mt Uršlja Gora, and the experience of riding through the Huda Luknja gorge.

The entire length of 35 kilometers between Velenje and Dravograd is asphalted, uniformly marked and separated from traffic. Along the route, there are numerous stops with all equipment available to cyclists and users. With a gentle and even slope, the path is particularly suitable for families. In Velenje, the route starts at 411 meters above sea level, and reaches its highest point of 590 metres in Mislinja, after which it gradually descends to Dravograd up to 341 meters. Štrekna is not only a modern, picturesque cycling route, but also a rich treasure of technical heritage that serves as a timeless monument to human ingenuity and determination in overcoming challenging natural terrain. The renovated former infrastructure facilities along the Štrekna include many tunnels, bridges, viaducts and other construction interventions that enable modern travelers to discover the picturesque natural beauty and technical heritage of the Carinthia and Šaleška valley by bicycle.

 
Attractions along the way:

Along Štrekna, you will find many interesting buildings, such as the restored former railway bridge in Slovenj Gradac, the former tunnels between Mislinja and Velenje, the stone viaduct in Gornji Dolič and quite a few new bicycle overpasses and bridges. The route also takes you through the medieval city center of Slovenj Gradec.

Štrekna bus:

Štrekna bus is a thirty-seater bus with a trailer for sixteen wheels. It runs on the route between Velenje, Gornji Dolič, Mislinja, Slovenj Gradec, Otiški vrh, Dravograd and the bathing lake in Labot (Lavamünd) on the Austrian side. In 2024, the Štrekna bus runs every Saturday and Sunday between July 6 and September 29 and on the holiday, August 15, 2024.

For the lovers of non-asphalt roads, there is a 75 kilometres long diverse biking trail path which runs through the forest of Pohorje and connects its eastern part that lies in Maribor with its western part that lies in Koroška (Carinthia). The trail is marked in both directions (with PT sign) from Bolfenk in the east to Kremžarjev vrh in the west and it is connected with numerous local biking paths and forest roads, which lead to all major centres around Pohorje. The pleasant temperatures and the freshness of mountain air guarantee pleasure. Besides dense network of forest roads and cart tracks, Pohorje hides numerous bogs and plains, creeks with waterfalls and other natural beauties.

Mountain biking trail runs along local and forest macadam roads, connecting the hamlets and farms that lie around Mountain Uršlja gora. The road leads through the shadows of forests, past the sightseeing points, tourist farms, alpine cabins, solitary farms and provincial hamlets. There is also a shorter trail you can take, which runs along a forest cart track.

The starting point of the trail is at Ivarčko jezero Lake, the popular tourist recreational centre near Ravne na Koroškem. The longest trail is 40 kilometres long and is marked with metallic signs with a green symbol of a cyclist. The shorter trail is not marked, except of the part that belongs to the longest trail.