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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
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SUMMARY:Sports Town
DESCRIPTION:Sportno Mesto is designed for all lovers of outdoor sports and recreation. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a variety of sports equipment\, materials\, and activities offered by different providers. With its rich supporting program\, the event is aimed not only at young people but also at the young at heart. \nOn Saturday\, 11 April 2026\, the Olympic Center Novo mesto will come alive with sports as part of this year’s Festival of Sports and Recreation – Sportno Mesto 2026\, featuring the city’s traditional events: the 4th Bike Day and the 12th Rudolfovanje. \nBike Day 2026 will include 10 cycling activities for enthusiasts of all ages\, from road cycling and mountain biking to gravel riding\, a children’s cycling trip\, tube replacement competitions\, beginner cycling lessons\, and a mini MTB school. Rudolfovanje will feature hiking and cycling along the Rudolf Route. \nAthletic Club Krka Novo mesto will host mini cross-country and shot-put competitions for all generations. Youth Center Oton will organize the “Štrbunk” competition and a Wheel of Fortune. Equestrian centers will open their doors for demonstrations\, while the Red Cross Novo mesto will present basic life-saving procedures. Triathlon Club Novo mesto and Swimming Club Novo mesto will offer swimming sessions for preschoolers\, first graders\, and their parents. Rowing Club Novo mesto will demonstrate rowing on ergometers and boats. The Slovenian Paralympic Committee will showcase wheelchair basketball\, archery\, and a course for the visually impaired. Inflatable playgrounds will be available\, and Zavod Čebela will offer mini roller-skating lessons. Rod Gorjanskih Tabornikov will demonstrate scouting skills\, knot-tying\, and navigation\, while Društvo NATURO will provide fun games for everyone. Prevent – Center for Sports and Rehabilitation will demonstrate proper exercise techniques. Cycling experts will be on hand to help with bike adjustments. \nAs part of the festival\, a roundtable discussion will take place during the 2nd Meeting of Slovenia’s Mountain Bike Guides\, focusing on outdoor activities in Novo mesto. \nProgram: \nPresentation of Clubs\, Associations\, and Organizations (09:00–18:00): \n\nRowing Club Krka – Dolenjska (link)\nRugby Club Novo mesto\nAthletic Club Krka Novo mesto\nTable Tennis Club Krka Novo mesto\nKarate Club Novo mesto\nSlovenian Paralympic Committee\nSwimming Club Novo mesto\nTriathlon Club Novo mesto\nZavod Čebela\nDruštvo Šola zdravja – Novo mesto branch\nDruštvo NATURO\nRod Gorjanskih Tabornikov\nRed Cross Novo mesto – OZRK\nRTC Gače\nPGD Prečna\nPrevent – Center for Sports and Rehabilitation\nYouth Center Oton\nRudolfovanje: large hike and cycling along Rudolf Route\, small hike (Organizer: Hiking Club Novo mesto)\nOpen Day at Češča vas Equestrian School and Sports Center\nBike Day 2026: cycling for all enthusiasts (various routes) (Organizer: Društvo Vezalka)\n\nActivities and Workshops: \n\n09:15–10:00: Društvo Šola zdravja – group exercise\n11:30–13:00: Bike Day – Children’s cycling trip (Društvo Vezalka)\n13:00–14:00: Bike Day – Mini MTB School (KD Zverinice)\n16:00–18:00: Swimming Club Novo mesto – Active swimming sessions for preschoolers\, first graders\, and parents\n13:00–14:00: Zavod Čebela – Children’s roller-skating workshop with a roller obstacle course\n14:00–14:45: Bike Day – Tube replacement competition (Društvo Vezalka)\n14:30–17:00: Athletic Club Krka – Mini cross-country and shot-put\n16:00–17:00: Swimming Club Novo mesto – Swimming games\, relay and basic pool activities for children and parents\n10:00–15:00: Red Cross – Demonstration of Basic Life Support at 10:00\, 12:00\, and 14:30\n15:00–16:00: Rudolfovanje – Short program at the end of the hike\n17:00–18:00: 2nd Meeting of Slovenia’s Mountain Bike Guides and roundtable discussion\n\nAll sports enthusiasts are welcome!
URL:https://visitnovomesto.si/dogodek/sports-town/
LOCATION:Olimpijski center Novo mesto\, Zaloška cesta 20\, Novo mesto\, Slovenija\, 8000\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Nature and Sport
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260408T073616Z
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SUMMARY:Cycling Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Vezalka Association (Društvo Vezalka) invites you to Bike Day 2026\, a diverse sports and recreational event dedicated entirely to cycling. The event will take place as part of the “Športno mesto” programme on Saturday\, 11 April 2026\, at the Olympic Centre Novo mesto\, starting at 9:00. \nJoin the 4th Bike Day 2026 on the platform in front of the Novo mesto Swimming Pool. The event will delight all cycling enthusiasts\, both children and adults\, as it offers a wide range of activities for the whole family. Whether you are a road cyclist\, a gravel enthusiast\, a touring cyclist\, or a true mountain biking (MTB) devotee who loves trails and singletracks\, you will certainly find something for yourself. There are plenty of options available for adults\, children\, and families alike. \n\nPROGRAMME \nFOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES \n\nFamily Cycling Trip – Direction Dolenjske TopliceRoute: via linkDistance: 36 km\, elevation gain: 400 mMeeting and registration: 9:30Age: 10+Online registration: via link\nScott Children’s Cycling Trip – Off the Beaten Track to the Glinokopi Zalog Educational TrailRoute: via linkDistance: 15–20 km\, elevation gain: 100 mMeeting and registration at 10:30. Presentation of the Little Cycling School.Planned start of the ride at 11:30.Age: 6+Online registration: via link\nLittle Cycling School (PiBi Kids)Programme presentation on the platform in front of the Novo mesto Swimming Pool.Skills course\, slow race\, balance bike race\, cycling lessons for the youngest.Meeting at 10:30Age: 4–7\nCycling Trip into the Forest for the Youngest – Vezalka AssociationDistance: 3 kmMeeting at 11:45Age: 4+\nContinental Inner Tube Replacement CompetitionTake part in a speed and skills competition – who can replace an inner tube the fastest.Registration at the info point until 13:30.Activity starts at 14:00\nMini MTB School for Youth and Children & MTB Skills CourseMini MTB school from 13:00–15:00Meeting for participants at 12:45An MTB course will also be set up to test cycling skillsAge: 7+\n\nFOR ADULTS AND TEENAGERS \n\nGravel Ride – Mirna Peč Hinterland and Suha Krajina Gravel RoadsRoute: via linkDistance: 47 km\, elevation gain: 930 mMeeting and registration: 9:10–9:25Online registration: via link\nMTB1 – ŠD Fratko – Trail Ride (Bike Park Fratko)Distance: 35 km\, elevation gain: 700 mMeeting and registration: 9:15–9:40Online registration: via link\nMTB2 – MTB Zverinice – Singletrack Ride Around Novo mestoDistance: approx. 20–30 kmMeeting and registration: 9:15–9:40Online registration: via link\nMTB3 – PD Krka Novo mesto – Touring Cycling Ride – Dolenjska Hills and CastlesRoute: via linkDistance: 53 km\, elevation gain: 950 mMeeting and registration: 9:10–9:25Online registration: via link\nRoad Cycling 1 – KD Sprint – Dolenjska LoopRoute: via linkDistance: 70 km\, elevation gain: 650 mMeeting: 9:10–9:25Online registration: via link\nRoad Cycling 2 – Team Granfondo Slovenia (TGS) – Suha Krajina 100Route: via linkDistance: 110 km\, elevation gain: 1500 mMeeting and registration: 8:50Online registration: via link\n\nFOR PARAPLEGIC AND DISABLED PARTICIPANTS\n\nMeeting at 10:30 at the Association of Paraplegics of Dolenjska and Bela krajinaRide from Šmihel to the Olympic Centre Novo mesto\n\nRUDOLFOVANJE\n\nAs part of Rudolfovanje\, which will also take place at the Olympic Centre Novo mesto\, a trekking/MTB cycling event along the Rudolf Trail will be organised by the Novo mesto Hiking Association.Online registration via email: rudolf.cetrti@gmail.com\n\n\nINFO: drustvo.vezalka@gmail.com or +386 40 469 283 (Rado) \nBike Day 2026 offers an active way to spend your free time\, socialising\, and promoting a healthy lifestyle in a pleasant environment. You are warmly invited to join us and start pedalling in great company! \nEvent website.
URL:https://visitnovomesto.si/dogodek/cycling-day-2026/
LOCATION:Olimpijski center Novo mesto\, Zaloška cesta 20\, Novo mesto\, Slovenija\, 8000\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth,Nature and Sport
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
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SUMMARY:Cup Tournament in MTP
DESCRIPTION:Plesni studio Novo mesto invites you to the Cup Tournament in MTP\, which will take place at the Športna dvorana Marof on Saturday and Sunday\, 11–12 April 2026. \nEvent website.
URL:https://visitnovomesto.si/dogodek/cup-tournament-in-mtp/
LOCATION:Športna dvorana Marof\, Kettejev drevored 2\, Novo mesto\, Slovenija\, 8000\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Art and Culture,Nature and Sport
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260411T060000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260411T160000
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SUMMARY:Rudolfovanje 2026
DESCRIPTION:As part of the celebration of the municipal holiday of the Municipality of Novo mesto\, the Hiking Association Novo mesto is organizing the traditional\, now twelfth\, “Rudolfovanje.” This is a hiking–cycling–cultural event aimed at reviving and bringing back to life the Rudolf Trail.\nThe hiking and cycling route is 40 km long and follows the borders of the former town territory of Rudolfswerth\, as defined by Rudolf IV of Habsburg in the founding charter in 1365.\nThis year’s Rudolfovanje will take place together with the “Sports City” event organized by the Novo mesto Institute.\nYou are invited to join one of the events on April 11\, 2026\, with a joint conclusion at 4:00 PM at the Olympic Center (by the swimming pool) in Češča vas: \nEach participant can choose the option that suits them best: \n\nFull-route hike of the Rudolf Trail\, starting in Češča vas at the Olympic Center. The hike begins at 6:00 AM. Refreshments will be provided along the way\, and transportation will be arranged for anyone who becomes too exhausted. Although the route is technically easy\, its length makes it demanding. Including breaks\, it will take about 10 hours. The highest point reached will be Golušnik at 510 meters\, and the lowest point will be the crossing of the Krka River at Otočec at 160 meters.\nMain (central) hike\, held every year from the covered cutting at Karteljevo\, past the mill in Bezgavec\, to the Olympic Center (green section of the route on the next page). Participants will meet at 11:00 AM in Češča vas by the pool\, from where a bus will take them to the starting point. The hike will be 14 km long\, with a refreshment stop along the way. The difficulty is easy.\nTrekking cycling along the full route\, also starting at the Olympic Center at 11:30 AM. The same route description and characteristics apply to cyclists. The cycling difficulty is rated V1\, S1\, with sections above Luknja and from Golušnik toward Grčevje rated V2 and S2.\n\nActivities will be adapted to participants and weather conditions.\nThe final gathering will take place at the Olympic Center in Češča vas.All hiking and cycling participants will receive a free hot meal. \nPlease register (and cancel if necessary) at: rudolf.cetrti@gmail.com(Associations or organizations are asked to submit a joint list of participants by name no later than April 10\, 2026.)\nWhen registering\, please indicate the event number (1–3) and the list of participants for each event. \nThis year’s Rudolfovanje will take place together with the “Sports City” event organized by the Novo mesto Institute.We thank the Municipality of Novo mesto for its annual support of Rudolfovanje. \nBest hiking regards from the Hiking Association Novo mesto.
URL:https://visitnovomesto.si/dogodek/rudolfovanje-2026/
LOCATION:Olimpijski center Novo mesto\, Zaloška cesta 20\, Novo mesto\, Slovenija\, 8000\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Health and Well-Being,Nature and Sport
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ORGANIZER;CN="PD Novo mesto":MAILTO:info@pdnm.si
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260411T070000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260411T190000
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SUMMARY:Nature Conservation Excursion - Velika Planina
DESCRIPTION:Dear mountain wardens\, guardians of mountain nature and all members of the Hiking Association Novo mesto\, you are kindly invited to a very interesting nature conservation excursion\, which will take place on Saturday\, 11 April 2026\, with departure at 7:00. The nature conservation excursion is the final excursion for this year’s trainees for mountain wardens. Trainees are exempt from transport costs. There are still 17 seats available on the bus for other participants\, so please hurry with registration. If the bus becomes fully booked\, we will organize additional transport for members of the Hiking Association Novo mesto.With us will be the lecturer of the GS courses\, Prof. Dušan Klenovšek.The activities of the Hiking Association Novo mesto are supported by the Municipality of Novo mesto.\nDEPARTURE: We will gather in front of Planet Tuš in Novo mesto on Saturday\, 11 April 2026\, at 7:00. We will travel along the route: from Novo mesto we will continue through Trebnje towards Ljubljana\, Stahovica and Črnivec\, to the parking area at Rakova Ravan below Gojška Planina.\nACTION: This time we will visit the blooming Mala and Velika Planina. First we will ascend to Gojška Planina\, continue to Mala Planina\, past the Črnuče Hut to the Domžale Hut\, then climb behind it to Mali and Veliki Vršič\, continue towards the Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows (time for a snack)\, then on to the foothills of Veliko Gradišče (1666 m – the highest peak of Velika Planina) and then return along the southern ridge to the Domžale Hut. There will also be a ceremonial awarding of certificates and badges to the new GS (and time for a drink\, coffee and something to eat)\, after which we will return to the starting point\, where the bus will pick us up.\nRETURN: The excursion will conclude in the evening hours.\nVGN: We strive not to cause damage in nature (picking flowers\, breaking branches\, etc.) and not to make noise. Please take your waste with you.\nEQUIPMENT: Proper hiking equipment is required; we recommend hiking poles\, protection against possible bad weather and hiking boots.\nFOOD: Bring snacks and drinks in your backpack; they can also be purchased at the mountain hut.\nPRICE: The cost of the excursion is €18.\nREGISTRATION: Please register by Monday\, 6 April 2026 (inclusive) at: danijel.brezovar@gmail.com or tel.: 031 805 917\nGUIDE: The hike will be led by Rozalija Skobe. \nPrepared by Danijel Brezovar for the Hiking Association Novo mesto. \nLET’S GO SAFELY INTO THE MOUNTAINS TOGETHER.
URL:https://visitnovomesto.si/dogodek/nature-conservation-excursion-velika-planina/
LOCATION:Postajališče pri Tušu\, Topliška cesta\, Novo mesto\, Slovenija\, 8000\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Health and Well-Being,Nature and Sport
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ORGANIZER;CN="PD Novo mesto":MAILTO:info@pdnm.si
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260411T120000
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SUMMARY:Trepetlika Raises Awareness and Educates Through Movement
DESCRIPTION:The Trepetlika Association invites you to a support event for patients\, taking place on Saturday\, 11 April 2026\, at the Supernova Shopping Centre in Novo mesto (Otoška cesta)\, from 10:00 to 12:00. Informational materials will be available at the stand\, and experiences will be shared. The main focus will be on sports\, featuring table tennis\, which is recognized worldwide as an excellent therapy for patients. \nFor 37 years\, the association has provided comprehensive support to people with Parkinson’s disease and other extrapyramidal disorders\, as well as their relatives. Trepetlika works to raise awareness of these conditions\, break down prejudices\, and promote a high quality of life through movement. \nThe event will be held in Slovenian. \nEvent website
URL:https://visitnovomesto.si/dogodek/trepetlika-raises-awareness-and-educates-through-movement/
LOCATION:Supernova Novo mesto\, Otoška cesta 5\, Novo mesto\, Slovenija\, 8000\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Health and Well-Being,Nature and Sport
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dru%C5%A1tvo Trepetlika%2C Novo mesto":MAILTO:nm.regija@trepetlika.si
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