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View of Štanjel – Vipava Stone Bridge loop from Duplje

View of Štanjel – Vipava Stone Bridge loop from Duplje

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View of Štanjel – Vipava Stone Bridge loop from Duplje

02:16

45.9km

680m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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16.8 km

Archaeological excavations confirm that the origins of Štanjel date back to the Hallstatt period. During this period, a fortress (castelliere) was built on the Thurn hill, which was later occupied and expanded by the Romans. The castle allowed control of the passage from the Karst to the Wippach valley.

In the Middle Ages, the fortress became an important trading post. A settlement spread out on the surrounding terraces, which was first mentioned in the Gorizia Urbar in 1402. The town was under the control of the Counts of Gorizia, who had a defensive wall built in the 15th century to protect it from the Ottomans.

After the death of the last Gorizia count, Leonhard of Gorizia (1440–1500), Štanjel became the property of the Habsburgs and gradually lost its importance as an important trading post. In 1508, the settlement was briefly occupied by the Republic of Venice.

From the 16th to the 19th century, the Counts Cobenzl, whose family members were diplomatic representatives of the Habsburgs, resided in Štanjel. The noble family converted the Štanjel Castle into one of their residences and used the local church as a family burial site.

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Štanjel

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Čehovini Fountain

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Hiša Posebne Sorte Restaurant & Hotel

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Authentic & quiet setting located in Branica Valley in the middle of Vineyards. This Family-run hotel offers great local dishes in the restaurant and cosy rooms. Bike storage is also available for guests as well as (E) bike rental & cycling info. Vid & Luka are great hosts and you'll feel like at home in Hiša posebne sorte (A special kind of a house).

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