Slovenia Gravel Biking | Hut to Hut Bikepacking
SLOVENIA | GRAVEL OR MTB TOUR | HUT TO HUT BIKEPACKING | 2026
Gravel riding - bikepacking tour - or mtb tour from the western part of Slovenia to Ljubljana via Alps and green valleys. An amazing gravel riding experience at the northern part of Slovenia with rides on nice gravel roads, trails, distant roads, ... Slovenia hut-to-hut tour is much more than just a usual biking tour. We have designed a perfect Hut-to-Hut gravel cycling experience that combines great riding and exploring, everything one loves about a journey.
This great Slovenian gravel riding tour is all about exploring the places less traveled, via single track trails, gravel and abandoned dirt roads, carrying only essential gear with you. It's a tour in the northern part of Slovenia and a combination of gravel biking and hut to hut and simple-boutique accommodation.
The tour is characterized by generally gentle single tracks through mid-elevation meadows and open Alpine areas, surrounded by high mountain peaks and emerald coloured mountain rivers. This route connects many of the best, most continuously rideable gravel roads, with some quiet dirt roads riding close to the northern Slovenian loop.
Facts:
- Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
- Activity: Gravel Riding - Hut to Hut Bikepacking.
- Length: 526 km / Elevation: Climb - 15.930 m / Descent: 17.185 m
- Grade: Moderate to Challenging.
- Accommodation: Mountain huts and boutique local Accommodation.
- Date: From May 15th to October 30th.
- Booking: Any day of the week.
- Start of the tour: Arrival city is Ljubljana.
- End of the tour: Ljubljana.
- Price of self guided tour: €1,295.00 /person (min. 2 riders in group)
- Price of guided tour: €1,680.00 /person (min. 4 riders in group)
- Note: This biking tour involves riding through remote and rugged terrains.
Want to do a private guided group? We can organise a private guide group from just 4 bikers with our experienced and licensed guides. Please, contact us.
At LIFE Bike Adventures we specialise in designing epic bike tours. We are committed to seeking out the very best in everything for our guests that only the knowledge and experience of our local team can provide. This is one of the finest bike-packing tours in Slovenia, created and performed by local expert Matey Mejovsek back in 2017.
From €1,295.00
10 Days
Gravel Biking
INFORMATION
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Bike skill level: Intermediate+
Bike fitness level: Level 4 (7 is max)
EXPERIENCE
Each day of this sensational gravel bike tour will inspire your sense of adventure. It’s all about exploring Slovenia by gravel bike.
WHEN TO GO / DATE
May 15th–October 30th
START / END LOCATION
Ljubljana, Slovenia
LJUBLJANA / POHORJE MOUNTAINS RIDE DAY
PERFECT GRAVEL WARM UP
- Early morning introductory meeting in Ljubljana and a private transfer to Maribor - Pohorje / 1,5-2h.
- Gravel riding from Ruška koča (Pohorje) to Slovenj Gradec.
- Accommodation in a small and charming Farmhouse***, Slovenj Gradec.
- 74 km / C-1541 m, D-2335 m / 6–7h
- Gravel 95%, Tarmac 5%
RIDE TO PECA DAY
GREAT GRAVEL RIDING DAY
- Breakfast at the farmhouse.
- Gravel cycling from Slovenj Gradec to Peca Hut.
- Accommodation in Mountain Hut***, Peca.
- 50 km / C-1950 m, D-1240 m / 6–7 h
- Gravel 90%, Tarmac 10%.
RIDE TO AN AMAZING VALLEY
GRAVEL RIDE ABOVE ALPINE VALLEYS
- Breakfast in the mountain hut.
- Gravel riding from Peca Hut to Logarska Valley.
- Mountain Hut or Local farmhouse, Logarska Valley.
- 48 km / C-1570 m, D-2200 m / 5–6h
- Gravel 80%, Tarmac 20%.
- Optional accommodation: Family-run Hotel Plesnik****, Logarska Valley.
KARAVANKE MOUNTAINS RIDE
RIDE TO HEAVEN
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Gravel riding from Logarska Valley to Kofce Mountain / Šija.
- Accommodation in Taborniški Dom on Šija ** (Mountain Hut).
- 66 km / C-2100 m, D-1950 m / 6–7h
- Gravel 65%, Tarmac 25%.
RIDING ABOVE LAKE BLED
GRAVEL RIDING POETRY
- Breakfast in the mountain hut.
- Gravel riding from Mt Šija via Zelenica, Valvasor Hut, Mojstrana to Kranjska Gora.
- Accommodation in Mountain Hut Tonka ***, Kranjska Gora.
- 69 km / C-1980m, D-2165 m / 6–7h
- Gravel 70%, tarmac 30%.
- Optional accommodation: hotel ***, Kranjska Gora.
JULIAN ALPS STAGE
MOUNTAIN PASS GRAVEL RIDING
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Gravel riding from Kranjska Gora to Bovec via Vršič Mountain Pass (1611m).
- Accommodation at the Hotel in Bovec
- 48.5 km / C-1250 m, D-1380 m / 5–6h
- Gravel 40%, Tarmac 60%.
SOČA VALLEY RIDE
EMERALD RIVER GRAVEL DAY
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Gravel cycling from Bovec to Tolmin via Kobariški stol.
- Accommodation in Mountain hut (above Tolmin).
- 58.5 km / C-1450 m, D-1180 m / 6–7h
- Gravel 55%, tarmac 45%.
FLYING HIGH RIDE
IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Gravel riding from Tolmin to Cerkno.
- Accommodation in a Farmhouse ***, Zakojca.
- 32 km / C-1160 m, D-660 m / 5–6h
- Gravel 30%, tarmac 70%.
RIDE TO THE CAPITAL - LJUBLJANA
A WILD BIKING DAY
- Breakfast in farmhouse.
- Gravel riding from Cerkno (Zakojca) to Ljubljana via Škofja Loka.
- Accommodation in hotel***, Ljubljana.
- 83 km / C-2600 m, D-2195 m / 7–8h
- Gravel 65%, tarmac 25%.
LJUBLJANA
Enjoy Slovenia's vibrant capital.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Departure
WHY RIDE THIS GRAVEL TOUR
- Breathtaking scenery of the Slovenian Alps.
- Discover beautiful Pohorje and amazing Logarska Valley (Green Valley)
- Gravel riding in Triglav National Park.
- Welcoming hosts and expert gravel biking guides.
- Finest mountain hut to mountain hut bikepacking tour in Slovenia.
- Great riding and exploring everything you love about the real outdoor biking journey.
- Gravel biking along Soča Valley on beautiful and natural biking trails.
- Enjoy riding on rideable and distant gravel roads.
- Enjoy rich gourmet region with traditional flavours.
GRAVEL HUT-TO-HUT RIDING SLOVENIA MAP
PRICE INCLUDES - SELF GUIDED TOUR
Included in the price:
- Full organisation of the mountain biking tour.
- Introductory briefing in Ljubljana on day 1 (morning) and transfer to starting point of the tour - face to face.
- 9 nights in small hotels, private accommodations and mountain huts, with breakfast.
- GPS routes/tracks (all stages).
- APP for navigation (login with phone or tablet).
- Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
- Daily collaboration and tracking on the communication app - additional customer support.
- Main luggage depo and transfer to end of the tour (Ljubljana)
- Tourist tax and VAT.
Not included in the price: Travel to Slovenia (the start point of the tour). / Food and drinks: all food and drinks, except breakfast at the accommodation. / Items of personal nature. / Travel insurance. / Bike rental.
Surcharges:
- High season (June 15th-Sept. 15th): €240 /person
- Single supplement: €680
Bike rental:
- Bike rental: Trek Checkpoint ALR5: €40 /day/bike
- Bike rental: Trek Checkpoint SLR5: €50 /day/bike
- Bike rental: Trek Marlin 7 or Canyon Grand Canyon: €30 /day/bike
- Bike rental: E-MTb Trek Powerfly 5: €45 /day/bike
- Rental of Ortlieb bikepacking bags - full: €80 /tour/bike
* bike rental includes: bike rental with helmet, lock, pump, spare tube, Squirt chain lube and repair kit.
Every company needs a responsible person behind the scenes. Every cycling tour needs a person who knows the destination, who knows more about cycling, who is also a passionate cyclist and dedicated to cycling. Matej, who has been working in cycling for two decades, is there for you and with you on your biking tour. He has excellent knowledge of destinations in Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Italy and elsewhere in the Balkans. He is the creator of the following cycling events: Human Fish Gravel, Bled Bike Festival, Women Ride Together Day, Gravel Epic, No Borders Bikepacking, Trans Balkan, ... and the creator of more than 100 cycling routes, products and programs.
He advises on many destinations regarding cycling content and cooperates with the economic sector in the development of cycling routes, contents, concepts and organization of cycling events. He is here mainly for you, to offer advice, to brief you before the tour and to be, with the rest of Life Bike team, the greatest possible help to you and your fellow travellers on your bike tour. Welcome!
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