Cycling around Extraordinary Julian Alps – Slovenia

Matej — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 20:36:09 +0000

Around exceptional mountains

in the valleys of rivers and lakes

Around exceptional mountains

in the valleys of rivers and lakes

Cycling around Julian Alps – Slovenia

SLOVENIA | CYCLING – TOURING | SELF GUIDED CYCLING TOUR | 2026

4-day adventurous cycling tour in Slovenia with a cycle around the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park. Exploring on two wheels around the central alpine and culinary western part of Slovenia. One of the most beautiful cycling tour in Slovenia! Since 2009!

Beautiful cycling tour with riding around the Julian Alps. An amazing biking experience in the heart of the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park. Explore the beauty of the pure and intact Alpine nature by bike. Experiencing the breathtaking scenery of green alpine valleys, clear meandering rivers and majestic mountain peaks. One of the most beautiful circular cycling tour in Slovenia.

Facts:

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Activity: Cycling touring / Road cycling.
Type of the tour: Self Guided Tour.
Grade: Easy to Moderate.
Accommodation: Small Local hotels ***/**** and private accommodations
Booking: Any day of the week.
Start of the tour: Lesce/Bled, Slovenia
End of the tour: Lesce/Bled, Slovenia
Prices:
€495 /person (min. 3 people in group);
€595 /person (min. 2 people in group)
Note: This tour provides all the fun of cycling on official backroads and traditional biking experience.

€495.00

4 Days

Cycling – Self Guided

INFORMATION

Difficulty: Easy.

Bike skill level: Intermediate +/++

Bike fitness level: Level 2-3 (7 is max)

EXPERIENCE

It is one of the most beautiful circular cycling tour in Slovenia.

WHEN TO GO / DATE

May 5th–November 15th

START / END LOCATION

Bled, Slovenia

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DAY 1DAY 1

LAKE BLED TO KRANJSKA GORA CYCLING

A FULL EXPERIENCE OF ALPINE NATURE

After morning introductory meeting at our HQ Lesce, where you will receive all needed info, booklet and all gear for your cycling adventure, you will cycle from Bled to Kranjska Gora. Option: Afternoon cycling to Tamar Valley or/and Belopeška Lakes then cycle back to Kranjska Gora.

Morning briefing.
Biking from Bled to Kranjska Gora.
Accommodation in a hotel***/****, Kranjska Gora.
38 km | +245m | 3–4 hours
Tarmac 100%

DAY 2DAY 2

KRANJSKA GORA TO KOBARID

A TRUE ALPINE CYCLING STAGE

After breakfast a private transfer to Trenta Valley will take you across Slovenia’s highest mountain pass Vršič (1611 m). You will stop on top of the mountain pass where you will have the most outstanding views on the Trenta valley. Your cycling will begin at the beginning of the valley. The route will take you on a path alongside the emerald Soča river. You will cycle past the gorges of the river, past town Bovec towards Kobarid (35 kilometres), where you can optionally take a short hike to one of the most beautiful waterfalls Kozjak or you can visit the famous WW2 museum.

- Breakfast in hotel.
- Transfer via Vršič mountain pass (1611m) – easy stage option.
- Cycling from Kranjska Gora to Kobarid.
- Accommodation in a hotel***/****, Kobarid.
- Short option: 46 km | +330m | 3–4 hours
- Original stage: 66 km | +1147m | 4–5 hours
- Tarmac 100%

DAY 3DAY 3

KOBARID TO LAKE BOHINJ

FROM THE SOČA VALLEY TO THE ALPINE LAKE

Your cycling will begin after breakfast, when you will continue cycling on a path along the Soča river. You will cycle past villages all the way to Most na Soči town (20 kilometres) where you will take a famous train (45 minutes) to Bohinjska Bistrica. There you will enter beautiful cycling path towards Bohinj Lake passing by scenic villages (15 kilometres).

- - Breakfast in hotel, Kobarid.
  - Cycling from Kobarid to Most na Soči (2–3h)
  - Scenic train transfer from Most na Soči to Bohinj.
  - Cycling from Bohinj to Lake Bohinj (1h).
  - Accommodation in a hotel***/****, Bohinj.
  - 33 km | +245m | 3–4 hours
  - Tarmac 100%

DAY 4DAY 4

LAKE BOHINJ TO LAKE BLED CYCLING

EXTRAORDINARY CYCLING ON NEW CYCLING PATH

On the last day you will cycle on a brand new cycling path between Lake Bohinj and Lake Bled (35 kilometres) to Lesce, where your tour will end.
Return of the bikes and all rented gear. Main luggage pick-up.

- - Breakfast in hotel.
  - Cycling from Lake Bohinj to Lake Bled.
  - 35 km | +174 m | 4–5 hour.
  - Tarmac 100%.

WHY THIS CYCLING TOUR

- - Breathtaking scenery of the Julian Alps.
  - Pure alpine Bohinj Lake and picturesque Lake Bled.
  - Stay in charming pensions run by local people or in small hotels.
  - Picturesque drive or cycling across Vršič (1611m), the highest mountain pass in Slovenia.
  - Cycling through Trenta Valley along the emerald Soča River.

Brand new cycling path between two Alpine Pearls (Lakes Bohinj and Bled)
Sightseeing of Kranjska Gora and Jasna Lake.
Enjoy famous train ride from Most na Soči to Bohinjska Bistrica.
Sightseeing of Kobarid – a lively and culinary capital of Slovenia.
Sightseeing of great Kozjak Waterfall near Kobarid.

MAP

PRICE INCLUDES

Included in the price:

Full organisation of the cycling tour.
3 nights in 3*/4* hotel accommodation with breakfast.
Introductory briefing (day1 – morning) – Face to face.
Self Guided LIFE Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions, timetables and details with all vouchers for accommodations, private transfers, …
GPS routes/tracks (all stages/all days) / with digital maps.
APP for navigation (login with phone or tablet) with phone holder.
Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
Transfer across Vršič mountain pass.
Main luggage depo in HQ Lesce.
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. / Luggage transfer between accommodations / Items of personal nature. / Travel Insurance. / Bike rental.

Surcharges:

High season (June 1st–Sept. 30th): €120 /person
Solo traveler supplement: €280 (1 person on tour)

Bike rental:

Bike rental*: Trek DS touring bike: €30 /day/bike
Bike rental*: E-touring bike: €45 /day/bike
Bike rental*: Trek Marlin 7 or Canyon Grand Canyon: €30 /day/bike
Rental of Ortlieb waterproof handlebar pack, and side bags for luggage: €60 /tour/bike

* bike rental includes: bike rental with helmet, lock, pump, spare tube, Squirt chain lube and repair kit.

YOUR TRAVEL AND BIKE EXPERT

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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Cycling around Extraordinary Julian Alps – Slovenia

Around exceptional mountains

in the valleys of rivers and lakes

Around exceptional mountains

in the valleys of rivers and lakes

Cycling around Julian Alps – Slovenia

4-day adventurous cycling tour in Slovenia with a cycle around the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park. Exploring on two wheels around the central alpine and culinary western part of Slovenia. One of the most beautiful cycling tour in Slovenia! Since 2009!

€495.00

4 Days

Cycling – Self Guided

INFORMATION

EXPERIENCE

WHEN TO GO / DATE

START / END LOCATION

LAKE BLED TO KRANJSKA GORA CYCLING

A FULL EXPERIENCE OF ALPINE NATURE

KRANJSKA GORA TO KOBARID

A TRUE ALPINE CYCLING STAGE

KOBARID TO LAKE BOHINJ

FROM THE SOČA VALLEY TO THE ALPINE LAKE

LAKE BOHINJ TO LAKE BLED CYCLING

EXTRAORDINARY CYCLING ON NEW CYCLING PATH

WHY THIS CYCLING TOUR

MAP

PRICE INCLUDES

YOUR TRAVEL AND BIKE EXPERT

YOUR TRAVEL AND BIKE EXPERT

Book now !

MAKE AN INQUIRY

Cycling around Julian Alps, Slovenia