Family Cycling Holiday in Slovenia
SLOVENIA | CYCLING | FAMILY FRIENDLY CYCLING HOLIDAY | 2024
Family friendly cycling holiday in Slovenia with a cycle around the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park. Exploring on two wheels the famous Bled and Bohinj Lakes. One of the most beautiful cycling holidays in Slovenia created especially for families.
Cycling is a great way for kids to experience a country. This Slovenia cycling holiday is created especially for families. It's great fun to follow the rivers and explore the Alpine lakes along safe backroads and paths with very little or without traffic. The aim of this active holiday is to discover beautiful areas around Bled and Julian Alps with your family on bikes and at your own pace.
Slovenia, with its area of the Julian Alps, is a great cycling destination for families, offering a visit to numerous lakes, rivers, forest, towns, ... and for kids to explore. For parents, who are comfortable with cycling holidays, this Slovenia holiday suits families with children as young as six or seven.
Facts:
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights.
- Activity: Cycling - touring / Kids cycling.
- Type of tour: Self Guided Holidays.
- Grade: Easy.
- Accommodation: Small local B&B accommodation ***
- Booking: Any day of the week.
- Start of the tour: Bled, Slovenia.
- End of the tour: Bled, Slovenia.
- Price: 320 € for children and 590€ for adults.
- Note: This holiday provides all the fun of cycling on official backroads and safe cycling roads.
from 1.500,00 € per family
5 Days
Cycling - Family Friendly
INFORMATION
Difficulty: Easy.
Bike skill level: Intermediate +/++
Bike fitness level: Level 2-3 (7 is max)
EXPERIENCE
It is one of the most beautiful family friendly cycling holiday in Slovenia.
WHEN TO GO / DATE
May 15th - October 30th
START / END LOCATION
Bled, Slovenia
LAKE BLED CYCLING
A FULL EXPERIENCE OF AN ALPINE LAKE
An introductory briefing will be held, where you will receive all needed info, booklet and all bike gear for your family cycling adventure. This day you can cycle to the well-known Vintgar Gorge, and around the lake...
- Introductory meeting and introduction to bikes.
- Cycling around Lake Bled.
- Accommodation B&B in Bled.
- 15 km | +245m | 1–2 hours | Easy and safe riding.
- Tarmac 100%
- Interesting points: Lake Bled; Vintgar Gorge; Bled Castle; Bled Olympic Rowing Center; ...
SAVA RIVER AND RADOVLJICA OLD TOWN
PLEASANT EXPLORATION OF BLED'S SURROUNDINGS
Your cycling day will begin at Lake Bled. The route will take you on a local road alongside the Sava river. You will cycle past the gorges of the river, past the old town of Radovljica, towards Begunje and other alpine villages.
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- Breakfast in hotel.
- Cycling from Bled to Radovljica Old Town via Sava river trail and more. Circular cycling route.
- Accommodation B&B in Bled.
- 18–25 km | +300m | 2–3 hours | Easy cycling.
- Tarmac 80% | Fine gravel roads 20%
- Interesting points: Sava river (great swimming places); Radovljica old town with its superb ice cream; Begunje with Avsenik Museum; Honey production - area of apiaries; Zasip village, ...
FROM LAKE BLED TO LAKE BOHINJ
TRUE ALPINE CYCLING
You will cycle to Bled train station where you will take a well-known train (30 minutes) to Bohinjska Bistrica. There you will join a beautiful cycling path towards Bohinj Lake, passing by scenic villages (15 kilometres). There is a possibility of swimming in this alpine lake or to enjoy various activities by the lake. One of the most beautiful tours in the destination of the Julian Alps.
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- Breakfast at accommodation.
- Cycling from Bled to Bled train station.
- Scenic train ride from Bled to Bohinjska Bistrica.
- Cycling from Bohinjska Bistrica to Lake Bohinj (1h).
- Activities around the lake.
- Cycling from Bohinj lake to Bohinjska Bistrica (1h).
- Scenic train transfer back to Bled.
- Accommodation B&B in Bled.
- 30–35 km | +245m | 3–4 hours.
- Tarmac 100%.
- Interesting points: Lake Bohinj; Mostnica Gorge in Triglav National Park; area for activities near Lake Bohinj; Bohinjska Bistrica with its train station, Gostilna Štrudelj with the largest portion of schmorn in Slovenia.
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BLED TO KRANJSKA GORA
CYCLING IN TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK
You will cycle to the nearby Sava Dolinka river from Jesenice to Kranjska Gora on a safe cycling path (disused railway line). It's one of the most popular and most beautiful ones in Slovenia. On the way you will admire the valleys of Triglav and cycle through alpine villages. You will be able to refresh yourself in the beautiful Lake Jasna near Kranjska Gora. On the way back, you can choose to cycle through the Radovna Valley in the Triglav National park.
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- Breakfast in accommodation.
- Cycling from Lake Bled to Bled train station.
- Train transfer from Bled to Jesenice (15 min).
- Cycling from Jesenice to Kranjska Gora via safe cycling path and back to Jesenice.
- Train transfer from Jesenice to Bled (15 min.).
- 37–42 km | +450m | 4–5 hours (without train transfer).
- Tarmac 100%.
- Interesting points: Jesenice old part; Mojstrana with Slovenian Alpine Museum; Lake Jasna; Martuljek with a view of Špik Mountain; Radovna Valley with Lake Kreda (optional stop); Peričnik waterfall (optional stop), ...
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BLED AND AROUND
CYCLING IN TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK
This is your last day of your cycling holiday in Slovenia. You can use it for an additional cycling day, you can rest or enjoy other activities in the area of Bled and the Julian Alps.
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- Breakfast in accommodation.
- Option 1: Rest day.
- Option 2: Cycling from Bled to Kreda Lake in Triglav National Park / 30km.
- Option 3: Activities around Lake Bled and Julian Alps.
- Tarmac 100%.
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WHY THIS CYCLING HOLIDAY
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- Breathtaking scenery of the Julian Alps.
- Pure alpine Bohinj Lake and picturesque Lake Bled.
- Stay in charming pension/small hotel run by local people.
- Picturesque cycling from Lake Bled to Lake Bohinj and in Triglav National Park.
- Cycling on safe cycling roads around the Julian Alps.
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- Sightseeing of Kranjska Gora and Jasna Lake.
- Enjoy a train ride from Bled to Bohinjska Bistrica.
- Sightseeing of Radovljica Old Town – A lively culinary capital of the Upper Carniola.
- Sightseeing of Vintgar gorge and Peričnik waterfall near Mojstrana village.
- The best cycling itinerary prepared by us. - 24 years of experiences in Slovenia.
- Only the best Trek bikes for kids - Because we are aware that kids need high-quality and safe bicycles!
LAKE BLED WITH SURROUNDING MOUNTAINS
PRICE INCLUDES
Price includes:
- Full organization of the cycling holiday.
- 4 nights in 3* hotel accommodation with breakfast or in private apartment (Bled).
- Introductory briefing (day1) - face to face.
- Self Guided LIFE Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions, timetables and details with all vouchers for accommodations, train transfers, ...
- GPS routes/tracks (for all cycling days).
- APP for navigation (login with phone or tablet) with phone holder (1).
- Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
- Daily collaboration and tracking on the communication app - additional customer support.
- 5-day rental of Trek DS touring bike and Trek kids bike (16, 20, 24) with helmet, lock, pump, spare tube, chain lube and repair kit.
- Ortlieb or Vaude waterproof bike side bags for daily use on cycling tours.
- Tourist tax and VAT.
Price does not include: Travel to Slovenia (the start and end point of the tour). / Food and drinks: all food and drinks, except breakfast. / Items of personal nature. / Travel Insurance.
Surcharges:
High season (June 15th to Sept. 15th): 90 €/person
Optional extras:
* Bike rental: E-touring Trek bike rental: 40 €/day/bike
Note: e-bikes are NOT appropriate for children under 16 years!
* Bike rental includes: bike rental with helmet, simple rain cover jackets, 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, ... 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!
