Juliana Biking Tour - Bikepacking around Julian Alps

A day on the bike, which will take us past Lake Bled, on some of the most beautiful roads by Sava Bohinjka river and across the marvelous plateau of Jelovica. At the last part of today’s route the trail will impress us with a view of the Bohinj Valley and Julian Alps, where the mighty Mount Triglav stands. A descent on excellent gravel roads to Bohinj Lake will take us to the right side of the valley. A picturesque stage with open views of the Julian Alps.

• • Morning introductory meeting.
  • Biking from Bled to Lake Bohinj.
  • You will ride a distance of 50 km on the Gravel Epic Event trail.
  • Accommodation: Hotel or private accommodation, Bohinj
  • 60.5 km / C-998 m, D-904 m / 5–6 hours.
  • Gravel 85%, asphalt/tarmac 15%.

A somewhat longer stage, which runs across a bit secluded places at the southern parts of the Julian Alps. The roads lead us through beautiful areas, past remote villages and farms. In the last part the route takes us to the valley of the Soča river, which is known for its amazing emerald color. A marvelous day for all nostalgic bikers and true adventurers.

• • Breakfast in hotel or reastaurant.
  • Biking from Lake Bohinj to Tolmin.
  • Accommodation: Hotel or private accommodation, Tolmin
  • 72.8 km / C+1757 m, D-1980 m / 5–7 hours.
  • Gravel 70%, asphalt/tarmac 25%, wide single roads 5%.

Today’s stage runs across the high mountains above the Soča River and below Mount Krn. From there, we descend back to this beautiful and fascinating emerald color river to cross it and connect the westernmost part of slovenia. A day full of true mountain challenges.

• • Breakfast in hotel.
  • Biking from Tolmin to Breginj via Kobarid.
  • Accommodation in Private apartment or farmhouse***, Breginj.
  • 58.8 km / C-1960 m, D-1610 m / 5–6 hours.
  • Gravel 70%, asphalt/tarmac 30%.

From Breginj area, the westernmost part of slovenia we will connect the remote valley of Rezija with cycling through the well-known Kobariški stol (Mt Kobariski Stol). An amazing riding day.

• • Breakfast in private apartments/farmhouse.
  • Biking from Breginj to Resiutta (Italy).
  • Accommodation: Hotel or private accommodation, Resiutta.
  • 52.4 km / C-1.850 m, D-1.990 m 6–7 hours.
  • Gravel 70%, asphalt/tarmac 30%.

Today’s stage takes us through the beautiful western parts of the Julian Alps with the mighty mountains of Montaž and Viš. Cycling through the valleys of Dogna and Valbruna will surely delight us with the true Alpine scenery. In the last part of the route we connect to the valley of the Sava River. Real Alpine delight.

• • Breakfast in hotel.
  • BIking from Resiutta (Italy) to Kranjska Gora (Slovenia) via Dogna and Valbruna valley
  • Biking option: Via Riofreddo valley.
  • Accommodation: Hotel or private accommodation, Kranjska Gora
  • Option via Valbruna: 66.5 km / C-1365m, D-872 m / 6–7 hours.
  • Option via Riofreddo: 74.7 km / C-2027m, D-1535 m / 6–7 hours.
  • Gravel 60%, asphalt/tarmac 38%, 2% single roads.

Today’s route runs through the valley of Sava river, on the eastern side of the Julian Alps. We ascend from the valley to the heart of the Karavanke mountains, where we cycle on the Karavanke mountain trail to the mountain hut with magnificent views of the Julian Alps. The last part of the route is a pleasant descent into the heart of the Gorenjska Plain and Radovljica old town and to Lesce near Bled where the stage ends. An eventful day with views of the eastern part of the Julian Alps.

• Breakfast in hotel or restaurant.
• Biking from Kranjska Gora to Lesce via Mojstrana and Radovljica old town.
• You will ride a distance of 30 km on Trans Karawanken Trail.
• 57.5 km / C-1218 m, D-1589 m / 5–6 hours.
• Gravel 70%, asphalt/tarmac 28%, 1% single roads.