Slovenia Gravel Epic Riding
SLOVENIA, CROATIA | GRAVEL OR MTB RIDING | EPIC CYCLING SLOVENIA TOUR
Slovenia is a outdoor adventure mecca and has become a classic gravel riding destination. Every gravel cyclist has high expectations and Slovenia is a great choice. We offer an amazing gravel ride experience to highlight all of the best off-road riding the area has to offer. Slovenia Epic Gravel Riding tour will leave the legs burning and the heart begging for more.
For gravel grinders, Slovenia offers a variety of cycling options in a truly preserved nature, full of surpluses and fascinating locations. In such a small country, with outer boundaries in the shape of a hen, the cyclist can experience a really diverse variety. It is almost impossible for a gravel enthusiast to stay cool, on the contrary, with a wide choice of great gravel trails, experiences and places along the way, it will warm the heart of every cyclist, or even “burn” them with a real adventure.
Facts:
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights.
- Activity: Gravel Riding Tour
- Length: 658 km / Elevation: Climb - 12.690 m
- Grade: Moderate to Challenge.
- Accommodation: Small Hotels***/****.
- Date: From May 15th to November 15th.
- Booking: Any day of the week.
- Start of the tour: Arrival city is Bled.
- End of the tour: Motovun (Croatia).
- Price: 1.580€ (min. 4 bikers in group).
- Note: This bike tour involves riding through remote and rugged terrains.
- Route/Trail: At LIFE Bike Adventures we specialize 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.
1.580 €
8 Days
Gravel Biking
INFORMATION
Difficulty: Moderate
Bike skill level: Intermediate+
Bike fitness level: Level 5/5 (7 is max)
EXPERIENCE
It’s all about exploring the best of Slovenia Gravel Grinding.
WHEN TO GO / DATE
May 15th - November 15th
START / END LOCATION
Bled, Slovenia / Motovun, Croatia
LAKE BLED BIKING DAY
PERFECT WARM UP RIDING DAY
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- Arrive in Slovenia.
- Transfer to Bled – Hotel Check Inn.
- Introductory breafing.
- Short »warm-up« afternoon Bike tour around Sava Rivers, Radovljica town, lower slopes of Karavanke mountains.
- Overnight in Hotel, Bled ***/****
- 35km / C – 380m, D-420m / 1.5 – 2h
- Gravel roads 75%, Single trails 10%. tarmac 15%
ORIGINAL GRAVEL EPIC STAGE
GREAT RIDING DAY IN ALPS
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- Breakfast in hotel.
- Gravel Biking from Lake Bled to Lake Bohinj via Jelovica mountain and back to Bled via Pokljuka Platoue in Triglav National Park.
- Original Gravel Epic Stage.
- Overnight Hotel Bled***/****
- 105km / C – 2.350m, D-1.975m / 7 – 8h
- gravel roads 80%, Single trails 5%. tarmac 15%
LAKE BLED TO GREEN CAPITAL RIDING
GRAVEL GRIDING POETRY
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- Breakfast in hotel.
- Gravel Biking from Lake Bled to Ljubljana via Gorenjska region, Škofja Loka town and Polhograjski Dolomiti Mountain.
- Overnight Hotel Ljubljana***/****
- 78km / C – 1.750m, D-1.690m / 5 – 6h
- gravel roads 80%, Single trails 0%. tarmac 20%
LJUBLJANA LOOP
AMAZING RIDE AROUND GREEN CAPITAL
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- Breakfast in hotel.
- Gravel Biking around Ljubljana via Litija, Šentvid pri Stični, Turjak, Rakitna and back to Ljubljana / 5 -6 hours, Loop.
- Overnight Hotel Ljubljana***
- 85km / C – 1.680m, D-1.520m / 5 – 6h
- gravel roads 80%, Single trails 5%. tarmac 15%
LJUBLJANA TO POSTOJNA BIKING
NATURE PARKS AND CERKNICA LAKE RIDING
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- Breakfast in hotel.
- Gravel Biking from Ljubljana to Postojna via Ljubljansko Barje, Cerknica Lake, Loška Valley, Rakov Škocjan Nature Park, … / 5 -6 hours.
- Overnight Hotel Postojna***
- 95km / C – 1.890m, D-1.720m / 6 – 7h
- gravel roads 80%, Single trails 5%. tarmac 15%
ORIGINAL HUMAN FISH GRAVEL STAGE
FAMOUS PARKS AND MOUNTAINS GRINDING
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Morning option: Famous Postojna cave visit.
- Human Fish Gravel Biking: Postojna – Snežnik Mountain – Gorski Kotar Mountains, Ilirska Bistrica – Pivka – Postojna / 5 -6 hours, Loop.
- Original Human Fish Loop Riding.
- Overnight Hotel Postojna***
- 87km / C – 1.980m, D-1.940m / 6 – 7h
- gravel roads 80%, Single trails 5%. tarmac 15% / Al
POSTOJNA TO PIRAN STAGE
GRAVEL RIDING TO ADRIATIC SEA
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Gravel Biking from Postojna via Predjama, Nanos Mountain,Vipava Valley, Red karst, Lipica, Osp, Koper, … / 5 -6 hours.
- Overnight Hotel Piran****
- 112km / C – 2.180m, D-2.050m / 6 – 7h
- gravel roads 80%, Single trails 5%. tarmac 15%
PIRAN TO MOTOVUN
THE BEST OF FAMOUS PARENZANA TRAIL RIDING
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Riding famous Parenzana Trail from Piran to Motovun / The best part of Famous Parenzana trail.
- Afternoon private transfer to Airport.
- 61.5km / C – 488m, D-345m / 4 – 5h
- gravel roads 90%, Single trails 0%. tarmac 10%.
WHY RIDE SLOVENIA GRAVEL EPIC TOUR
- Stunning mountain scenery.
- Unique gravel bike roads in Triglav National Park and Julian Alps.
- Explore amazing Lake Bohinj and Lake Bled.
- Enjoy Ljubljana - "Green capital" of Slovenia.
- Epic gravel biking roads around Cerknica Lake and Mt. .Snežnik.
- Beautiful Karst region with Postojna and Škocjan Caves (UNESCO)
- Coastal Piran town – Pearl of Adriatic Sea.
- Ride the best part of famous Parenzana trail.
- The valleys of Notranjska region: an incredible landscaped patrimony.
- Taste the richness of the Slovenian culinary.
SLOVENIA GRAVEL EPIC MAP
