We find gravel biking as one of the best and sustainable way to explore new places and truly experience Slovenia and the Julian Alps. This is a perfect combination for a variety of cycling in pristine nature exploring the natural and cultural attractions of the area.
DAY 1
ARRIVAL DAY
The day is reserved for your arrival to Bohinj valley. After checking in at your accommodation we will meet in person at a welcome meeting where you will receive all the final details about your trip.
DAY 2
BOHINJ LOOP
On our first ride you will discover all the top spots of the Bohinj valley and get familiar with Slovenia and the Julian Alps. After the ride you will have enough time for a swim in the Bohinj lake and enjoying the beauties of the area.
TECHNICAL DATA:
distance: 47 km
vertical meters: 890 m
DAY 3
RIDE TO BLED
Today the ride will take you from Bohinj valley all the way to lake Bled. You will cross the Jelovica plateau and admire the beauties of the amazing Slovenian forests.
TECHNICAL DATA:
distance: 74 km
vertical meters: 1250 m
DAY 4
POKLJUKA PLATEAU
After a nice breakfast you will leave Bled area behind and ride to the famous Pokljuka plateau where you will enjoy riding on some of the nicest gravel roads that you can find in the Julian Alps. Tonight your accommodation is a typical mountain hut where you can get a true experience of the life in the mountains.
TECHNICAL DATA:
distance: 34 km
vertical meters: 1120 m
DAY 5
BACK TO BOHINJ
After a tasty mountain breakfast you will ride across the amazing mountain pastures of the Pokljuka plateau before you will enjoy the descend back to Bohinj valley. After a relaxing afternoon we suggest you to treat yourself with a nice farewell dinner and enjoy the memories from your rides.
TECHNICAL DATA:
distance: 28 km
vertical meters: 390 m
Day 6
DEPARTURE
Your trip is done, but we hope that the memories will stay with you forever.
IncludeD
- welcome meeting
- breakfasts and overnight in carefully selected accommodation
- 1x dinner in a mountain hut
- luggage transfers
- map of the area and route instructions
- GPS tracks
- list of equipment needed for the trip
- first aid kit (on request)
- 24/7 phone support
NOT INCLUDED
- transport cost to Bohinj valley
- lunches and 3x dinner
- drinks
- travel and health insurance
- gravel bike (optional rent available)
- bike bags (optional rent available)
- other personal spendings
What DO I NEED
Once you will reserve your trip we will send you a full list of equipment needed for the climb.
When to come
Ideal time for this cycling trip is between May and October. Please let us know your preferred date and we will send you an offer.
What will you experience?
- best gravel trails in Bohinj valley
- great views of the mountains
- lake Bled
- Jelovica and Pokljuka high plateau
- overnight in a mountain hut
- top spots in Triglav National Park
Join us!
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