From Alps to the Adriatic sea cycling tour will take you through an incredibly diverse landscape, small villages, friendly locals, delicious home-made food and at the same time feel complete freedom of movement with a bicycle.
This amazing Alps to Adriatic adventure starts in mystical Bohinj, continues to the picturesque Bled and Kranjska Gora, challenges you with crossing the highest mountain pass in Slovenia. Cycling continues along the Soca river, the turquoise pearl of Slovenia followed by romantic vineyards of Goriska Brda all the way to the scenic Adriatic coastline.
Day 1
welcome to Julian alps
After arrival to Bohinj valley we will start with a welcome meeting, where you will get all final information and materials for your trip. If you choose to rent bikes with us, this will also be the day when we will fit the bike to your needs. If you come early we invite you to hop on your bike and do a short warmup ride around the area and get ready for your cycling adventure.
DAY 2
FROM LAKE BOHINJ TO LAKE BLED AND BACK
On this day you will ride between the two most famous lakes in Slovenia. Beautiful riding on cycling paths and quiet roads with amazing views is what is on the agenda for your first ride.
TECHNICAL DATA:
- distance: 80 km
- vertical meters: 1160 m
Day 3
RIDING THROUGH FORESTS, VALLEYS &villages
It’s time to leave Bohinj valley and you will climb up to Pokljuka high plateau and descend to the outskirts of lake Bled. A ride through an amazing Radovna valley will bring you to the world famous alpine village Kranjska Gora.
TECHNICAL DATA:
- distance: 65 km
- vertical meters: 1360 m
Day 4
HIGHEST PASS IN SLOVENIA
This day will be an epic one. You will cross the highest pass in Slovenia, ride along the famous Soca river and ride through some of the nicest alpine valleys in the world before you reach a charming town of Kobarid where you will spend the night.
TECHNICAL DATA:
- distance: 67 km
- vertical meters: 1240 m
Day 5
visit italy and enjoy ROMANTIC VINEYARDS
On this day you will slowly leave the Julian Alps and cycle to the romantic vineyards of the Goriška Brda. On this day you will also ride through Italy for the first time and explore typical Italian towns including an UNESCO world heritage site Cividale del Friuli. The ride among the vineyards will bring you back to Slovenia and we suggest to reward yourself with a taste of magnificent Slovenian wines.
TECHNICAL DATA:
- distance: 58 km
- vertical meters: 610 m
Day 6
Mystical karst
You will leave Goriska Brda, but you will be still cycling in the wine regions. Today you will spend a night in the Karst region full of amazing underground caves. A must try is the Bora wind dried prosciutto and a glass of Teran wine.
TECHNICAL DATA:
- distance: 50 km
- vertical meters: 660 m
DAY 7
ADRIATIC SEA
After long days in the saddle it’s time to hit the beach. A beautiful ride on which you again for a short time visit Italy will bring you to the Slovenian coast. After a refreshing swim in the Adriatic sea we suggest a nice Mediterranean dinner to celebrate your amazing ride.
TECHNICAL DATA:
- distance: 78 km
- vertical meters: 850 m
DAY 8
DEPARTURE DAY
After breakfast it’s time for check out. We hope that you had a nice time and that the cycling memories of Slovenia will stay with you forever.
Includes
- welcome meeting
- breakfast and overnight in carefully selected accommodation
- luggage transfers
- map of the area and route instructions
- GPS tracks
- list of equipment needed
- first aid kit (on request)
- 24/7 phone support
Does not include
- airfare for arrival to Slovenia
- lunches and dinners
- travel and health insurance
- cost of drinks and other personal spendings
- gravel bike (Optional rent available.)
What to bring
Once you book a self guided trip with us we will provide you with a full equipment list that we suggest to have for your cycling vacation.
When to come
Ideal time for this cycling trip is between April and October. Please let us know your preferred date and we will send you an offer.
What will you experience on your alps to adriatic trip?
- Bohinj valley and Triglav National Park
- world famous lake Bled
- typical alpine villages
- highest pass in Slovenia – Vrsic 1611m
- Kranjska Gora
- emerald Soca river
- cycling on the scenic roads among vineyards
- Goriska Brda
- Karst region
- carefully selected cyclist friendly accommodation
- friendly locals
- stunning Piran and Portoroz
- swimming in the Adriatic sea
Join us!
Check also
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Julian Alps loop – short
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