We find gravel cycling one of the best ways to explore new places and fully experience the Julian Alps and Slovenia. The day rides are designed in a way that you will experience the top spots of Bohinj valley, lake Bled, Radovljica and the Triglav National Park. On this center based tour you will be staying close to the largest lake in Slovenia; lake Bohinj. The self guided gravel cycling tour is a perfect combination for great bike riding in pristine nature while exploring the natural and cultural attractions of the area. “Best of gravel cycling in Bohinj valley” is one of our favourite tours, so we can’t wait to host you in our paradise.
Day 1
WELCOME TO BOHINJ VALLEY
First day 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. We recommend to follow the day rides like we suggest, but since you will be center based, you can choose on your own what ride to do.The Bohinj loop ride is a perfect choice that will get you familiar with the area and will help you get familiar with the valley.
TECHNICAL DATA:
distance: 51 km
vertical meters: 900 m
DAY 2
It’s time for LAKE BLED
A day to discover the gravel roads and forests of the Pokljuka plateau, alpine pastures and mountain huts. The ride will take you all the way to the world famous lake Bled. A must see spot when visiting the Julian Alps. After exploring Bled you will ride back to your accommodation in Bohinj valley.
TECHNICAL DATA:
distance: 73 km
vertical meters: 1465 m
Day 3
gravel getaway on Jelovica plateau And charming radovljica town
This day will be dedicated to another forest plateau – Jelovica. You will ride beautiful gravel roads all the way to village Drazgose, where you can visit one of the most famous WW2 monuments in Slovenia. The ride will then take you to small village Jamnik from where you get one of the best views on the Gorenjska region, Kamnik-Savinja Alps and the Karavanke mountain group. A beautiful descent will bring you to Kropa – the home of ironworks and nails. You can visit the Iron forging museum in the village. We suggest to plan your coffee or lunch stop in a beautiful Radovljica with its amazing old town. After the stop you will ride along the Sava river on amazing bike trails all the way back to Bohinj valley.
TECHNICAL DATA:
distance: 92 km
vertical meters: 1780 m
Day 4
TIME TO CELEBRATE
Your gravel cycling is done, but we hope that we memories will remain forever.
Includes
- welcome meeting
- breakfast and overnight in carefully selected accommodation
- map of the area
- GPS tracks
- list of equipment needed
- first aid kit (on request)
- 24/7 phone support
Does not include
- travel cost to and from Bohinj valley
- travel and health insurance
- lunches and dinners
- cost of drinks and other personal spendings
- gravel bike (optional rent available)
What to bring
Once you book a self guided gravel biking 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?
- crystal clear lake Bohinj
- Savica waterfall – the most visited waterfall in Slovenia
- cycling on the scenic roads and gravel trails in the Julian Alps
- cyclist friendly accommodation
- beautiful scenery and amazing views
- the forests of Pokljuka
- typical alpine villages in the Triglav National Park
- Kropa village and the Iron forging museum
- lake Bled
- Radovljica town
- Jelovica plateau
Join us!
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