8 day/7 nights
Julian Alps
Bohinj Valley
Family-friendly
Demanding mountain bikers
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from 1.350,00 €/person
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We find gravel biking as one of the best ways to explore new places and truly experience Slovenia and the Julian Alps. We have designed a self-guided program where you will ride the Juliana Bike trail. We have designed the day rides in a way that you will experience the top spots of Bohinj valley, lake Bled and the Triglav National Park. The tour is centre-based and you will be staying close to the largest lake in Slovenia; lake Bohinj in the heart of the national park. This is a perfect combination for a variety of cycling in pristine nature exploring the natural and cultural attractions of the area. “Best of gravel in Bohinj valley” is one of the best tours we can offer to you so we invite you to come and have fun on your bike.
Total tour distance: 440 km
You will experience the most fun and adrenaline-fueled water experiences with us.
Day 1
Day 1 will start with a welcome meeting, where you will get all the 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 following the day rides as we suggest, but since you will be centre-based, you can choose on your own what ride to do. If you come early we invite you to explore ride to the most visited waterfall in Slovenia; the Savica waterfall. The ride is designed in a way, that you will experience almost the entire Bohinj area, including the upper and lower valley, lake area and Voje valley. This tour will also help you in the upcoming days to get around the area, find your perfect spot for a swim in the Bohinj lake, choose where to take the perfect photo, or discover many traditional restaurants and inns.
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Day 2
This day is reserved for gravel roads on the famous Pokljuka plateau, alpine meadows and untouched nature. The day will start with a climb up to the plateau and when the climb eases off, you can stop for a break, coffee and strudel in a typical mountain hut. The ride will continue across the meadows and pastures, with amazing views, so make sure to have a full battery on your phone or camera. You will also ride through the higher-lying villages of the Bohinj valley and finish the day with a beautiful descent back to the valley.
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Day 3
On day 3 you will ride below the southern Bohinj mountains and enjoy the amazing views on the lake Bohinj and the entire valley. After the ride, you will have enough time to relax by the lake and try some extra activities that the valley can offer.
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Day 4
Day 4 is a big day because you will cross the Pokljuka plateau and ride along the Sava river all the way to Radovljica town. After a stop in the medieval old town, you will ride to the world-famous Lake Bled which is a must-see when visiting the area. After the stop in Bled, you will ride back to your accommodation in Bohinj valley.
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Day 5
Biking on day 6 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 or take a stop for coffee and lunch. Soon you will climb back to the Jelovica plateau, admire the amazing views during your ride and finish your return back to Bohinj valley with a nice descent. A big ride, that will stay in your memories for a long time.
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Day 6
On this day we suggest that you put your bike on the train and go for a ride in the world-famous Soča valley. Just a short train ride will bring you to Most na Soci where you will start your biking towards Tolmin town. Close by is a famous Tolminka river gorge and we strongly advise you to visit it. It will take you approx. 1h walking to explore the gorge so make sure your footwear will be right. After the gorge visit, you will ride through picturesque villages all the way to Kobarid town. There you can visit one of the most known WW1 museums, hike to Kozjek waterfall and have a break in the town centre. If you like good food Kobarid is the place to be in Slovenia. Close by is Hisa Franko – the 2 star Michelin restaurant so you can treat yourself on the last bike ride with an amazing meal. Our food would be a traditional shepherds dish from the valley called “Frika”. After the stop in Kobarid, you ride back along the Soca river to the train station at Most na Soci and from there you return back to Bohinj valley.
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Day 7
For the last day of your gravel riding, we suggest you cross the Jelovica plateau again and spend your time exploring Bled and its surrounding villages. On this day you have a perfect chance to also visit Bled castle or take a boat to the Bled island and ring the bell of wishes. While in Bled make also sure to try the world-famous “kremsnita”, the cake that everyone should taste when visiting Bled. You can ride back to Bohinj valley or take the train and shorten your final ride.
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Day 8
Your gravel cycling is done, but we hope that we memories will remain forever. 
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The ideal time for this cycling trip is between April and October. We have various cyclist-friendly accommodation options in campsites, self-catered apartments, B&Bs and hotels for overnights on this tour. Please let us know your preferred date and type of accommodation at booking@exploreslvenia.si and we will send you an offer with the best itinerary for you.
This tour can also be organized for fewer days. If you have a limited time frame or any special requests that you would like to experience during your cycling in Slovenia please send us an email at booking@exploreslvenia.si and we will set all the details.
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