- Duration
3 day/2 nights
- Location
Julian Alps
Bohinj Valley - difficulty level:
Family-friendly
Demanding mountain bikers - Best Season (months)
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- Available Tickets
20
- Provider
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Treat yourself the best experience.
Explore the amazing lake Bled and ride the best gravel roads around the Bled area. On this centre based tour you will be staying at a certified cyclist-friendly hotel that is a perfect starting point for your bike trips in the Julian Alps. We have designed a perfect gravel biking package for you and we are looking forward to welcoming you to our beautiful area.
Total tour distance: 152 km
Highlights of Bled gravel experience
You will experience the most fun and adrenaline-fueled water experiences with us.
What we’ll do: Route plan day by day
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 hop on your bike and do a short warmup ride around the area and get ready for your cycling adventure.
Day 2
You will start your gravel riding adventure by exploring the Jelovica plateau and the surrounding areas and villages of the Bled area. During your ride, you will experience everything from green forests, beautiful fields and meadows with amazing views.
TECHNICAL DATA:
- distance: 40 km
- Ascent/descent: 8000 m
Day 3
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 Bled area and finish the day with a beautiful descent back to your accommodation.
- distance: 53 km
- ascent/descent: 1100 m
Day 4
Day 4 is a day for cycling under the Karavanke mountain range and discovering the picturesque alpine villages. During the ride we suggest to stop at Radovljica town, experiencing the old town and taking a break in one of the traditional Radovljica restaurants.
TECHNICAL DATA:
- distance: 54 km
- Ascent/descent: 750 m
Day 5
Your gravel cycling is done, but we hope that your memories will remain forever. 
What will you experience?
Included in price
Included:
- Welcome meeting
- half-board and overnight in specialised cyclist-friendly accommodation
- map of the area and route instructions
- GPS tracks
- list of equipment needed
- first aid kit (on request)
- 24/7 phone support
Excluded:
- airfare for arrival to Slovenia
- travel cost to and from Bohinj valley
- travel and health insurance
- cost of drinks and other personal spendings
- gravel bike (optional rent available)
What you have to bring with you:
- Once you book a self-guided MTB tour with us we will provide you with a full equipment list that we suggest having for your cycling vacation.
When to come:
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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