The panoramic route through Slovenia

From the crystal-clear lakes of Triglav National Park to the vibrant port city of Trieste, this cycling tour takes you through two countries rich in landscapes, culture, and culinary delights. In Bled, with its tiny island set in a turquoise lake, you begin with Slovenia’s most iconic postcard view before following clear rivers and gentle valleys to Lake Bohinj. Riding through the Soča Valley, emerald waters, dramatic gorges, and striking mountain scenery accompany your journey. Across the border, picturesque Friuli awaits, with the medieval town of Cividale and the rolling Collio hills, where wine and gastronomy are part of everyday life. Passing through lively Gorizia and the Slovenian Karst Plateau, you finally descend to the Adriatic – to Trieste, where Italian flair and sea breeze mark a perfect finale.

Highlights:

• Bled & Bohinj
• Soča Valley
• Cividale del Friuli & Collio

Tour Character: Level 2

You will mainly cycle on well-developed bike paths and quiet side roads, with only a few sections along busier routes. The terrain is mostly asphalted, with shorter stretches on well-maintained gravel paths. The route is gently undulating to hilly, with some longer climbs to tackle. On three days, more demanding alternative routes over impressive mountain passes are also available.

Included in the tour:

• 7 nights accommodation in 3***- and 4****-hotels and typical local accommodation
• Breakfast
• Welcome briefing
• Luggage transfer
• Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
• 1 train ride Bohinjska Bistrica – Podbrdo excl. bike
• Service hotline

Not included:

• Printed route book, per room EUR 20
• Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
• Return transfer to Bled every Thursday and Saturday, costs EUR 139 per person (minimum 2 persons) incl. bike, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance
• Bike ticket for the train ride Bohinjska Bistrica – Podbrdo (self-arranged), costs approx. EUR 2 per bike
• Tourist taxes
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

If you would like to rent a Bike (109 EUR) or E-bike (299 EUR), please contact [email protected] when booking

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Notes:

• Rental bike PLUS - 189 EUR
• Mens bike is available on request
• Extra nights
  • Bled: From 125 EUR p.p (+99 EUR single room)
  • Triest: From 99 EUR p.p (+65 EUR single room)
• Departures every Saturday and Thursday

Arrival/ Departure:

• Arrival by train to Bled Lesce or Bled Jezero, continue by bus to the city centre or by taxi directly to the hotel, costs approx. EUR 20 to EUR 25
• Klagenfurt airport, by bus and train to Bled, duration approx. 2 hours with 1x change in Villach
• Ljubljana airport, by bus to Bled in approx. 1 hour
• Car park Želeče, costs approx. EUR 15 per night
• Departure by train from Trieste to Bled Jezero, duration approx. 4 hours with 1 change in Gorizia, change of station necessary (distance approx. 3.5 km)

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