Cycle the north of Slovenia from Bled

Bled is renowned for its stunning scenery, featuring a picturesque lake, a castle perched on a rock above the water, and a charming pilgrimage church on an island. A must-try is the delightful cream cake "Kremšnita" – indulge in this treat on a sunny day at the terrace of the Park Hotel.

Our local partner will drive you to the Pokljuka high plateau to join the start of your itinerary.

Meet him at the hotel reception between at 8:45 am with your bikes. Please don't be late. 

After car transfer to the Pokljuka high plateau, you can enjoy breathtaking views as you ride through the picturesque Bohinj valley to the impressive Lake Bohinj, nestled in the heart of Triglav National Park. Once at the lake, cycle around its shores, soaking up the natural beauty that surrounds you. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the enchanting Savica waterfall (+16 Km), though you’ll have to climb 500 steps to get there.

Starting from Bohinj, you pedal up to the high plateau of Jelovica, 750 m above sea level (a lift to the top of the pass is available for this part of the trip, at an additional cost). From the summit, the trail descends into a magnificent wild valley leading to the green hills of Škofja Loka. You pass through many small historic villages until you finally arrive in one of Slovenia’s oldest and most charming towns, Škofja Loka, where you can visit the hilltop castle.

Leaving Škofja Loka, you cross the wide Sora plain with the majestic peaks of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps in the background. If the weather is warm enough, you can take a dip in a small lake with pure, refreshing alpine waters in the village of Preddvor. This easy day’s cycling ends at Brdo Park and Castle. This former royal and presidential residence boasts a magnificent park where you can relax before dinner.

In the morning, you can visit Kranj, the capital of Carniola. Your itinerary will take you to the fascinating little village of Kropa, where you’ll find the Forge Museum, dedicated to the history of the town’s blacksmithing trade. You can even learn to make your own nail and add it to the current collection of over 100 types, or take it home with you. Later, this route takes you along the Jelovica plateau to Radovljica, with its beautifully preserved old town and beekeeping museum. 

Today’s route takes you along the Kamnik-Savinja Alps to the historic village of Begunje. This small village was the scene of one of the country’s darkest events during the Second World War. The ruins of Kamen Castle are 2 km down the road. Your itinerary takes you along a cycle path that passes between the Julian Alps and the Karawanke mountains to Kranjska Gora, a popular alpine town known for its ski resorts. If you arrive on time, you can climb up to the Planica valley, home of the famous ski jumping championships.

On your last day, you return to the heart of Triglav National Park. The route follows the Sava Dolinka River and joins the Sava Bohinjka, where it becomes the Sava River, Slovenia’s longest. You then cross the verdant Krma valley to a peaceful forest dotted with World War II monuments and traditional farmhouses, one of which has been converted into a museum. Enjoy lunch in a mountain hut at the foot of Triglav, the highest mountain in the Julian Alps. The route takes you to the Radovna valley, between the Pokljuka and Mežakla plateaus. On leaving the valley, you can take a short detour to the magnificent Vintgar Gorge, 1.6 km long. 

Enjoy a final stroll through the town and along the lake before your departure.