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Cycling in the Julian Alps

Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

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In the Julian Alps, every cyclist will find picturesque road-cycling routes that take you to the highest passes, gravel roads through forests and passing colourful meadows, cart tracks to the mountains and peaceful local roads leading you through charming village cores and to interesting cultural and natural sights. For adrenaline-infused adventures look for bike parks and hire local guides to discover hidden corners and single-track trails that locals ride on.
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The Most Beautiful cycle routes in the Julian Alps

Mountain Biking · Lake Bled
Standing on pedals
recommended route Difficulty S3 difficult
15.8 km
2:14 h
453 m
453 m
A short cycling tour that overcomes quite a few metres in altitude. You will admire the beauties of Lake Bled, picturesque villages and the magnificent views of the Karavanke mountain range.
Brv čez Sočo pri Jablanci
Bike Riding · Julian Alps
Cycling tour to Kal Koritnica and Čezsoča
recommended route Difficulty moderate
1
21.3 km
2:46 h
529 m
528 m
An easy to semi-demanding circular biking trail that leads across the eastern part of the Bovec Basin.
Zaprikraj, Outdoor museum of the First World War
Mountain Biking · Julian Alps
Cycling to the Zaprikraj Mountain pasture
recommended route Difficulty difficult
13.4 km
3:29 h
965 m
21 m
A historical trip to outdoor museums located on the Zaprikraj Mountain pasture with splendid views of the Krn Mountain range.
Pokljuški godovi
Mountain Biking · Triglav National Park
Cycling on the Pokljuka
recommended route Difficulty S0 moderate
15.9 km
1:00 h
253 m
253 m
This cycling tour takes you mostly along stone roads on the Pokljuka plateau which is surrounded by forest.
Cycling, Napoleon's Bridge across the Soča River
Bike Riding · Julian Alps
Circular cycling tour through the Kobarid and Trnovo Gorges
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
19.2 km
2:15 h
372 m
372 m
A short non-demanding varied tour through the Kobarid and Trnovo Gorges.
Bike Riding · Julian Alps
Bohinj Cycling Route
recommended route Difficulty easy
12.2 km
0:40 h
135 m
4 m
Cycling route connecting the Lower and Upper Bohinj Valleys, runs past numerous natural and cultural sights in Bohinj.
Bike Riding
Below Jelovica to Radovljica
recommended route Difficulty moderate
27.8 km
2:34 h
337 m
337 m
The tour encompasses a few short but steep ascends which will reward you with magnificent views and cycling between picturesque villages, where you will feel the pulse of the Slovenian countryside.
From Camping Šobec to Lake Bled
Mountain Biking · Julian Alps
From Camping Šobec to Lake Bled on a mountain bike
recommended route Difficulty S0 easy Open
1
20.2 km
1:59 h
149 m
149 m
Jump on your bike and ride it towards and around Lake Bled and return besides the magical Sava Bohinjka river back to Camping Šobec. Magical views await and maybe even a well deserved swim in the Bled Lake.
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November 04, 2022 · Community
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