Bohinjska kolesarska pot Photo: Mojca Odar, Turizem Bohinj
Spust Predigra Photo: KK Završnica, KK Završnica
Photo: Elizabeta Skumavc, The Julian Alps

Cycling in the Julian Alps

Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

The Julian Alps
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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

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.

Turizem Bled

Bike Riding · Julian Alps

Cycling tour to Kal Koritnica and Čezsoča

recommended route Difficulty moderate

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.

Turizem Dolina Soce

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.

Turizem Dolina Soce

Mountain Biking · Triglav National Park

Cycling on the Pokljuka

recommended route Difficulty S0 moderate

15.9 km

1:00 h

253 m

This cycling tour takes you mostly along stone roads on the Pokljuka plateau which is surrounded by forest.

Turizem Bohinj

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

A short non-demanding varied tour through the Kobarid and Trnovo Gorges.

Turizem Dolina Soce

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.

Turizem Bohinj

Bike Riding

Below Jelovica to Radovljica

recommended route Difficulty moderate

27.8 km

2:34 h

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.

Turizem Bled

Mountain Biking · Julian Alps

From Camping Šobec to Lake Bled on a mountain bike

recommended route Difficulty S0 easy Open

20.2 km

1:59 h

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.

Turizem Radovljica