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

Cycling in the Julian Alps

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

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Mountainbiking · Lake Bled

Standing on pedals

recommended route Difficulty S3 difficult

Distance 15.8 km

Duration 2:14 h

Ascent 453 m

Descent 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 ...

Turizem Bled

Bicycle Ride · Julian Alps

Cycling tour to Kal Koritnica and Čezsoča

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 21.3 km

Duration 2:45 h

Ascent 529 m

Descent 532 m

An easy to semi-demanding circular biking trail that leads across the eastern part of the Bovec Basin.

from David Štulc Zornik, Turizem Dolina Soce

Mountainbiking · Julian Alps

Cycling to the Zaprikraj Mountain pasture

recommended route Difficulty difficult

Distance 13.4 km

Duration 3:29 h

Ascent 1,019 m

Descent 74 m

A historical trip to outdoor museums located on the Zaprikraj Mountain pasture with splendid views of the Krn Mountain range.

from Anja Skočir, Turizem Dolina Soce

Mountainbiking · Triglav national park

Cycling on the Pokljuka

recommended route Difficulty S0 moderate

Distance 15.9 km

Duration 1:00 h

Ascent 253 m

Descent 253 m

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

from Turizem Bohinj, Turizem Bohinj

Bicycle Ride · Julian Alps

Circular cycling tour along the Soča River past the village of Drežnica to the village of Trnovo ob Soči

recommended route Difficulty moderate open

Distance 19.3 km

Duration 2:23 h

Ascent 560 m

Descent 559 m

A short non-demanding varied tour through the ravines of the Kobarid and Trnovo ob Soči areas. This tour starts in the town of Kobarid and ...

from Andreja Jurkovic, Turizem Dolina Soce

Bicycle Ride · Julian Alps

Bohinj Cycling Route

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 12.5 km

Duration 0:40 h

Ascent 141 m

Descent 4 m

Cycling route connecting the Lower and Upper Bohinj Valleys, runs past numerous natural and cultural sights in Bohinj.

from Turizem Bohinj, Turizem Bohinj

Bicycle Ride

Below Jelovica to Radovljica

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 27.8 km

Duration 2:34 h

Ascent 337 m

Descent 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 ...

Turizem Bled

Mountainbiking · Julian Alps

From Camping Šobec to Lake Bled on a mountain bike

recommended route Difficulty S0 easy open

Distance 20.2 km

Duration 1:59 h

Ascent 149 m

Descent 174 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.

from Gašper Budkovič, Turizem Radovljica

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Mountainbiking · Lake Bled

Standing on pedals

recommended route Difficulty S3 difficult

Distance 15.8 km

Duration 2:14 h

Ascent 453 m

Descent 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 ...

Turizem Bled

Bicycle Ride · Julian Alps

Cycling tour to Kal Koritnica and Čezsoča

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 21.3 km

Duration 2:45 h

Ascent 529 m

Descent 532 m

An easy to semi-demanding circular biking trail that leads across the eastern part of the Bovec Basin.

from David Štulc Zornik, Turizem Dolina Soce

Mountainbiking · Julian Alps

Cycling to the Zaprikraj Mountain pasture

recommended route Difficulty difficult

Distance 13.4 km

Duration 3:29 h

Ascent 1,019 m

Descent 74 m

A historical trip to outdoor museums located on the Zaprikraj Mountain pasture with splendid views of the Krn Mountain range.

from Anja Skočir, Turizem Dolina Soce

Mountainbiking · Triglav national park

Cycling on the Pokljuka

recommended route Difficulty S0 moderate

Distance 15.9 km

Duration 1:00 h

Ascent 253 m

Descent 253 m

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

from Turizem Bohinj, Turizem Bohinj

Bicycle Ride · Julian Alps

Circular cycling tour along the Soča River past the village of Drežnica to the village of Trnovo ob Soči

recommended route Difficulty moderate open

Distance 19.3 km

Duration 2:23 h

Ascent 560 m

Descent 559 m

A short non-demanding varied tour through the ravines of the Kobarid and Trnovo ob Soči areas. This tour starts in the town of Kobarid and ...

from Andreja Jurkovic, Turizem Dolina Soce

Bicycle Ride · Julian Alps

Bohinj Cycling Route

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 12.5 km

Duration 0:40 h

Ascent 141 m

Descent 4 m

Cycling route connecting the Lower and Upper Bohinj Valleys, runs past numerous natural and cultural sights in Bohinj.

from Turizem Bohinj, Turizem Bohinj

Bicycle Ride

Below Jelovica to Radovljica

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 27.8 km

Duration 2:34 h

Ascent 337 m

Descent 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 ...

Turizem Bled

Mountainbiking · Julian Alps

From Camping Šobec to Lake Bled on a mountain bike