1-week Lake Bled Cycling Holiday in Slovenia

Based at Lake Bled, this 1-week cycling holiday in Slovenia is a collection of easy day trips suitable for all cyclists.

Embark on a captivating 1-week cycling holiday around the picturesque Lake Bled in Slovenia.

Nestled at Lake Bled, this cycling adventure unfolds with a single-accommodation base, accommodating all cycling levels. Discover a hilltop church with panoramic mountain vistas and Slovenia’s famed Vintgar Gorge with thundering rapids. Traverse alpine valleys, pedal through scenic meadows, and culminate each day with a rejuvenating swim in Lake Bohinj’s crystal-clear waters. Lake Bled serves as the picturesque hub for this seamless exploration, ensuring an immersive and unforgettable experience amidst Slovenia’s natural wonders. Whether you seek thrilling paths or a leisurely ride, this journey promises diverse landscapes and cultural charm. The convenience of a central base eliminates constant relocations, allowing you to savor every moment of this cycling odyssey.

Price Includes

• Accommodation in hotel in a two-bed room with WC and shower, on a bed & breakfast basis
• Tour description and maps in GUIBO electronic form, one download per room.
• Car transfer on Tour E.
• Local tourist and other taxes.
• Personal welcome meeting and bike fitting upon arrival.
• Backup service (hotline) during the trip.

Price Excludes

1. Single room season A: 550 EUR; season B: 630 EUR; applies when a person is traveling together with other persons in a party.
2. Standard touring bike rental 110 EUR. Bikes have 27 gears. Included are: one pannier per bike, helmet. One repair set per pair of bikes – includes: one long lock, one spare inner tube, one set of Allen keys, tire levers and a basic puncture patch set. Every additional rental day: 25 EUR per bike. Bike rental period starts 9:00 of day 2 of the tour and ends at 18:00 of day 7.
3. Electric bike rental 270 EUR. Every additional day 50 EUR
4. Printed information package, including route notes and detailed maps, delivered upon arrival - 30 EUR.

What to expect

1-week Lake Bled cycling holiday in Slovenia itinerary:

Day 1: ARRIVAL TO BLED.
Your selected hotel is located in the town center. 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.

TOUR A: BLED – SIGHTSEEING (↔ 15 km).
Spend your first day leisurely exploring Lake Bled. Start by cycling around the lake and up to the castle. Then, hire a rowing boat or enjoy a ride in a traditional Pletna boat to visit the island church. For the best photos and views of the lake, castle, and Karawanke range, make your way up to Osojnica.

TOUR B: BLED – BODEŠCE – KROPA – RADOVLJICA – BLED (↔ 45 km, ↑ ↓ 640 m)
As sunlight floods over Lake Bled, you\'ll cycle at the foot of the Jelovica High Plateau, offering a stunning view into Triglav National Park. Stop at Kropa, Slovenia\'s foremost blacksmith town, and visit the iron forging museum, where you can even learn to make your own nail. Continue to the beautifully preserved old town of Radovljica, home to an interesting beekeeping museum and a delightful ice cream shop. On your way back to Bled, pass by the Sobec camping site, where you can relax and cool your feet in the fresh water of the little pond.

TOUR C: BLED – BEGUNJE – BLED (↔ 44 km, ↑ ↓ 530 m)
Today, you\'ll visit the sunny village of Begunje, home to legendary Slovenian folk musician Slavko Avsenik. Enjoy lunch at his restaurant, Avsenik Gostilna. Afterward, explore the museum of hostages and the ruins of Kamen Castle. In the afternoon, you\'ll pass Brezje Basilica, a significant religious site and popular pilgrimage destination for many Slovenians.

TOUR D: BLED – GORJE (↔ 22 km, ↑ ↓ 420 m)
Today\'s adventure begins at the less-visited Pokljuka Gorge, formed 10,000 years ago at the eastern edge of the plateau. Leave your bike behind and take a stroll through ancient woods and a fossilized ravine left by a retreating glacier. Next, head to the stunning Vintgar Gorge, carved 150 meters deep into the mountains by the Radovna River, culminating at the Šum Waterfall. Before returning to Bled, take a short detour to St. Catherine\'s Church, where you can enjoy lunch with a panoramic view of Bled Castle as your backdrop.

TOUR E: BLED – BOHINJ (↔ 51 km, ↑ 430 m, ↓ 1.160 m)
After a car transfer to the top of the Pokljuka high plateau, you\'ll cycle down into the Bohinj Valley, passing through alpine villages and by unique Slovene hay racks until you reach Lake Bohinj, a true gem in the heart of this alpine valley. From the village of Ribčev Laz, enjoy a serene panoramic trip on the lake by electric boat. Return to Bled via a spectacular new cycleway along the Sava River.

TOUR F: BLED – KRMA VALLEY (↔ 38 km, ↑ ↓ 480 m)
First, cycle through the Radovna Valley, nestled between two great plateaus, to the foot of Mount Triglav. Here, enjoy lunch in the shadow of this majestic mountain before continuing through a tranquil forested valley dotted with WWII monuments and traditional farmhouses. One of these farmhouses has been converted into a museum, which was even visited by Prince Charles.

Day 8: DEPARTURE

1-week Lake Bled Cycling Holiday in Slovenia: From €915 to €990 for 8 days

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