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6 Day itinerary in Slovenia, Europe

Self guided Bike tour from the Julian Alps to the Adriati...

Do you want to get the best out of your stay in Slovenia while being on a bike? Then this tour is for you! Explore the country on a self guided bike tour in Slovenia. You can hop on a bike and explore Triglav national park, the emerald Soča valley, Goriška Brda wine region and our beautiful coast in... Read More

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

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GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Kranjska Gora

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Bicycle

Cycling

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Kranjska Gora - charming alpine town known for its scenic beauty and tranquil atmosphere

2

Bovec - Slovenia’s adventure capital surrounded by towering peaks and the turquoise Soča River

3

Goriška Brda (Slovenia’s Tuscany) - a rolling landscape of vineyards, orchards, and hilltop villages

4

Piran - beautifully preserved Venetian town on the Adriatic Sea

Itinerary

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Day 1

place DAY 1: Arrival to Kranjska Gora (Shuttle)

On the day of your arrival a member of our team pick you up at Ljubljana airport, give you all the information about the bike tour, area, the 6-day itinerary and all the necessary information about the equipment. If you have time we suggest taking a walk to lake Jasna or going to see Peričnik waterfall.

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • Stay at 3* hotel with breakfast: Hotel Alpina
  • Stay at 4* hotel with breakfast: Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Kranjska Gora
Day 2

place DAY 2: Kranjska Gora – Bovec (Bike day)

On the first day of cycling you will go over the highest mountain pass in Slovenia – the Vršič Pass. While ascending this steep pass with 50 sharp turns up and down you’ll enjoy the scenic mountain peaks that are surrounding you on every corner. Following the road made during the 1st world war you’ll soon reach Trenta, the first village of the Soča Valley. You will follow the emerald Soča River all the way to the town of Bovec. On the way you can stop at some of the picturesque attractions like the Russian chapel, source of the Soča river, the Great Soča Gorge.

Distance: 45 km (28 miles)
Uphill: 922 m (3025 ft)
Downhill: 1288 m (4225 ft)
Approximate cycling time: 3h 15 min

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Stay at 3* hotel with breakfast: Hotel ALP
  • Stay at 4* hotel with breakfast: Hotel Mangart Bovec
Day 3

place DAY 3: Bovec – Most na Soči (Bike day)

On the day 3 you will start your biking from Bovec. You will still be cycling along the rapids of the Soča river. On the way you can stop to see the charming town Kobarid, Kozjak waterfall, Tolmin Gorge and the lake of Most na Soči.

Distance: 48 km (30 miles)
Uphill: 550 m (1800 ft)
Downhill: 831 m (2725 ft)
Approximate cycling time: 3 h 20 min

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Stay at 3* hotel with breakfast: Penzion Šterk
  • Stay at 4* hotel with breakfast: Penzion Šterk
Day 4

place DAY 4: Most na Soči – Goriška Brda (Bike day)

As your jorney will continue to the lower Soča valley, you will soon feel the Mediterranean climate, accompanied by a totally different landscape. Starting the day in the mountains, continuing it along the Soča river and watching the sunset in the wine region. What else could you wish for? The vineyard hills and charming villages in Goriška Brda, where you will stay for the night will remind you of Tuscany. We recommend trying a glass of Rebula – the most famous wine in the region.

Distance: 34 km (22 miles)
Uphill: 587 m (1925ft)
Downhill: 610 m (2000 ft)
Approximate cycling time: 2 h 30 min

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Stay at 3* hotel with breakfast: Hotel Kozana
  • Stay at 4* hotel with breakfast: Hotel & Restaurant Gredič
Day 5

place DAY 5: Goriška Brda – Sežana (Bike day)

You will start your day rolling through the vineyard hills of Goriška Brda and soon start ascending to our beautiful Karst plateau. On the way we highly recommend stopping at the charming town of Štanjel. Your accommodation for tonight will be in Sežana. Make sure you get enough sleep for your last day of cycling.

Distance: 57,6 km (35,8 mi)
Uphill: 618 m (2025 ft)
Downhill: 427 m (1400 ft)
Approximate cycling time: 3 h 30 min

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Stay at 3* hotel with breakfast: Hotel Tabor
  • Stay at 4* hotel with breakfast: Safir, Hotel & Casino
Day 6

place DAY 6: Sežana – Piran (Bike day)

Soon after starting your cycling you will reach Lipica, another Slovenian jewel which is a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a possible stop at the oldest stud farm of Lipican horses in the world you will continue your cycling partly through Italy all the way to Slovenian coast. Your cycling adventure will come to an end in Piran, a charming town known for its narrow little streets and Venetian architecture.

Distance: 51,2 km (31,8 miles)
Uphill: 397 m (1300 ft)
Downhill: 747 m (2450 ft)
Approximate cycling time: 3 h

There you go! You deserve a break. After 5 day of cycling you can enjoy your day at the beautiful slovenian coast. Make sure you visit some of the beautiful sites of Piran such as Walls of Piran, Tartini Square and the the Church of St. George from where you’ll see Piran from the above. Or you can simpy spend your day at the beach listening to the waves crashing.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Hotel Alpina
  • Hotel ALP
  • Penzion Šterk
  • Hotel Kozana
  • Hotel Tabor

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (5)

Transport expand_less

  • Pick up at the airport Ljubljana - transfer to Kranjska Gora
  • Pick up in Piran - Transport to the airport Ljubljana

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  • Bike rent

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