This cycling tour is stunning, each day so different, beautiful hotels, quaint guest houses simply charming hosts, home made food, friendly people and incredible views.
Bled is divine, magical a fairy tale start to this cycling bonanza, Logarska dolina the views breath taking. We also cycle in and out of Austria through vineyards, Hungarian forrests, Croatian Hills and sLOVEnia. We stay in Ptuj, the oldest settlement in Slovenia. Wine tasting in the delicious hills of Jeruzalem, yes Jeruzalem. On this tour you will ride and sleep in Slovenia, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. No more borders!
DAY 1 Transfer to Bled Just enjoy Bled
You may take the Pletna (Boat ) to the island and make a wish, Walk or cycle around the lake and take a thousand pictures. Visit the Fairytale Castle, what a view !!
https://www.slovenia.info/en/places-to-go/regions/alpine-slovenia/bled
Tonight and tomorrow we stay at
https://www.mayer-sp.si/sl/. Breakfast is a delight in itself, Prepaired by Tatjana and her family.
DAY 2 Bled - Bohinj 55km
Bled can not be rushed so one more day is a must !
This day we ride to Lake Bohinj. The lake in itself is enough to just stand on the bridge and admire. The Savica Waterfall is quite a sight. You can kayak, paddle board, take the cable car up to Vogel. Or you can walk around the lake 12 km
https://www.slovenia.info/en/places-to-go/regions/alpine-slovenia/bohinj.
DAY 3 Bled - Kamnik 58km
Surrounded by the Julian Alps. The town of Kamnik has three castles as well as many examples of historical architecture. This evening we dine at Majra Kitchen. Marija loves to describe what she shall offer, home cooked by herself.
Now you can really taste Slovenia.
Staying two nights at
https://www.terme-snovik.si/en/accommodation.
DAY 4 Kamnik 24km Round trip
Ride to cable car then hike Velika Planina. Not a difficult hike planina
https://www.slovenia.info/en/places-to-go/attractions/velika-planina?gclid=CjwKCAiAp7GcBhA0EiwA9U0mtjaTC9teftmVoyHw5aoBdNd82YQ9-Wfxmshtrs8jcqz5t6R-z-25mhoClkIQAvD_BwE.
At the end of spring, cowbells ring on announcing the arrival of shepherds. The fairy-tale plateau with one of the largest shepherd settlements in Europe invites you to learn about the interesting life on the mountain. Lunch in a log cabin with 360 degree views. Goulash and pine schnapps mmmm.
DAY 5 Kamnik - Logarska Dolina 64km - Picnik lunch
The Logar Valley is one of the most beautiful alpine glacial valleys in Europe
https://www.slovenia.info/sl/destinacije/znamenitosti/logarska-dolina.
Situated within the Kamnik-Savinj Alps. Words can not explain how beautiful this is. Also we shall ride 7km to Rinka waterfall, one of the highest in Slovenia
Staying at
https://www.plesnik.si/.
DAY 6 Logarska - Ravne na Koroškem 51km
Over the top and into Austria. Views far as far as the eye can see. Meandering through the quietest quaintest of Austrian villages.
Staying at Hotel
http://www.delalut.si/hotel-delalut.aspx?v=1.
DAY 7 Ravne na Koroškem - Maribor 66km
Following the cycling route along the river Drava, second largest in Slovenia, following it all the way to Maribor. Maribor the second largest City and the starting point for discovering. This is the eastern part of Slovenia. The green hills part of Alpine Slovenia, the oldest vine in the world grows in the very center of the city! We shall visit and taste wine from the house of the old vine
https://www.staratrta.si/en/.
Staying at
https://www.hotelmaribor.si/accommodation/hotel-maribor-garden-rooms/.
DAY 8 Maribor - Ptuj 58km
Rising gently above a wide valley. Ptuj one of the oldest towns in Slovenia. Ptuj equals Ljubljana in terms of historical importance. Medieval, with its cobblestone alleys rimmed by interesting facades, ornate monasteries. The large castle perched above the town overlooking the Drava river.
Staying at
https://www.hotel-mitra.si/.
DAY 9 Ptuj - Jeruzalem 52km
Through forrests tiny smooth trails, crossing the river Mura by water powered wooden ferry. Here time stands still, traditions are evident. All of this tour you will see no litter. These kind gentle people are very proud of their little country.
DAY 10 Today you have a choice, ride 45km or walk 12 km.
Jerusalem wine and walk round trip. Tasting local foods and wines in the hills of Jerusalem
https://visitjeruzalem.com/en.
Visiting the vintage traditional wine cellars, also a tour of the local pumpkin oil factory
https://jeruzalem-oils.com/.
Staying at
https://sibon.si/?lang=en.
DAY 11 Transfer Ljubljana (2.5 hours) after breakfast all aboard 9.30AM
Ljubljana Capital of Slovenia.
Mostly pedestrian, crime free stunning at every turn. One of the best ways to see Ljubljana is a guided food tour. The whole place is amazing and deserves an extra day at least to fully explore.
Staying at
https://www.hotelslon.com/.
Remember all you do is pedal we do the rest. If you don't feel like riding at any point, remember our back up vehicle is no more than five minutes away.
DAY 12 Transfers
Includes:
Hotels all breakfast
Lunches and evening mea
Airport transfers
Luggage transfers
Back up vehicle
Quality hybrid bikes with front bags
Helmets
Guides (Myself and Matej)
Double or twin sharing 2,850 per person
All hotels high standard, all En/Suite