How much does the Bled MTB tour cost?

The 7-day Bled MTB tour costs from €745 per person in a double room in Season A, €795 in Season B and €845 in Season C. A single room within a party adds €355, and a solo traveller pays the same €355 supplement, single room included. An upgrade to a 4-star hotel costs €125 per tour.

When is the best time to ride the Bled MTB tour?

You can start any day between 28 March and 10 October 2027. Spring and early autumn (Season A: until 1 May and 3–10 October) are the quietest and cheapest, with fresh forest air on the plateaus. Summer brings long days and green alpine pastures, while mid-August to mid-September is peak season around Lake Bled.

How difficult is the Bled MTB tour?

The tour is rated 3 out of 4 (sporty). Daily rides are 41–58 km with 710–1,330 m of climbing, mostly above 1,000 m per day. Around half of the route is unpaved, on forest and gravel roads with some singletrack, so solid fitness and experience of longer day rides at home are recommended.

Can I rent a mountain bike for the Bled MTB tour?

Yes. A standard MTB costs €165 per tour and an electric MTB €250 (extra day €30 or €50), with delivery, collection, helmet, repair kit and pump included. Every rental has a Standard Damage Waiver limiting your liability to a €150 excess; the optional €50 Waiver Upgrade reduces it to €0 and caps theft liability at €300.

How do I get to Bled for the MTB tour?

The nearest airports are Ljubljana, Klagenfurt, Trieste and Venice, and the Lesce–Bled railway station is close by. Private transfers cost €90 from Ljubljana Airport, €210 from Klagenfurt, €385 from Trieste and €435 from Venice for 1–3 people, plus €10 per bike. The station transfer costs €20.

Do I need to change hotels on the Bled MTB tour?

No. This is a star tour, so you will sleep six nights in the same 3-star hotel in the centre of Bled and ride a different loop every day. Because you never move base, there is no luggage transfer, and you can unpack once and spend your evenings by the lake.

Can I add extra nights at Lake Bled?

Yes, extra nights in Bled can be booked with breakfast. In a double room they cost €105 per person in Season A, €115 in Season B and €130 in Season C; single use costs €200, €215 and €225. An optional 28 km warm-up loop on arrival day is a good way to use a first afternoon.

Bled MTB Cycling Tour

Julian Alps, Slovenia

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Mountain BikeE-bike7 days / 6 nights239 km4/5Medium-EasyRoute.hotel based

Self-guided
Solo-friendly

Short Description

A 7-day self-guided mountain bike cycling tour from one base at Lake Bled, riding 239 km across the Pokljuka, Mežakla and Jelovica plateaus. Expect forest gravel, shepherd-hut pastures and wide views over the Julian Alps and the lake.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Bled
You will arrive at Lake Bled and settle into your base hotel for the whole week. In the afternoon you can stroll the lakeside promenade, hike up to Mala Osojnica or visit the castle. If your legs are itching, an optional 28 km warm-up loop through Bled's quiet countryside is available.

Day 2: Bled – Pokljuka – Bled (58 km; +1,330/−1,330 m)
You will climb through the Radovna Valley and past Lake Kreda onto the Pokljuka plateau. Dense forests and open pastures will alternate before a long, flowing descent brings you back to Bled.

Day 3: Bled – Mežakla – Bled (43 km; +1,070/−1,070 m)
You will ride remote forest ridges and quiet trails across the Mežakla plateau. Highland pastures open onto panoramic viewpoints, and along the way you will come across traces of wartime history.

Day 4: Bled – Jelovica – Bled (52 km; +1,220/−1,220 m)
A steady gravel climb will take you up to the Vodiška Planina pasture on the Jelovica plateau. An optional detour leads to the Babji Zob viewpoint, high above the Sava Valley.

Day 5: Bled – Karavanke – Bled (41 km; +1,150/−1,150 m)
This will be the most scenic day of the week. You will ride over alpine pastures to a mountain hut beneath Mt Stol and along a ridgeline with sweeping views of the Julian Alps and Lake Bled.

Day 6: Bled – Brezje – Radovljica – Bled (45 km; +710/−710 m)
A gentler finale will lead you through the cultural heart of Gorenjska. You will stop at the pilgrimage basilica of Brezje and explore medieval Radovljica before returning to the lake.

Day 7: Departure from Bled
Your tour will end after breakfast. You can head home or extend your stay at the lake.

Tour details

Route.hotel basedSelfguidedMinimum 1 personMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
📲 GPS or navigation APP
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7

❌ What is not included?

🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🛡️ Travel insurance

🙋 Common questions

How much does the Bled MTB tour cost?
The 7-day Bled MTB tour costs from €745 per person in a double room in Season A, €795 in Season B and €845 in Season C. A single room within a party adds €355, and a solo traveller pays the same €355 supplement, single room included. An upgrade to a 4-star hotel costs €125 per tour.
When is the best time to ride the Bled MTB tour?
You can start any day between 28 March and 10 October 2027. Spring and early autumn (Season A: until 1 May and 3–10 October) are the quietest and cheapest, with fresh forest air on the plateaus. Summer brings long days and green alpine pastures, while mid-August to mid-September is peak season around Lake Bled.
How difficult is the Bled MTB tour?
The tour is rated 3 out of 4 (sporty). Daily rides are 41–58 km with 710–1,330 m of climbing, mostly above 1,000 m per day. Around half of the route is unpaved, on forest and gravel roads with some singletrack, so solid fitness and experience of longer day rides at home are recommended.
Can I rent a mountain bike for the Bled MTB tour?
Yes. A standard MTB costs €165 per tour and an electric MTB €250 (extra day €30 or €50), with delivery, collection, helmet, repair kit and pump included. Every rental has a Standard Damage Waiver limiting your liability to a €150 excess; the optional €50 Waiver Upgrade reduces it to €0 and caps theft liability at €300.
How do I get to Bled for the MTB tour?
The nearest airports are Ljubljana, Klagenfurt, Trieste and Venice, and the Lesce–Bled railway station is close by. Private transfers cost €90 from Ljubljana Airport, €210 from Klagenfurt, €385 from Trieste and €435 from Venice for 1–3 people, plus €10 per bike. The station transfer costs €20.
Do I need to change hotels on the Bled MTB tour?
No. This is a star tour, so you will sleep six nights in the same 3-star hotel in the centre of Bled and ride a different loop every day. Because you never move base, there is no luggage transfer, and you can unpack once and spend your evenings by the lake.
Can I add extra nights at Lake Bled?
Yes, extra nights in Bled can be booked with breakfast. In a double room they cost €105 per person in Season A, €115 in Season B and €130 in Season C; single use costs €200, €215 and €225. An optional 28 km warm-up loop on arrival day is a good way to use a first afternoon.