How much does the Slovenia gravel cycling tour cost?

Prices start from €1,095 per person in a double room in Season A, €1,195 in Season B and €1,245 in Season C. A single room within a party costs €355 extra, while a single traveller pays a €540 supplement including the single room. A third adult on an extra bed gets 10% off.

When is the best time for a gravel cycling tour in Slovenia?

You can start any day between 18 April and 10 October 2027. Season A, from 18 April to 1 May and from 3 to 10 October, has the lowest prices. Season B covers May to mid-August and late September, while Season C, from 15 August to 18 September, is the peak period. The date of Day 1 sets the season.

How difficult is the Slovenia gravel tour from Bled to Muggia?

The tour is rated 3 out of 4, sporty. Daily stages run from about 50 to 70 km on gravel, forest roads and quiet lanes, with climbs of around 800 to 1,100 m per day. It suits riders who regularly do longer day rides at home and have solid fitness on mixed surfaces.

Which bikes can I rent for the Slovenia gravel tour?

A gravel bike costs €250 per tour, a standard MTB €190 and an electric MTB €300, including helmet, repair kit, pump, delivery and collection. A Standard Damage Waiver is part of every rental, capping your liability for accidental damage at €150. An optional Waiver Upgrade for €50 reduces this to zero.

How do I get to Bled for the start of the gravel tour?

The nearest airports are Ljubljana, Klagenfurt, Trieste and Venice. Private transfers to Bled cost €90 from Ljubljana Airport, €210 from Klagenfurt, €385 from Trieste and €435 from Venice for 1 to 3 people. At the end, a transfer from Muggia to Trieste Airport costs €165. Bikes travel for €10 each.

Can I extend the Slovenia gravel cycling tour to Piran?

Yes. An extension adds an extra riding day and night to Piran, from €155 per person in a double room in Season A, €180 in Season B and €200 in Season C. You can also book extra nights before or after the tour in Bled, Ljubljana or Muggia, priced by season.

Is luggage transported between hotels on the Slovenia gravel tour?

Yes. One piece of luggage per person, up to 23 kg, is moved between hotels every riding day, so you only carry what you need on the bike. An extra piece costs €30 for the whole trip. Route descriptions and maps are provided in a navigation app, and a backup hotline is available throughout.

Slovenia Gravel Cycling Tour

Julian Alps & Karst, Slovenia & Italy

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from€1,095

Gravel BikeE-bike8 days / 7 nights360 km5/5ChallengingLinear

Self-guided
Solo-friendly

Short Description

Ride 8 days of gravel cycling across Slovenia, from Lake Bled and the Julian Alps to the Adriatic at Muggia. Forest roads climb to shepherd huts on Pokljuka, karst trails pass vanishing lakes, and stone villages lead you down to the sea.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Bled
You will arrive at Lake Bled and settle into your 3-4★ hotel. If you feel like stretching your legs, an optional 42 km warm-up gravel loop will take you through forest trails, riverside paths and traditional villages.

Day 2: Bled – Bohinjska Bistrica (49.6 km; +1,110 m)
You will climb into the Pokljuka forests to the shepherd-hut ridge of Zajamniki, then continue past Uskovnica. A long descent will bring you down to Lake Bohinj and on to Bohinjska Bistrica for the night.

Day 3: Bohinjska Bistrica – Preddvor / Predoslje (62.9 km; +870 m)
You will flow along gravel roads across the Jelovica plateau, then drop through Železniki and the medieval town of Škofja Loka. The stage will finish in the Preddvor / Predoslje area near the Brdo estate, beneath Mt Storžič.

Day 4: Preddvor / Predoslje – Ljubljana (55 km; +780 m)
You will ride over Štefanja Gora and through Komenda, the home roads of Tadej Pogačar. A final climb over Rašica will lead you into the capital, Ljubljana.

Day 5: Ljubljana – Postojna (69.4 km; +1,100 m)
You will cross the Barje marshes and climb to Rakitna, then ride past the disappearing Lake Cerknica. The day will continue through the karst landscape of Rakov Škocjan before reaching Postojna.

Day 6: Postojna – Štanjel (70.3 km; +920 m)
You will pass Predjama Castle, set into its cliff, and descend into the Vipava wine valley. From there you will climb onto the Karst plateau and through the hilltop village of Štanjel to your guesthouse in Kodreti.

Day 7: Štanjel – Muggia (53.2 km; +780 m)
You will ride through Karst stone villages to Lipica, then down the Rosandra canyon on the old railway line, beneath Socerb Castle. Following the Osp river, you will reach the Adriatic at Muggia. A detour to the Socerb viewpoint adds 6 km and 170 m of climbing.

Day 8: Departure
Your tour will end after breakfast in Muggia, at the edge of the Adriatic.

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedMinimum 1 personMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
💼 Luggage transfer
📲 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 Slovenia gravel cycling tour cost?
Prices start from €1,095 per person in a double room in Season A, €1,195 in Season B and €1,245 in Season C. A single room within a party costs €355 extra, while a single traveller pays a €540 supplement including the single room. A third adult on an extra bed gets 10% off.
When is the best time for a gravel cycling tour in Slovenia?
You can start any day between 18 April and 10 October 2027. Season A, from 18 April to 1 May and from 3 to 10 October, has the lowest prices. Season B covers May to mid-August and late September, while Season C, from 15 August to 18 September, is the peak period. The date of Day 1 sets the season.
How difficult is the Slovenia gravel tour from Bled to Muggia?
The tour is rated 3 out of 4, sporty. Daily stages run from about 50 to 70 km on gravel, forest roads and quiet lanes, with climbs of around 800 to 1,100 m per day. It suits riders who regularly do longer day rides at home and have solid fitness on mixed surfaces.
Which bikes can I rent for the Slovenia gravel tour?
A gravel bike costs €250 per tour, a standard MTB €190 and an electric MTB €300, including helmet, repair kit, pump, delivery and collection. A Standard Damage Waiver is part of every rental, capping your liability for accidental damage at €150. An optional Waiver Upgrade for €50 reduces this to zero.
How do I get to Bled for the start of the gravel tour?
The nearest airports are Ljubljana, Klagenfurt, Trieste and Venice. Private transfers to Bled cost €90 from Ljubljana Airport, €210 from Klagenfurt, €385 from Trieste and €435 from Venice for 1 to 3 people. At the end, a transfer from Muggia to Trieste Airport costs €165. Bikes travel for €10 each.
Can I extend the Slovenia gravel cycling tour to Piran?
Yes. An extension adds an extra riding day and night to Piran, from €155 per person in a double room in Season A, €180 in Season B and €200 in Season C. You can also book extra nights before or after the tour in Bled, Ljubljana or Muggia, priced by season.
Is luggage transported between hotels on the Slovenia gravel tour?
Yes. One piece of luggage per person, up to 23 kg, is moved between hotels every riding day, so you only carry what you need on the bike. An extra piece costs €30 for the whole trip. Route descriptions and maps are provided in a navigation app, and a backup hotline is available throughout.