After we arrive and settle, we’ll take some time to get to know each other and go through the program of our cycling week. We will also examine and test the cycling equipment, and rest after dinner.
The course of the day: Breakfast and a transfer to the cycling tour’s starting point, namely a village above Škofja Loka. We’ll start the first part of the trip with an easy ride on the old military road through the picturesque villages of the Škofja Loka hills, all the way to the highest point of the tour, the cottage under Blegoš. We’ll catch our breath at the cottage and have a pick-me-up. A long descent to the Poljanska valley, rich with marvellous views, will follow. We’ll conclude the cycling tour in the village of Hotavlje, where local culinary delights will be waiting for us at the Tešnak homestead of experiences. When the evening falls, we’ll wrap up the day with a stroll through the medieval town of Škofja Loka, have an ice cream or a glass of fine wine under the old lime tree in the Town square. A ride back home and rest. Distance and elevation: 32 km, 1300 m
The Course of the day: Breakfast and a transfer to Kamnik and the foot of Velika planina. The trip begins with a slow ascent on a dynamic forest path on the edges of the mounts, introducing magnificent views of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. We’ll then wind between the shepherd’s huts and cycle through the pastoral village all the way to Mala planina, where we’ll take five and taste the proper arcadian delicacies. Full of mountain views and impressions, we’ll return to the starting point via the circular forest path. Before we return to Ljubljana, we’ll catch a few afternoon moments by strolling through the Kamniška Bistrica valley and the town of Kamnik. We’ll wrap up the day by driving back to Ljubljana, stopping for a dinner. Distance and elevation: 11,5 km, 630 m
The course of the day: Breakfast and a transfer to Bled, where we’ll have a cup of morning coffee accompanied by the view of the Julian Alps. The starting point of the cycling part of the trip will be Mrzli Studenec, which will impress us with its source and the coolness of the surrounding forest. We’ll continue our trip through the woods and over the captivating mounts. The trip will lead us to one of the most beautiful mounts in Slovenia and the first-class views on the Julian Alps. We’ll conclude the circle by stopping on Mount Goreljek, where we’ll refill our engines with delicacies of Bohinj. After we conclude the cycling part, we’ll drive to Lake Bohinj for a refreshing swim. We’ll continue via Soriška planina to Škofja Loka, where we’ll relax by an authentic Upper Carniola dinner at a homestead above Škofja Loka. Distance and elevation: 25,5 km, 750 m
We’ll start the rest day calmly. You can spend your morning resting or on a quick trip (a matter of choice). You will explore Ljubljana in the afternoon, either by foot or by bike. You will dine in the town center and enjoy an evening stroll.
We’ll start the day a bit earlier as we’ll transfer to Primorska after breakfast, namely to the lovely karstic village of Volčji Grad. We’ll start the cycling part of the trip in the heart of the Karst landscape and ride through numerous villages that give the region its unique character. The first part of the trip concludes in Štanjel where we’ll recuperate with prosciutto and Teran, the symbols of Karst. We’ll stroll through Štanjel, the wonderful village with an astounding town center and a wonderful view of the entire Karst. After we wrap up the cycling part of the trip, we’ll have dinner at a proper Karst homestead and experience wine tasting in a wine cellar. Transfer back home. Distance and elevation: 33 km, 600 m
The course of the day: Transfer to Vipava in the Vipava valley after breakfast. We’ll cycle over the dynamic hills of Vipava where we’ll be welcomed by the astonishing views of the valley, karstic mounts (Nanos, Trnovski forest), and even the Julian Alps. The trip will lead us through the mysterious villages and, through the winding paths, back to the Vipava valley. We’ll wrap up the cycling part of the trip with an easy ride along the vineyards and orchards, enjoying a cup of coffee in a lovely coffee shop in Vipava. The Vipava valley is famous for its wines and culinary delights, so we’ll conclude the day with a dinner in a genuine Littoral inn right around the corner from the source of the Vipava River. Transfer back home. Distance and elevation: 25 km, 800 m
The conclusion of the cycling vacation and a transfer to the airport.
Ljubljana
Ljubljana