What happens when you take the alpine scenery of Switzerland, France, or Northern Italy, but remove the crowds and tourist traps? You get Slovenia, the hidden gem of Central European mountain biking. Spend over a week riding picturesque tracks through thick forests and vast meadows, along rustic settlements and looming summits, stopping only to take in the country’s most impressive natural landmarks. You’ll be tackling the trails on an e-bike, trivializing the tougher parts of the ride and letting you get fully immersed in the scenery. The little leg drive you’ll need will be fueled by local cheeses and rural delicacies, such as štruklji and kremšnitas, and you’ll have plenty of off-time to admire the region’s rich history and culture. This summer, leave the pack behind — forge your own path on the unsung trails of Slovenia.
Hop on an electric mountain bike for eight days of crowd-free rides and alpine scenery in Slovenia! Join a seasoned local guide on a tour tailor-made to showcase the best that the country’s trails have to offer, adapted to all fitness levels. Off the tracks, explore traditional villages, taste local delicacies, and visit some of Slovenia’s most famous natural landmarks.
Arrive at Ljubljana, settle into your hotel, and get acquainted with the team and other participants. Your guide will help you adjust your bikes to your needs and give you a briefing on the adventure ahead.
Today you’ll ride the high mountain plateau of Velika Planina, known for its authentic shepherd huts, views of the Slovenian alps, and fantastic MTB trails. You’ll mostly ride on macadam trails, with some rugged pastoral paths and the occasional soft grassy downhill that feels like cycling on puffy clouds. Enjoy the perfect introduction to the mountain biking Slovenia offers.
Get further away from Ljubljana and to the most famous alpine resort in Slovenia, Kranjska Gora. You’ll pedal through alpine valleys, past the Zelenci Springs nature reserve, and into the Karawanks mountains, with exquisite views of the sharpest peaks in the Julian Alps. Then, descend to Lake Jasna for some refreshments and watch the sun paint the mountains pink as it sets behind the horizon.
You read it right — today you will be biking the lush trails of Europe’s greenest capital city! Ride through pristine nature on cool forested areas and off-road singletrack, with plenty of options for beginners and seasoned riders alike. Diehard bikers will especially love the challenging downhills of the famous “Golovec Trails”, an absolute must-ride.
Head to Triglav National Park and visit Pokljuka, the largest forested plateau in Slovenia. You will ride countless trails through vast spruce forests, occasionally opening up to epic overlooks and green pastures with grazing cattle. You can even buy traditional cheese in authentic shepherd’s huts! Then, you’ll ride down the road to Bled Lake, where you’ll enjoy the scenery, taste the iconic Kremšnita cream cake, and visit the oldest castle in Slovenia if you’re up for it.
From vast forests to wide-open pastures, today you ride the grassy slopes of the Karawanks. Start with a short climb through a shaded forest before reaching the longest ridge in Slovenia, Košuta mountain. Ride gravel tracks and single trails, enjoying the fresh air and views of the valley below. End the day at Kofce Hut, tasting arguably the best Štruklji delicacy in Slovenia.
Your guides have saved the best for last: crossing Kobariški Stol mountain is one of the coolest rides in Slovenia. Drive over the Vršić mountain pass and to the highly Mediterranean Soča Valley. From there, ascend a scenic mule path from WWI, with plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the views. At the top, watch paragliders take off before proceeding to the panoramic ridge of the Soča river valley, where you’ll relax watching the pools, banks, and cascades.
Spend your final day in Slovenia exploring the natural and cultural beauties of Ljubljana, as well as remembering all the best moments and experiences of the past week. The trip might be done, but the memories will stay with you for a long time.
This company was BRILLIANT!! They planned our whole trip completely bespoke to what we needed. They took time, care, and attention to make sure the trip was designed specifically for our needs and interests. The communication was excellent from day one and we felt completely supported and safe in their hands. The locations we cycled to and through were unbelievably beautiful and completely dependent on intricate local knowledge of the country. We had the BEST holiday and we couldn’t recommend them highly enough!
We couldn’t have had a better experience. Everything was great from the moment we were picked up at the airport until our send-off two weeks later. Beautiful biking trails, great equipment and accommodations, and knowledgeable guide offering multiple options every day. I highly recommend Slovenian Cycling Holidays for a great vacation.
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Slovenia, please refer to Slovenia.info’s latest tourist information about COVID-19.
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What you get on this adventure:
Optional extras (contact us for pricing information):
What’s not included:
Food restrictions: Please note that the places where you’ll stop for lunch are often traditional and may have difficulties accommodating you outside of their standard menu.
This tour is run on e-bikes and is highly customizable, which means that you can tackle it with your preferred amount of effort. If you’re comfortable on a mountain bike and can handle a few gravel roads or steeper hills with electric assistance, you should be good to go.
If you’re new to mountain biking, check out our beginner-friendly cycling and sailing tour on the Croatian Coast.
This tour is suitable for most cyclists comfortable on a mountain bike. You’ll come across some steep roads and rougher terrain, but your high-performance e-bike will make the ride much more flexible and allow you to enjoy the scenery while putting in as much effort as you want. Some of the descents are a bit steeper and you’ll occasionally come across roots or rocks, which is why knowledge of mountain biking fundamentals is required.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and prices:
Mountain biking in Slovenia can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has riders under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Ljubljana, the starting point of the tour, most people fly into Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 20 minutes away. From there, you can take a bus, taxi, or shuttle service to Ljubljana’s central bus station, which is a short walk away from your hotel. Alternatively, your guide can also arrange for your pick-up from the airport and transfer to your hotel for an added fee.
You will meet your guide and the rest of your group at the hotel.
To secure your spot, a deposit in the amount of 30% is required at the time of booking. The remaining amount must be paid 90 calendar days prior to the trip departure.
Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.
Please note that booking fees are non-refundable in all cases and will be deducted from the refund amount.
I loved my bike, I loved Slovenia, and our guided tour. While reminded every day that Slovenia is a small country, it truly has a big heart. Our guide, Nejc, ensured our safety and showed us his “backyard” so that we could understand the food, and the architectural and sustainable nature of Slovenia. In addition, he took us on trails not well-traveled and to people’s businesses that welcomed us. I felt I got to know Slovenia. Nejc was an outstanding guide. Our group of four asked for e-biking and we got it. As older people, we were treated to rideable roads, two-track, and a few single-track trails. Each ride surprised us with either a cheese or wine tasting, a coffee at a mountain hut, or a village of importance. This was a great tour and I recommend working with Slovenia Cycling Holidays.