Trans Slovenia e-bike tour shows remarkable diversity seen through the eyes of a seven-day cycling trip. Slovenia offers an experience of views on the peaks of the Kamnik-Savinja and the Julian Alps; exploring the magic of the glacial lakes; the outstanding variance of the hills surrounding the capital Ljubljana; and discovering the authenticity of the Karst region that impresses with its natural and culinary diversity. The cycling story with a fusion of natural and cultural features is wrapped up with culinary experiences that give each province its appeal.
English and German speaking guide.
Off the beaten path.
Trip duration: 7 days total
6 days on a bike
Season: April – October
Is this trip right for me?
During our trans Slovenia ebike tour you will visit:
Locations:
Ljubljana / Škofja Loka and Škofja Loka hills / Velika planina / Pokljuka, Bled, Bohinj / Karst / Vipava valley
Highlights:
Strolling through Ljubljana, exploring the nicest corners of the town, seeing them through the eyes of the locals.
The medieval town of Škofja Loka (second oldest town in Slovenia) with its exciting history.
Visiting shepherd cottages on Velika planina with a view of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.
Visiting Bled and Lake Bled.
Swimming in Lake Bohinj.
Cycling through the vineyards of Karst.
Tasting the best Slovenian wines.
Culinary experiences in different Slovenian provinces.
Accommodation:
We’ll spend the first days in a pleasant family apartment in the town of Medvode, which is an excellent starting point for the first cycling tours. The proximity of Ljubljana also makes evening visits of the city possible. The house also offers a beautiful garden that’s a perfect resting haven after active days. We’ll spend the last two days in a lovely homestead in Karst.
What is included?
Included:
Return Ljubljan airport shuttle.
7 nights accommodation in double or twin room.
Daily breakfast.
Professional english speaking guide.
Bike equipment – Electric mountain bike and bike helmet. (If you have your own bike let us know at the reservation.)
Exciting 6 different bike tours.
A ride from pick up location to the starting point of the trip, and a ride back after the tour is concluded.
Full support from our team. In case any technical issues occur, we’ll make sure everything is fixed.
Complete van support every kilometer of the way.
All entrance fees for sightseeing program.
Photo memories.
Not included:
Transportation from your destination to Slovenia and back.
Lunches on daily tours.
Travel and activity insurance.
Day One - Arrival
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.
Day Two - Škofja Loka
Škofja Loka and the surrounding hills are the perfect place to create breath-taking memories. The town with a dynamic neighbourhood is quite close to Ljubljana, but at the same time seems very far. Its enchanting backdrop of the cultural heritage is inhabited with the medieval spirit, while many a story could be told by the colourful houses. The town is, however, just a springboard for exploring the nooks full of old traditions, kind people and culinary experiences of the Škofja Loka hills.
Highlights: Škofja Loka, Lubnik, Blegoš, Poljanska valley
Distance and elevation: 32 km, 1300 m
Day Three - Velika Planina
Velika planina stretches along the edges of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, caught between the beautiful valley of Bistrica and Upper Savinja. The shepherds that have been herding on the mount for centuries had already known how magical this mountain haven is, far away from the urban hustle and bustle. The shepherd’s huts, which come to life when the thick snow cover melts away, lend the mount its special character. Soft and green meadows between the sinkholes and huts are a perfect spot for vistas and an idyllic polygon for cycling.
Highlights: Kamnik, Velika planina, the gorges of Kamniška Bistrica
Distance and elevation: 11,5 km, 630 m
Day Four - Pokljuka
Pokljuka is a plateau with a magnificent spruce forest smack in the middle of the Triglav National Park. Despite the thick forest, glorious views of the Julian Alps on one side and lakes Bled and Bohinj on the other open up on its mounts. Monumental woods hide thousands of stories and are a proper cycling heaven of high mountains. Many stories can be heard among the shepherds by a cup of milk and a slice of the Bohinj cheese.
Highlights: Bled, Lake Bled, Pokljuka, Zajamniki, Lake Bohinj.
Distance and elevation: 25,5 km, 750 m
Day Five - Ljubljana
With its pocket-size and oomph, Ljubljana is miniature Slovenia. Its lively streets hide simple, warm and smiling people. Powerful histories coincide on every step, radiating from the town’s throb. Looking for the perfect afternoon coffee spot or a place for an early dinner with a bike is a special kind of joy.
Day Six - Karst
Karst is a mysterious world of winter gusts of wind, spring freshness of floral scents, summer embraces of sunshine, and autumn celebration of colours. The extraordinary interlacement of the underground and aboveground karstic world offers an environment ideal for curing prosciutto, while the vineyards offer a shelter for the world-famous Teran wine. The enigmatic cosmos hides kind, warm and hospitable people behind its stone walls – people who coexist with the landscape and offer opulent culinary feasts.
Highlights: Štanjel, Vineyards
Distance and elevation: 33 km, 600 m
Day Seven - Vipava valley
The Vipava valley is surrounded by the karstic mounts and hills of Vipava. It is an intersection of the Alpine, Karst and the Mediterranean world. The character of the landscape and people is shaped by bora winds, which dominate this place during winter. Stony villages glisten scattered along the green hills, while noble flavours of finest wines are born in the vineyards, surrounded by enticing aromas of ripening fruit.
Highlights: Vipava valley
Distance and elevation: 25 km, 800 m
Day Eight - Departure
The conclusion of the cycling vacation and a transfer to the airport.
Since we believe smaller groups mean better experiences, we usually travel in groups of five to ten people. The minimal number of people for an individual group tour is four.
We are also offering private tours. For more info please contact us info@greenhills.si.
The tours are led by experienced cycling guides who know the tour locations like the back of their hands. They will be there for you with their experience and skills any time you’ll need them. They’ll try to make every tour more exciting with the right stories.
All of our tours are planed with stops, where we can find local culinary specialties.
Our cycling tours are suitable both for those who cycle regularly and those who take a cycling trip occasionally. We use electric bikes on our tours to turn even the most difficult trips into an enjoyable journey for those with less stamina or technical skills. Plus, we adjust every tour to your skills and abilities.
Most importantly, you should wear comfortable sports clothes. Please bring bottle of water and sun protection in summer months.
We provide all the cycling gear (bikes, helmets, service first aid, …). Any additional gear or clothes can be stored in a van.
Kids are also welcome, as long as they can cycle independently and can ride for at least 20 kilometers. Please notify us about any children joining when you book a tour. That way we can adjust the difficulty of the tour to them.
Unfortunately, the weather is not up to us, so even the good plans might be ruined due to bad weather. We’ll make sure the tours happen even in less ideal weather, but we need to put your safety first. In case your tour gets cancelled due to bad weather, we’ll fully reimburse you.
Wear comfortable sports clothes. You should also know some of the tours take place in the mountains where temperatures can change rapidly even during the summer. We suggest you bring warm clothes. You should also consider a waterproof jacket in case of bad weather.
Photos: This is what is waiting for you on the tour through Slovenia.
Guest requirements:
Guests ages 18 and up can attend. Parents may also bring children. If you bring a guest that’s under 18, it’s your responsibility to make sure the activities they participate in are age-appropriate.
Flexible cancellation policy:
In case the guest cancels the tour order within 24 hours of purchase, full refund is issued. See cancellation policy.
