Bike tour Bled: The Shepherds Path of Pokljuka
Bike tour Bled takes you to Pokljuka, which is a plateau covered in the magnificent spruce forest and is located in the middle of Triglav National Park. Despite the prevalence of forest, breathtaking views of the Julian Alps on one side and of Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj on the other, are waiting for you. Imposing forests hide thousands of stories in their midst and are a true cycling heaven high in the mountains. Have a cup of milk and a slice of the authentic Bohinj cheese and listen to the stories of shepherds. When the snow covers the plateau in silence, it becomes a cozy retreat for ski runners and tour skiers.
English and German speaking guide.
Off the beaten path.
Trip duration: 6 h total
Season: May – October
Is this bike trip right for me?
Fitnes level: Level 4
Skill level: Novice, Intermediate
Route data:
Distance: 26 km
Elevation: 750 m
Highest point: 1420 m
Highlights:
In addition to relaxing cycling and enjoying unspoiled nature, there are other special moments you can look forward to:
Itinerary of the bike tour:
Pick-up location: The tour starts in the morning at your accommodation, from where we pick you up and drive to Camp Danica (our starting point).
Route start: From Camp Danica we take an easy cycling path that leads directly to Bohinj Lake. We take a quick stop at Bohinj Lake to take some beautiful photos of the lake and surrounding mountains. From the lake, you see the most popular ski resort in Slovenia called Vogel Ski Resort. If the weather is right, we admire tandem paragliders, that jump from Vogel or Vogar. From Bohinj Lake, we continue a couple of km on the flat before we start to climb towards Zajamniki and beautiful shepherd’s huts. Normally, we stop for a quick lunch at the mountain hut at Uskovnica, where we grab a delicious mushroom soup or famous štruklji. But they also offer other traditional Slovenian foods.
Once we refuled, we have cca. 5km to the shepherd’s huts, where we climb to the highest point of the tour. That is where the highlight of the tour awaits. If the weather is right we get to see Bohinj Lake, Vogel Ski Resort and the Julian Alps at the same time. It is a panoramic view that truly takes your breath away.
Route finish: We will complete the circle with a nice descent to the valley – back to Camp Danica. After the ride, we can also take some time off to dip our toes in Lake Bled on our way back to your accommodation.
Drop off: All-day trips will be concluded with a drive back to your accommodation.
Explore: Map of our route.
Tour profile: Elevation & distance.
Pokljuka is one of the best known Slovenian plateaus, as it holds world famous biathlon competitions. It is the largest closed forest area in the Triglav National Park. It is 20 km long and almost as wide. In a span from 1000 to 1400 m there are around 6300 ha of forests, in which spruce prevails. A rugged surface of hidden shafts, overgrown potholes, dolines and valleys is a remnant of the activity of the Pokljuka glacier.
What is included?
Included:
- Professional guide.
- Bike equipment – Electric mountain bike and bike helmet.
- Exciting 6 hours long bike tour (time from pick up to drop off).
- 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.
- Photo memories.
Not included:
- Food during the tour
- Private guide.
Optional:
- Lunch in the local restaurant
- Visit of Bled Castle – 9 eur.
- Cable car ride to Vogel – 16,5 eur.
Customers experience:
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Frequently asked questions:
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.
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.
