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Excursions around Lake Bled
Beautiful Meadows
Based at Lake Bled, this is a collection of easy day trips suitable for all cyclists and ideal for those who prefer to stay in one place rather than move accommodation each night. Each day is packed with great sights, attractions and exquisite views.
Dates 2025:
Arrival: daily
Duration: 8 days
Dates:
Season 1: March 29.-Jun 06. + Sept 22.-Oct 11.
Season 2: Jun 07.-Sept 21.
1st Day: Bled
Individual arrival. Your selected hotel is located in the town center. Bled is renowned for its stunning scenery, featuring a picturesque lake, a castle perched on a rock above the water, and a charming pilgrimage church on an island. A must-try is the delightful cream cake “Kremšnita” – indulge in this treat on a sunny day at the terrace of the Park Hotel.
2nd Day: Route A/Bled Sightseeing (approx. 15 km)
Spend your first day leisurely exploring Lake Bled. Start by cycling around the lake and up to the castle. Then, hire a rowing boat or enjoy a ride in a traditional Pletna boat to visit the island church. For the best photos and views of the lake, castle, and Karawanke range, make your way up to Osojnica.
3rd Day: Route B/Excursion Bodesce – Kropa – Radovljica (approx. 45 km)
As sunlight floods over Lake Bled, you’ll cycle at the foot of the Jelovica High Plateau, offering a stunning view into Triglav National Park. Stop at Kropa, Slovenia’s foremost blacksmith town, and visit the iron forging museum, where you can even learn to make your own nail. Continue to the beautifully preserved old town of Radovljica, home to an interesting beekeeping museum and a delightful ice cream shop. On your way back to Bled, pass by the Sobec camping site, where you can relax and cool your feet in the fresh water of the little pond.
4th Day: Route C/Excursion Begunje (approx. 44 km)
Today, you’ll visit the sunny village of Begunje, home to legendary Slovenian folk musician Slavko Avsenik. Enjoy lunch at his restaurant, Avsenik Gostilna. Afterward, explore the museum of hostages and the ruins of Kamen Castle. In the afternoon, you’ll pass Brezje Basilica, a significant religious site and popular pilgrimage destination for many Slovenians.
5th Day: Route D/Excursion Gorje (approx. 22 km)
Today’s adventure begins at the less-visited Pokljuka Gorge, formed 10,000 years ago at the eastern edge of the plateau. Leave your bike behind and take a stroll through ancient woods and a fossilized ravine left by a retreating glacier. Next, head to the stunning Vintgar Gorge, carved 150 meters deep into the mountains by the Radovna River, culminating at the Šum Waterfall. Before returning to Bled, take a short detour to St. Catherine’s Church, where you can enjoy lunch with a panoramic view of Bled Castle as your backdrop.
6th Day: Route E/Excursion Bohinj (approx. 51 km)
After a car transfer to the top of the Pokljuka high plateau, you’ll cycle down into the Bohinj Valley, passing through alpine villages and by unique Slovene hay racks until you reach Lake Bohinj, a true gem in the heart of this alpine valley. From the village of Ribčev Laz, enjoy a serene panoramic trip on the lake by electric boat. Return to Bled via a spectacular new cycleway along the Sava River.
7th Day: Route F/Excursion Krma (approx. 38 km)
First, cycle through the Radovna Valley, nestled between two great plateaus, to the foot of Mount Triglav. Here, enjoy lunch in the shadow of this majestic mountain before continuing through a tranquil forested valley dotted with WWII monuments and traditional farmhouses. One of these farmhouses has been converted into a museum, which was even visited by Prince Charles.
8th Day: Bled
Individual departure or extend your stay.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION:
At this tour you will be accommodated in a 4*Hotel town center, in two bedded rooms with private facilities.
Please note, that accommodation requests are always updated daily at the time of booking. The selection is based on availability. Of course, we are happy to accept non-binding customer requests. Tell us your wishes when booking.
You will receive the accommodation we have actually booked with the hotellist and the travel documents (after the booking confirmation at the earliest).
YOUR BICYCLES:
27-speed ladies or gents
E-Bike
- aluminium frame
- mudguard
- rear rack
- comfort gel saddle
- anti-puncture Continental tyres
- ergonomic bicycle grips
- cycle computer
- one repair kit per two bikes
- combination bike lock
- one-sided saddlebag
Attention: In Slovenia it is mandatory for children under 15 yrs to wear a helmet when on a bike.
YOUR ARRIVAL:
Parking
- Directly at the hotel or at public parking areas
Train station
- Station: Bled Lesce
Airport
- Next airport: Ljubljana (LJU) or Klagenfurt (KLA)
- Transfers bookable (see Prices)
- 7 nights in rooms with private facilities incl. breakfast
- Tour description and maps in electronic form
- Car transfer on Route E
- Local tourist tax
- Backup service (hotline) during the trip
Season 1 | Season 2 | |
Double room | 915,- | 990,- |
Single room | 1.465,- | 1.620,- |
Discounts additional bed/children – upon request
Additional bookable
Rental bikes | |
27-speed | 110,- |
E-Bike | 270,- |
Printed travel documents | 30,- |
Additional night incl. breakfast | Double room | Single room | |
Bled 4* | upon request | upon request |
Transfer | price per way |
Airport Ljubljana – Bled (1-3 persons) | 80,- |
Airport Ljubljana – Bled (4-8 persons) | 110,- |
Airport Trieste – Bled (1-3 persons) | 260,- |
Airport Trieste – Bled (4-8 persons) | 310,- |
train station Lesce – Bled (1-3 persons) | 20,- |
train station Lesce – Bled (4-8 persons) | 30,- |
Operator: Helia
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