Mountain Biking around Triglav National Park
For those who crave fresh alpine air and breathtaking views, this scenic mountain bike tour showcases Slovenia’s spectacular landscapes. Beginning and ending in Bohinj Valley, the circular route winds through Triglav National Park and the Julian Alps, including portions of the famed Juliana Trail. While most of the route is on paved roads, adventurous detours on forest paths and single tracks add to the excitement. Designed for MTB riders with solid fitness and technical skills, this tour offers unforgettable vistas of towering peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and verdant valleys.
As a pre-trip, we suggest our Salzburg to Lake Bled.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Bohinjska Bistrica
Nestled at the edge of Triglav National Park near Lake Bohinj, Bohinjska Bistrica is a picturesque alpine town known for its thermal spa, traditional architecture, and access to outdoor adventures like hiking and mountain biking. It’s the perfect gateway to the Julian Alps. (Accommodation in 4* hotel, example: Eco Hotel)
Day 2: Bohinjska Bistrica to Podbrdo (27 km, ↑ 880 m, ↓ 860 m)
Your first day on the trail takes you from Bohinjska Bistrica to Podbrdo, offering a scenic journey through forested trails and gravel paths. Enjoy sweeping views of the Julian Alps, alpine valleys, and the Sava Bohinjka River along the way. (Accommodation in 3* Appartements, example: Utrinek Podbrdo)
Day 3: Podbrdo to Tolmin (38 km, ↑ 1,090 m, ↓ 1,400 m)
Today’s ride follows former military roads through a narrow, canyon-like valley carved by the wild Bača River. The journey continues along the iconic emerald-green Soča River as it winds through the western valley. If the weather allows, take a refreshing swim at the confluence of the Bača and Idrijca Rivers. (Accommodation in 3* hotel, example: Hotel Dvorec)
Day 4: Tolmin to Bovec (47 km, ↑ 1,640 m, ↓ 1,390 m)
Cycle along the Soča River through historic battlefields from WWI, immortalized in Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms. Highlights include the dramatic Boka Waterfall, standing 106 m high and 30 m wide – a sight not to be missed. (Accommodation in 4* hotel, example: Hotel Mangart)
Day 5: Bovec to Kranjska Gora (50 km, ↑ 1,500 m, ↓ 1,140 m)
This challenging section of the Juliana Trail takes you through the serene Upper Soča Valley in Trenta. The day’s highlight is conquering the legendary Vršič Pass with its 50 hairpin turns, climbing to an altitude of 1,611 m for an unforgettable view. (Accommodation in 4* hotel, example: Hotel Kompas)
Day 6: Kranjska Gora to Pokljuka/Goreljek (48 km, ↑ 1,240 m, ↓ 710 m)
Follow the Radovna River as it winds through a remote valley flanked by plateaus. Stop for lunch at a historic farmhouse, visit one of Slovenia’s oldest trees, and climb to the Pokljuka Plateau to reach Goreljek Sports Center. (Accommodation in 3* hotel, example: Hotel Center)
Day 7: Pokljuka/Goreljek to Bohinjska Bistrica (35 km, ↑ 300 m, ↓ 1,130 m)
Your final ride is a thrilling descent into the Bohinj Valley, passing mountain pastures and offering panoramic views of the Julian Alps. This exhilarating ride is the perfect way to close the loop on your mountain biking adventure. (Accommodation in 4* hotel, example: Eco Hotel)
Day 8: Departure
Enjoy a farewell breakfast before concluding your unforgettable tour.
Price
Price per person based on two people sharing:
Season A: 10.5. to 25.7. and 20.9. to 11.10.2025 1.185 EUR
Season B: 26.7. to 19.9.2025 1.255 EUR
Date of Day 1 sets the trip's season.
Price includes:
• Seven nights accommodation in in hotels 3*/4* in a two-bed room with WC and shower, on a bed & breakfast basis
• Luggage transfer – one piece per person, max 23 kgs / 50 lb. Lufthansa dimensions, every additional item 60 EUR per trip, payable on spot
• Tour description and maps in GUIBO application electronic form, one download per room
• Personal welcome meeting and bike handover
• Local tourist and other taxes
• Backup service (hotline) during the trip
Supplements:
• Single travelers Season A 380 EUR, Season B 395 EUR. Applies when a person travels alone and includes single room supplement.
• Single room Season A 295 EUR, Season B: 315 EUR. Applies when a person is traveling together with other persons in a party.
• Standard MTB bike rental 150 EUR. Bikes have 24 gears. Included are: one pannier per bike, helmet. One repair set per pair of bikes – includes: one long lock, one spare inner tube, one set of Allen keys, tire levers and a basic puncture patch set. Every additional rental day 25 EUR per bike. Bike rental period starts 9:00 of day two of the tour and ends at 18:00 of day seven.
• Electric MTB 300 EUR, every additional day 50 EUR per bike
• Printed information package in English or German, including route notes and detailed maps, delivered upon arrival - 30 EUR.
Discounts:
• Third adult person in a double room on auxiliary bed: 10% discount. This discount only applies to third person only (not all persons in the party).
Not included: optional train ticket on day three, lunches, dinners, entrance fees, saunas and massages in hotels
Route Profile
This tour is technically challenging, featuring sections where you may need to push or carry your bike, especially on narrow single-track paths. Some areas require strong biking skills due to steep climbs and tricky descents, making it best suited for experienced riders.
Total Length: 245 km
Waytype: single track and paths 35%, street (town approach sections) and country roads 65%
Surface: natural, unpaved and gravel 35%, paved and asphalt 65 %
Tour character: Sportive - For riders who go on longer day tours at home, cycle to the neighboring town and have a solid physical condition. The terrain can be hilly and even if there are several ascents between the stage towns. Average daily elevation gains exceed 1.000 meters.
Accommodation
Helia supports responsible travel. On our trips we therefore use small, authentic hotels and guesthouses with character operated by locals or their families. Here you can find the list of standard accommodation we primarily use on the trip. The actual hotels may differ from this list, depending on time of booking and rooms availability.
Day 1: 4* Eco Hotel in Bohinjska Bistrica
Day 2: 3* Utrinek Appartements in Podbrdo
Day 3: 3* Hotel Dvorec in Tolmin
Day 4: 4* Hotel Mangart in Bovec
Day 5: 3* Hotel Miklič or 4* Hotel Kompas in Kranjska Gora
Day 6: 3* Hotel Center in Pokljuka / Goreljek
Day 7: 4* Eco Hotel in Bohinjska Bistrica
Travel Options & Local Transfers
Getting there...
By plane: closest airport is Ljubljana (LJU). Several airlines serve it. From the airport you can travel to Bohinjska Bistrica by bus (change once, takes about two hrs) or book our transfer from Ljubljana Airport to Bled (faster - 20 min).
By train: Bohinjska Bistrica has ints own railway station but few local trains stop here. It is on the Jesenice - Nova Gorica sideline, only a few trains a day, 500 meters away from town center.
By car: take exit Lesce from A1 motorway Ljubljana - Jesenice, Karavanke.
... and away
Simple, use one of the above options or - cycle away: consider our cycling trip Best Of Slovenia!
Local transfers
Ljubljana Airport to Bohinjska Bistrica or vv: 1–3 persons: 140 EUR, 4–8 persons: 180 EUR
Ljubljana City to Bohinjska Bistrica or vv: 1–3 persons: 150 EUR, 4–8 persons: 200 EUR
Villach to Bohinjska Bistrica or vv: 1-3 persons: 220 EUR, 4-8 persons: 260 EUR
Klagenfurt Airport to Bohinjska Bistrica or vv: 1-3 persons: 230 EUR, 4-8 persons: 270 EUR
Lesce Bled Railway Station to Bohinjska Bistrica or vv: 1-3 persons: 70 EUR, 4-8 persons: 90 EUR
All prices per transfer, one way.
Rental Bikes
Helia MTB bikes are available in different frame sizes.
Typical models: Standard FUJI NEVADA 26 1.9 V or EMTB ROCK MACHINE
Features:
- aluminium frame
- rear rack
- comfort gel saddle
- anti-puncture Continental tyres
- ergonomic bicycle grips
All rented adult bikes come with a helmet, one repair set per pair of bikes which includes: one long lock, one spare inner tube, one set of Allen keys, tire levers and a basic puncture patch set.
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