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Self Guided E-Mountain Bike Adventure: Best of Slovenia

[E-Bike / Mountain bike / Gravel]

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  • WHEN TO GOApr - Oct
  • DISTANCE | ELEVATION520km | 8.000m
  • DURATION 4 / 7 days
  • PRICE900€ / 1700 € per person

YOUR BEST CHOICE: 5.0 GOOGLE REVIEW SCORE

Based on 70+ reviews

Katie H (Ireland)

“… It’s hard to put into words the experience that Blaž provided! Firstly, he is an excellent, very knowledge guide. …”

Katie H

It’s hard to put into words the experience that Blaž provided! Firstly, he is an excellent, very knowledge guide. His love of nature, adventure and his country is contagious and must be experienced if you are visiting Bled. I felt very safe and well looked after. The tour was about 5 hours and we ventured through parts of Triglav national park with some of the most beautiful autumnal landscape I’ve ever seen. We stopped at a local farm and restaurant with the option to try some typical Slovenian dishes! I can honestly say I will never forget this experience and look forward to returning 🙂

Kim St. Laurent (United States)

“… We had the greatest day with Blaz! A highlight of our time spent in Lake Bled. He was full of interesting facts and taught us about the Slovenian culture. …”

Kim St. Laurent

We had the greatest day with Blaz! A highlight of our time spent in Lake Bled. It was a challenging bike ride although his bikes handled the roads perfectly! The bikes were in excellent condition and easy to use! The pedal assist was nice to have on the hills! We strolled through villages and saw Triglav National park. Had a small picnic (local salmi and cheese) by a small beautiful lake. Honestly I loved this part the best because we had some great conversation with Blaz! He was full of interesting facts and taught us about the Slovenian culture. Thanks Blaz!! We also got to meet some of his best friends when we stopped for our Bled cake! Blaz is now considered our friend in Slovenia!

Jen B (England)

“… I am not normally one to rate tours as they can be very generic but this tour is a one off experience that you will not undergo if you were not with a local. …”

Jen B

An absolute must for anyone visiting Slovenia. I am not normally one to rate tours as they can be very standard and generic but this tour is a one off experience that you will not undergo if you were not with a local.
Blaz took us on the most fun and incredible bike ride suited to our ability and needs. He took us to all the beautiful places that tourists do not get to so you get to experience all of the beautiful areas to yourself. We met some local people along the way, learnt about the local culture and ways, ate the local foods & drinks.
Blaz himself was a incredibly caring man who will look after you for the day. Great conversation along the route.
Thanks Blaz 🙂

Stay in the Alps region by the Lake Bled and in Kranjska Gora alpine village.

4 DAY OPTION 

Day 1 – Bled
Lake Bled, Karavanke Mountains 
~ 40km distance, 900m elevation

Day 2 – Bled
Pokljuka Plateau and/or Bohinj Lake
~ 45km distance, 800m elevation

Day 3 – Bled
Radovljica, Jelovica Plateau
~ 40-60km, 600m elevation

7 DAY OPTION

Day 4 – To Kranjska Gora
Lake Bled, Triglav National Park
~ 60km distance, 500m elevation

Day 5 – Kranjska Gora
Kranjska Gora, Planica, Tromeja
~ 50km distance, 1000m elevation

Day 6 – Kranjska Gora
Vršič Pass, Lake Jasna
~ 25km distance, 900m elevation

 

No everyday packing. Stay in 2 best alpine places of Slovenia.

BE WELL EQUIPPED AND SUPPORTED

For the smooth navigation you will recieve: 

  • Welcome meeting face to face with all the explanations
  • Smartphone app option for easy navigation and phone holder
  • GPX tracks (if you would prefer other navigation device)
  • Booklet with the tour information, restaurants, activities, …
  • 24-hour holiday service & support

INCLUDE A CULINARY EXPERIENCE BY YOUR CHOICE

Indulge in a gastronomic journey showcasing the rich tapestry of local flavors, meticulously crafted by unique farm places grandmas to top-rated Michelin star chefs using the finest domestic ingredients sourced from our region’s bountiful landscapes.

Best non-technical gravel routes, hand-picked by guide Blaž, a local bike guide from Bled.

PHOTOS

from the routes of bike self guided tour

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from the routes of bike self guided tour

Routes can be optimized to your preffered level of distance/elevation.

Pricing

Price is based on 3-4* level boutique accommodation.

With lower level of accommodation the price can be lower. Final price depends also on the date of travelling.

  • 4 Day Tour: 900€ / person
  • 7 Day Tour: 1700€ / person

Price Includes

  • 3/6 nights of accommodation in selected 3-4* level hotel with rich breakfast (double room)
  • 3/6 exciting self-guided bike tours in different areas
  • Luggage transfer between locations
  • Welcome meeting face to face with all the explanations
  • Smartphone app option for easy navigation and phone holder
  • Afternoon activities suggestions: wine tastings, cooking classes, cultural events, hikes in surroundings, live music etc.
  • GPX files routes for 3/7 custom gravel and not technical mountain routes for Garmin/Wahoo use (if you prefer)
  • Return Ljubljana Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour holiday service & support

Optional

  • 3 days Premium electric mountain bike & helmet (Specialized / Scott) - 150€
  • 7 days Premium electric mountain bike & helmet (Specialized / Scott) - 280€

Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Dinners in local restaurants
Margaret HepworthMargaret Hepworth
16:54 23 Oct 23
My husband and I had a fantastic experience with Blaz and Discover By Bike. Blaz arranged for transports, lodging, bike rentals and some guided tours. Everything was top notch and Blaz was a terrific guide. He is kind, knowledgeable, skilled, thoughtful and fun. I can’t recommend him more highly!
Danielle WiletskyDanielle Wiletsky
17:59 19 Oct 23
We had a wonderful afternoon ride with Blaz. The weather in October was a bit cold but we had a great day out discovering the areas around Bled. Blaz was generous to share insights on Bled and Slovenia and was so easy to work with in setting up the excursion. We will book again with Blaz when we return to this beautiful country. Highly recommend!
Armin HaugArmin Haug
11:56 08 Oct 23
We hadn't booked any bikes for our stay in Bled, the next day Blaz provided us with two high-quality e-bikes at short notice and took the time to suggest a great tour. Thank you for the prompt service, Blaz!
Just amazing!
Grzegorz WołodkoGrzegorz Wołodko
12:16 05 Oct 23
Very good contact, a lot of important and useful information. Thank you!!
Elise SmolenElise Smolen
14:50 08 Jul 23
Blaz is a fantastic tour guide! He took us on trails around the area with amazing views and varied terrain/difficulty during our 3 day mountain biking tour. He took the time beforehand to learn what we were interested in doing, our skill level, and our comfort on a bike and then really delivered! You can tell that he’s passionate about what he does and wants to make sure you have a great time. We learned a lot about Slovenia from him and would love to come back for another tour. Book with him - you’ll be so glad you did. Thanks a bunch, Blaz!
Jenny BJenny B
05:57 31 May 23
We had a wonderful day with Blaz exploring the local area around Bled and learning some of its history. Blaz was a delightful guide who not only introduced us to the beautiful Slovenian countryside, but also to a new and gentler way of looking at life! The quality of the bikes was outstanding and Blaz took great care of us as a couple of riders with only moderate bike riding experience.We had a great day and can highly recommend Blaz and his bike tours.
Silvia CabrinoSilvia Cabrino
07:17 25 May 23
We just did a wonderful travel with Blaz! We are a group of ten friends from Brazil. He planned for us a tailor made travel . From Italy, to Slovenia and finishing in Croatia. Everything perfect planned by Blaz. He gave us an assistance during this 7 days , taking the luggages, reserving the dinner, hiring the hotels and the bikes and everything else.. And also organized a day trip to the capital of Slovenia Liubliana, Lake Bled and Postojna Cave. I highly recomend his service!!!
David ReillyDavid Reilly
10:47 08 Aug 22
Took a guided tour last week with Blaz and I was delighted. Very knowledgeable and a really nice guy. We had a great chat about Slovenia which he is rightly very proud of. Bikes are good quality and well maintained. I highly recommend this tour company. David from Ireland.
ErikErik
20:32 31 Jul 22
It was possible to rent a bike last minute. Within thirty minutes four good quality bikes were ready to use!The environment is amazing in this area. I would advise everyone to go on a bike trip with this tour guide.
Femke VerdegaalFemke Verdegaal
15:14 30 Jul 22
What a great afternoon we had with Blaz! While visiting Ljublana for a few days (interrail) we wanted to find an opportunity to see the national park and Bled. Super to do this together with Blaz and on the e-mountainbikes of Discover By Bike. Blaz is very flexible, knows a lot about the history and culture and shares this with his guests. He even took a picnic with him to share some local food while we were at the lake.Amazing countryside, fantastic trip, and by using e-mountain bikes you can make the tour as heavy as you like (challenge: who uses the least amount of battery during the trip 😉).We had a tour of 4,5 hours and really really enjoyed it! Would recommend this to all.
Andrew DobbieAndrew Dobbie
07:00 24 Jul 22
After a week working in Ljubljana, I had a day to spare before flying home. As a keen cyclist, I found a route I’d like to ride and then contacted Doscover By Bike to see if they would be able to hire me a bike and also a guide to ride with, as I wasn’t familiar with the area. They were incredible! They checked out my idea for a route and improved on it, suggested the direction we should do it, and Blaz set a friendly pace.I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Kim St LaurentKim St Laurent
12:50 19 Jul 22
We had the greatest day with Blaz! A highlight of our time spent in Lake Bled. It was a challenging bike ride although his bikes handled the roads perfectly! The bikes were in excellent condition and easy to use! The pedal assist was nice to have on the hills! We strolled through villages and saw Triglav National park. Had a small picnic (local salmi and cheese) by a small beautiful lake. Honestly I loved this part the best because we had some great conversation with Blaz! He was full of interesting facts and taught us about the Slovenian culture. Thanks Blaz!! We also got to meet some of his best friends when we stopped for our Bled cake! We received a great tip for pizza in a neighboring village called Baffi House of Pizza! We tried that the next day!! Blaz is now considered our friend in Slovenia!
jen7123jen7123
06:31 07 Jul 22
An absolute must for anyone visiting Slovenia. I am not normally one to rate tours as they can be very standard and generic but this tour is a one off experience that you will not undergo if you were not with a local.Blaz took us on the most fun and incredible bike ride suited to our ability and needs. He took us to all the beautiful places that tourists do not get to so you get to experience all of the beautiful areas to yourself. We met some local people along the way, learnt about the local culture and ways, ate the local foods & drinks.Blaz himself was a incredibly caring man who will look after you for the day. Great conversation along the route.Thanks Blaz :-)
Deborah ConstantDeborah Constant
16:20 05 Jul 22
We spent the most fantastic morning with Blaz on Ebikes leaving from Bled and into the surroundings. The bikes were outstanding and he knows all sorts of interesting stuff about the area. He also supplied lunch of local produce. Definitely recommend anyone to spend time riding with this company if you are visiting Bled.
David WeinsteinDavid Weinstein
10:01 01 Jul 22
Just returned from a fantastic trip with Blaz. He is very knowledgeable about the local area and I would never have seen as much as I did if I had gone alone. He was very flexible and arranged the trip for me at very short notice. The surrounding area is stunning and the bikes were top of the range. I can’t recommend Blaz more highly!
Laurent CoolLaurent Cool
12:34 15 Jun 22
Blaž is amazing! He fixed me a bike super fast and also made some routes so I could have a nice experience in the beautiful moutains around Bled.If you want to know anything about going on a bike adventure he’s your man. I’ll be coming back next year with a small group to do an longer bike trip for sure!
Lien CornwellLien Cornwell
08:09 14 Jun 22
Amazing tour and company riding with Blaž! We truly got to know Slovenia much more during our adventurous ride as he took us through the country, local spots, history, and mountains while sharing so many wonderful stories with us. We already look forward to coming back for more!
Valentina ErčuljValentina Erčulj
10:46 24 May 22
We recently took an e-bike trip as a part of our teambuilding event in Kranjska Gora, and it was really an excellent experience. Although the team members had various biking experiences and background, the route was doable for everybody. With interesting and funny facts about the area which our tour guide Blaž told us along the way, the biking trip turned into funny, interesting, and really relaxed biking experience. Highly recommended 😊 to all who wants to have awesome time on a bike.
Neza PotocnikNeza Potocnik
07:49 26 Apr 22
We went on a bit different tour with Blaž - to the coast of Croatia (Istria). The seaside is amazing, and he is making sure that everyone in the group is doing well. The tour was a mixture of countryside, seaside and old city centres. You don’t need to be a big fan of cycling (I’m not), but the bike tour was really great experience. I would recommend this tour to a variety of people. 😁😊
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Top combination of not missing the highlights while on local quiet roads and special places.

Day by day

IMPORTANT: Each private tour can be fully adapted before or during the tour to your wishes, cycling skills and physical fitness, with more or less distance and elevation and different tour for each day.

Highlights

  • Visit Triglav National Park: Julian Alps, Kranjska Gora, Bled and Bohinj Valley
  • Higlights of alpine Slovenia in active boutique way
  • Authentic local dishes at suggested stops
  • Rivers and lakes in hidden nature of the locals

Arrival

Welcome to Slovenia, Bled – Imago Paradisi. Settle in your cozy hotel room and make yourself at ease. When ready, shake off your legs with an easy walk in the area if you would like.
Tonight we celebrate the beginning of this adventure with a dinner at our favourite local restaurant, to get to know each other and do a plan for the upcoming days. 

Day 1 – Lake Bled and Karavanke Mountains

You will ascend towards the mountain ridge Karavanke that separates Slovenia and Austria. Across the green fields, past the lake and in the direction of the highest peak of the ridge (2236m) we reach the mountain pastures. On undemanding paths and roads we move along the ridge at about 1300m above sea level.
Depending on our energy levels, we can visit number of pastures through pleasant ascents and descents. A stop at the mountain lodge is mandatory. 🙂 

Day 2 – Pokljuka Plateau and/or Bohinj Lake

Pokljuka is a high plateau in the Triglav National Park, located about 20 kilometers west of the town of Bled. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, with thick forests, meadows, and rugged mountain peaks.

Bohinj Lake, on the other hand, is a picturesque alpine lake located in the Bohinj Valley, about 25 kilometers southwest of Bled. The lake is the largest in Slovenia and is surrounded by the towering peaks of the Julian Alps. Visitors can enjoy swimming, kayaking, or paddleboarding on the crystal-clear waters of the lake, as well as hiking and mountain biking in the surrounding forests.

You can either go on a longer option route to connect those 2 destinations, choose a train to shorten the route, or just visit one of the places – Pokljuka or Bohinj Lake. 🙂

 

Day 5 – Radovljica and Jelovica plateau

Enjoy mountain biking adventure from Radovljica’s charming old town to the Talež viewpoint and Vodiška planina. The journey begins with a leisurely ride through Radovljica’s historic streets, immersing cyclists in the town’s medieval charm. As you exit the town, the trail gradually ascends, leading to the Talež viewpoint, where a panoramic vista of the Julian Alps and the Radovljica plain awaits. Continue the ride towards Vodiška planina, navigating through forested paths and alpine meadows. This mountain biking route seamlessly blends cultural exploration with the thrill of natural beauty, promising an enriching experience for riders of varying skill levels.

Day 4 – Bled and Triglav National Park

The circle around Lake Bled is simply a must. However, it can be upgraded with an ascent to the castle with a beautiful view of the lake and its surroundings, which we will explore. The surrounding villages of Bled along the Sava River, on the withdrawn macadam paths, we reach the boutique old town of Radovljica.

Afterwards, we would ride into the mountain valley with a lot of interesting history and beautiful treasures. We will arrive to the beginning of Julian Alps, where the mountain view is amazing. In the valley we will also stop by the special lake with green color, and see why it is like that.

At the end of the valley there is nice local farm place, where the food is prepared with local ingredients. This is also the place, where we decide – to visit Mountain hut surrounded by peak of Alps, or continue towards a1azing beautiful waterfall, where you can even walk behind… 

03 Day – Pokljuka and Bohinj Lake

Pokljuka is a high plateau in the Triglav National Park, located about 20 kilometers west of the town of Bled. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, with thick forests, meadows, and rugged mountain peaks.

Bohinj Lake, on the other hand, is a picturesque alpine lake located in the Bohinj Valley, about 25 kilometers southwest of Bled. The lake is the largest in Slovenia and is surrounded by the towering peaks of the Julian Alps. Visitors can enjoy swimming, kayaking, or paddleboarding on the crystal-clear waters of the lake, as well as hiking and mountain biking in the surrounding forests.

We will connect those 2 destinations on one special bike tour and finish the day with locals. They are preparing us a dinner.

Day 5 – Kranjska Gora with Planica and Tromeja (Triple Border)

Kranjska Gora is a small alpine village located in the northwestern part of Slovenia, close to the borders of Austria and Italy. The trip for you, which may include Lago di Fusine just across the border in Italy, the mountain peak of Tromeja (Italy, Slovenia, Austria triple border), and Planica – famous ski jumping valley. Depends, how long route you would pick for the day. 🙂 

Day 6 – Kranjska Gora with Vršič Pass

Vršič Pass is a high mountain pass that connects the town of Kranjska Gora with the Soča Valley to the west. The pass is located at an altitude of 1,611 meters and is known for its stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. It was originally built during World War I as a supply route for the Austro-Hungarian army. On the way to the pass, you would also visit Krnica, with amazing views, and to stay on gravel, out of the busy road.

After the tour we say goodbye with unforgettable memories and plans for the next adventure. 🙂

Accommodations

Your boutique family owned stay, just by the Lake Bled - 2021 renovated

Day 3-6: Boutique Hotel in Kranjska Gora

You will recieve exact suggestions in the offer

Your E-Bike

Scott Aspect eRide 930 [NEW 2024]

Motor and battery: Bosch Performance CX, 250W, System w/integr. 625Wh PowerTube Battery, Purion Display, 2A Charger

Frame: Alloy frame, Tapered Headtube E2 custom butted tubing, integrated removable battery, internal cable routing, Bosch Gen4, Boost 148x12mm, Range Booster ready
Fork:  SR Suntour XCM34 Coil, 15x110mm QR axle, Tapered Steerer, Remote Lockout, 120mm travel
Drivetrain: Shimano Deore (rear) / Shimano SL-M4100 (shifters) / 10-speed
Brakes: Shimano BR-MT200 Disc, 180mm/180
Crank: FSA CK-200 / 165mm
Cassette: Shimano CS-M4100 Deore / 11-46 T
Rims: Syncros X18 / 32H / 30mm / Pin Joint
Tyres: Kenda Booster, 30TPI, 29×2.6″
Motor: Bosch Performance CX, 250W, System w/integr. 625Wh PowerTube Battery, Purion Display, 2A Charger

The tour can be done also with normal mountain bike or your own bike.

Tour Idea by

Hey, that’s me – Blaž (pronounced like ‘Blush’). 

A certified local guide in his homeland, happy to create the best experience for you.

Here to:

  • navigate you to all the important and hidden places,
  • share the knowledge and local stories about the area,
  • show you traditional places,
  • give you the idea of the local vibes,
  • show you best places to eat,
  • make sure that the tour will be a life-long memory for you,
  • help you in any possible way I can.

 

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