Ljubljana to Bled on Hidden Hills Trail

When you arrive in Ljubljana, the bikes will be delivered at your accommodation. You will receive complete information regarding the itinerary beforehand, and we will address any questions you may have. If you arrive in Ljubljana early and have extra time, you should visit the Ljubljana city center and the castle. There is an adventurous week ahead of you, so rest up.

This first day of cycling will already be an exciting ride from the city center of Ljubljana to the medieval town of Škofja Loka. After leaving the city center you will start with an ascent up to St. Katarina, overlooking Ljubljana valley, and continue all the way to scenic St. Jakob church which offers a 360-degree panoramic view. After the descent from Polhograjski Dolomiti hills, you will reach Škofja Loka - a town full of history and culture.

The second stage takes you from the medieval town up to the Križna Gora hill, followed by the descent to Selška valley. There is one more climb ahead of you up to St. Thomas church, one of the most photographed destinations in Slovenia. After a quick photo shot you take a turn to an old military road up to Ski resort Stari Vrh - the final step of the second stage, where you'll spend the night.

Today, the picturesque path takes you along the Škofja Loka hills, thick spruce forest of Jelovica, and remote villages of Kališe & Dražgoše, where time flows differently. After a long descent, you will arrive at Bohinjska Bistrica and continue on a scenic cycling path to Lake Bohinj.

There is no better way to start the day at one lake and finish it with a well-deserved swim at the other. The route will take you from lake Bohinj up to the mountain pasture Zajamniki, which is known as the most picturesque panorama view in Slovenia. After leaving the pasture, you will cross more of them along the way and have a chance to try traditional alpine cheese. Having enough of typical shepherd's mountain huts you will start with a long descent to Lake Bled and finish the day.

After an unforgettable journey through Slovenia's hidden hills and alpine beauty, enjoy a final breakfast with views of the iconic Lake Bled. Take your time for one last stroll around the lake, perhaps a quick pletna boat ride to the island church, or simply soak in the serene alpine scenery before your departure.

If you wish to add a bit extra of the hidden trails in the area, the tour can be extended for any number of days and conclude a circle returning back to Škofja Loka;

Day 6: Today’s stage includes a cycling path, a train ride, and a bit of climbing. From lake Bled you will take a cycling route to Bohinjska Bistrica where you will board a train. The train will take you through the tunnel connecting Lake Bohinj valley with Selška valley.  Soon you will reach Podbrdo station, exit the train ride and continue cycling up to Davča, the largest village in Slovenia.

Day 7: On the 7th day you will cycle under Porezen mountain and reach the highest point of the Hidden Hills trail, mount Blegoš. The path will then take you along the panoramic road of Ermanovec, reaching the town of Hotavlje - the final point of today’s stage.

Day 8: The seventh stage of the trail will let you explore the secret spots of Žiri town, cycling along the ridge of many scenic hills, allowing you to enjoy panoramic views on the way. You can make a stop at the Rupnik line - historic military underground tunnels that were part of the western defense line after the II. world war. You will finish the day at the same accommodation as the day before.

Day 9: The last day’s itinerary includes the bucolic mansion Visoko which gave Slovenia one of the most important novels. From there, you’ll ride over the hills and through remote homesteads back to Škofja Loka, where you’ll visit an old bridge where the devil himself used to appear. You’ll wrap the trip up with a refreshing swim in the Sora river.