Slovenia

Slovenia’s exceptionally diverse landscape, with its countless sites of natural beauty, both strikingly evident and more subtly concealed, in combination with the accessibility of its towns (Ljubijana), make it an ideal choice for biking holidays.

Every biker can find a route that suits. You can never be bored on a bike in Slovenia. The influence of the Mediterranean climate means that biking can be enjoyed almost throughout the entire year. The exception is the Alps, which are a wonderful attraction in the summer, when overheating bikers can cool off.
There are plenty of roads suitable for biking in Slovenia, with little traffic. If you take a road that has heavier traffic, it is better to ride closer to the kerb than in the middle of the lane. Helmets must be worn by children aged 14 and under, but they are a good idea for everybody. In Slovenia the majority of bikers wear helmets.

There are tracks and macadam roads across upland regions that are ideal for mountain biking, and in some places you can ride single forest trails designed specifically for biking. Biking is generally not allowed on forest trails and mountain trails that are footpaths.

Dedicated accommodation

Dedicated accommodation for bikers is available in Slovenia. Biker-friendly hotels, hostels and tourist farms are given one of five ratings. There are also campsites that offer services for bikers.

Taking bikes on the train

Although distances in Slovenia are relatively small for bikers, you can opt to take another means of transport for certain sections of your route. Traveling by a train on which you can take your bike is particularly practical.

Biking destinations and information points

Slovenia has developed its own standards for defining specific areas as biking destinations. This makes it easy to find the very best biking trails, wherever you are in the country.

 

 

 

 

 

Biking advices

The biking destination standards have now been met by 14 areas in all parts of the country. Five of the biking destinations lie directly alongside Slovenia’s only national park, Triglav National Park. Two of the biking destinations are in Pohorje. Notranjska Biking Park is an intriguing biking destination. The coast is also a great area for biking. And don’t forget the wonderful destinations in the Idrija and Cerknica areas and in Koroska. The south-west of the country also offers interesting and scenic biking, as does the area around Moravske Toplice in the far north-east.

Mountain biking

There are tracks and macadam roads across upland regions that are ideal for mountain biking, and in some places you can ride single forest trails designed specifically for biking. Biking is generally not allowed on forest trails and mountain trails that are footpaths.

 

Freeride

Freeride and mountain bike parks are available in several locations around Slovenia. Some consider Slovenia's mountain bike parks to be among the most attractive and exciting in Europe. Most of them are built on the edge of ski slopes.

Biker’s information points

Across Slovenia there are more than 30 information points for bikers. There you can get maps of biking routes, and find out other details of where you can bike. The staff can help you hire a guide or book a guided tour, and can advise of how to get to from one biking destination to another by other means of transport. At the information points you can also find out where you can stay in the vicinity at dedicated accommodation for bikers, and where to buy spare parts and get your bike repaired. If any other services are available for bikers, you are certain to find out there. 
Bikers’ information points are easy to find, as they are often part of the local tourist information centres.

 

 

With a guide

When biking around Slovenia you can hire a guide to show you the best routes.

Biking events

Because biking is a very popular pastime in Slovenia, there are a number of recreational biking events, while major international competitions are also hosted in the country.

Biking agencies

There are several specialist agencies in Slovenia with whom you can head off to explore the country’s attractions by bike. Biking agencies have a programm of one-day and multi-day biking tours that you can take with a biking guide. They will match the level of challenge in the tours to your requirements and your capabilities. Larger groups can design their own biking routes.