Kranjska Gora: short tour in the Julian Alps

Discover three neighbouring areas – Tarvisio (Italy), Camporosso in Valcanale (Italy) and Planica (Slovenia) – which lie close to each other in the Alpe-Adria region. A cycling journey beneath the gleaming white limestone peaks of the Julian Alps, with the option of hiking. Enchanting valleys and nice cycle routes await you. Hikers can find romantic lakes, waterfalls and unspoiled nature here. The picturesque local villages are an attraction too. There are many options in the area, whether a visit to the pilgrimage site of Monte Lussari, a trip to Lago di Fusine with wonderful views, or a cable-car ride nearby. Kranjska Gora and the Julian Alps are among the most beautiful places in Slovenia. The area is ideal for hiking, cycling and relaxing in nature.

Kranjska Gora is a mountain town in north-western Slovenia, near the borders with Austria and Italy. It lies in the valley of the Sava Dolinka river, surrounded by the Julian Alps. The town is part of Triglav National Park.

The area is known not only for its beautiful Alpine nature but also for excellent infrastructure for cyclists, from undemanding routes for families to demanding climbs for experienced riders.

A cycling trip around Kranjska Gora is an ideal combination of activity, Alpine nature and a relaxed atmosphere.

Programme:

Day 1: departure from Slovakia in the evening.

Day 2: cycling route Camporosso – Tarvisio – Lago di Fusine – Planica – Kranjska Gora – Gozd Martuljek (35 km). Camporosso: option of a cable-car trip to Monte Santo di Lussari (1,788 m a.s.l.), also known as a pilgrimage site, with beautiful panoramic views. Visit to a mountain village right at the summit, where refreshments are available. Laghi di Fusine: a romantic walk.

Day 3: cycling route Gozd Martuljek – Kranjska Gora – Vršič pass and back (35 km). Total ascent and elevation gain is 800 m. Hiking is possible.

Vršič – the highest mountain pass in Slovenia (1,611 m a.s.l.) and the Vršič peak.

Day 4: cycling route Gozd Martuljek – Mojstrana – Sava Dolinka – Bled (35 km). Option to visit the Peričnik waterfall (+ 10 km). Bled: sightseeing of the resort with its majestic castle rising above the lake. Lake Bled is of glacial origin, set in a picturesque basin. Thanks to mineral springs the water in the lake is pleasantly warm (26 degrees Celsius).

Day 5: cycling route Savica – Lake Bohinj – Ribčev Laz – Bled (35 km). Savica: a walk to a 60 m high waterfall. Vogel (1,922 m a.s.l.): cable car to the Orlova glava summit, option of an easy ridge hike or the climb to Vogel (4 hours in total). Beautiful views of the Julian Alps with their dominant Triglav open up here. Lake Bohinj: glacial in origin, with the option of renting a boat or swimming. Ribčev Laz: a romantic resort. Departure for home in the evening, overnight transfer.

Day 6: return home.