Day 1: Arrival to Lake Bled
Arrival to Lake Bled the world famous town on the shore of a glacial lake. This is probably the most photographed lake in Slovenia if not Europe!. Admire the lovely scenery, mighty castle on the rock above the town and the little island with a chapel in the centre of the Lake. Why not try the famous speciality cake at the Park Hotel , several thousand slices are served each day. Day 2: Bled to Ribcev Laz 22 miles 35 km
First today you have a bus transfer to the Pokljuka high plateau. From here you will cycle down the Bohinj valley. Thus truely is a place of unique beauty of nature with tiny villages in Alpine valley. Stop on your way in these tiny villages and take lunch in a Slovenia pub. Day 3: Ribcev Laz to Skofja Loka 33 miles 53 km
This is about the only day which results in the grade 3 listing . After a first flat section you then cycle the slow climb up to the Jelovica High plateau, pass of 750 m / 2400 ft. You will be passing through Sorica a tiny village set in the heart of the hills. It is the birthplace of a famous Slovenian painter. You can visit his art gallery. If time allows, take a swim in the new pool complex in Bohinjska Bistrica. Day 4: Škofja Loka to Preddvor 21 miles 33 km
Today a long downhill biking trip, than flat crossing Sora field. Before setting out do not forget to visit the old centre of Škofja Loka. You will pass through several nice villages today, Železniki village with remains of old high furnaces , churches with mysterious relics and Kranj the capital of Carniola. The hotel in Preddvor is set on the shore of a small lake, in summer months a refreshing swim can be taken here before dinner. Day 5: Preddvor to Bugunje 28 miles 45 km
Today some flat cycling with some sections slightly uphill. Take a look at the old smithies' village of Kropa with a museum and the beekeeping museum in Radovljica. Why not take your lunch in an old fashioned restaurant next to the castle in Radovljica. Day 6: Begunje to Kranjska Gora 28 miles 45 km
Today is another pretty easy day with some easy slight uphill sections. Kransjka Gora is a big ski resort in the winter months. You wlll have great views of the Julian Alps and the Karawnake range of mountains. You cahn also visit the beautiful Vintgar gorge in the National Park Day 7: Kranjska Gora to Bled 28 miles 45 km
Cycling downhill through the Radovna valley to the foot of Mount Triglav. One pas of 150m / 500ft today as you make your way through the Triglav National Park. Experience the stunning mountain scenery at the end of the Krma valley. The valley is a peaceful area of deep woods, touching monuments from World War two and old farm houses; one has been transferred into a museum, which has been visited by Prince Charles! Day 8:
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