Slovenia is a very varied country, where nature lovers can experience it in many ways. One of the most interesting ways is undoubtedly cycling. With bicycles you can visit many known and also yet undiscovered natural beauty of Slovenia. Each cyclist can find something for themselves. So families can find safe and interesting cycling paths with very little traffic.
A cyclist in Slovenia will not get bored
Slovenia has such diversity you can cycle here throughout the whole year. The mild climate along the coast make cycling possible in winter as well. Otherwise it’s the Alpine area that’s the most popular, where you can enjoy the summer season. Many tourist centres also offer bicycle rent and all the equipment and you can get guides and maps, or even organized cycling tours. There are also many well marked cycling paths. Accommodation is also no problem as there are hostels are located in towns of the mountain regions of Slovenia: Kranjska Gora, Bovec, Tolmin, Bohinj, Bled, Radovljica, Kranj, Kamnik, Ljubno ob Savinji, Rečica ob Savinji, Ravne na Koroškem etc. You can find the rest of the hostels at the webpage of
HI Slovenia. As tourism is well developed in Slovenia, there are also many good cycling paths. In the Alpine area it’s mostly mountain bike cycling tours, which is especially true for the area of Bled, Bohinja and Bovec, but there’s also mountain bike opportunities on Pohorje and Kozjak on the opposite side of River Drava to Pohorje. You can also find opportunities for enjoying mountain bike rides in other areas, such as the Kars, Coast or Dolenjska. The flatlands of Slovenian Prekmurje also offer great cycling possibilities and the variety really offers all shades of cycling.
Cycling with children
With many choices you get, children will also be able to get their turn. The youngest ones can enjoy the bicycle attached buggies. Slovenia has many mountain cycling paths so remote, there’s practically no traffic. All who want to be alone or fear the traffic due to buggies, can go there. The hills are especially nice in the summer heat, when you want to get refreshed and away from the stale air. For parents in a better shape I suggest cycling the macadam roads on hills. They are usually very nice for cycling and there’s no traffic jams there. And the nature is usually more preserved than along the asphalt roads. The safety, which the local people usually don’t even notice, is very appreciated by tourists. Anywhere and anytime you will have free access to nature, hills, lakes, river, etc. while in Slovenia. And everywhere is safe! That’s the key point when you’re cycling with children.
Cycling events
There are also cycling events you can attend to in Slovenia. Many cycling associations and sections and clubs organize different events, such as marathons and cycling climbs up the hills or to different interesting locations or interesting thematic events. With all these events there’s usually other happenings going on as well, in order to socialize and simply to have fun. Such events are also what brings in foreign visitors and tourist.
Slovenia is without a doubt a country, which is among other things also a true paradise for all who love riding a bicycle. It offers many opportunities for any kind of cyclists. And the unspoiled nature give the whole experience an extra special added value and special charm.
