DAY TO DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Ptuj
Individual transfer to the oldest town in Slovenia. Spend the rest of your day in the pool and spa area of the thermal springs, or perhaps explore the historical city centre.

Day 2: Ptuj - Maribor - Ptuj (approx. 60 km)
The sunny city of Maribor, surrounded by the Pohorje mountains and winegrowing hills on the banks of the River Drau is waiting for your visit.

Day 3: Ptuj - Radenci (approx. 50 km)
On todays bike-leg you can enjoy all the delicous specialities of this region, a glass of fruity wine, the fresh pressed pumpkin-seed-oil, refreshment in the natural lake and relaxation in the wide spa-area of the thermal-spa in Radenci.

Day 4: Radenci - Bad Radkersburg - Radenci (approx. 42 km)
A short trip into Austria is on your programme today. Along the river Mur you leave Radenci, the town of the 3 hearts (famous mineral water), and bike through the nature-park "Goricko.

Day 5: Radenci - Moravske Toplice (approx. 40 km)
On the Thermal-bike-path, you bike into the granary of Slovenia, the green region "Prekmurje". Moravske Toplice, one of the most modern thermal-spa-areas of Slovenia, is your destination.

Day 6: Hungary - round trip (approx. 53 km)
On your way to the neighbouring country of Hungary, you can buy a nice souvenir in one of the numerous potteries. Back in Slovenia you can refresh your engergy and power on the "Bukovnica Reservoir lake": The natural radiation emitting from the earth is said to have healing and soothing powers to both body and soul.

Day 7: Moravske Toplice
Individual departure or extend your stay in Europe.

AIRPORT / TRANSFERS

The nearest airport is Maribor however Graz or Zagreb are better options for international flights.

Rail transfers from Graz or Zagreb to Ptuj (2 1/2 hours) are available for $55.00 one way.

We can supply private transfers from Moravske Toplice to Graz or Maribor at the end of your tour.

TOUR RATING: Moderate

The cycling routes are flat to slightly hilly, short uphill stretches and gradual downhill stretches, on quiet side roads and forest trails.

Mill on the Mur

Ptuj

Moravske Toplice

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY

Day 1. Arrive Bled.

Day 2. Bled to Ribcev Laz - 22 miles.

You begin with a bus transfer to the Pokljuka high plateau. The cycling is then mostly downhill a you descend into the stunningly prettty alpine valley of Bohinj. The verdant countryside and pretty villages make this a very special destination.

Day 3. Ribcev Laz to Skofja Loka - 33 miles.

Today is the longest day of cycling and it begins along level roads before a gentle climb up to the Jelovica high plateau, where you cross over a pass to reach the tiny village of Sorica, set in the heart of the hills.

Day 4 Skofja Loka to Preddvor - 21 miles.

There is plenty of downhill today as you leave the higher hills of the previous day. The village of Zelezniki and then the town of Kranj are interesting places to explore along the way.

Day 5 Preddvor to Begunje - 28 miles. 

Today's cycling is fairly easy with a few undulating sections.  There is an interesting artisans museum in the village of Kropa and a beekeeping museum in Radovljica, where there is also a castle.

Day 6 Begunje to Kranjska Gora - 28 miles.

Today you are riding towards the high mountains once more and the views are superb. The Julian Alps are home to Triglav, the highest mountain in Slovenia. The other prominent mountain range are the Karawanken, forming the frontier with Austria.

Day 7 Kranjska Gora to Bled - 28 miles. 

You descend the Radovna valley with the mountains surrounding you. The dense forests are peaceful, interrupted though by the fast flowing rivers, such as the one in the Krma Valley that descends from the Triglav National Park. Before long you find yourself in the picturesque and familiar setting of Lake Bled.   

Day 8 Departure.

TOUR RATING: Moderate

The cycling routes are flat to slightly hilly, short uphill stretches and gradual downhill stretches, on quiet side roads and forest trails.