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Day 1: Arrival Lake Bled.
Bled is a world famous town on the shore of a glacial lake. The combination of natural wonders and unique culture and history attracts many visitors. The castle, dating back to 1111, the little island with a chapel and the "pletna" rowing boats are some of the many attractions. Start your holiday with a taste of the local speciality – the cream cake.
 Day 2: Bled to Ribcev Laz, 22 miles (35km).
You start today with a transfer to the Pokljuka high plateau. From here you descend to Bohinj valley, a place of unique beauty of nature and tiny villages in an Alpine valley. It is very enjoyable to wander through the village streets of Ribcev Laz.
Day 3: Ribcev Laz to Škofja Loka, 33 miles (53km).
The riding today starts on the flat, and then there is a slow climb up to Jelovica High plateau. On the way to Sorica you ride through a deep forest. If time allows, take a swim in the new pool complex in Bohinjska Bistrica. Sorica is a picturesque little village, set in the heart of hills, birthplace of a famous Slovene impressionist painter Ivan Grohar (1867-1911). The old centre of Škofja Loka is well worth a stroll around.
Day 4: Škofja Loka to Preddvor, 21 miles (33km).
Today starts with a long downhill ride followed by a flat crossing Sora field. On the way you will pass through Železniki village with its remains of old high furnaces. You may like to try the local trout in a village inn on the way.
Day 5: Preddvor to Radovljica, 28 miles (45km).
Today is easy cycling with some small hills. You cycle through the old smithies' village of Kropa with a museum, and you can also visit the beekeeping museum in Radovljica. Take your lunch in an old fashioned restaurant next to the castle in Radovljica.
 Day 6: Radovljica to Kranjska Gora, 28 miles (45km).
Today you have great vistas of the Julian Alps, Karawanke range and Stone Alps. If time permits, Vintgar gorge in Triglav National Park can be visited.
Day 7: Kranjska Gora to Bled, 28 miles (45km).
Cycling downhill through the Radovna valley to the foot of Mount Triglav there is some stunning mountain scenery on the end of the Krma valley. You may be able to take lunch in a mountain hut. The valley is a peaceful area of deep woods, touching monuments from WW2 and old farmhouses; one has been transferred into a museum, which was visited by Prince Charles.
Day 8: Depart from Bled.
Time to make your way home or extend your holiday in Bled. |
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