Lake Bled to Venice
Lake Bled: start your adventure in picturesque Bled, with its stunning lake and medieval castle.
Julian Alps: cycle through the scenic Julian Alps, passing charming villages and lush forests.
Triglav National Park: explore Slovenia's only national park, known for pristine nature.
Cross into Italy: enter Italy and discover the Friuli Venezia Giulia region.
Historic Towns: visit historic towns like Udine and Palmanova along the way.
Cuisine: savor local Slovenian and Italian cuisine at charming eateries. First Hand Experience
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Departure
Daily from April 18 to October 12, 2026
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Starting Point
Bled
Total Distance
367
Activity Level
Medium
Cycling from the alpine lakes to the magnificent lagoon
Self-guided cycling tour Slovenia from Lake Bled to Venice – can you imagine a more beautiful starting point than the world-famous lakeside town of Bled, surrounded by the Alps? Over the mountain pass, between almost 3000 m high peaks, along the cold Soča, you reach gentle hills of Goriška Brda covered with vineyards and orchards. And finally you can refresh yourself in the sea. We recommend this bike tour to cyclists who have a special inclination to observe nature and history – not only nature – also food and Slovenian Teran will ensure that the tour remains an unforgettable experience…
As a pre-trip, why not consider our Salzburg to Lake Bled trip.
Itinerary
Start your cycling holiday in Bled, a world-renowned alpine town on the banks of the beautiful glacial lake, with the striking island church surrounded by high peaks, and the cliff-top castle guarding the town. If you arrive early enough, you can walk around the lake or take the boat to the island church and make a wish. Round off your evening with Bled’s culinary delight – the cream cake.
A short car transfer leaves you on the high plateau at Pokljuka. From here you’ll cycle through alpine villages to Lake Bohinj, the jewel of the Triglav National Park. Lake Bohinj is the largest and deepest lake in the national park. A side trip takes you to Savica Waterfall – the source of the lake and the Sava Bohinjka River. A cable car runs up to Vogel Mountain, where you can get a spectacular view of Mount Triglav, the highest peak in the Julian Alps.
Today, you have two options for your cycling route. You can choose to pedal over the Sorica Pass, which takes you through the scenic Julian Alps. Alternatively, you can opt for a train ride through the Bohinj Tunnel to reach Podbrdo.
From there, your cycling adventure continues through a narrow valley, leading you to the stunning emerald-green Soča River as it rushes down from the mountains on the west side of the Julian Alps.
Car transfer to Kolovrat Saddle. The picturesque ridge of Kolovrat, offers you a magnificent vantage point high above the Soča Valley, which serves as the border between Slovenia and Italy. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Mrs. Josephine’s old-fashioned pub in the first village (Kambreško) you encounter along the way.
As you descend, you’ll eventually arrive at your destination for the day – Solkan.
Starting from Solkan, you’ll swiftly make your way to the so-called “Southern City of Berlin” – Gorizia. Here, you can explore a highly interesting museum that offers insights into the region’s history.
Continuing cycling along the border, you’ll encounter the world’s smallest military museum, located in an old Yugoslavian outpost. From there, you’ll head south, crossing into Italy and soon reaching the coast. The afternoon will be spent in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, passing by rivers, canals, and ancient Roman cities. Your ultimate destination will be Grado, a historic resort situated on a lagoon island.
Today’s journey begins by cycling a bit inland, leaving the coastal area behind. Along the way, you’ll traverse numerous “Valli da pesca” – extensive stretches of lagoons enclosed by dams, which are now home to extensive fish farming. You’ll also come across “casoni,” which were constructions historically used by fishermen during the fishing season. Your final destination is the city of Portogruaro. Once a significant center during the Venetian Republic period, it still boasts magnificent palaces and buildings that tell tales of its rich history. As you explore this city, you’ll have the opportunity to admire the grandeur of its palazzi, offering a glimpse into its past.
From Portogruaro you can expect a comfortable drive west along beautiful Adriatic beaches. This route offers plenty of opportunities for relaxation and swimming, so be sure to pack your swimming gear. Jesolo serves as a convenient gateway to Venice, making it easy to travel to the airport or explore the historic city center nestled within the lagoon. Enjoy your time along the Adriatic, taking in the coastal beauty before your onward journey.
After breakfast the tour ends.
Price
Price per person based on two people sharing:
Date of Day1 sets the trip's season.
(Currency converter)- Seven nights accommodation in 3* / 4* hotels and guesthouses in two bedded ensuite facilities room, on basis of bed & breakfast.
- Luggage transfer – one piece per person, max 23 kgs / 50 lb. Lufthansa airline dimensions. Every additional piece 30 EUR per trip, payable on spot.
- Welcome meeting and bike handover.
- Tour description and maps in GUIBO application electronic form. One download per adult person. Every additional download 15 EUR.
- Local tourist and other taxes.
- Backup service (hotline) during the trip.
- Single travelers – Applies when a person travels alone. Includes single room supplement.
All seasons: 490 EUR. - Single room – Applies when a person is traveling together with other persons in a party.
Season A: 325 EUR;
Season B: 365 EUR;
Season C: 395 EUR. - Standard touring bike rental 100 EUR. Bikes have 18 gears (XL frames 11 gears).*
Every additional day 25 EUR per bike. - Electric bike rental 270 EUR. *
Every additional day 50 EUR.
* Bike rental period starts 9:00 of day 2 of the tour and ends at 18:00 of day 7.
- Printed information package in English, including route notes and detailed maps, delivered upon arrival 30 EUR.
Price is per person per night.
- 4* Hotel in Bled
Season A: Double Room 100 EUR. Single room 195 EUR.
Season B: Double Room 110 EUR. Single room 210 EUR.
Season C: Double Room 125 EUR. Single room 215 EUR. - 4* Hotel in Bohinjska Bistrica
Season A: Double Room 110 EUR. Single room 185 EUR.
Season B: Double Room 120 EUR. Single room 200 EUR.
Season C: Double Room 135 EUR. Single room 215 EUR. - 4* Hotel in Lido di Jesolo
Season A: Double Room 110 EUR. Single room 185 EUR.
Season B: Double Room 130 EUR. Single room 210 EUR.
Season C: Double Room 145 EUR. Single room 230 EUR.
- Children up to 12 years of age sharing a room with parents receive a 30% discount on the basic price.
- Third adult in the room 10% discount on the basic price
Optional train ticket on day 3 if you would like to shorten the day trip.
Tourist and other local taxes in Italy, from day 5 on. Lunches, dinners, entrance fees, additional transfers not mentioned in tour program.
Route Profile
367 km
75 % regional county roads, 15 % cycleways, 7 % main roads, 3 % street (town and city approach sections)
90 % asphalt and paved, 10 % unpaved
Medium – For those who, for example complete daily trip to the market by bike in nice weather and consider cycling should be fun but not training. Gentle hills or stretches on gravel paths do not cause any difficulties. Average daily elevation gains between 100 and 500 meters.
Accommodation
Helia supports responsible travel. Therefore, on our travels we use small, authentic hotels and guesthouses with character, run by locals or their families. Here is the list of standard accommodations that we mainly use on the trip. Actual hotels may vary from this list depending on the time of booking and room availability.
- Day 1: Hotel Lovec, Kompas, Savica 4* or Astoria 3*Sup in Bled
- Day 2: Eco Bohinj Hotel 4* in Bohinjska Bistrica
- Day 3: Hotel Dvorec 3* in Tolmin
- Day 4: Hotel Sabotin 4* in Solkan
- Day 5: Hotel Diana 4* in Grado
- Day 6: Hotel Spesotto 4* in Portogruaro
- Day 7: Hotel Bali 4* in Lido di Jesolo
Travel Options & Local Transfer
The starting point of this journey is Bled.
Getting to Bled
By plane: nearest airport is Ljubljana (LJU). Lufthansa flies twice a day from Frankfurt to Ljubljana. From the airport you can go to Bled by bus (one change, takes about 2 hours) or book our transfer, see here below.
By train: Bled has two railway stations: Lesce-Bled on the Villach – Ljubljana main line, 4 km from the center, from there you can take a bus. Other railway station is Bled-Jezero on Jesenice – Nova Gorica branch line. 2 km from the center, Hotel Triglav is only 100 meters down the street.
By car: exit Lesce from highway A1 Ljubljana – Jesenice, Karavanke tunnel ….
Back from Lido di Jesolo
By plane: Venice Marco Polo (VEN) airport is about 20 km away. You can go to the airport by bus or by boat.
By train: Venice has two train stations: Santa Lucia on the Lagoon and Venice Mestre on the mainland. Please note that not all international trains go to the Lagoon Station!
Return transfer to Bled including bikes is available.
Available Transfers
Ljubljana Airport to Bled
1-3 persons 90 EUR
4-8 persons 130 EUR
Ljubljana City to Bled
1-3 persons 130 EUR
4-8 persons 170 EUR
Villach to Bled
1-3 persons 170 EUR
4-8 persons 200 EUR
Klagenfurt Airport to Bled
1-3 persons 200 EUR
4-8 persons 240 EUR
Lesce Bled Railway Station to Bled
1-3 persons 20 EUR
4-8 persons 30 EUR
Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bled
1-3 persons 550 EUR
4-8 persons 590 EUR
Lido di Jesolo to Bled
1-3 persons 550 EUR
4-8 persons 590 EUR
All prices per transfer, one way. Price includes transport of bikes.
Rental Bikes
Helia bikes are available in different sizes and unisex frame model:
All rented adult bikes are equipped with:
- Pannier
- Helmet
Only for self-guided tours: per two bikes – one repair kit, one spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, Allen keys and tire levers. + one combination lock.