From 40 €
Ljubljana MTB Capital tour
Duration
10:00 – 14:00
Language
English
Tour season
May - October, On request
Meeting point
Park Tabor, Tabor 14, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Group size
2-8
Tour pricing
Price
Adult (pp): 49 EUR
Adult (group booking pp): 40 EUR
Child: 40 EUR
Private (pp): 120 EUR
Private group (4-8 pax): 392 EUR
Price includes:
Licensed MTB guide
Organized MTB tour
Sightseeing ride through Ljubljana’s old town
Not included in the price:
Bike and helmet rental (39 EUR/person for full suspension bike)
Transportation to the meeting point
Ebike rental (write us)
Food and drinks
Travel and activity insurance
Any other items not mentioned as included
Overview
Have you ever done a bike tour where you rode amazing trails and explored a charming European capital, all at once? No? Read on…
You probably already know that Slovenia has developed a reputation as one of Europe’s top destinations for mountain biking. But did you know that Slovenia is also a country with the only European capital where you can find one of the best MTB trails in the proximity of the city center? The vast forests, which extend right from the center of our capital city Ljubljana, hide numerous great mountain bike trails that are most popular among local mountain bikers. So why not visit them with the same locals who built them?
We are the first to offer you a unique mountain bike tour, starting from the center of Ljubljana to the handmade Golovec trails park, where you can choose the trails depending on your riding style and experience. There are numerous trails with various difficulties for you to enjoy. Optionally, we can stop at some interesting sights, including the local asphalt pump track (the largest in Slovenia), and take some time for refreshments during the tour. After the tour, we ride through the old town, where we see most of the main sights of Ljubljana.
If you are a mountain biker, you have to try this! You’ll see that Ljubljana is a true mountain bike paradise.
Activity
We offer you an unforgettable organized mountain bike tour, starting from the center of Ljubljana and heading to the handmade Golovec trails park, where you can choose the path you want to ride based on your riding style and experience. Additionally, we offer bike and gear rental.
Usually, all-mountain tours take us about 3 hours and consist of riding gravel roads, single tracks, and urban bike paths.
Difficulty
Easy to moderate, depending of the wishes
Type of trail:
gravel roads, singletracks, asphalt roads
Please note that mountain biking is an outdoor activity, affected by many factors. We do our best to stick to a set itinerary, but the exact routes and itinerary are subject to change due to weather conditions, various group riding abilities, and unexpected trail changes. Our guides are qualified to make changes to the itinerary to ensure the best and safest experience for you.
EXTRA: If you’re looking for a specialized mountain bike tour in Ljubljana or its surroundings, catering to different types of riding (enduro, XC, downhill – shuttle available), send us a message and we’ll arrange the best experience for you. All of our mountain bike tours are custom-designed and tailored to perfectly suit your needs!
What to expect
Ljubljana is a paradise for outdoor activities and exploring the city with a bike. So it makes total sense to join the two-in-one tour. We offer a unique adventure, where you get to enjoy fresh air and beautiful singletracks with just the right amount of adrenaline. To make your day even better, you can also see the main sights of the city on a mountain bike.
We guarantee you a professional local mountain bike guide, who will show you our hidden spots, and riding techniques and explain to you everything about the area from a local’s perspective. We would like for you to feel like a friend, not a tourist. We offer our activities in small groups (up to 8) which is just the right group size for a relaxed mountain bike trip, where everything is flexible and safe.
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Route data
Distance
20 - 30 Km
Elevation
500 - 900 m
Highest point
450m
Itinerary
Meeting point:
Park Tabor, Tabor 14, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Meeting at Park Tabor
Start of the tour
Riding Golovec trails
Returning to the city
Exploring Ljubljana on a bike
Why choose Ljubljana MTB Capital tour
Jo D2024-09-04Verified Wonderful day sampling some of Slovenia’s beauty Tadej was an amazing guide and we had a wonderful day with him. Two short very steep hikes, rowing a boat around the Lake Bled island, feet dipped in a freezing lake and a wonderful lunch of smoked trout - these were the highlights of our day. Tadej was accommodating of our request to try to rent a boat and knew where to send us. What a great day! Take sneakers / hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water and a big smile with you! Kim B2024-08-16Verified Amazing tour around Slovenia This is a well rounded tour of important sights around Slovenia with a very knowledgeable guide. Tadej is passionate and a very good guide with great insights about Slovenia in general. He even gave us recommendations about things to do when we were back in the city center. We had a great day, saw some amazing sites, and learned a lot. If you have to pick a tour, this is the one you should do. Olivia F2024-07-22Verified Fun trip! Good sightseeing, hiking, food, learned a lot from the tour guide! The trip was great! It was our first time in Slovenia, and our tour guide talked us through a lot of history, geography, and interesting facts. We visited lots of beautiful sights, did some fun hikes, and saw cool ski jumping and cross country ski facilities. We "swam" (for about five seconds before we got cold) in an alpine lake, ate some great cake, and got some great lunch. Tadej was a great host, he's friendly, knowledgeable, flexible about our plans and hiking abilities, and kept the trip fun and interesting. Would definitely recommend this trip if it's your first time in Slovenia or if you just want to see more of the western/mountainous part of the country. rolex0072024-07-04Verified Can't wait to continue tour with Tadej! We went on a private tour with Tadej--and couldn't be happier! I emailed Tadej abut what our interests were, what we would like to see (gave a Tadej a list), asked what was do-able, etc. Tadej had a Plan A and Plan B, in case of weather. We had a van, which was huge, very roomy, very clean, and comfortable. Tadej arranged it so that we saw things efficiently--yet we never felt rushed or anything. If there was something that I wanted to do, it was, "Go for it!" with Tadej. I liked Tadej explaining to us what we were seeing along the way--what building was what, the history of Slovenia and the places we visited, oriented us, etc. We started with JASNA LAKE, a very beautiful man-made lake with beautiful emerald-green water for a photo op. By it was a stream with running cold water from the mountains. I put on my water shoes and stepped into the stream briefly. It was also here that we saw an injured baby fox ambling along the stream which Tadej reported. We moved onto:- PLANICA--where I climbed up the grassy ski jump for a short bit;- ZELENCI NATURE RESERVE (marshes, birdsong, bubbling water due to volcanic activity--so much in one place--easy walk on dirt, then on boardwalk in marsh area); and- Peričnik WATERFALL, which was the highlight of highlights--as we were enjoying everything Tadej was showing and explaining to us. Tadej helped me over any tricky (high and/or slippery*) spots. --Tadej told us that everyone who hiked behind the waterfall had said that it was worth it! :) --Tadej was very convincing. I am glad that Tadej didn't let us be lazy. :) My partner said that he really enjoyed the hike and going behind the waterfall. --I was amused. Tadej showed us the two hikes that were on the Info Board, one going behind the waterfall, and one going to the top of the waterfall, which was strenuous (said so in description on Info Board)--and said to us, We are NOT going there. Tadej filled my water bottle and even carried it for me.** *Both my partner and I wore hiking boots. My partner's pair was probably a little lighter. One does get quite wet from the spray. --I did. And it was really fun. --I wore a light windbreaker*** with a hood. (I put on the hood when we got closer to the waterfall.) ***Which dried quickly. **When we were at JASNA LAKE, it looked like it might rain. Tadej took an umbrella with him, just in case. --I left my umbrella in the van when Tadej said that the umbrella he was carrying was for me, in case it rained. - I have read about VINTGAR GORGE and wanted to hike it--just a part of it (b/c of time). It was a 2-hour one-way hike, Tadej told me. But Tadej said that he will still ask for me if it was possible to only do a short walk. (--Tadej said that no one has ever asked that before, but he will ask very nicely.) --Tadej had also suggested another gorge earlier. I don't know if it would have been the same. The people at Vintgar said no (rightly, though I was hopeful)--and were very nice about it. --But even walking to the Ticket Office, it was already very scenic and beautiful, with the water on my right.- We stopped by LAKE BLED for a photo op at Tadej's favorite spot--and had the famous Bled cream cake. --We had not known that there was a famous Bled cream cake had Tadej not told us. Tadej said that the cake was huge. So I was going to share one with Tadej. But when it arrived at the table, I wanted my own, the whole thing. :) I had ordered it with wine--b/c it looked so nice in the picture in the menu--but I don't really drink. I would say, skip the wine, and just have the cake! :) --It's so light--and, for me, I really liked that it was not too sweet. We capped the day with the cream cake--and, of course, I had to put my feet into the Lake. --We could have continued the tour--as I had listed more stuff--and Tadej had suggestions (based on my list and seeing my interests). --If we/I had any energy left--and we/I did--but, alas, we had to move on to our next destination. If we ever get back, I hope to continue the tour from where we left off--and, of course, with Tadej! --I would not go with any other guide and/or company! :) ayrtonnette2024-06-16Verified Great experience Had an excellent day with very beautiful landscapes. The lakes, the waterfall, I was amazed by this nature, pure joy.Magnificent landscapes.Too bad we couldn't do the Zelenci reserve.A guide, Ben, very competent, helpful and helpful during the slightly complicated passages on the hikes.If you have little time there, I recommend this outing. Forb8042024-04-18Verified Fabulous Tour-Fantastic Guide The was a fantastic tour and Tadej was a wonderful, knowledgeable and kind guide. We had a a fabulous time. Strongly recommend JB2024-04-09Verified Truly magical, beautiful & nurturing Slovenian Nature experience !! Lovely locations , very well versed, experienced and informed guidance on culture, food, sports, terrain, climate & possibilities to explore. The tour includes 2 beautiful hikes with breath taking views and for a willing to explore novice , I was really encouraged, included, motivated and supported and well taken care off , with total ease. Tadej made the whole experience very nurturing , memorable and also gave us space & time to explore on our own . Had great & fun group members made it wonderful! Rob2024-04-07Verified Hills in the sunshine What a ride out, a good few big hills up, but time for 5 descents in the time! Great guide and highly recommended. Excellent bikes and all round experience Fiona D2023-11-05Verified Slovenia in a nutshell This was the highlight of our holiday. Tadej was a fantastic host and the experiences were breathtaking - lakes, snow, waterfalls and hikes / this one had it all. Highly recommend! Tra-king2023-11-05Verified A long weekend holiday. The best tour we done in Slovenia our Guide Tadej is so informative and friendly that we feel like hangging out with our old friend .beautiful views good company good service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I highly recommend this tour ❤️❤️❤️
Frequently Asked Questions
– Comfortable sport shoes
– A change of clothes
– We suggest windbreaker
– Own choice of drinks and energy bars
– If you have, your own bike and helmet
While the route can easily be adapted to a variety of fitness levels and mountain bike handling experience, certain degree of mountain biking skill and endurance is desired for you to be able to enjoy the tour at it’s best.
– Not recommended for travelers with back problems
– No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
– Not wheelchair accessible (for now)
– Tour may operate in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
– Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
The trip will not be cancelled due to weather conditions, but we will try our best to make a great tour even if the weather won’t be the best – in this case we reserve the right to change the itinerary if we believe that some places/services cannot be seen/used during bad weather.
We will meet in Park Tabor in front of the B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park. This applies for the end of the tour as well. Once the booking is complete, we will send all needed information about the activity.
Note: If you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee bike and equipment rental.
Easy as this:
- Fill the enquiry form that you can find at every trip on our website
- You can pay in advance with credit card or with cash on the day of the trip. If you are paying with cash, please send a inquiry on or contact email.
- We send you confirmation of booking and all the important information regarding your trip or activity
- Enjoy the day
If you need to cancel or reschedule your trip for any reason, simply call or send us an email. Every cancellation of day trips/activity made up to 24 hours before departure is free of charge. But if you cancel the day trip less than 24 hours before departure none of the payment will be refunded.
In case of refund, you will be refunded within 72 hours after your cancellation.
If you have some special requests:
– You would like to visit some other parts of Slovenia
– You would like us to organize you a private trip
– You would like to try some other activity
Do not hesitate and contact us. All the contact information can be found HERE.
If you did not find anything that would suit your wishes on our website, we recommend the following agencies. We are cooperating closely with them and you can be sure that you will be in good hands. A great experience awaits you.
- Mountain bike trips and active holidays in Slovenia: http://www.outdoor-mania.com
- Mountain bike tours in Koroška region: http://ridgelinetrails.si
- Outdoor adventures on Bled: https://www.adventure-rafting.com
- One day or multiday trips in other parts of Slovenia: https://www.slovenian-wander.com