August 2027
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Slovenia — by motorcycle The Julian Alps, the Soča, Bled and the Karst in one week in the saddle
- Country
- Slovenia
- Duration
- 8 days
- Route
- ~1,100 km
- Travel mode
- Motorcycle
- Difficulty
- Planned date
- August 2027
About the expedition
Eight days on Slovenia’s most beautiful roads: from Maribor via the Logar Valley and the Korensko sedlo pass on the Austrian border, the 50 hairpins of the Vršič, the emerald Soča and Lake Bled to the underground canyon of the Škocjan Caves.
Slovenia is a small country that feels huge from the saddle of a motorcycle. In a single week we ride through the very best it has to offer: Alpine passes with textbook hairpins, river valleys in a colour no photograph can capture, and a karst plateau with caves on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
We start in Maribor. The first days take in Pohorje and the Logar Valley with the Solčava Panoramic Road, then the Jezerski vrh pass, a short detour through Carinthia to Villach and a return to Slovenia over the steep Korensko sedlo (Wurzenpass) to Kranjska Gora.
The highlight is the Vršič Pass — 50 numbered hairpins, many of them cobbled — and the descent into the Soča valley. For those who fancy it, the road up to the Mangart Saddle, the highest road in Slovenia. Then Kobarid, the Tolmin Gorges, Lakes Bled and Bohinj and the Vintgar Gorge.
To finish, the Karst: Predjama Castle, built into a rock face, the Škocjan Caves with the underground canyon of the Reka river and — for those who fancy it — Divaška jama. Our last evening is spent on the Adriatic in Piran.
Highlights
- The Vršič Pass — 50 hairpins in the Julian Alps
- The emerald Soča valley and Kobarid
- Korensko sedlo and a loop via Villach in Austria
- Lakes Bled and Bohinj
- The Škocjan Caves (UNESCO) and Predjama Castle
- The Logar Valley and the Solčava Panoramic Road
Character of the expedition
- Difficulty
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Good-quality tarmac, but lots of tight hairpins and steep climbs (Vršič, Korensko sedlo up to 18%). You need to be a confident rider in the mountains.
- A day on the road
- 120–220 km a day, 3–5 hours of riding with breaks
- Atmosphere
- Mountains · Culture · Ocean and coast
- Who it’s for
- Open group · Group of friends
- Group
- 6–12 people
Route journal
Day by day
The programme may change depending on the weather, road conditions and the pace of the group — on the road, common sense and a good atmosphere come first.
Preliminary outline This is an indicative route, not the final programme. We will confirm the details — stages, accommodation and distances — together with the date.
- Day01
Arrival in Maribor
Maribor
- Tarmac
- Guesthouse in Maribor
Highlight An evening in the old Lent district on the Drava
Make your own way to Maribor; the group meets for a briefing and we get the motorcycles ready.
- Day02
Pohorje and the Logar Valley
Rogla (Pohorje) → Logarska dolina → Solčava
- Tarmac
- ~160 km
- 4 h
- Guesthouse in Solčava
Highlight The Solčava Panoramic Road above the valley
A warm-up on the bends of Pohorje, then deep into the Kamnik Alps to the Logar Valley — one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in Europe.
- Day03
Jezerski vrh, Villach and Korensko sedlo
Jezerski vrh → Villach → Korensko sedlo (Wurzenpass) → Kranjska Gora
- Tarmac
- ~210 km
- 5 h
- Hotel in Kranjska Gora
Highlight The steep descent from Korensko sedlo to Kranjska Gora
The Jezerski vrh pass on the Austrian border, a ride through Carinthia to Villach and back into Slovenia over the Korensko sedlo (Wurzenpass), with gradients of up to 18%.
- Day04
Vršič and the Soča valley
Przełęcz Vršič → Siodło Mangart → Bovec
- Tarmac
- ~110 km
- 3–4 h
- Guesthouse in Bovec
Highlight The 50 hairpins of the Vršič and — for those who fancy it — the road up Mangart (2072 m)
Slovenia’s most famous pass, the descent to the source of the Soča and stops by the turquoise river. In the afternoon, the optional narrow road up to the Mangart Saddle, with views of the Julian Alps and Italy.
- Day05
Kobarid, Tolmin and the road to Bled
Kobarid → Wąwozy Tolminu → Bled
- Tarmac
- ~140 km
- 4 h
- Hotel by Lake Bled
Highlight The Tolmin Gorges and a dip in the Soča
Along the Soča via Kobarid (Isonzo Front museum) and Tolmin. A short walk in the Tolmin Gorges, then through the Baška grapa valley towards Lake Bled.
- Day06
Bled, Vintgar and Bohinj
Wąwóz Vintgar → Jezioro Bohinj → Pokljuka
- Mixed
- ~90 km
- 2–3 h
- Hotel by Lake Bled
Highlight The island on Lake Bled and wild Lake Bohinj
A gentler day: the Vintgar Gorge in the morning, then Bohinj and back across the Pokljuka plateau (optional gravel sections). In the evening, Bled cream cake.
- Day07
The Karst: Predjama and the Škocjan Caves
Zamek Predjama → Jaskinie Škocjan → Divaška jama → Divača
- Tarmac
- ~180 km
- 4 h
- Guesthouse in the Karst (Divača)
Highlight The underground canyon of the Reka river in the Škocjan Caves (UNESCO)
The ride to the Karst via the Ljubljana area. Predjama Castle, built into a cave, then in the afternoon a tour of the Škocjan Caves, and Divaška jama for those who fancy it.
- Day08
Piran on the Adriatic and farewell
Lipica → Piran
- Tarmac
- ~60 km
- 1–2 h
- —
Highlight A morning in Venetian-style Piran
A short ride via Lipica (home of the Lipizzaner stud farm) to the Adriatic. A walk around Piran, lunch together and the end of the trip — make your own way home (approx. 250 km to Maribor by motorway).
Dates, options and prices
Choose your option
The price includes
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Tour leader and a planned route (GPX tracks)
- Entrance tickets to the Škocjan Caves
The price does not include
- Travel to Maribor
- Fuel, vignettes and road tolls
- Lunches and dinners
- Entrance to Vintgar, Predjama Castle and Divaška jama
- Travel insurance
Practical
Before you set off
Accommodation
Guesthouses and small hotels with breakfast, twin rooms.
Transport
Your own motorcycle or the organiser’s motorcycle. Luggage support vehicle — to be confirmed.
Group
6–12 participants, looked after by a MotoGadabout leader.
Requirements
- Category A driving licence
- Experience riding mountain hairpins
- Full motorcycle gear
Documents
- ID card or passport
- Vehicle registration document and third-party liability insurance for the motorcycle (own motorcycle)
- Slovenian and Austrian motorway vignettes — we’ll advise before departure
- Travel insurance (recommended with personal accident cover and medical expenses)
Season
May – October. Full preparation guide: FAQ and preparation.
Gallery
See what it’s like
Photos and films from our expeditions — from the cameras, phones, action cams and drones of the MotoGadabout crew.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Can I book for a whole group and pay for everyone?
Yes. One person can submit the booking for the whole group and settle the payment for the trip. Participants’ details can be added later in the central MotoGadabout account.
What if I’m travelling alone?
Most participants come on their own or in pairs. We’ll help you find a room-mate, and if you’d prefer a single room, just ask about the supplement.
How do I get to Maribor?
From southern Poland it’s approx. 650–750 km (via Czechia or Slovakia and Austria). We can help you plan the journey as a group or arrange for your motorcycle to be transported on a trailer.
Can I bring a pillion passenger?
Yes, on your own motorcycle. Ask us about the price for a passenger — we’ll match it to accommodation in a twin room.
