Every year, I go on at least one week-long bikepacking trip. This summer, I had something else in mind until I randomly came across a video by @biking-places about carrying filming gear on a bike. The landscapes in the video were so stunning, I initially thought it was Switzerland. But it turned out to be Slovenia, a country I barely knew anything about. A couple of days of research and I already had a route mapped and my tickets booked.
The trip of 590 km and 9000 m of elevation gain took me 6 days to complete. The first part took me through the Julian Alps, a challenging but spectacular region. Day 2 included 2700 m of climbing, and by the end I had to walk my bike uphill for 3km, simply because I couldn’t pedal anymore.
I spent one full day in Ljubljana, a fantastic city: warm, cozy, and full of charm. My trip ended on Slovenia’s beautiful coastline, which is just 47 kilometers long.
This journey turned out to be simply amazing. Slovenia is full of crystal-clear rivers, rocky peaks, open fields, and deep forests. Late June is a perfect time to ride — not too hot and barely any rain. I personally was very lucky with the weather.
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hey igor- great video, it really is an amazing place to cycle. i recognize so many places from our trip there last year. looks like you had better luck with the weather.
Absolutely top tier content! It'd be awesome to hear some occasional ASMR style narration too.