# Bled, Bohinj and Pokljuka by E-Bike: 2 Days with the Train

> 83.5 km and 1,270 m of climbing between Bohinj, Bled, Radovljica and the Pokljuka plateau, bikes loaded on the Bohinj Railway (€3 supplement) from Most na Soči. A field report from 14-15 August 2026, with a night on an alpine farm at Goreljek — and proof that Tolmin and Most na Soči make an excellent base camp for the Julian Alps.

- Author : Patrick Faust — French expat living in Slovenia since 2004, founder of e-Slovenie
- Published : 2026-08-16
- Language : English
- Canonical : https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/bled-bohinj-pokljuka-e-bike-train/
- French version : https://www.e-slovenie.com/articles/bled-bohinj-pokljuka-velo-electrique/
- Tags : e-bike, cycling, bike touring, bike train, bohinj railway, pokljuka, goreljek, bled, bohinj, radovljica, bohinjska bistrica, bled bohinj cycle path, triglav national park, cycling slovenia, julian alps

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Two days, **83.5 km and 1,270 m of climbing** by e-bike between [Lake Bohinj](https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/bohinj-lake-triglav-national-park/), [Bled](https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/lake-bled-guide-without-tourist-traps/), Radovljica and the Pokljuka plateau — without a car, thanks to the [Bohinj Railway](https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/bohinj-railway-120-years-scenic-train/), which carries bikes for a **€3 supplement**. I rode it on 14-15 August 2026, starting from **Most na Soči** — proof that you can make **Tolmin and Most na Soči your base camp for exploring the Julian Alps**: the Soča side on your doorstep, and Bohinj, Pokljuka or Bled one train tunnel away. Here is the story, the day-by-day route and everything you need to ride it yourself, including the real state of the new Bled–Bohinj cycle path.

## The 2-day route: the numbers

| **Stage** | **Distance** | **Elevation** | **Highlights** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Outbound train** | Most na Soči → Bohinjska Bistrica | — | Bohinj tunnel (6,339 m), dedicated bike wagon |
| **Day 1 morning** | 38.9 km | +400 m | Sava Bohinjka valley (Soteska), Bled, lunch in Radovljica |
| **Day 1 afternoon** | 21.5 km | +870 m | Climb to Pokljuka: 11.9 km at 6%, high point 1,280 m |
| **Night** | — | — | Goreljek, Pokljuka plateau (Triglav National Park) |
| **Day 2** | 14.7 km | −800 m | Descent to Bohinjska Bistrica in 38 minutes |
| **Return train** | Bohinjska Bistrica → Most na Soči | — | Passenger ticket + €3 per bike |

Total measured on my Komoot traces: **83.5 km, 5 h 39 moving time, 1,270 m of climbing**. Komoot rates it “difficult” on a regular bike — on an e-bike, it makes a lovely weekend within reach of anyone in reasonable shape.

## The morning train: bikes hanging beneath the Alps

It all starts at **Most na Soči** station, a stone's throw from my home. The Bohinj Railway — 120 years old in 2026, still not electrified — has an asset few travellers know about: some trains pull a **wagon entirely dedicated to bicycles**, with wall hooks and a small exhibition on the digging of the tunnel. You hang up your bike, sit down next to it, and twenty minutes later you have crossed under the Julian Alps: the **Bohinj tunnel, 6,339 m**, Slovenia's longest railway tunnel, emerges at Bohinjska Bistrica.

![Bike wagon on the Bohinj Railway: bicycles hanging from hooks and panels about the 6,339 m tunnel](https://eslovenie.b-cdn.net/images/articles/bled-bohinj-pokljuka-velo-wagon-velos-ligne-bohinj.jpg)

The bike supplement costs **€3 per journey** on the line's regular trains ([SŽ tariff](https://potniski.sz.si/en/useful-information/take-your-bike-on-the-train/) in force since 1 July 2026). No reservation needed: you buy on board. If you are travelling with a car AND bikes, the [Bohinjska Bistrica–Most na Soči car train](https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/bohinj-car-train-soca-valley/) is the other clever option.

## Day 1 — From Bohinj to Bled along the valley, lunch in Radovljica

From Bohinjska Bistrica, the first part heads east along the **Sava Bohinjka**: the hamlet of Bitnje, the wooded **Soteska** gorge, then the meadows open up towards Bled. This is the corridor partly followed by the new Bled–Bohinj cycle path (see below for its real state). A lap of Lake Bled in mid-morning, before the big crowds, is still a pleasure — then on to **Radovljica**, 38.9 km from the start: barely 400 m of climbing, almost all on asphalt.

![Panorama from the old town of Radovljica over the Sava valley and the Jelovica plateau](https://eslovenie.b-cdn.net/images/articles/bled-bohinj-pokljuka-velo-panorama-radovljica.jpg)

Radovljica's medieval old town, perched above the Sava, is my favourite lunch stop in the area — at [Gostilna Avguštin](https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/restaurants/gostilna-avgustin/), on Linhart Square: a terrace overlooking the Jelovica, **goveja juha** (beef broth with noodles), then the **venison fillet with cranberry sauce, roast potatoes and štrukelj** from the house specialities menu (€33), and a glass of red — the e-bike forgives this kind of excess.

![Venison fillet with cranberry sauce, roast potatoes and bean salad at Gostilna Avguštin, Radovljica](https://eslovenie.b-cdn.net/images/articles/bled-bohinj-pokljuka-velo-dejeuner-radovljica.jpg)

## Day 1, continued — The climb to Pokljuka: 870 m in one go

In the afternoon, the serious business: from Lesce, the road climbs to the **Pokljuka** plateau via Podhom and Krnica — **11.9 km of continuous climbing at an average of 6%**, 870 m of elevation gain, topping out at **1,280 m** in the vast spruce forest of Triglav National Park. On an e-bike in medium mode, it is a relaxed 2 h 30; on a regular bike, prepare to suffer. Up there, the reward: the alpine pastures of **Goreljek**, their hay barns and total silence.

On the climb, I rode a while with **two French friends** I met on the road to the plateau — they had rented all their kit in Ljubljana, classic bikes, panniers and helmets included, for **€250 for the week**. And they were climbing to Pokljuka without any assistance — hats off. Proof that this kind of touring is easy to set up without bringing your own gear.

![Quiet road through the spruce forest on the Pokljuka plateau, Triglav National Park](https://eslovenie.b-cdn.net/images/articles/bled-bohinj-pokljuka-velo-route-plateau.jpg)

![Traditional hay barn in the alpine pastures of Goreljek, Pokljuka plateau](https://eslovenie.b-cdn.net/images/articles/bled-bohinj-pokljuka-velo-grange-foin.jpg)

## The night at Goreljek, between horses and peat bogs

Goreljek is a scattered alpine hamlet spread around its meadows and its **protected peat bogs** — one of Slovenia's rare raised bogs, with an [interpretation trail](https://www.bohinj.si/en/product/botanical-tour-of-the-goreljek-peat-bog/). There are a few simple places to stay, farm stays and camps, around the hamlet and towards the Pokljuka biathlon centre. I slept on a farm and was woken by the horses: a full recharge of the battery (and the cyclist) overnight.

![Horses at an alpine farm in Goreljek, Pokljuka plateau](https://eslovenie.b-cdn.net/images/articles/bled-bohinj-pokljuka-velo-chevaux-goreljek.jpg)

![Goreljek pastures in the morning, Pokljuka plateau, Triglav National Park](https://eslovenie.b-cdn.net/images/articles/bled-bohinj-pokljuka-velo-goreljek-paturages.jpg)

## Day 2 — An 800 m descent and the train home

The next morning, after a tour of the pastures in the low light, the descent: **14.7 km and 800 m downhill in 38 minutes** on the little road that plunges from Goreljek towards the Bohinj valley — decent surface, wide bends, almost no traffic. You come out directly at **Bohinjska Bistrica**, where the station proudly displays the tunnel centenary sign: “Okno v svet”, the window to the world.

![View over Bohinjska Bistrica and the Julian Alps on the descent from Pokljuka](https://eslovenie.b-cdn.net/images/articles/bled-bohinj-pokljuka-velo-descente-bohinjska-bistrica.jpg)

![Bohinj tunnel centenary sign at Bohinjska Bistrica station](https://eslovenie.b-cdn.net/images/articles/bled-bohinj-pokljuka-velo-tunnel-centenaire.jpg)

Back to Most na Soči on the midday train — the modern railcars also have **vertical bike racks** next to the seats. Bike hanging, the Bača valley rolling past the window: the perfect end to a weekend without a single minute in a car.

![Bikes hanging in the regional train back to Most na Soči](https://eslovenie.b-cdn.net/images/articles/bled-bohinj-pokljuka-velo-train-retour.jpg)

## The Bled–Bohinj cycle path: where it really stands (August 2026)

The new **Bled–Bohinj cycle path** opened on **15 July 2026**, but be aware: the **Bohinjska Bela–Obrne section stayed closed this summer** (reopening announced for late August). On the ground, that means riding the valley road through the Soteska gorge — rideable and beautiful, but shared with cars. [Check the state of the sections](https://obcina.bohinj.si/objava/114703) before you set off; I will publish a full guide to the path as soon as it fully reopens.

## Bike + train in Slovenia: the how-to

- **Bike supplement: **€3 per journey on the regular trains of the Bohinj line (SŽ tariff since 1 July 2026), ticket bought on board or at the station.
- **Bike wagon: **some trains on the line pull a dedicated wagon with hooks; the modern railcars have built-in vertical racks.
- **Car train: **30 bike spaces in the passenger carriage if you combine car + bikes (€16.20 one-way per car, driver included).
- **Useful stations: **Most na Soči, Podbrdo, Bohinjska Bistrica, Bled Jezero — all on the Bohinj line, so you can shorten or lengthen the loop at will.
- **Rental: **expect around €250 for a week in Ljubljana for a complete classic-bike setup — bike, panniers and helmet (price confirmed in August 2026 by cyclists I met on the route); e-bikes rent for more.
- **E-bike: **870 m of climbing in one go up to Pokljuka — set off with a full battery and recharge overnight at your accommodation. No charging points on the plateau.
- **Best season: **June to September; the plateau sits at 1,300 m, and mornings up there are cool even in August.

## Tolmin and Most na Soči, base camp for the Julian Alps

This is the real lesson of the weekend: you don't need to sleep in Bled or Bohinj to explore the Julian Alps. Based on the **Soča valley side** — in Tolmin, Most na Soči or the villages around them — you have the emerald side (Soča, Tolminska korita, Kobarid) on your doorstep, and the lakes side **45 minutes away by train** through the Bohinj tunnel, bikes on board. Accommodation is quieter and noticeably cheaper than by the lakes, terraces come without queues, and two alpine worlds are within reach without a car. The [Julian Alps Card on the Bohinj side](https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/julian-alps-card-slovenia/) even includes the train on the line, which makes the return trips almost free once you have the card. This Bohinj–Bled–Pokljuka loop is just one variation among many: the same mechanics work for a day trip to [Bled](https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/lake-bled-guide-without-tourist-traps/), a hike in the [Mostnica gorge](https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/mostnica-gorge/) or a swim in Lake Bohinj.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can you take your bike on the train in Slovenia?

Yes. On the Bohinj line (Jesenice–Most na Soči–Nova Gorica), the bike supplement costs €3 per journey; some trains have a dedicated bike wagon and the recent railcars have vertical racks. No reservation needed: first come, first hung.

### Can you ride this route without an e-bike?

Yes, but the climb to Pokljuka (11.9 km at 6%, 870 m of elevation gain) earns it a “difficult” rating on Komoot for a regular bike. On an e-bike, the full 83.5 km over two days is within reach of any cyclist in reasonable shape. Easy variation: stay in the valleys between Bohinj, Bled and Radovljica.

### Where can you stay on the Pokljuka plateau?

Around Goreljek and the biathlon centre: farm stays, simple guesthouses and alpine camps. It is a handful of addresses, not a resort: book before you climb, especially in August.

### Is the Bled–Bohinj cycle path fully open?

Not completely yet: opened on 15 July 2026, it kept one section closed this summer between Bohinjska Bela and Obrne (reopening planned for late August 2026). The rest is already rideable, and the valley road bridges the gap through the Soteska gorge.

### Can you visit Bled and Bohinj while staying in the Soča valley?

Yes, and it is an excellent plan: from Tolmin or Most na Soči, the Bohinj line train reaches Bohinjska Bistrica in about 45 minutes through the tunnel, bikes welcome (€3). You stay somewhere quiet and cheaper on the Soča side and do day trips to Bohinj, Bled or Pokljuka — the [Bohinj version of the Julian Alps Card](https://www.bohinj.si/en/julian-alps-bohinj-card/) includes the train.

### How much does this bike + train weekend cost?

Count the train tickets (a few euros per person per journey + €3 per bike per journey), a night on an alpine farm and two restaurant meals: excluding rental, a full weekend easily comes in under €100 per person. If you don't have a bike, a complete classic-bike rental setup (bike, panniers, helmet) can be found in Ljubljana for around €250 a week — e-bikes rent for more.

## To plan your trip

To build your own bike + train loop: our guide to the [Bohinj Railway and its 120 years](https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/bohinj-railway-120-years-scenic-train/), the [Soča valley car train](https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/bohinj-car-train-soca-valley/), our guides to [Lake Bohinj](https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/bohinj-lake-triglav-national-park/) and [Lake Bled](https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/lake-bled-guide-without-tourist-traps/), our [top cycling routes around Kranjska Gora](https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/articles/cycling-kranjska-gora-top-5-routes/) and our page on [getting around Slovenia](https://www.e-slovenie.com/en/guide/getting-around-slovenia/).

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