Mountain and road cycling in Tarvisio region of italian Julian Alps
There are endless options for biking in the region of Tarvisio either for road bicycles or mountain bikes. If you are an experienced biker, we assume you can find suitable routes for yourself better than we can. In this list, we are more focused on families with children which means routes that are mostly on dedicated cycling routes or roads that have no heavy traffic. Feel free to adjust the length, and start/end of the route based on your personal preference.
Road cycling routes
Tarvisio to Chiusaforte
This is arguably one of the nicest parts of the Alpe Adria cycling route. Created from a former railway, this route is completely dedicated to cyclists and thus safe even for children. On your journey, you will ride across bridges, tunnels, beautiful landscapes, and small villages which will be a perfect place to have some refreshment.
- Distance from property: 10 km
- Length: 36 km (+ way back)
- Suitable for children: Yes
- Bike type: Road bike / Mountain bike
- Route
Tarvisio to Lago di Fussine
Another part of the Alpe Adria cycling route. This route is completely dedicated to cyclists and thus safe even for children. At the end of your ride, you will come to the famous and beautiful Lago di Fussine (check also our hiking section for more information) where you can have some refreshments in the local restaurants. There are several alternative options if you prefer mountain bike trails.
- Distance from property: 10 km
- Length: 10 km (+ way back)
- Suitable for children: Yes
- Bike type: Road bike / Mountain bike
- Route
Tarvisio to Kranjska Gora
We go further on the Alpe Adria cycling route. This route is completely dedicated to cyclists and thus safe even for children. On this part of the route, you will cross the border to Slovenia and finish in the beautiful village of Krajnska Gora. The village has everything you would expect from a well-established alpine village ranging from shops, a nice pedestrian zone, many restaurants, and entertainment options.
- Distance from property: 10 km
- Length: 15 km (+ way back)
- Suitable for children: Yes
- Bike type: Road bike / Mountain bike
- Route
Tarvisio to Lake Bled
Yet another beautiful cycling route through the Slovenian part of the Julian Alps. Most of the route is dedicated to cyclists and is thus safe. You will pass villages and beautiful scenery even thou the terrain remains mostly flat. In the end, you arrive at the world-famous lake Bled where you can have a swim in the lake, visit the local castle from which there is a great view of the lake, or just have a walk in the city.
- Distance from property: 10 km
- Length: 50 km (+ way back)
- Suitable for children: Yes (but consider the distance)
- Bike type: Road bike
- Route
Mangart climb
This route is for those who like to go uphill. There is nothing else here. You start climbing right from the apartment and finish on the top of Mount Mangart at almost 2000m above sea level. There are gradients as high as 14% on this climb with an average of 9%. Check the profile from Klanška Škrbina here. For all the hard work you will be rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
- Distance from property: 0 km
- Length: 15 km (+ way back)
- Suitable for children: No
- Bike type: Road bike
- Route
Cave round
This starts and ends right at the door of your apartment yet still crosses wonderful scenery and although not fully on a cycling route, there is only a little traffic. You will ride via the Sella Nevea passage and join the Alpe Adria cycling route in the city of Chiusaforthe. There will be multiple options for you to have some refreshment on this route as there is some village that can serve you. Make sure you choose the right direction. This round is much harder if you want to approach Sella Nevea from Chiusaforte's direction.
- Distance from property: 0 km
- Length: 74 km
- Suitable for children: No
- Bike type: Road bike
- Route
Giro d'Italia 2023 Stage 20
In 2023 the famous Giro d'Italia was visiting Tarvisio. Stage 20 was set up as a hilly time trial and proved to be decisive for the overall outcome of the race. The winner Primoz Roglic managed to climb the hill at 44:23 and managed to claim the "maglia rosa" jersey for himself finally winning the whole tour. How much time do you need to climb to the beautiful Monte Lussari?
- Distance from property: 10 km
- Length: 18 km
- Suitable for children: No
- Bike type: Road bike
- Route
Mountain trails
Mountainbike trails in Austria
Just behind the Italian boarder, in Austria, you can check out various MTB trails. On five mountains there are six areas prepared for excited bikers to choose from.
Check for more details here