Ribno Alpine Hotel – Bike Hotel near Bled, Julian Alps

Looking for a bike hotel in Bled? Ribno Alpine Hotel is set up for mountain bikers, with secure bike storage, a bike wash, a workshop with tools, e-bike charging, bike rental, guided rides or shuttles and laundry for riding kit.

Ribno Alpine Hotel sits in a green, peaceful setting at Ribno, just outside Bled, with views of the Julian Alps and the lake only a short ride away. The owner is a certified cycling guide, and that passion shows in how the hotel looks after riders.

Bikes go into a secure shed with space for around 80 bikes, video surveillance, card access and individual locks, with e-bike charging inside. There is a service corner with a stand, tools, pump and spare tubes, a technician who can check or repair your bike, a bike wash station, and self-service laundry with a dryer and rack for wet kit and shoes. Scott mountain bikes, e-bikes and gravel bikes are available to hire, and qualified guides lead both trail-focused and family-friendly tours.

From Bled you can explore forest singletrack, the high Pokljuka plateau and quiet valley roads at the foot of Triglav National Park, with Kranjska Gora’s bike park within an easy drive. It is a comfortable, well-equipped base for a riding week, and certified local guides can show you the trails that suit you.

Why stay at this bike hotel in Bled

• Secure bike storage
• A bike wash
• A workshop with tools
• E-bike charging
• Bike rental
• Guided rides or shuttles
• Laundry for riding kit
• Trails: routes start from the hotel; Lake Bled and the Pokljuka plateau trails within easy reach
• Season: Year-round (bike packages March – October)
• Price: from €468 per person for 4 nights half board incl. 3 days e-bike hire (Bike Package #4, low season 2026) (check the hotel’s website for current rates)

Best rides from Bled

• Pokljuka plateau – a demanding climb of about 800 m from Lake Bled to the pine-covered plateau at around 1,400 m, linking forest trails and gravel tracks to the Zajamniki pasture. A big day out; e-bikes make it more manageable.
• Jelovica and Mežakla – dense networks of forest roads on the plateaus around Bled, offering long, quiet gravel loops for fit riders. Ride straight from Ribno.
• Radovna valley – a gentler option along a peaceful valley north-west of Bled, good for easy days and mixed-ability groups.
• Bike Park Kranjska Gora – about half an hour’s drive away, with the Vitranc chairlift serving lines from the easy Smokey and green Family Flow to the hard DH Veetranz.
• Krvavec Bike Park – also around half an hour by car, with about 30 km of marked trails, including the beginner-friendly Bambino and Muci and the more advanced Rock’n’flow.

Note that riding off marked roads and trails is not allowed in Slovenia, so stick to signed routes or ride with a local guide.

Getting to Bled

Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport sits roughly halfway between the capital and Bled, around half an hour’s drive away. Buses and shuttle vans also run to Bled. Lesce-Bled railway station, about 4 km from town, has frequent trains from Ljubljana and a bus connection. If you drive on Slovenian motorways, you will need an e-vignette.

When to ride

The riding season runs from about April to October, and late spring and early autumn are the most comfortable months on the plateaus. Bike park dates vary, so check them before you travel. A bike hotel in Bled puts you within easy reach of both the high forests and the lift-served parks.

Ride Bled with a local guide

The fastest way to find the best trails around Bled is with someone who rides them every week. Browse certified MTB guides, schools and bike parks in Slovenia or search the map of mountain bike guides, then contact them directly – MTB Guides never adds booking fees. Book your room directly with Ribno Alpine Hotel through its official website or the contact details on this page.