Events
A list of cycling events in Slovenia.
The Po Sadno Vinskih Cestah Marathon
The Po Sadno Vinskih Cestah Marathon is a traditional cycling event held in the wine and orchard country of northeastern Slovenia near Maribor. Riders choose between a 26 km route with 375 metres of climbing or a 60 km course with 690 metres of elevation gain, both winding through scenic vineyards and fruit orchards typical of the Štajerska region. Open to all levels including e-bike riders, with a warm meal and gift included for all participants.
Pesnica pri Mariboru
Bike festival Celje
Bike Festival Celje is one of Slovenia's most popular cycling events, drawing riders from across the country and beyond every year. Now in its 17th edition, the festival offers routes for all fitness levels — from a 30 km recreational ride to a challenging 161 km course for the most experienced cyclists. Start and finish are located at the Ingrad building at Lava in Celje. Join hundreds of cyclists on scenic routes through the Celje region.
Celje
Poli Marathon
The Poli Marathon is a popular recreational cycling event held in the historic town of Ptuj, now in its 24th edition. Participants can join the live event on location or take part virtually by riding any 23 km route of their choice and logging it via Strava. The event combines cycling with food, entertainment, and a festive atmosphere in one of Slovenia's most charming towns.
Ptuj
Alpe Gran Fondo
Alpe Gran Fondo is an alpine cycling event based in the town of Kamnik, taking riders across two countries on fully closed roads with police and motorbike escort. Three routes are available: 15 km, 75 km, and a demanding 130 km course finishing at the top of Črnivec pass. Professional timing, a generous starter pack, and stunning Alpine views make this one of the most memorable cycling challenges in the region.
Kamnik
Red Bull Goni Pony
Red Bull Goni Pony is one of Slovenia's most unique cycling events, held annually on the iconic Vršič mountain pass in Kranjska Gora. Participants take on the challenge of climbing one of the most scenic roads in the Julian Alps — on classic Pony bikes from the 1965–1985 era, with no gears, no carbon, and a mandatory retro outfit to match. Now in its 12th edition, the 2026 event is already sold out, a testament to its cult status among cyclists and spectators alike. If you're planning a cycling trip to Slovenia in early June, Vršič Pass is the place to be.
Vršič, Kranjska Gora
Okoli Pohorja Cycling Marathon (Around Pohorje)
The Okoli Pohorja Marathon is the oldest recreational cycling marathon in Slovenia, organised annually by KD Branik Maribor. Now in its 47th edition, the event takes riders through the scenic landscapes surrounding the Pohorje massif and the Drava Valley, starting and finishing in Maribor. Three routes are available: a 50 km introductory course, a 72 km mid-distance option, and the full 150 km Energija Plus route with 1,269 metres of climbing for the most prepared riders. All finishers receive a medal, gift, and warm meal.
Maribor
Maraton Franja Time Trial
The time trial LJ-Domžale-LJ is a 21.2 km individual time trial held as part of the Maraton Franja BTC City weekend, starting on Ameriška Avenue in front of the Crystal Palace in BTC City, Ljubljana. Riders race against the clock on a flat out-and-back course to Domžale and back, with professional electronic timing and official results. A rare opportunity to test your solo speed on closed roads in the Ljubljana area.
Ljubljana
Maraton Franja BTC City
Maraton Franja BTC City is Slovenia's largest and most iconic cycling event, part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series. The main race covers 156 km starting from BTC City in Ljubljana, taking riders through the heart of central Slovenia. Open to both competitive and recreational cyclists, it attracts thousands of participants from Slovenia and across Europe every year.
Ljubljana
Green Karst Trail
Green Karst Trail is a multi-day bikepacking adventure through the wild and beautiful karst landscapes of southwestern Slovenia, created by cyclists for cyclists. Starting and finishing in Postojna, just 1 km from the famous Postojna Cave, riders choose between two self-supported routes: the Green Route (300 km, 5,000 m elevation) on gravel tracks through forests, karst caves, and intermittent lakes, or the longer Red Route (450 km, 7,800 m elevation) which adds the native Karst, Lipizzaner horse country, and the Nanos plateau. It is not a race — it is an endurance challenge with live tracking, GPX navigation, and local hospitality at GKT Friendly Points along the way.
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