Excursion à vélo d’une journée de Kamnik à Ljubljana

Roll out from Kamnik’s pretty medieval center under the Kamnik–Savinja Alps and follow the Kamniška Bistrica downstream toward Ljubljana. It’s about 29 km with gentle net descent (around 160 m up, 250 m down), mostly on paved surfaces with a good mix of cycleways and quiet roads—great for a road or hybrid bike. Expect a few short path/gravel bits.

You’ll skirt villages like Radomlje and Domžale; a quick detour to Arboretum Volčji Potok makes a lovely coffee or flower stop. The ride keeps the mountains in your rearview as you glide into Slovenia’s laid‑back capital, famous for its dragon bridges, riverside cafes along the Ljubljanica, and a car‑light historic center designed in part by architect Jože Plečnik.

Tips:

• Follow the river-valley cycle signage toward Domžale/Trzin to stay off busy roads.
• Smooth tires are fine; 28 mm+ feels comfy on the occasional gravel.
• In Ljubljana, roll through Tivoli Park or finish by Prešeren Square for an easy photo-op.

A scenic, easygoing link from alpine foothills to one of Europe’s greenest capitals.