Ljubljana MTB tour: Forest trails and Old Town in one ride

Ride forest singletrack and cobblestone streets in the same afternoon

An e-bike mountain bike tour in Ljubljana that starts at the riverside Špica embankment and climbs into the Golovec forest trail network before dropping back through the Old Town. You ride handmade singletrack built by the local MTB community, then finish past Ljubljana's main landmarks on cobblestones. The tour runs 3 to 4 hours with a licensed guide, helmet and full suspension e-bike included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mountain biking and city exploration

• Meet at Špica riverside embankment
• Pedal through green corridors to trails
• Ride mountain bike trails in Golovec hills
• Cycle through Ljubljana Old Town sights

The experience

Ljubljana is the only European capital with a high-quality MTB trail park minutes from the city center, and this tour is the first to link the two. You start at Špica, where the Ljubljanica river splits and the city's green spaces begin, then pedal through hidden corridors directly into the Golovec forest. The trails here are handmade and maintained by the local mountain biking community: the people who ride them every week. A licensed guide leads the way, showing you the network that has made Slovenia one of Europe's premier MTB destinations, all without leaving the capital.

After the forest section, you descend back toward the city and ride through Ljubljana's Old Town, where the tour passes the main sights on cobblestones. The full suspension e-bike handles both terrain types, and the motor takes the strain out of climbing so you can focus on the technical descents. A helmet is provided, and the guide speaks English. The whole loop takes 3 to 4 hours, which fits a free afternoon or a morning before other plans.

What’s included

• Licensed MTB guide in English.
• full suspension e-MTB rental.
• helmet rental.
• organized group tour.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (14 to 80 years) · Youth (8 to 13 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ljubljana active trips

Is this one for you?The 3 to 4 hour commitment means you can fit this into a free afternoon or a morning before lunch plans elsewhere. Children from age 8 are welcome if they have moderate fitness and some bike handling experience. The e-bike motor helps younger riders on climbs. If you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns, this ride is not suitable. The terrain and physical demand are real.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

10 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 13 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I do this tour if I've never ridden a mountain bike before?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness and some bike handling skill, since the Golovec trails are real singletrack. The e-bike motor helps on climbs, but you'll be riding technical descents and forest terrain. If you're new to MTB, a skills session or a gentler trail ride would be a better start.

What are the Golovec trails actually like?

Golovec is a network of handmade singletrack built and maintained by Ljubljana's local mountain biking community. The trails wind through lush forest that extends right from the city center, offering the kind of terrain that has made Slovenia famous for mountain biking. Your guide knows these trails intimately and will show you the best lines.

Do I need to bring my own bike and helmet?

No. Full suspension e-MTB rental and helmet rental are both included. The e-bike's motor assists on climbs, which makes the forest section more manageable and lets you save energy for the technical riding.

What happens if I'm not comfortable with the forest trails?

The tour is built around riding the Golovec singletrack, so it's not a good fit if you prefer road or gentle gravel. The guide can adjust the pace and line choice within the forest, but the terrain itself is technical. If you want to explore Ljubljana by bike without mountain biking, a city cycling tour would be a better choice.

How much of the tour is in the Old Town versus the forest?

Most of the 3 to 4 hours is spent in the Golovec forest riding singletrack. After the forest descent, you ride through the Old Town to finish, passing the main landmarks on cobblestones. The Old Town section is the cooldown and the sightseeing finale, not the focus of the ride.