Cycling & Hiking Base in Slovenia’s Kamnik–Savinja Alps

Stay in the alpine village of Luče and explore some of Slovenia’s best cycling roads, gravel routes, and mountain trails right from the door.

Discovering Slovenia offers relaxed, self-catered accommodation designed for active travellers — cyclists, hikers, runners and anyone who loves being in the mountains.

Whether you're here for challenging climbs, quiet gravel roads, or long days exploring alpine valleys, Luče is the perfect base.

Why Stay Here?

 

A Perfect Base for Exploring the Alps

Luče sits on the edge of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps, one of Slovenia’s most beautiful and least crowded mountain regions.

From the house you can:

  • Ride quiet alpine roads and famous mountain climbs

  • Explore extensive gravel routes deep into the mountains

  • Hike directly into the surrounding mountains

  • Visit Logar Valley, Solčava Panoramic Road and Velika Planina

  • Enjoy peaceful alpine scenery away from the crowds

It’s the kind of place where you can step outside and immediately start your next adventure.

Cycling In The Area

 

Quiet Roads, Big Climbs, Endless Exploration

The roads around Luče are some of Slovenia’s best for cycling.

Expect long alpine climbs, quiet valley roads, and incredible scenery. Whether you ride road, gravel, or e-bike, there are routes here to suit every style of riding.

Popular local rides include:

  • Podvolovljek Pass

  • Pavličevo Sedlo (to Austria)

  • Logar Valley

  • Solčava Panoramic Road

  • The famous Alpine Marathon route

  • Gravel routes through the Savinja Alps

We’re always happy to suggest routes and share GPX files to help you get the most from your stay.

Hiking & Outdoor Adventures

 

Trails From the Door

Luče is surrounded by mountains, valleys and forests, making it a fantastic base for hiking.

You can explore everything from relaxed valley walks to serious mountain days, including peaks such as Raduha, Olševa, and sections of the well-known K24 mountain route.

Nearby highlights include:

  • Logar Valley

  • Velika Planina

  • Raduha mountain

  • Solčava panoramic routes

  • Multiple summits over 2000M in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps

  • Numerous alpine huts and traditional mountain farms

Stay with Us

Relaxed, Cyclist & Hiker Friendly Accommodation

Our self-catered apartment is designed to be a comfortable base for active travellers.

Features include:

  • Two bedroom apartment (sleeps up to 6–7 guests)

  • Large kitchen and dining area

  • Balconies with mountain views

  • Bike storage, tools & cleaning equipment

  • Washing machine and drying space for kit

  • Garden, BBQ and outdoor seating area

It’s the perfect place to relax after a day in the mountains.

Optional Extras

 

If you’d like a little help planning your trip, we can also assist with:

  • Airport transfers (Ljubljana & Klagenfurt)

  • Bike hire

  • Route planning and GPX files

  • Guided rides

  • Local hiking advice

  • Logistics for mountain hut trips or challenges

These are completely optional — many guests simply stay and explore independently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Luče?

Luče is in the mid-north of Slovenia in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps on the Savinja river. We are about an hour drive from Ljubljana and Ljubljana airport. The border with Austria is about thirty minutes drive and Klagenfurt airport is ninety minutes drive. 

Do you offer guided tours?

We offer guided road and gravel bike tours, bespoke training weeks and can help arrange hiking and other adventure sports with an experienced local guide. 

Can you help with route planning?

Yes we can help with planning routes for cycling, hiking and running. These can be delivered via GPX files to connect with GPS devices. We can also offer a daily briefing to explain your route, where the best places to stop are and any other tips for you to have a great day!

Do you offer airport transfers?

Yes, we can arrange airport transfers for you and your bikes at an additional cost each way from Ljubljana or Klagenfurt airports.

Can I hire bikes?

Yes, if you do not wish to bring your own bike we can arrange hire as well as pick up & drop off to the accommodation. 

How many people can stay?

We can accomodate up to seven guests.  

What's the weather like?

June, July & August we have temperatures from low 20’s to low 30’s Celcius, it can feel hotter when climbing! It’s not uncommon to snow as late as April which can affect off-road riding in the high peaks. May, September and October are lovely times here, bright and sunny but a little cooler. For winter fun December-February we can have heavy snow.

Is Slovenia expensive?

Slovenia is relatively cheap compared with most of Europe. At the restaurant in the village a pizza and a beer is 12-15EU. A cappuccino around 2EU, an espresso 1EU. 

Tourist Tax in Slovenia is an extra charge of 2EU per day per person.

What ammenities are in the village?

Luče has one well stocked grocery store, bakery, one restaurant and three bars/cafes. One of the cafes also serves breakfast during the summer. 

For a fine dining experience we also have Hiša Raduha, but we would need to reserve your table in advance. 

Mozirje & Nazarje are the nearest towns with super markets, these are 20-25 minutes drive away. If you do not wish to hire a car we can arrange a grocery pick up for you. 

Contact us

To start planning your Slovenian adventure please contact us below. 

Location

Discovering Slovenia
Luče, 3334, Slovenia

 

 

About Us

Discovering Slovenia is run by a Welsh cyclist and endurance coach who moved to Slovenia in 2020.

After years of exploring the roads, trails and mountains around Luče, we created a place where cyclists, hikers and outdoor lovers can experience this incredible region for themselves.

Our aim is simple:
to provide a welcoming base for people who want to explore Slovenia’s mountains at their own pace.

Plan Your Trip

If you’re looking for a relaxed alpine base for cycling, hiking or simply enjoying the mountains, we’d love to welcome you to Luče.

Contact us to start planning your trip.