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Slovenia Horse Riding · Bled, Slovenia

Lake Bled Lipizzaner Ride

A day's ride on friendly Lipizzaners in the hills above Lake Bled

A day's horse riding from Lake Bled on friendly, well-trained Lipizzaner horses. After meeting your guide and a short session in the manege to see how you ride, you head out into the countryside above Bled, from gentle rides to lower hills with lake views to longer trails through the woods and, for the experienced, a full day into Triglav National Park. Beginners are welcome.

Highlights

  • A day's ride on friendly Lipizzaner horses from Lake Bled
  • Gentle options for beginners and full days for the experienced
  • Views over Lake Bled and rides into Triglav National Park
  • A short manege check first, so the guide picks the right trail
  • Easy to add to a stay in Bled or Ljubljana

The riding

Ability
All levels
Tack
Trail saddles
Terrain
Hills, woods and meadows around Lake Bled, up to Triglav National Park
Hours a day
From two hours to a full day
Pace
Gentle for beginners; longer and more active for experienced riders
Group
Small guided groups from Bled

After a short assessment in the manege, the guide picks a trail to suit you, so beginners and experienced riders are both catered for. Two-hour rides suit beginners; experienced riders can take longer routes up to a full day.

The horses

Lipizzaner

Friendly, well-trained Lipizzaner horses, calm enough for beginners.

A typical day

You meet at the office in Bled, transfer to the farm and kit up, warm up in the manege, then ride out into the hills and woods above the lake, choosing the length and route to suit the group.

Accommodation & food

This is a day ride, so no overnight accommodation is included.

Not included on the shorter rides; a longer full-day ride may include a stop.

When to go

Best months: May to September

The main season is the summer half of the year.

Getting there

Nearest airport: Ljubljana (LJU), about 40 minutes away

Transfers: Meet in Bled; hotel pick-up can be arranged

Fly to Ljubljana, then travel to Bled.

What's included

Included
  • Guided horse riding on Lipizzaners
  • A short manege session and briefing
  • Transfer to the farm from Bled
Not included
  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals, on the shorter rides
  • Personal extras

Good to know

  • A day experience, from two hours to a full day
  • Beginners welcome after a short manege check
  • Full-day rides reach Triglav National Park
  • Meet at the office by Bled bus station

Disciplines

trail riding
Price on application
From approximately $115-132 per adult for a 2-6 hour ride, confirm current pricing via sloveniahorseriding.com.
WhereBled, Slovenia
DurationDay ride
AbilityAll levels
AccommodationDay ride (no overnight)
MealsNot included

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