Seven Serpents

Seven Serpents is a self-supported bikepacking adventure that links Slovenia, Croatia, and Italy through a spectacular mix of gravel roads, coastal tracks, mountain passes, and Adriatic islands. Designed for riders who value exploration as much as endurance, the event combines challenging terrain with some of the most scenic landscapes in Southern Europe.

The flagship route covers approximately 1,000 kilometres with around 18,000 metres of climbing, starting in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and finishing in Trieste, Italy. Along the way, riders cross the rugged mountains of the Balkans, ride quiet secondary roads, explore remote gravel tracks, and hop between Croatian islands by ferry, creating a truly unique point-to-point adventure.

Seven Serpents follows a strict self-supported philosophy. Riders must manage their own navigation, resupply, accommodation, and mechanical repairs, with no outside assistance permitted. The organisers provide a fixed GPS route, but every decision on pacing, sleep, and strategy is left entirely to the rider.

The event is known for its constantly changing scenery. Alpine forests give way to rocky Mediterranean coastlines, while historic villages, winding mountain roads, and crystal-clear Adriatic views ensure that no two days feel the same. The combination of demanding climbing, varied terrain, and multiple ferry crossings makes Seven Serpents one of Europe’s most distinctive bikepacking events.

For riders looking to experience the best of the northern Adriatic on a carefully crafted route, Seven Serpents offers an unforgettable blend of endurance, adventure, and discovery.