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GRAVEL
Seven Serpents Quick Bite
Ljubljana
500 KMS
10000M
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Seven Serpents – Quick Bite
Difficulty Profile
TERRAIN
CLIMBING
HEAT
500 km
Distance
10000 m
Elevation
Gravel
Surface
Intermediate
Difficulty
What to Expect on Seven Serpents – Quick Bite
Quick Bite! is the smoother and “shorter” version of Seven Serpents! From Ljubljana to Trieste, May 17th 2026.
It’s a route for riders who want a good warm-up for the season, with a mostly smooth gravel and almost no hike-a-bike sections. 520km x 10.000m in order to have a great bikepacking experience!
Do you want to give a good push all the way to the finish? Or maybe you prefer having a more relaxed ride to approach the gravel/bikepacking scene?
Starting from Ljubljana the route heads south-west crossing some amazing natural and cultural highlights such as Bistra Monastery, Predjama Castle and Postojna. Right after the famous village (due to its caves) you’ll climb one of the toughest climbs of the route, the Sveta Trojica hill right before descending to Cerkniško Jezero, a nice lake not far from the Croatian border. You will cross two more castles Grad Snežnik and Grad Mašun before entering Croatia.
Bike Setup for Seven Serpents – Quick Bite
Bike
Gravel Bike
Tires
45-50mm Tubeless
Cassette
10-51T
Chainring
38-40T (1x)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Seven Serpents – Quick Bite?
At 500 km with 10000 m of elevation gain, Seven Serpents – Quick Bite is roughly the distance of 12 marathons back to back, with climbing that adds up to more than 1.1 times the height of Mount Everest.
What bike do I need?
A Gravel Bike is the right tool for Seven Serpents – Quick Bite. Set it up with 45-50mm Tubeless rubber and gear it low — a 38-40T (1x) chainring and 10-51T cassette will keep you spinning on the steeper sections.
How difficult is it?
Expect a Intermediate-tier challenge at Seven Serpents – Quick Bite — steadily rolling, with a healthy amount of climbing climbing over rough, technical terrain for a good stretch of the route, with mild and generally comfortable weather typical for the time of year.
When does it take place?
Seven Serpents – Quick Bite runs on May 17, 2026, placing it firmly in the spring riding season, when weather can still be unpredictable, so a flexible kit is worth packing.
What surface is it?
Seven Serpents – Quick Bite's route is gravel. Plan your tire choice around 45-50mm Tubeless for the best combination of speed and comfort.