Beer and hops tour - SHORT

Among Hop Fields. Photography: Monika Čakš
Start of the tour at Hotel Grof
Žovnek Castle
Žovnek Castle
Tree Avenue. Photography: Monika Čakš
Among Hop Fields. Photography: Roadbike Holidays - Tobias Köhler
Beer Fountain, Žalec
Beer Fountain, Žalec
MTB, E-Bike, Gravel

Time: 4 h
Length: 24 km
Elevation gain: 130 m
Difficulty level: Easy
Suitable for: MTB, E-bike, Gravel
Surface type: Asphalt, gravel road, cart tracks

The tour starts at Hotel Grof and leads towards Žovnek Castle where the ancestors of the Counts of Celje lived. We will visit the castle and then continue cycling past Lake Žovnek to Polzela. After we continue cycling among the green hop fields towards Šempeter v Savinjski dolini followed by a ride along the Savinja River past Vrbje Pond all the way to the Beer Fountain in Žalec. We finish our journey with a treat of a pint from local breweries from six different taps. Transfer with your bikes back to Grof and farewell. 

Participation of minimum 4 persons is mandatory. Contact us for personalization or an offer for more than 25 persons. 

Price

Number of people Price per person
4 - 8 persons

 69 €
9 - 15 persons

 65 €

16 - 25 persons

 59 €

The price includes

  • Visit of Žovnek Castle
  • Oskar Kogoj glass for Beer Fountain in Žalec
  • Transfer from Žalec to Grof
  • Licenced cycling guides
  • Van escort, organisation 

Optional surcharges

  • Dinner at Guesthouse Grof
  • Bike rental: E-MTB - 49€; Full suspension E-MTB - 49 €; Gravel bike - 45€; MTB - 29€
  • Accommodation with breakfast: Guesthouse Grof 3* - from 45 € per person in double room; Hotel Grof 4* - from 65 € per person in double room

All organized guided tours can be rearranged to your wishes and cycling skills. Contact us for personalization of the programs.

Criteria of the difficulty level of cycling routes

 Criteria for family cycling

Easy

You are a family with small children who can already cycle on their own. You cycle mostly on a plain with short gentle inclines.

Normal

You are a family with young children, who cycle on diverse terrain with small climbs and descents.

 Criteria for road cycling

Easy

You are in a poor shape and cycle up to twice a week. You cycle on slightly diverse terrain with smaller climbs and descents.

Normal

You are in a moderate shape and exercise more than 3x weekly. You cycle on hilly terrain with medium length climbs and descents.

Hard

You are in a good shape and exercise regularly. You cycle on a hilly terrain and can spend multiple hours on a bicycle.

Expert

You are in an excellent shape and spend a lot of time exercising. You cycle on a hilly terrain with steep inclines and descents.

 Criteria for mountain cycling

Easy

You are in a poor shape and cycle up to twice a week. You cycle on slightly diverse terrain with smaller climbs and descents.

Normal

You are in a moderate shape and exercise more than 3x weekly. You cycle on hilly terrain with medium length climbs and descents.

Hard

You are in a good shape and exercise regularly. You cycle on a hilly terrain and can spend multiple hours on a bicycle.

Expert

You are in an excellent shape and spend a lot of time exercising. You cycle on a hilly terrain with steep inclines and descents.

Reservation of a guided cycling tour

We can organize tours every day of the week. In case the tour for the chosen date is not available, we ask you to write the date in the comments.
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