G12 - Lake Braslovče, Čreta and Dobrovlje

ALL TOURS      ROAD CYCLING      GRAVEL BIKING      MOUNTAIN BIKING      FAMILY CYCLING      

Lake Braslovče. Photography: Žiga Intihar
Čreta
Čreta
Lake Braslovče. Photography: Žiga Intihar
Towards Čreta
Towards Čreta
Towards Dobrovlje
Towards Dobrovlje
Towards Dobrovlje

Lake Braslovče, Čreta and Dobrovlje

Our route starts at Hotel Grof where we turn left and ride in the direction of Vransko. At St. Michael's Church, we turn right and slowly begin ascending towards Čreta. Asphalt and partially gravel road lead us to St. Catherine's Church on Čreta, where we slowly start descending towards Dobrovlje and Dom na Dobrovljah Hut. Followed by a winding road we descend all the way to Podvrh settlement, where we turn right. We continue towards Zgornje Gorče, where we turn right again and continue cycling to Lake Braslovče. Our route continues past Braslovče Hayrack and Church of the Assumption of Mary all the way to the town centre of Braslovče, where we turn right towards Rakovlje. Once we arrive at Spodnje Gorče we can see Žovnek Manor Avenue on our right side. The route leads us to Podvrh settlement, where we turn right at the chapel and continue cycling through the forest towards the Church of St. Martin. A short climb brings us to the highway underpass. We continue to the village of Prekopa and all the way back to Hotel Grof.

Sights

Itinerary: Hotel Grof - Vransko - Tešova - Čreta - Dobrovlje - Podvrh - Zgornje Gorče - Lake Braslovče - Braslovče - Rakovlje - Spodnje Gorče - Kamenče - Podvrh - Prekopa - Hotel Grof
Length: 35 km
Elevation gain: 850 m
Time: 3 h
Terrain: Hills
Surface type: 25 km asphalt, 10 km gravel
Suitable for gravel biking
Difficulty level: Hard
Maximum incline: 13 %

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.

Free cycling maps are available at Hotel Grof and you can also load gpx on you navigation device free of charge at the hotel Reception.