GROF FAMILY 03 - Žalec | Kolesarjenje Grof

ALL TOURS ROAD CYCLING GRAVEL BIKING MOUNTAIN BIKING FAMILY CYCLING

Žalec

The cycling tour from Hotel Grof to Žalec and back is an easy and scenic ride through the flat terrain of the Lower Savinja Valley. The route starts at Hotel Grof in Vransko and passes through Ojstriška Vas, Grajska Vas, Šešče pri Preboldu, and Griže to reach Žalec. Along the way, you will ride past typical hop fields and enjoy views of the surrounding hills, such as Menina Planina and Gora Oljka. In Žalec, you can take a short break before returning via Vrbje and Šešče pri Preboldu along the same route back to Hotel Grof. This tour is perfect for anyone who enjoys a relaxing ride and exploring the countryside.

Sights

Hop fields of the Lower Savinja Valley

Gora Oljka (viewpoint with the Church of the Holy Cross)

Beer Fountain “Green Gold” in Žalec

Vrbje Nature Reserve

Itinerary: Hotel Grof - Ojstriška vas - Grajska vas - Šešče pri Preboldu - Griže - Žalec - Vrbje - Šešče pri Preboldu - Grajska vas - Ojstriška vas - Hotel Grof

Length: 39 km

Elevation gain: 150 m

Time: 2 h 30 min

Difficulty: easy

Surface: asphalt, gravel

Suitable for family cycling

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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.