GROF GRAVEL 34 - Lipovec

Grof Bike | August 7 / 2025

ALL TOURS      ROAD CYCLING      GRAVEL BIKING      MOUNTAIN BIKING      FAMILY CYCLING      

Lipovec
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LiLipovec The tour starts and ends at Hotel Grof, continuing through the picturesque villages of Tabor, Loke, and Trojane, where you’ll find plenty of opportunities to take a short break and enjoy a snack. The route then descends toward Lipovec and climbs through forested terrain to Špitalič. From there, it winds through the peaceful Bela valley, ascends to Kale, and descends past Prapreče back to Vransko. The loop offers a varied ride with a mix of climbs, descents, and beautiful views – an excellent povec
Lipovec

Lipovec

The tour starts and ends at Hotel Grof, continuing through the picturesque villages of Tabor, Loke, and Trojane, where you’ll find plenty of opportunities to take a short break and enjoy a snack. The route then descends toward Lipovec and climbs through forested terrain to Špitalič. From there, it winds through the peaceful Bela valley, ascends to Kale, and descends past Prapreče back to Vransko. The loop offers a varied ride with a mix of climbs, descents, and beautiful views – an excellent choice for recreational road cyclists.

Highlights

  • Monastery and Church in Špitalič

In Špitalič, you can visit the remains of the Žiče Charterhouse (Žička kartuzija), one of the oldest Carthusian monasteries in Slovenia. Today, part of the church and several historic buildings remain – a perfect spot for a cultural break.

  • Scenic Viewpoint above Kale

The climb toward Kale offers some of the most beautiful views of the surrounding hills and valleys. At the top, you'll find the Church of the Holy Cross, a popular local hiking and cycling destination.

 

Itinerary: Hotel Grof - Tabor - Loke - Trojane - Lipovec - Špitalič - Bela - Kale - Prapreče - Vransko - Hotel Grof
Length: 55 km
Time: 5 h
Elevation gain: 1.440 m
Difficulty: medium
Surface: asphalt, gravel

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.