GROF ROAD 37 - Lipa Pass

Grof Bike | November 12 / 2025

ALL TOURS      ROAD CYCLING      GRAVEL BIKING      MOUNTAIN BIKING      FAMILY CYCLING      

Around Lipa Pass

This scenic cycling route starts and ends at Hotel Grof, taking you through the heart of the Savinja Valley. The tour passes Žovnek Lake, Parižlje, and Šmartno ob Paki, continuing through Mozirje and Nazarje towards Šmartno ob Dreti and Rovt pod Menino. After crossing the Lipa Pass, the descent leads you back to Vransko and finally to Hotel Grof. A perfect mix of varied terrain, panoramic views, and authentic Slovenian countryside.

Along the way, cyclists can explore Žovnek Lake and the castle ruins of Žovnek, the birthplace of the Counts of Celje, enjoy the peaceful vineyards of Šmartno ob Paki, and visit the charming Mozirski gaj botanical park in Mozirje. The route continues through Nazarje with its historic monastery, climbs toward the Menina Plateau, and reaches the scenic Lipa Pass, offering stunning views of the Savinja Valley. Before returning to Hotel Grof, riders can also stop in Vransko to visit the unique Grom Motorcycle Museum.

Zanimivosti

  • Žovnek Lake
  • Braslovče Lake
  • Žovnek Castle
  • Mozirski gaj
Itinerary: Hotel Grof - Žovneško jezero - Parižlje - Šmartno ob Paki - Mozirje - Nazarje - Šmartno ob Dreti - Rovt pod Menino - prelaz Lipa - Vransko - Hotel Grof
Length: 47 km
Elevation gain: 630 m
Time: 2 h 30 min
Terrain: Valley and hills
Surface: asphalt
Suitable for road cyclists
Difficulty level: Normal
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.