GROF ROAD 38 - Graška Gora

Grof Bike | November 14 / 2025

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ROAD 38 - GRAŠKA GORA
ROAD 38 - GRAŠKA GORA
Braslovče Lake
Braslovče Lake
Church of Assumpion of St Mary
Velenje Castle, foto Andreja Tarfila
Velenje Lake, foto Aleksander Kavčnik

Graška Gora

This circular cycling tour starts at Hotel Grof and leads through the quiet hamlets of Prekopa, Braslovče and Šmartno ob Paki. The route then continues through the areas of Gorenje, Skorno and Lajše, where the terrain gradually ascends toward Graška Gora. After descending into Velenje, the ride continues through Arnače and onward to Ponikva pri Žalcu, Zgornje Grušovlje and Polzela. The final part of the route runs through Gomilsko, Tabor and Ojstriška Vas, before returning back to Hotel Grof. The tour offers a combination of flat sections, shorter climbs and beautiful views of the Savinja countryside.

Sight

  • Žovnek Lake – a peaceful natural spot for a short break.

  • Velenje Castle – one of the best-preserved castles in Slovenia.

  • Velenje Lake – well-maintained lakeside paths, perfect for a short rest.

  • Ponikva Karst – an interesting karst landscape with sinkholes (a short detour).

  • Komenda Manor (Polzela) – a renovated manor with a landscaped park.

 

 

itinerary: Hotel Grof - Prekopa - Braslovče - Šmartno ob Paki - Gorenje - Skorno - Lajše - Graška Gora - Velenje - Arnače - Ponikva pri Žalcu - Zg. Grušovlje - Polzela - Gomilsko - Tabor - Ojstriška vas - Hotel Grof
Length: 82 km
Elevation gain: 1100 m
Time: 4 h 30 min
Difficulty: hard
Surface: asphalt
Suitable for road cyclists
Maximum incline: 18 %

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.