M16 - Velika planina (SHORT) | Kolesarjenje Grof

ALL TOURS ROAD CYCLING GRAVEL BIKING MOUNTAIN BIKING FAMILY CYCLING

Velika planina. Photography: Dražen Štader, www.slovenia.info

Chapel of Marija Snežna Velika planina. Photography: Matic Gobec

Domžalski dom mountain hut Velika planina

Velika planina. Photography: Nejc Fon, www.slovenia.info

On the trails of the largest shepherds’ settlement in Europe

Our comfortable van will take you to the Volovljek pass, a natural border between Štajerska and Gorenjska region. We turn right at the pass and continue along the gravel road to Domžalski dom mountain hut, where a beautiful view of the karst high plateau Velika planina opens up in front of us. Cart tracks and single trails lead us towards the chapel of Marija Snežna and the Veternica cave. We complete the circular path at the Volovljek pass.

Sights

Domžalski dom mountain hut

Chapel of Marija Snežna

Veternica cave

Zeleni rob restaurant

Itinerary: Volovljek Pass - Velika planina - Volovljek Pass

Length: 22 km

Elevation gain: 710 m

Time: 2 h

Terrain: Hills

Surface type: 16 km gravel road, 4 km cart road, 2 km single trails

Suitable for mountain bikers

Difficulty level: Normal

Maximum incline: 10 %

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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.