R32 - Frankolovo and Dramlje

ALL TOURS      ROAD CYCLING      GRAVEL BIKING      MOUNTAIN BIKING      FAMILY CYCLING      

Celje, Foto Nejc Suhadolnik
Terme Dobrna, foto Andrej Tarfila
Terme Dobrna, foto Dean Dubokovic

Frankolovo and Dramlje

We start our journey from Hotel Grof, passing Žovneško Lake toward Braslovče and Polzela, then cycling to the Andraž Quarry, mostly through forested areas via Ložnica, Arnače, Podkraj, Velika Pirešica, and onward to Dobrna and Socka. We stick to side, low-traffic roads throughout the route. Passing through Dol pod Gojko, Črešnjice, and Rove, we enjoy the natural beauty and stunning views. The steepest climb awaits us near Črešnjice, followed by several smaller hills.

From Jankova, we avoid the road to Vojnik, instead opting for side roads to Tomaž nad Vojnikom, Bovše, and through Dramlje. At the first roundabout, we take the first exit and continue toward Proseniško, where we recommend a stop by the lake. At the roundabout at the end of Proseniško, we take the second exit toward Bukovžlak, then return to side roads through Teharje and along Teharska Road to Celje.

In Celje, we ride through the city center, turning onto Gregorčičeva Street toward the First Grammar School of Celje, and through Trubarjeva Street to Čopova Street, where we cross the Savinja River. With most of the route behind us, we head back to Hotel Grof. We cycle approximately 2 km along the Savinja River before taking the road through Lisce to Migojnice. We finish our ride via Šešče pri Preboldu, Dolenja Vas, Kaplja Vas, Grajska Vas, and Prekopa.

Sights

Itinerary: Vransko – Polzela – Arnače – Ponikva pri Žalcu – Velika Pirešica – Hramše – Dobrna – Socka – Frankolovo – Črešnjice – Ivenca – Bovše – Dramlje – Proseniško – Celje – Griže – Prebold - Vransko
Length: 111 km
Elevation gain: 1.480 m
Time: 5h 30 min
Terrain: valley and hils
Surface: asphalt
Difficulty: expert
Maximum incline: 12 % (150m)

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.