Marked Cycling Route 01
NOTICE: The local road from Sv. Martin to Žovnek Castle is under construction and is expected to be finished until April 30, 2025. Access to Žovnek Castle is possible through Spodnje Gorče. For a GPX with a detour, please ask at the reception.
Route 01 originally begins in Žalec, but we can also start at Hotel Grof. The route leads us through all major towns of the Lower Savinja Valley. There are no demanding climbs along the way as the route takes place in the valley of Savinja River. Throughout this trip we can enjoy beautiful vistas of the Lake Žovnek, we cross Savinja River twice along the way, ride through the capital of the valley - Žalec and admire green hop fields.
Sights
Itinerary: Braslovče - Polzela - Šempeter - Žalec - Prebold - Tabor
Length: 43 km
Elevation gain: 310 m
Time: 2 h
Terrain: Valley
Surface type: 43 km asphalt
Suitable for road cyclists
Difficulty level: Normal
Maximum incline: 5 %
