Tabor and Žovnek Castle

Grad Žovnek
Cerkev sv. Jurija, Tabor
Cerkev sv. Martina
Hmeljišča
Family Tour

Time: 4 h
Length: 21 km
Elevation gain: 200 m
Difficulty level: Easy
Appropriate for: MTB, e-bike
Surface type: Asphalt, gravel road, cart tracks

The trip begins in Hotel Grof from which we cycle towards west, through the village Čeplje and after another kilometer to the intersection with a small chapel. The road takes us past a farm with Icelandic horses, then we turn right at the intersection towards hills. After a light slope, we climb to Hrašar farm where we can try their sweet strawberries. Then we follow a gravel road towards the town of Tabor where we can visit church St. Jurij with a baptistery designed by Jože Plečnik. We continue our trip past a cemetery towards village Miklavž. At the farm Laznik, a kind landowner Adi who will show us his farm and present us meat products which we can also try and purchase. Next, we descend towards north and plain to the village Gomilsko. During the ride, we can notice some typical Lower Savinja Valley sights – hop fields. We continue to Braslovče, past Kamenče, to Žovnek area where we go past the Žovnek lake, and see the remains of the Žovnek castle. Finally, we ride through village Podvin to Prekope, and we are back. 

Participation of minimum 2 persons is mandatory. 

Price

Number of people Price per person
2 - 3 persons

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4 - 5 persons

 pending

6 - 7 persons

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Possible attractions on the trip

  • Church St. Jurij in Tabor
  • Hop fields
  • Žovnek area
  • Žovnek lake
  • Žovnek castle
  • Church St. Martin in Podvin

Optional: Braslovče lake, Braslovče, pupm track and quick course MTB at the Primary school Braslovče

All organized guided tours can be rearranged to your wishes and cycling skills. Contact us for personalization of the programs.

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.

Reservation of a guided cycling tour

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