R17 - Around Dobrovlje

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Around Dobrovlje. Photography: Roadbike Holidays - Tobias Köhler
Around Dobrovlje. Photography: Roadbike Holidays - Tobias Köhler
Around Dobrovlje. Photography: Roadbike Holidays - Tobias Köhler
Around Dobrovlje. Photography: Roadbike Holidays - Tobias Köhler
Love Bench Dobrovlje. Photography: Občina Braslovče
Žovnek Castle. Photography: Gašper Bizjak, www.visitbraslovce.com
Lake Žovnek
Towards Braslovče
Lipa Pass

Around Dobrovlje

We start cycling at Hotel Grof, turning right onto the main road and continuing along the side road toward Prekope. Along the way, we pass by Žovnek Lake, admiring the beauty of the Savinja Valley, and soon find ourselves in Braslovče. There, we turn right toward Male Braslovče, and at the first roundabout, we take the third exit toward Letuš. Following a laid-back road, we ride past Mozirje, where we can take a break to visit the beautiful Mozirski Gaj. We continue toward Nazarje and Lačja Vas, where the tour's first and only significant climb begins. The peak of the climb is at the Lipa Pass, followed by a descent back into the valley, returning through Vransko and ending the route at hotel Grof.

Sights

Itinerary: Vransko - Lake Žovnek - Braslovče - Male Braslovče - Letuš - Mozirje - Nazarje - Lačja vas - Šmartno ob Dreti - Rovt pod Menino - Lipa - Vransko
Length: 42 km
Elevation gain: 590 m
Time: 2 h
Terrain: Valley and hills
Surface type: 42 km asphalt
Suitable for road cyclists
Difficulty level: Normal
Maximum incline: 9 %

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.