R24 - Across Mountain Passes

Grof Bike | December 2 / 2022

ALL TOURS      ROAD CYCLING      GRAVEL BIKING      MOUNTAIN BIKING      FAMILY CYCLING      

Črnivec

Across Mountain Passes Volovljek, Črnivec and Lipa

We start the over 90 km long tour with nearly 1400 meters of ascent at the Grof Hotel. We cycle along picturesque side roads, passing Žovnek Lake towards Braslovče. In Braslovče, we continue in the direction of Letuša, where we cross the Savinja River and proceed towards Nazarje through Mozirje. From Luče, we begin a gradual climb to the Volovljek Pass, where we take a break.

From there, we continue riding at an elevation of over 900 meters above sea level until we reach the Črnivec Pass, after which the descent begins towards Gornji Grad and Šmartno ob Dreti. Finally, we tackle the last, smaller ascent towards the Lipa Pass, ending the journey through Vransko at the Grof Hotel.

Attractions

Itinerary: Vransko - Lake Žovnek - Braslovče - Male Braslovče - Letuš - Mozirje - Nazarje - Ljubno ob Savinji - Luče - Podvolovljek - Volovljek - Črnivec - Gornji Grad - Šmartno ob Dreti - Lipa - Vransko
Length: 92 km
Elevation gain: 1360 m
Time: 4,5 h
Terrain: Valley and hills
Surface type: 92 km asphalt
Suitable for road cyclists
Difficulty level: Expert
Maximum incline: 11 %

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.