G16 - Across Čreta to Nazarje

Grof Bike | January 9 / 2024

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Among hop fields. Photography: Roadbike Holidays - Tobias Köhler
Čreta
Čreta.
Čreta.

Across Čreta to Nazarje

We start our tour with a total ascent of 1360 meters at the Grof Hotel, heading towards Žovnek Lake. However, before reaching the lake, we turn left onto a gravel road at St. Martin's Church in Podvrh.

We gradually ascend along quiet surrounding roads towards Čreta, where the views of Žovnek Castle, Žovnek Lake, and the entire Lower Savinja Valley open up during the gravel climb. The route takes us past partisan memorials and burned homesteads from World War II. We then descend to Nazarje and the settlement of Kokarje. A final ascent awaits us, with over 500 meters of elevation gain along a forest gravel path. We conclude our journey with a descent through Jeronim and Brode.

Sights

Itinerary: Hotel Grof - Prekopa - Čreta - Nazarje - Kokarje - Jeronim - Brode - Hotel Grof
Length: 40 km
Elevation gain: 1350 m
Time: 4 h
Terrain: Valley and hills
Surface type: 28 km gravel, 12 km asphalt
Suitable for gravel biking
Difficulty level: Hard
Maximum incline: 20 %

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.