R5 - Podmeja and Čemšenik

cioprod | June 7 / 2021

ALL TOURS      ROAD CYCLING      GRAVEL BIKING      MOUNTAIN BIKING      FAMILY CYCLING      

Before Brezje
Podmeja and view towards Zasavje
Podmeja
Podmeja ascent
Under Čemšeniška planina
Scenic views at Čemšenik
Čemšenik
Descent to Zagorje
Trojane

Cycle around Čemšeniška planina

Scenic route takes us towards Zasavje Region. Our trip begins in Lower Savinja Valley where paved road takes us to Prebold where we start our ascent towards Podmeja pass with an elevation of 724 m and leads towards Zasavje Region. We continue through a mining town of Trbovlje towards Zagorje ob Savi, but turn towards Čemšeniška planina plateau just before we reach the town. Climb on a less busy road with scenic views leads us to Čemšenik with the altitude of 630 m above sea level. Final few steep vertical meters are made in the town itself. We descend towards Trojane which is famous for their delicious Trojane doughnuts. We complete our journey with the descent towards Vransko and finally Hotel Grof.

Sights

Itinerary: Prebold - Trbovlje - Zagorje - Čemšenik - Trojane - Vransko
Length: 61 km
Elevation gain: 1090 m
Time: 4 h
Terrain: Hills
Surface type: 61 km asphalt
Suitable for road cyclists
Difficulty level: Hard
Maximum incline: 12 %

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.