R01 - Zaplanina

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Zaplanina
Zaplanina
Zaplanina
Hop fields in the vacinity of Vransko
Vransko
Vransko
Schwentner House, Vransko
Schwentner House, Vransko
Vransko Motorcycle Museum

Cycle to a magnificent valley under Čemšeniška planina plateau

R1 route starts in Vransko on a regional road towards Trojane. Turn left at the intersection in Zaplanina where a beautiful view of the valley opens up. Ascending on a less busy road will take us to the northern part of Čemšeniška planina plateau. Follow poorly maintained paved road towards Trojane where we stop for a sweet snack - delicious Trojane doughnuts. Before returning to the starting point, take a look at the section of an old regional road Celje - Ljubljana near Babe. Final climb of the day over the pass and descent to Motnik towards Hotel Grof.

Sights

Itinerary: Vransko - Zaplanina - Šentgotard - Trojane - Motnik
Length: 31 km
Elevation gain: 620 m
Time: 2 h
Terrain: Hills
Surface type: 31 km asphalt
Suitable for road cyclists
Difficulty level: Normal
Maximum incline: 14 %

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.