R13 - Upper Savinja Valley and Tuhinj Valley

Grof Bike | March 14 / 2022

ALL TOURS      ROAD CYCLING      GRAVEL BIKING      MOUNTAIN BIKING      FAMILY CYCLING      

Tuhinj Valley. Photography: Nejc Fon, www.slovenia.info

Upper Savinja Valley and Tuhinj Valley

From Hotel Grof, we head along a side road toward Vransko, crossing the Bolska River twice. After ascending to the Lipa Pass, we descend toward Šmartno ob Dreti. Slowly but steadily, the route begins to climb through Radmirje, Ljubno ob Savinji, and Luče, all the way to the highest point of the tour, Volovljek Pass (1,029 m). A descent follows toward Kamnik, and through the Tuhinj Valley, we make one last ascent toward Špitalič, finishing the tour on a winding road surrounded by beautiful nature, back to Hotel Grof.

Sights

Itinerary: Vransko - Lipa - Šmartno ob Dreti - Bočna - Radmirje - Ljubno ob Savinji - Luče - Podvolovjek - Volovjek - Črna pri Kamniku - Strahovica - Kamnik - Tuhinj Valley - Špitalič - Motnik - Ločica pri Vranskem - Vransko
Length: 102 km
Elevation gain: 1630 m
Time: 5 h
Terrain: Hills
Surface type: 102 km asphalt
Suitable for road cyclists
Difficulty level: Expert
Maximum incline: 10 %

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.