R34 - Šoštanj and Velenje

Grof Bike | December 16 / 2024

ALL TOURS      ROAD CYCLING      GRAVEL BIKING      MOUNTAIN BIKING      FAMILY CYCLING      

Terme Topolšica, foto Dean Dubokovič
Velenjski grad, foto Andrej Tarfila
Velenjsko jezero, foto Aleksander Kavčnik
Velenje, foto Aleksander Kavčnik

Šoštanj and Velenje

We begin our tour at Hotel Grof and cycle along less busy roads through Gomilsko, Parižlje, and Polzela, continuing toward Gorenje. From there, we ride along regional road 426 (Pesje-Gorenje-Letuš) to Velenje. We recommend a stop to explore the town before continuing toward Topolšica. Along this route, we’ll pass the airport in Šoštanj, with an optional stop at Lake Šoštanj or in Šoštanj itself. The final part of the route takes us past Gorenje, Letuš, Braslovče, and Žovneško Lake.

Sights

Itinerary: Hotel Grof – Gomilsko – Parižlje – Rečica ob Paki – Skorno – Velenje – Škale – Topolšica – Skorno – Gorenje – Letuš – Braslovče – Žovneško jezero – Hotel Grof
Length: 69 km
Elevation gain: 760 m
Time: 3h 30 min
Terrain: hills
Surface: asphalt
Suitable for road cycling
Difficulty: normal
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.