R8 - Pavličevo sedlo and Jezersko

ALL TOURS      ROAD CYCLING      GRAVEL BIKING      MOUNTAIN BIKING      FAMILY CYCLING      

Zgornje Jezersko. Photography: Tomo Jeseničnik, www.slovenia.info
Pavličevo sedlo Pass. Photography: Roadbike Holidays - Tobias Köhler
Pavličevo sedlo Pass. Photography: Roadbike Holidays - Tobias Köhler
Jezersko
Zgornje Jezersko
Zgornje Jezersko
View towards Kamnik-Savinja Alps from the Austrian side
Towards Pavličevo sedlo Pass
Towards Pavličevo sedlo Pass
Towards Pavličevo sedlo Pass
Towards Pavličevo sedlo Pass
Pavličevo sedlo Pass
Pavličevo sedlo Pass
View towards Logar Valley
Logar Valley
Logar Valley
Logar Valley
Upper Savinja Valley
Upper Savinja Valley
Upper Savinja Valley
Lower Savinja Valley
Jezersko. Photography: Jošt Gantar, www.slovenia.info
Jezersko. Photography: Jošt Gantar, www.slovenia.info
Jezersko. Photography: Jošt Gantar, www.slovenia.info
Planšarsko Lake. Photography: Jošt Gantar, www.slovenia.info

Pavličevo sedlo and Jezersko

We start at Vransko and follow the road through Tuhinj Valley to the city of Kamnik in the Gorenjska Alpine Region. Continue towards Šenturska Gora and villages of Grad and Visoko, before a long ascent to Zgornje Jezersko and Jezerski vrh. Descent into Austria and then start ascending to Pavličevo sedlo, famous mountain pass in Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Followed by descent to the wonderful Logar Valley. Later on we continue our cycling trip along the alpine Savinja River towards Solčava, Luče, Ljubno ob Savinji and Radmirje. The last part will lead us to Šmartno ob Dreti and Lipa pass back to Vransko and our hotel. 

Sights

Itinerary: Vransko - Ločica pri Vranskem - Tuhinj Valley - Kamnik - Šenturska Gora - Grad - Visoko - Zgornje Jezersko - Jezerski vrh - Pavličevo sedlo - Logar Valley - Solčava - Luče - Ljubno ob Savinji - Radmirje - Šmartno ob Dreti - Lipa - Vransko
Length: 155 km
Elevation gain: 2600 m
Time: 7 h
Terrain: Hills
Surface type: 155 km asphalt
Suitable for road cyclists
Difficulty level: Expert
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.