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Circular route Velenje - Smartno ob Paki - Polzela
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The circular cycling route between Velenje, Smartno ob Paki and Polzela offers a diverse and dynamic cycling experience in the Savinjska region. It is a longer recreational tour (around 50 km) that connects the Saleska Valley with the valley of the Paka river and the wider area of the Lower Savinjska Valley.
The route stands out for its combination of well-maintained cycling connections, local roads and natural surroundings, where forests, open plains and quieter routes intertwine. Part of the trail runs along the developing national cycling connection that links Velenje, Sostanj and Smartno ob Paki, which further improves accessibility and safety for cyclists.
Cyclists can enjoy views of the Saleska Valley, the rural landscape and cultural points along the way, which makes the trail suitable both for recreation and for exploring the region.
Due to the variety of terrain, the circular layout and the linking of several places, this route is an excellent choice for a longer cycling trip, training or active discovery of the Savinjska Valley.
GEO kazalo KAM - Šaleška dolina
Interaktivni tematski zemljevid GEO kazalo KAM - Šaleška dolina je namenjen prebivalcem, obiskovalcem in vsem, ki živijo v dolini. Na enem mestu združuje naravne znamenitosti, kulturno dediščino ter lokalno ponudbo in omogoča enostavno odkrivanje najbolj zanimivih točk v okolici.
Odkrijte več kot le najbolj znane točke.
Sistem vas usmerja tudi k manj obiskanih, skritim in avtentičnim doživetjem po celotni dolini – brez gneče, bolj lokalno, bolj doživeto.
Podjetnike vabimo, da se nam pridružijo in predstavijo svojo ponudbo.
Želim sodelovati Prebivalce in obiskovalce spodbujamo, da z nami delite svoje predloge in ideje, kaj še vključiti v portal.
Skupaj ustvarjamo pregledno, sodobno in privlačno predstavitev Šaleške doline.
Odkrijte več kot le najbolj znane točke.
Sistem vas usmerja tudi k manj obiskanih, skritim in avtentičnim doživetjem po celotni dolini – brez gneče, bolj lokalno, bolj doživeto.
Podjetnike vabimo, da se nam pridružijo in predstavijo svojo ponudbo.
Želim sodelovati Prebivalce in obiskovalce spodbujamo, da z nami delite svoje predloge in ideje, kaj še vključiti v portal.
Skupaj ustvarjamo pregledno, sodobno in privlačno predstavitev Šaleške doline.
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