Experience the circular cycling route Žalec–Celje

Are you ready for a cycling adventure that combines wonderful nature, rich cultural heritage and true local hospitality? The circular cycling route Žalec–Celje is not just a track – it is an experience that imprints itself in your memory. Over nearly 32 kilometers, moments await you that connect the heart of the Savinjska Valley with stories of the past and the beauties of the present.

On a journey through experiences

The route takes you past eight unique stops, where every turn becomes a new story:

• 🌿 Start the day with a morning coffee at the MC Hotel, where the pulse of the town slowly comes to life.
• 🦆 The first stopping point is the Vrbje Pond, where you feel your peace, surrounded by birds and natural melodies.
• 🍕 A little off the route, Pizzeria Verdi Verdi beckons, delighting with its rich selection of dishes.
• 🙏 You continue the route in silence to the Church of St. Agnes – a place for thought, a breath and gratitude.
• 🍽️ Refresh yourself with a warm meal at the Hochkraut Inn, where it smells of home cooking.
• 🏰 Climbing toward Celje Castle, you step into the shadows of counts and knightly legends.
• 🚣‍♂️ At Špica, listen to the whisper of the Savinja.
• 📖 Jump into the past and discover the secrets of hop growing at the Ecomuseum.
• 🍺 You conclude the route with a mug of beer at the Green Gold Beer Fountain, a tribute to the hop-growing tradition.

Technical information

• 📏 Distance: 31.97 km
• ⛰️ Total climb: 206 m
• ↘️ Total descent: 247 m

The route is suitable for recreational cyclists of all ages, and especially delights those who want more than just a ride – those who are looking for a story, an experience, a connection.

Start your cycling story

Dont look for a route. Look for an experience. The circular route Žalec–Celje is created for everyone who likes to turn off the road and discover what is hidden around the bend.

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