Cycling / Biking paths
Discover the Cycling Routes in the Municipality of Cerklje na Gorenjskem
Welcome to our newly updated page, dedicated to all cycling enthusiasts! Cerklje na Gorenjskem is a true paradise for cyclists, offering a diverse selection of routes ranging from idyllic rural roads to picturesque mountain trails. On this page, we present eight selected cycling routes that will take you through the most beautiful corners of our municipality.
Each route is carefully selected and described to provide you with the best possible experience. Whether you are an experienced cyclist or just beginning your cycling adventures, you will surely find a route that suits your preferences and abilities.
Below you will find images, maps, and detailed descriptions of each route. Prepare your bike, check your gear, and set out to explore the beautiful nature, cultural landmarks, and hidden treasures that Cerklje na Gorenjskem has to offer.
Enjoy the ride and stay safe!
Route Planner Plan2bike
You are invited to the bottom of a web link where you can be yourself planning cycle paths.
Zemljevid kolesarskih poti po Občini Cerklje na Gorenjskem
Active experiences of nature and countryside can be experienced among the colorful fields and the hills of the Municipality of Cerklje na Gorenjskem. There are 8 cycling routes, which can be reached by road or mountain bike. The information panel with a map stands in front of Petrovec house in the centre of Cerklje and all paths on field are marked with orientation boards. The paths lead along cultural, historical and natural sights and inns, which add up to your trip.
Lowland cycling paths:
1. CERKLJE – LAHOVČE – CERKLJE (16.3 km)
This circular route will take you from Cerklje past Vašce to Zgornji Brnik, then on to Spodnji Brnik, Vopovlje, and Lahovče, through Zalog towards Šmartno, Poženik, and Pšata, where the route through Grad and Dvorje will direct you back to Cerklje. The lowest point is in Lahovče at an elevation of 354 meters above sea level, while the highest point is in Grad at an elevation of 448 meters above sea level. Points of interest along the route: the center of Cerklje, the Church of St. John the Baptist in Zgornji Brnik, the Church of St. Simon and Jude in Spodnji Brnik, the Beekeeping - Farm Museum, the Lahovče Pond, the Church of St. Florian in Lahovče, the Church of St. Matthew in Zalog, the Church of St. Martin in Šmartno, the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Pšata, the Church of St. Helena in Grad, the Church of St. Nicholas in Dvorje, and the monument of Davorin Jenko.
LINK TO THE MAP AND GPX TRACK OF CYCLING ROUTE NO. 1 IN THE SLOVENIA OUTDOOR APP
2. CERKLJE – PŠENIČNA POLICA – LAHOVČE – PRAPROTNA POLICA – ČEŠNJEVEK – CERKLJE (23.3 km)
The route starts in Cerklje and continues to Pšenična Polica, then on to Zalog and Lahovče, from where you head towards Vodice. At the end of the airport runway, you then ride along the gravel road behind Jože Pučnik Airport and arrive almost to Šenčur. From here, the route takes you to Praprotna Polica, past Trata pri Velesovem to Češnjevek, and back to Cerklje. The lowest point is in Lahovče at 354 meters above sea level, while the highest point is on the route between Praprotna Polica and Češnjevek at 423 meters above sea level. Points of interest along the route: the center of Cerklje, the Church of St. Matthew in Zalog, the Lahovče Pond, the Church of St. Florian in Lahovče, Jože Pučnik Airport, the Church of the Holy Spirit in Češnjevek, and Strmol Castle.
LINK TO THE MAP AND GPX TRACK OF CYCLING ROUTE NO. 2 IN THE SLOVENIA OUTDOOR APP
3. CERKLJE – BRNIK – CERKLJE (6.1 km)
The route starts in Cerklje and takes you to Zgornji Brnik, then returns through Vašca back to Cerklje via field paths. The lowest point is in Zgornji Brnik at 372 meters above sea level, while the highest point is in Cerklje at 400 meters above sea level. Points of interest along the route: the center of Cerklje, the Church of St. John the Baptist in Zgornji Brnik.
LINK TO THE MAP AND GPX TRACK OF CYCLING ROUTE NO. 3 IN THE SLOVENIA OUTDOOR APP
4. CERKLJE – ADERGAS – CERKLJE (10.6 km)
The route starts in Cerklje and continues through Vašca, past Praprotna Polica to Velesovo, then to Trata pri Velesovem and Adergas, and past Češnjevek back to Cerklje. The lowest point is on the gravel road between Vašca and Praprotna Polica at 387 meters above sea level, while the highest point is in Trata pri Velesovem at 429 meters above sea level. Points of interest along the route: the center of Cerklje, the Church of St. Margaret in Trata, the Church of the Annunciation and the monastery in Adergas, the Češnjevek ponds, the Church of the Holy Spirit in Češnjevek, and Strmol Castle.
LINK TO THE MAP AND GPX TRACK OF CYCLING ROUTE NO. 4 IN THE SLOVENIA OUTDOOR APP
5. ČEŠNJEVEK – ADERGAS – ČEŠNJEVEK (7.8 km)
This circular route starts in Češnjevek and takes you to Praprotna Polica, Trata pri Velesovem, and onward to Adergas. From there, you return back to Češnjevek. The lowest point is on the gravel road between Češnjevek and Praprotna Polica at 394 meters above sea level, while the highest point is in Trata pri Velesovem at 429 meters above sea level. Points of interest along the route: the Church of the Holy Spirit in Češnjevek, the Church of St. Margaret in Trata, the Church of the Annunciation and the monastery in Adergas, and the Češnjevek ponds.
LINK TO THE MAP AND GPX TRACK OF CYCLING ROUTE NO. 5 IN THE SLOVENIA OUTDOOR APP
More demanding cycling paths:
6. CERKLJE – ŠENTURŠKA GORA – CERKLJE (13.4 km, 268 m elevation gain)
The route starts in Cerklje and takes you past Dvorje and Grad, where you turn towards Šenturška Gora. You will continue through Ravne and Apno. The route can be completed in Sidraž, which is only 2 km from Šenturška Gora. You return the same way. The lowest point is in Cerklje at 400 meters above sea level, and the highest point is in Ravne at 668 meters above sea level. Points of interest along the route: the center of Cerklje, the Church of St. Nicholas in Dvorje, the Church of St. Helena in Grad, the Church of St. Ulrich on Šenturška Gora, and the Grilc ecological herbal farm.
LINK TO THE MAP AND GPX TRACK OF CYCLING ROUTE NO. 6 IN THE SLOVENIA OUTDOOR APP
7. CERKLJE – JEZERCA – CERKLJE (27.2 km, 1020 m elevation gain)
The route starts in Cerklje and takes you past Dvorje and Grad, where the path begins to steeply ascend through Stiška Vas and onwards to Ambrož pod Krvavcem. The route's goal is at Planina Jezerca. You return the same way. The lowest point is in Cerklje at 400 meters above sea level, and the highest point is at Jezerca at 1420 meters above sea level. Points of interest along the route: the center of Cerklje, the Church of St. Nicholas in Dvorje, the Church of St. Helena in Grad, the Church of the Holy Cross in Stiška Vas, the Church of St. Ambrose in Ambrož pod Krvavcem, and the monument to fallen soldiers at Planina Jezerca.
LINK TO THE MAP AND GPX TRACK OF CYCLING ROUTE NO. 7 IN THE SLOVENIA OUTDOOR APP
8. CERKLJE – ŠTEFANJA GORA – CERKLJE (10.4 km, 319 m elevation gain)
The route starts in Cerklje and continues past Dvorje to Grad, where it begins a rapid ascent to Štefanja Gora. The uphill path ends at Mežnarju under the Church of St. Stephen. You return to Cerklje along the same route. The lowest point of the route is in Cerklje at 400 meters above sea level, and the highest point is at Štefanja Gora at 719 meters above sea level. Points of interest along the route: the center of Cerklje, the Church of St. Nicholas in Dvorje, the Church of St. Helena in Grad, the Church of St. Stephen on Štefanja Gora.
LINK TO THE MAP AND GPX TRACK OF CYCLING ROUTE NO. 8 IN THE SLOVENIA OUTDOOR APP
Legend of the sights along the paths:
1 Centre of Cerklje (the Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption, Hribar's villa, Petrovec house, in which are Tourist information centre Cerklje, museum and library, Plečnik chapel, Monument of Davorin Jenko, Memorial park of important men)
2 Church of Saint Janez Krstnik on Zgornji Brnik
3 Church of Saint Simon and Juda on Spodnji Brnik
4 Beekeeping farm museum
5 Pond Lahovče
6 Church of Saint Florjan in Lahovče
7 Church of Saint Matija in Zalog
8 Church of Saint Martin in Šmartno
9 Church of Sainta Marija Magdalena in Pšata
10 Church of Saint helena in Grad
11 Church of Saint Nikolaj in Dvorje
12 Monument of Davorin Jenko
13 Airport of Jožef Pučnik
14 Church of Holly Spirit in Češnjevek
15 Castle Strmol
16 Church of Saint Marjeta on Trata
17 Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption and monastery Velesovo in Adergas
18 Ponds Češnjevek
19 Church of Saint Urh on Šenturška Gora
20 Organic herbal farm Grilc
21 Church of Holy Cross in Stiška vas
22 Church of Saint Ambrož on Ambrož pod Krvavcem
23 Monument of fallen fighters on Mountain Jezerca on Krvavec
24 Church of Saint Štefan on Štefanja Gora
Short description of sights in Cerklje:
In Cerklje you can see the Baroque church of Saint Mary of the Assumption, the Hribar's villa, the Petrovec house, which has the museum, Tourist Information centre of Cerklje and the library, the chapel of the architect Jože Plečnik, the monument of the composer and conductor Davorin Jenko and the Memorial park of important men in Cerklje. Of the twelve medieval castles in the area of today's municipality, the Strmol Castle, first mentioned in the 13th century, is the only one that has survived to this day. In Adergas once stood the famous female Dominican monastery Velesovo, established in 1238. It has catacombs and the oldest statue of Mary in Slovenia. During the summer, Krvavec invites cyclists to a pleasant climate and unspoiled nature with a beautiful view. Among the popular excursion points are also the ponds Lahovče and Češnjevek.
Cycling paths in the municipality of Cerklje
BIKE PARK KRVAVEC
Bike park Krvavec with over 27 km Mountain Bike trails and biggest elevation drops among Bike Parks in Slovenia, offers rides for all tastes and levels of biking experiences.
MUCI TRAIL (9 km, 850 mdh, suitable also for people with basic cycling abilities)
BAMBINO TRAIL (1500 m, 130 mdh, suitable for beginners)
XC SCOTT (6 km, 500 mvr, primerna za vse kolesarje, ki imajo poleg spustov
radi tudi nekaj vzpona)
XC SCOTT (6 km, 500 mdh, suitable for cyclists who like downhill as well as some ascent)
ROCK’N’FLOW (6 km, 859 mdh, suitable for experienced mountain cyclists)
GORSKI VZPONI (15 km, 1160 or 1530 mdh, a more demanding ascent from the valley to Krvavec)
More information on this link.
BIKE RENTAL IN CERKLJE NA GORENJSKEM
RTC Krvavec - you can explore the Krvavec mountain with electric bikes. You can choose between two types of bikes: semi-suspended and fully-suspended, which can be rented at the lower (Grad 76) and upper stations of the cable car as well as at the reception of Hotel Krvavec. Bikes can be rented every day from 9 am to 5 pm in summer. More informations -> here or info@rtc-krvavec.si and by phone at 04 25 25 949.
GORENJSKA BIKE - city bikes (also electric) -> for 3 days (3€, 1 month or 1 year. Rent stations at TIC Cerklje (Krvavška cesta 1 B) and Football court Velesovo 50. Terms and conditions of use
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Jecom Sport |
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Vopovlje 29 |
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Adergas 27 |
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