STARTING POINT
Address
Sokolska ulica, 1295 Ivančna Gorica
GPS
45.938884923329, 14.806311224266
Route: Ivančna Gorica–Višnja Gora–Polževo–Muljava–Krka–Ambrus–Zagradec –Muljava–Hrastov Dol–Dob–Temenica–Sobrače–Šentvid pri Stični–Stična–Metnaj–Ivančna Gorica
Route elevation profile:
Route length 88,6 km | Estimated time without stops 4,5 hours | Total ascent 1.440 m | Difficult level hard | Road type and quality Asphalt
The route starts in the centre of Ivančna Gorica, taking you towards Višnja Gora, through the village Krška vas and on a steep climb to Polževo. Then the route turns more steeply downhill, leading into the valley and on to Muljava and Krka. A very steep climb brings you to the highest point – Veliki Korinj (597 m). Leaving Korinj, you will descend to Ambrus. The route turns around here, so that you return towards the valley of the Krka River and turn left. Cycle along the regional road to Muljava, where the road branches right and heads past the church towards Kompolje, Lučarjev Kal, Hrastov Dol to Dob. At the junction in Dob, turn right and, after 1 km, join onto the regional road towards Radohova vas by turning left. Shortly before the railway line, turn right towards Veliki Gaber, branching left after 500 m. After a slight climb, you will reach the village Cesta. Cross the bridge over the railway and turn right before reaching the valley of the River Temenica. Cycle through the valley towards the North all the way to Sobrače, where you will turn back. On leaving Sobrače stay on the main road in the settlement Praproče pri Temenici
and, after a short climb, turn right downhill in the left turn at the beginning of a downhill grade. Continue the ride downhill via the village Šentpavel to Šentvid pri Stični. At the junction with the
regional road, turn right and cycle another 500 m, then turn right once again and you are already in Stična. There you can climb to a circle in the northern part of the municipality of Ivančna Gorica, i.e. to the villages Mekinje, Dobrava and Metnaj, or end your journey early and head towards Ivančna Gorica. You can collect stamps at the information signs standing in all local communities of the municipality of Ivančna Gorica. The card can be obtained at the Town Hall of Ivančna Gorica.
INTERESTING FACT
An idea about the Jurčič Trail which would take hikers from Višnja Gora to Muljava was developed at the 150th anniversary of the writer Josip Jurčič’s birth. With its 15 km, it connects wealthy natural and cultural heritage of the municipality of Ivančna Gorica. Several literary sites complement it as well. The locals are cheerful and friendly,
always offering tasty cuisine and making guests Feel at Home.
