STARTING POINT
Address
Stari trg 15, 1225 Lukovica
GPS
46.169613527229, 14.690539726173
Route: Lukovica–Brdo–Zlato Polje–Pšajnovica–Gabrovica–Vrh nad Krašnjo–Blagovica–Krašnja–Zgornje Prapreče–Gradišče–Gradiško jezero–Preserje–Spodnje Koseze–Spodnje Prapreče–Lukovica
Easier version: Lukovica–Zgornje Prapreče–Gradišče–Gradiško jezero–Preserje–Spodnje Koseze–Spodnje Prapreče–Lukovica
Route elevation profile:
Route length 37,6 km | Estimated time without stops 3 h | Total ascent 660 m | Difficult level medium | Road type and quality Asphalt
This route is a bit more challenging yet offering a stunning panorama over the valley Tuhinjska dolina, the Trojane hill, the Kamnik – Savinja Alps and the Ljubljana Basin. Starting in the centre of Lukovica, the route takes you past the Apiculture Centre of Brdo pri Lukovici, the Kersnik Castle in Brdo, through the alp Zlato polje and up the grade. Then the trail flattens out. Continuing through the villages Pšajnovica and Gabrovica, enjoy the view on both sides. Descend to Vrh nad Krašnjo, where you can turn left towards Blagovica or continue downhill to Krašnja. After the trail flattens out in Blagovica, turn right and continue on the regional road to Podpeč, turning left over the highway and join the circle around the lake Gradiško jezero, Preserje and Videm pri Lukovici. You will reach the starting point at Main Square in Lukovica by cycling via Spodnje Prapreče and the highway once again.
INTERESTING FACT
In addition to the old town centre, numerous churches, apicultural tradition and genuine cuisine, the lake Gradiško jezero is another treasure of the valley Črni graben. This artificial lake in the vicinity of Gradišče is very popular among the locals. A 5-km-long trail around the lake is rich in flora and fauna, thus being ideal for a short stroll in nature. Part of the Bandits’ trail also runs around the lake.
