Country: Slovenia
Mountain: Velika Planina
Length: 28.31 km (With cable car 29,8 km)
Elevation gain: 1350m (with cable car 2170 m)
Descent: 2170 m
Maximum elevation: 1640 m
Technical difficulty: 5/5
Download GPS Track: Velika Planina_CycloTrail
Date of ride: 27.10.2019.
Suitable for E-bike: Yes
If I remember correctly cable car transport costed 13 Euros (11 Euros for person + 2 Euros for bike). From the upper station we cycled for about 40 minutes to the top and then started descend to Krivčevo. This route is great because it has one uphill and two downhill parts. Descent to Krivčevo is easier than the second one, and is mainly hiking trail, so you should be very careful because it is popular hiking path to Velika Planina pasture.
At the beginning, uphill was on paved road, then after few km transforms into macadam, which becomes very steep while reaching the top. At this time I started to feel fatigue due to flue and high temperature that started giving me a kick. I managed to complete the route without any big problems, but had a hard time keeping pace with Ivan.
After reaching the top (for second time) we explored eastern part of pasture, enjoyed the views on meadows, cows and surrounding mountains. Along the macadam road every now and then we passed beside little ponds which cattle uses for drink. After a little break in local hut we started another descent that led us toward our parking spot. Second trail down Dolski Greben into the valley is technical demanding trail with switchbacks, roots, rocks and leafs that made it even more difficult.
If you want to avoid hikers and many people, you should consider going on this route during workdays or during late fall.
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