Rogla, is a paradise for cyclists in summer, for skiers in winter. The Pohorska primaeval forest, idyllic mountain paths and road climbs are so tempting from late spring to autumn that cycling enthusiasts will not be able to resist them.
If you are planning a multi-day active holiday in the mountain air or just a one-day active break, you will definitely not miss out by choosing to cycle along the branching paths of Rogle. An excellent sports activity in the fresh air will fill you with energy and your body will be grateful for every kilometre travelled. Spend a few summer days cycling, and in the afternoon treat yourself to a massage or a refreshing swim in the pool.
For every taste
Everyone will enjoy Rogla - both die-hard mountain bikers who are driven by adrenaline, and those who enjoy cycling excursions among the picturesque natural and cultural sights of the landscape. You can visit the surrounding villages by bicycle and enjoy the wonderful views created by nature. There is calm traffic on the roads, so you can enjoy cycling carefree even with children. Even if you cycle for several days in a row, you will not run out of ideas for where you can ride. You can also go down to the valley and treat yourself to pampering in the wellness area or refreshing yourself in the pool at Terme Zreče.
Enjoy a family cycling adventure
The wonderful nature will not leave you indifferent and even the youngest cyclists will surely enjoy its beauty. Make the trip even more fun and observe the rich plant life or compete to see who can spot the most animals.
Cycling routes
Check out the routes of the three cycling routes – the 27-, 37- and 63-kilometer marked routes are a great choice for a short or full-day trip. You can also download marked routes to your GPS navigation.
Cycling route 2:1 - Šumik (circular route)
Route length: 63 km
Start of the route: Hotel Planja
Itinerary: Hotel Planja, cottage on Pesku, cottage on Klopne vrh, Šumik primeval forest (small and large Šumik waterfalls), nature reserve Lobnica, home on Osankarica, hotel Planja.
Important points along the way: Šumik primeval forest with the small and large Šumik waterfall, Lobnica nature reserve, Osankarica (the last battlefield of the Pohor battalion).
Route description
From the pizzeria, the path leads you to the cottage on Pesko, where the Rogla equestrian and fishing center are located. From Pesko, the road winds towards Klopne vrh, where you will find a hearty boost in a cozy mountain hut. Mighty trees greet you on the way through the Šumik primeval forest, a nature reserve in the Lobnice gorge, which also contains two Šumik waterfalls, small (9m) and large (36m).
After a few kilometers, Dom na Osankarica offers you refreshments and a visit to the permanent exhibition about the Pohor Battalion. The memorial park is dedicated to the fighters who fell in 1943 fighting the occupier. Nearby is Črno jezero, which is a former water reservoir for transporting wood to the valley. From Osankarica, the path turns again and takes you back to Rogla via Pesko.
Cycling route 2:3 - Skomarje (circular route)
Route length: 27.5 km
Start of the route: Hotel Planja
Difficulty: hard
Route: Hotel Planja, Vitanje branch, Skomarje (Skomarje house, church of St. Lambert and memorial house for Jurij Vodovnik, tourist farms along the way: Arbajter - deer farm, Resnik with the church of St. Jakob. Just before the main road, turn left along the macadam road road to Rogla.
Important points along the route: Skomarje (Skomarje house, the church of St. Lambert and the memorial house for Jurij Vodovnik, Tourist farms along the route, Arbajter - deer farm, Resnik with the church of St. Jakob.
Route description
The route takes you to the village of Resnik, along the common route with route 2.2. At the Kovše tourist farm in Resnik, the pod splits off and begins to rise along the well-maintained carriageway from the edge of the upper border of the mixed forest to the main road Zreče - Rogla and from there back towards Rogla.
Adrenaline descent in the Bike park
If you long for real cycling adrenaline, turn to Bike Park Rogla and go down one of the six routes. More than 7 kilometers of groomed trails offer various challenges and everyone can certainly find the right challenge for themselves.
Beginners and children are also welcome, who will make their first forays into the world of mountain biking on the skills training ground, under the guidance of experienced mountain biking instructors.
What about a bike?
You don't even need your own bike, as you can rent it at the Rogla Cycling and Hiking Center. Top-quality bicycles, helmets and other cycling equipment are available, and professionally trained sports animators will tell you everything you need to know about cycling among the hundred-year-old Pohorje spruces.
Relaxation after cycling
Pleasantly tired, you can refresh yourself in one of the restaurants, and then relax in the wellness center at the Rogla or Natura hotels. Hotel Rogla also has a swimming pool and plenty of fun activities for children in the courtyard, so it is particularly suitable for families. In the immediate vicinity is the Zlodejevo toboggan run, where you can enjoy an adrenaline rush.
Hotel Natura invites everyone to its wonderful wellness center who would like to spend a few hours in a calm and deeply relaxing environment, where you will feel that you are one with nature.
E-bikes
Would you like to see the Pohora nature, but your physical fitness and painful joints are bothering you? Get on a less stressful bike. And not just any! Brand new e-bikes are waiting for you at Rogla and Terme Zreče.
