Shepherd's Fairytale
Tour length:
- 30-35 km
Tour duration:
- 4-5 hours
Tour itinerary:
- Start: Črnivec Pass (902 m) – bike preparation and battery check.
- Ascent: Via asphalt and gravel road to Kranjski Rak; pleasant rhythm, electric assistance enables effortless riding through forests. Also possible via Kašna Planina.
- Kranjski Rak → Zeleni Rob: Panoramic route across spacious meadows, view of Menina Planina, the "sleeping beauty" Lepenatka, Rogatec and Grintovec.
- Zeleni Rob (1,600 m): Stop for snack and views; possible to visit the shepherd's settlement, the Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows or Veternica cave.
- Lunch: At the Zeleni Rob mountain hut – homemade cheese platter, sour milk, štruklji (rolled dumplings).
- Option A – Classic tour: Return via the same route to Črnivec – comfortable, scenic descent with some technical sections.
- ption B – PRO tour: Continue via Kašna Planina and technically more demanding descent on single-track to the starting point (recommended for experienced e-MTB cyclists, good technique and suspension min. 150 mm).
- Finish: Return to Črnivec Pass, relaxation and conversation about impressions.
Why choose this tour
- 🌄 Scenic route: Velika Planina with the most beautiful views of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.
- 🚴♂️ E-MTB comfort: Thanks to electric assistance, the ascents are pleasant and accessible even to less experienced riders.
- 🏠 Traditional shepherd architecture: shepherd’s huts, stone fences, mountain scenery from another era.
- 🧀 Mountain flavors: trnič (cottage cheese), sour milk, štruklji – real energy for continuing the journey.
- 🔥 For demanding cyclists (PRO variant): descent via Kašna Planina – narrow single-track, natural terrain, roots, rocky sections and steep slopes that guarantee an adrenaline experience in a safe environment.
Practical tips
- 🔋 Battery: standard tour uses ~60% of battery (625 Wh); PRO descent an additional 10–15%.
- ⚙️ Suspension: recommended at least 120 mm (standard), for Kašna Planina 150–170 mm.
- 🧭 Navigation: guide.
- ⛽ Battery charging: not needed
- ☀️ Weather: the mountain is quickly affected by mountain storms – appropriate equipment
- 👣 Trail etiquette: respect shepherd areas, don’t ride on meadows off the trail, close pasture fences.
Each participant signs a statement agreeing to the terms and instructions of the guides.
In the statement, the user entrusts us with an e-mail address to which we can send him a letter of thanks and a Printee photo book of the adventure after the experience is over.
Informative price list:
– Transfer of participants to the starting point (free up to 50km)
– Rental of E-bike, guide, snacks and degustation, entrance fees and tickets, drinks, gifts and souvenirs, photo book, …
– TAX is included in price
1 person: 200€ per day
2 persons: 380€ per day
3 persons: 520€ per day
4 persons: 660€ per day
5 persons: 800€ per day
6 persons: 920€ per day
