Podnanos - Majcni
This climb is part of Primorska region. The climb from Podnanos to Majcni in the Vipava Valley is steep and scenic, passing vineyards, orchards, and historic farmhouses. It blends cultural heritage, Mediterranean beauty, and rural tranquility into one ride.Average gradient: 1.9%
Elevation difference: 422m
You start at 170.8m and finish at 492.6m
Athletes climbed: 787 View on Strava
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Podnanos to Majcni – A Vipava Valley Jewel on Two Wheels
The climb from Podnanos to Majcni is one of those ascents that quietly capture the essence of Slovenia’s cycling spirit. Set in the heart of the Vipava Valley, this road combines challenging gradients, Mediterranean charm, and a deep sense of local history. Beginning in the wine-growing village of Podnanos, known as the birthplace of Slovenia’s national anthem Zdravljica, the climb immediately connects cycling with culture. The narrow road rises steeply out of the village, quickly testing riders with gradients of 8–10% and occasional ramps beyond 12%. Unlike long alpine climbs, this ascent is compact but intense, requiring smart pacing and determination.
Majcni – Steep Roads Above the Anthem’s Birthplace
The landscape is the real reward. Cyclists pedal through vineyards and orchards, with stone walls and traditional farmhouses dotting the slopes. In spring, blossoms paint the route with color; in autumn, golden vineyards celebrate the harvest. Views open over the Vipava Valley, its quilt of fields framed by the Karst Plateau on one side and the Trnovo Forest Plateau on the other. Few climbs in Slovenia offer such a blend of Mediterranean softness and alpine backdrop. Reaching Majcni, cyclists find not a bustling summit but a peaceful hamlet that feels suspended in time. The road here has long connected farmers to their vineyards and pastures, and riding it evokes that history of resilience and closeness to the land. The summit’s quiet beauty makes it a perfect spot to pause, reflect, and absorb the valley’s timeless character. The Podnanos–Majcni climb is not about fame or records—it is about immersion. A demanding ascent wrapped in cultural heritage, natural beauty, and rural tranquility, it is a ride that lingers long after the descent.
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