Selo above Polhov Gradec
This climb is part of Gorenjska region. Selo above Polhov Gradec is a steep, scenic cycling climb through forests, orchards, and meadows. With gradients above 10% and wide views of central Slovenia, it blends challenge, history, and tranquility.Average gradient: 4.1%
Elevation difference: 352m
You start at 363.8m and finish at 708.8m
Athletes climbed: 474 View on Strava
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Selo above Polhov Gradec – A Quiet Climb into the Polhograjski Hills
The climb to Selo above Polhov Gradec is a hidden gem in central Slovenia, a road that rises gently yet persistently into the heart of the Polhograjski Dolomiti. While it lacks the grandeur of alpine passes, it compensates with steep ramps, rolling meadows, and a deep connection to the cultural and natural landscape of this region. Starting in Polhov Gradec, a village rich in history with its baroque mansion and connections to Count Blagay, the road to Selo quickly leaves behind the bustle and narrows into a rural lane. Gradients hover around 6–8%, with stretches that climb into double digits, demanding strength and rhythm from cyclists. Its irregular profile reflects the terrain of the Polhograjski Hills—never predictable, always engaging.
Selo Above Polhov Gradec – A Hidden Polhograjski Climb
Historically, the hamlets above Polhov Gradec were sustained by farming and forestry, their isolation shaping a lifestyle close to the land. Cycling this road today feels like retracing those quiet connections, where time moves slower and landscapes tell their own stories. At Selo, riders find not a bustling summit but a peaceful settlement that seems suspended between past and present. The reward lies in the immersion: steep gradients conquered, silence embraced, and landscapes absorbed. The climb winds through wooded slopes, farmsteads, and orchards, offering occasional glimpses back toward Polhov Gradec and the surrounding valleys. The higher one climbs, the more the views open, revealing rolling green ridges stretching toward Šmarna Gora and, on clear days, even the distant peaks of the Julian Alps. For cyclists seeking Slovenia’s quieter climbs, the ascent to Selo above Polhov Gradec offers authenticity, challenge, and beauty all in one ride.
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