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Celje - Šentjur
Cycling route · Štajerska (Slovenian Styria) · Trekking, Family
- Length
- 23 km
- Elevation gain
- 100 m
- Duration
- ~1,5 h
- Difficulty
- easy
- Region
- Štajerska (Slovenian Styria)
- Route type
- Trekking, Family
- Surface
- asphalt 23 km
- Suitable for
- Road bike, E-bike, Gravel, MTB, Adaptive, Trekking
The flat cycling route connects Celje, Štore and Šentjur, following the Voglajna River and the route of the historic Southern Railway for much of the way. Almost entirely separated from traffic, it is also suitable for families with children. Smooth asphalt and easy terrain make for a relaxed ride in either direction.
Points along the route
Celje
0 km
Celje
The route starts at the car park by Celje railway station, near the Celje Historical Archives. The cycle path descends through the trees towards the river, shortly after which we cross the Hudinja River, which flows into the Voglajna a few hundred metres downstream.
Štore
As we arrive in Štore, a steelworks comes into view on the opposite bank of the river, continuing the town’s long tradition of iron and steel production. The steel bridges spanning the Voglajna are another reminder of Štore’s industrial heritage.
Along the Voglajna towards Šentjur
Beyond Štore, the route follows the river between open meadows. Along this section, we cross a wooden bridge and a railway crossing, with a rest area and benches conveniently located beside the route.
Šentjur
11 km
Šentjur
The route ends at the bus station in Šentjur. The town is closely associated with the Ipavec family, whose composers played an important role in the development of Slovenian musical culture. After a short break, we retrace the same route back towards Celje.
Celje
23 km
The entire route is almost completely flat. It follows the D1 cycle route and can easily be shortened thanks to the numerous connecting roads along the way.
Along the way
Towns and villages
Celje (0 km), Štore (5 km), Draga (6 km), Vrbno (9 km), Šentjur (12 km)
Food and drink
- Pizzeria Picikato (2 km from the start): A popular pizzeria in Teharje, ideal for a stop.
- Del Moro Pizzeria & Café (5 km from the start): A café and pizzeria along the cycling route in Štore, offering a convenient stop for coffee, refreshments or a meal during the ride.
- Osmica (12 km from the start): A popular pizzeria near the town centre, open every day of the week.
- Gostilna & Catering Pri Katrci (12 km from the start): A popular restaurant in Šentjur, ideal for a stop for traditional food and refreshments.
Water and rest
- Drinking Fountain (0 km from the start): A drinking fountain where you can refill your water bottles.
Sights
- Celje – Old Town Centre (0 km from the start): The starting point is just a few minutes’ walk from the historic centre, with Krek Square at its heart. The square is surrounded by cafés, bakeries and shops, making it a convenient stop for coffee or supplies before the ride.
- Štore Museum (2 km from the start): The museum presents more than a century of ironworking tradition in Štore, showcasing the development of iron and steel production in the town. It is an interesting stop for discovering the area’s industrial heritage.
- Church of St. Lawrence above Štore (7 km from the start): The Church of St. Lawrence stands on a hill above Štore, in the hamlet of Kompole. A short but steep climb leads to the church, rewarding cyclists with a peaceful rural setting and views of the surrounding landscape.
- Rifnik Archaeological Site (11 km from the start): Rifnik rises above the Voglajna Valley and is an important archaeological site with remains of prehistoric and Late Antique settlements and early Christian churches. A forest path leads to the top, with a hike of around 45 minutes.
- Ipavec House Museum (12 km from the start): Ipavec House in the centre of Šentjur is the birthplace of the renowned Ipavec family of composers. Its museum collection presents the life and work of the family, which played an important role in the development of Slovenian musical culture.
- Celje Castle (23 km from the start): Above the city rises the largest preserved medieval castle in Slovenia, once the seat of the powerful Counts of Celje.