Dolenjska malo drugače

Ta brevet je prvič v koledarju slovenskih brevetov, poteka pa po nekaterih cestah in krajih, ki jih ne vozimo najbolj pogosto, za večino udeležencev pa bo večina trase popolna novost.

Opis trase:

Štart bo v Novem mestu. Tokrat smo si za to izbrali parkirišče na vzpetini v neposredni bližini grada Grm, ki je bil zgrajen leta 1586. Na drugi strani parkirišča je tovarna avtomobilov Revoz.

Po krajši vožnji po Novem mestu in kasneje ob desni strani reke Krke, zavijemo desno in kmalu pridemo do prve kontrolne točke. Ta je pri samostanu Pleterje, ki je bil ustanovljen leta 1407 in je eden najbolj posebnih in skrivnostnih samostanov v Sloveniji, saj gre za edini še delujoči kartuzijanski samostan v Sloveniji.

V nadaljevanju se cesta večinoma spušča, po Kostanjevici na Krki, (imenovane tudi slovenske Benetke) ustanovljena je bila že v 13. stoletju in je najmanjše slovensko mesto; leži na umetnem otoku sredi reke Krka, do mesta pa vodijo leseni mostovi) pa nas čaka že naslednji vzpon, na vrhu katerega je zelo lepa razgledna točka. Sledi spust in že spet smo v Kostanjevici na Krki, kjer jo prevozimo preko obeh lesenih mostov.

Nadaljujemo do Novega mesta (še prej pridemo do Otočca, kjer je pri lesenem mostu čez reko Krko druga kontrolna točka), ki je bilo ustanovljeno leta 1365 in je glavno mesto Dolenjske ter eno najlepših zgodovinskih mest v Sloveniji, znano po svoji legi v okljuku reke Krke. Tam se priključimo na nekdanjo glavno prometnico, magistralno cesto, ki je vzporedna z avtocesto.

Tretja kontrolna točka je pri samostanu Stična, ki je bil ustanovljen leta 1136 in je najstarejši delujoči samostan v Sloveniji in eden najpomembnejših zgodovinskih ter duhovnih krajev v Sloveniji. Za Višnjo goro nas čaka nov krajši vzpon, spust v Grosuplje, nekaj kasneje pa že naslednji vzpon, ki nas pripelje najprej do razgledne točke, takoj zatem pa do četrte kontrolne točke na Polževem, ki je pri zapuščenem hotelu in opustelem smučišču.

Od tu naprej je spust do Muljave, ki je rojstni kraj slovenskega pisatelja Josipa Jurčiča. Tam se priključimo na glavno cesto, po kateri ob levi strani reke Krke kmalu pridemo do Žužemberka in malo naprej do Dvora.

Še skozi Dolenjske Toplice in Uršna sela in že smo v Novem mestu. Tam nas čaka le še krajši nezahteven vzpon do grada Grm, kjer je po 201,4 km tudi cilj in kjer vsi rečemo: ”To pa je bila čista uživancija!”.

Po zaključku sledi še druženje z večerjo (ali poznim kosilom) v Restavraciji Prepih na Gornji Težki vodi (vključena brezalkoholna pijača). 

Kulturne, naravne in ostale zanimivosti:

• Štart in cilj: grad Grm, Novo mesto (zgrajen leta1586)
• 23,4 km: samostan Pleterje, ki je bil ustanovljen leta 1407 in je eden najbolj posebnih in skrivnostnih samostanov v Sloveniji, saj gre za edini še delujoči kartuzijanski samostan pri nas.
• 33,5 in 49,0 km: Kostanjevica na Krki, imenovane tudi slovenske Benetke. Ustanovljena je bila že v 13. stoletju in je najmanjše slovensko mesto. Leži na umetnem otoku sredi reke Krka, do mesta pa vodijo leseni mostovi.
• 41,0 km: razgledna točka
• 73,2 km: Novo mesto, ustanovljeno leta 1365; glavno mesto Dolenjske in eno najlepših zgodovinskih mest v Sloveniji, znano po svoji legi v okljuku reke Krka.
• 115,4 km: samostan Stična, ustanovljen leta 1136 in je najstarejši delujoči samostan v Sloveniji in eden najpomembnejših zgodovinskih ter duhovnih krajev v Sloveniji.
• 143,9 km: Polževo, razgledna točka
• 152,3 km: Muljava, rojstna hiša slovenskega pisatelja Josipa Jurčiča

Trasa: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54751643  

Kontrolne točke:

• Štart: Novo mesto, grad Grm
• KT: 23,1 km Pleterje, samostan
• KT: 68,9 km Otočec, leseni most čez reko Krko
• KT: 115,4 km Stična, samostan
• KT: 146,4 km: Polževo, hotel in smučišče
• Cilj: 201,9 km Novo mesto, grad Grm

Ostale zanimivi podatki:

• Nadmorska višina štarta in cilja: 201 mnv
• Najnižja višina: 148 mnv (Kostanjevica na Krki)
• Najvišja višina; 595 mnv (Polževo)

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Dolenjska malo drugače

This brevet is making its debut on the Slovenian brevet calendar, and it takes place on some roads and through some towns we don’t usually ride through; for most participants, the majority of the route will be completely new.

Route description:

The start will be in Novo mesto. This time, we’ve chosen a parking lot on a hill in the immediate vicinity of Grm Castle, which was built in 1586. On the other side of the parking lot is the Revoz car factory.

After a short ride through Novo mesto and later along the right bank of the Krka River, we’ll turn right and soon reach the first checkpoint. This is located at the Pleterje Monastery, which was founded in 1407 and is one of the most unique and mysterious monasteries in Slovenia, as it is the only functioning Carthusian monastery in the country.

From here on, the road mostly descends, passing through Kostanjevica na Krki (also known as the “Venice of Slovenia”), which was founded as early as the 13th century and is Slovenia’s smallest town. It lies on an artificial island in the middle of the Krka River, and wooden bridges lead to the town. The next climb awaits us, at the top of which there is a very beautiful viewpoint. A descent follows, and we are back in Kostanjevica na Krki, where we cross both wooden bridges.

We continue on to Novo mesto (before that, we pass through Otočec, where the second checkpoint is located by the wooden bridge over the Krka River), which was founded in 1365 and is the capital of the Dolenjska region as well as one of the most beautiful historic towns in Slovenia, known for its location in a bend of the Krka River. There, we join the former main thoroughfare, a highway that runs parallel to the motorway.

The third checkpoint is at Stična Monastery, which was founded in 1136 and is the oldest functioning monastery in Slovenia and one of the country’s most important historical and spiritual sites. After Višnja Gora, a short climb awaits us, followed by a descent to Grosuplje, and shortly thereafter another climb that first takes us to a viewpoint and then immediately to the fourth checkpoint at Polževo, located near an abandoned hotel and a derelict ski resort.

From here on, the route descends to Muljava, the birthplace of the Slovenian writer Josip Jurčič. There, we join the main road, which runs along the left bank of the Krka River, and soon reach Žužemberk and, a little further on, Dvor.

Passing through Dolenjske Toplice and Uršna sela, we arrive in Novo Mesto. There, only a short, easy climb to Grm Castle awaits us, where, after 201.4 km, the finish line is located and where we all say: “That was pure enjoyment!”

After the event, there will be a gathering with dinner (or a late lunch) at the Prepih Restaurant in Gornja Težka Voda (non-alcoholic beverages included).

Cultural, natural, and other points of interest:

• Start and finish: Grm Castle, Novo Mesto (built in 1586)
• 23.4 km: Pleterje Monastery, founded in 1407, is one of the most unique and mysterious monasteries in Slovenia, as it is the only functioning Carthusian monastery in the country.
• 33.55 and 49.0 km: Kostanjevica na Krki, also known as the “Venice of Slovenia.” It was founded as early as the 13th century and is the smallest town in Slovenia. It lies on an artificial island in the middle of the Krka River, and wooden bridges lead to the town.
• 41.0 km: viewpoint
• 73.2 km: Novo Mesto, founded in 1365; the capital of the Dolenjska region and one of the most beautiful historic towns in Slovenia, known for its location on a bend in the Krka River.
• 115.4 km: Stična Monastery, founded in 1136; it is the oldest functioning monastery in Slovenia and one of the most important historical and spiritual sites in the country.
• 143.9 km: Polževo, viewpoint
• 152.3 km: Muljava, birthplace of Slovenian writer Josip Jurčič

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54751643 

Checkpoints:

• Start: Novo mesto, Grm Castle
• 1st CP: 23.1 km Pleterje, monastery
• 2nd CP: 68.9 km Otočec, the wooden bridge over the Krka River
• 3rd CP: 115.4 km Stična, monastery
• 4th CP: 146.4 km: Polževo, hotel and ski resort
• Finish: 201,9 km Novo mesto, Grm Castle

Other interesting facts:

• Elevation at start and finish: 201 m a.s.l.
• Lowest elevation: 148 m a.s.l. (Kostanjevica na Krki)
• Highest elevation: 595 m a.s.l. (Polževo)