Pogi Challenge - S klanca v Klanc

Ride the official S Klanca v Klanc route, one of Slovenia's most iconic cycling challenges and the highlight of the annual Pogi Challenge. Starting in Klanc near Komenda, the route leads towards Cerklje na Gorenjskem before tackling the legendary climb to Krvavec. The climb is 15.1 km long, averages 8% gradient, and gains an impressive 1,177 metres of elevation, making it one of the toughest and most rewarding road cycling climbs in Slovenia. It is also the climb where Tadej Pogačar claimed his very first cycling victory back in 2009, long before becoming a five-time Tour de France champion. Download the official S Klanca v Klanc GPX route and experience the same roads ridden every year by thousands of amateur cyclists during the Pogi Challenge. Whether you're planning a cycling holiday in Slovenia or searching for the country's best bike climbs, the ascent to Krvavec deserves a place on your bucket list.

Suitable forRoad bikeE-bike
Grega Cuderman
Curated by:Grega CudermanAdminLast updated:3. 8. 2026
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Distance
24.2 km
Elevation
1311 m
Est. time
1h 25m

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Every town on the way and what it has for cyclists.

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