Sveti Areh na Pohorju from Spodnje Hoče

The longest climb you can do if you're in Maribor, so worth it just for that.

The traffic in the first half can be very high since there are still a lot of houses along the way. Definitely try to avoid rush hour.

The road is ok, although with big cracks here and there. Some parts are also quite narrow. There's also quite a lot of shade from the trees.

On top, there's a small church, tiny lake and a restaurant/cafe.

When going up, you don't get a lot of views, mostly just trees and houses, but there's plenty to see on the descent.

Good road surface and not much traffic after Polana. The little church at the top was an unexpected surprise for me. One of those constant climbs, always between 4-8％, so you can just steady yourself and pedal away. If you’re in Maribor, don’t miss it.

One of the most pleasant climbs I've ever done. It is a constant, long 6％, which is the sweet spot for me to still keep spinning at a good cadence without having to push hard. On the descent, you see a wonderful view of Maribor.