ルゼーヴェラの峠・トップ20

The Slovenian customs building, abandoned since 2010, reminds us of a past when people were less free to move around freely. But in the end, things haven't improved much. Since then, we've only gotten older!

Beautiful high-altitude trail on the Stol that leads into a rather steep footpath, on which we had to push the bike downhill for a few minutes.

The Church of Sant'Agnese is an ancient church, possibly dating back to the 12th century, and was probably built on the ruins of a pagan temple along the Celtic Way. As early as the 13th century, a hermitage of nuns, possibly affiliated with the Rule of St. Benedict, was attached to the church. They later moved to the village, where the monastery of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart is today. It is located on the saddle of the same name and nestles well below the saddle. Next to the church are well-preserved stone houses used for gastronomic and commercial purposes. It can be reached via two different routes. One leads up from Gemona, the other along a former military road from Ospedaletto via Fort Monte Ercole to the church.

Never a steep descent but with a very broken and irregular surface so MUST DO - indeed - downhill and with caution unless you have an eMTB or a great desire to suffer. Never excessively steep but very long and very demanding on arms, shoulders and concentration. Stop at some hairpin bends to enjoy the wonderful view of the clean and severe outline of the Stol above you and the valley in front of you. Generous coverage here and diacreto manigo (especially if you do it with a gravel, at least 45mm to be on the safe side).

Easy to drive pass from Italy to Slovenia as there are no steep ramps. Also good asphalt and little traffic. Highly recommended. The descent of about 5km is also really fun as the curves are not too sharp

Done this today (21.08.2024) Gravelbike, 38mm Gravelking SK. Its hard. Some parts work really great, but some parts are so sandy paired with big rocks. Generally a rough ascent. If you into it do it! The Views are great. Also watch out when you arrive close to the top. The Goats on the mountains can loosen rocks. I was almost hit 50 m away by a giant rock. Remember mountains are never not dangerous. Don't listen to music when going up! The descent on the other side was super technical. A mtb is the better choice here but a gravelbike works. HAVE FUN and take care!

I did the side from Resia downhill, now the road is open but you have to be very careful because it is steep and full of holes even if now some points are resurfaced, 👀to the motorbikes and whoever comes up

from Borjana the probably hardest climb to the Stol Pass