ROUTE ZAPREŠIĆ - Brdovec - Marija Gorica - Dubravica - KRALJEVEC NA SUTLI
Content: Trekking/cylce route
ROUTE ZAPREŠIĆ - Brdovec - Marija Gorica - Dubravica - KRALJEVEC NA SUTLI
The sightseeing and driving in Zaprešić region is a real pleasure. The landscape is punctuated by green hills and villages with well preserved autochthonous construction. At the same time it is interesting to many as it opens up opportunities to explore the beautiful Baroque churches and chapels scattered around the steep hills. Among these, the village ZAPREŠIĆ, Brdovec, Clear, Jakovlje leaves, Marija Gorica and Dubravice. The route should be started in town of Zaprešić, which is located 17 km west of Zagreb. ZAPREŠIĆ and its surroundings offer many interesting tourist attractions: castles, religious objects and rich flora and fauna reserves. The main attraction is castle Novi Dvori, one of the most valuable and best preserved feudal estates in Croatia, which include an area of 20.5 hectares, consisting of threshing, storage of crops - now the Museum of Matija Skurjeni, chapel. of st. Joseph and the family tomb.
In town of Zaprešić are valuable sacral objects: Church of Our Lady of Mercy parish in IVANEC -St. Peter, the Church of Sts. John the Baptist, chapel dedicated to St. Joseph and St. Anthony in the Parich of Peter the Apostle. South of the city center, towards the river, there is a lake "Zajarki" with sport fish pond that the river Krapina makes as a paradise for anglers, for hikers there is Nature Park "Medvednica" and for skiers - ski trailns on Sljeme.
Mary's Court in Lužnica - to come to this court the main road that leads from Zaprešića in Brdovec should be followed. To reach the territory of the municipality Brdovec one shiolud follow the road direction from the direction Zaprešića. Also, there is a possibility of arrival with a train on the lines of Zagreb - Marof Sava and Zagreb - Dobova. Brdovec is one of the oldest parishes in Zagreb County, and is located 3 km northwest of Zaprešića. Here is a worthwhile visit the baroque church of St. Vida and belfry with loopholes. Major events are "Vid" day of the municipality, "Vince," Harvest festivals, Čihatva feathers, and St. Martin's Christmas concert. In Brdovec operates association for promotion of national heritage "Ladučanke" which is in charge of all major events and developments in Laduč and beyond. Significant Brdovec Museum with a permanent exhibition of archaeological BRDOVEC end, book promotions and exhibitions of fine artists throughout the year.
The main road leads to the castle Januševec in the foothills, which is located on a slope above the Sava Valley at the intersection of the road ZAPREŠIĆ - Harmica and roads for Marija Gorica, a distance of 6 km from Zaprešića. In PRIGORJE BRDOVEČKO, Ekoturistikodjeluje Ekoturistiko associations, especially in the field of ecology and tourism. On the way to Senkovec is storey Laduč Baron Vladimir Vraniczanyja of 1882 with a garden in the French style. 500 m from the border Harmica. In the settlement Šenkovec is agrotourism old press, which offers old Zagorje specialties with local wines and brandy. The route goes through an area of Marija Gorica, which is perfect for picnic use throughout the year. Significantly hill Holy Cross, so. Svetokriški viewpoint.
The carnivorous plants - sundew - CretTrasa continues along the paved road, the place where the Upper End, according to the municipality Dubravica which is named after the forest Dubrava. And today is abundant forests of oak and beech forest in Gmajna at Lugarski bank uniquely the carnivorous plants - sundew - Cret. Cultural and historical attractions along the St. Mary parish church. Anna Rozga in 1842, stand out even a chapel at the cemetery known as the Chapel of Our Lady Lušačke and the 300 year old rectory, a rare example of a wooden parish Curia. The route continues along the road towards the Kraljevcu SUTLI, where there is an interesting tower of the Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, built in 1836.
ROUTE KLANJEC - KUMROVEC - Veliki Tabor
Region: Hrvatsko Zagorje
Content: Trekking/cylce route
ROUTE KLANJEC - KUMROVEC - Veliki Tabor
The route begins in Slatina, picturesque Zagorje town, located on the saddle of the ridge that divides the area Sutle and Krapina. The town is 55 km from Zagreb and 5 km from Kumrovec. In Klanjac is a magnificent edifice of the Franciscan monastery with the Church of the Annunciation. One of the first baroque monuments have been preserved in its original form and is also the mausoleum Erdody. In addition to the sacred art treasures, the monastery can be seen two restored sarcophagus Erdody.
The history of the city is rich in the names of the greats of Croatian cultural heritage. Part of his life in the new palace Klanječki spent poet Antun Mihanović, author of croatian himn. KLANJEC honors monument with his bust as far back as 1910. on the main square. Released of modern city bustle, KLANJEC will provide you with satisfaction afternoon walk in it's streets or along forest trails to the nearby chapel of St. Florian, patron of the city. Here is a bike trail through the beautiful green hills of Zagorje a possible trip to the mountain lodge on Cesargrad, fishing on SUTLA river or break in one of the restaurants with culinary delight of traditional cuisine and local wines.
4 km west of Tuhelj spa, is village Tuhelj, dominated by the parish church of the Assumption of the Blessed. Dj. Mary, with two early baroque statue: Sad Christ and Our Lady of Sorrows. Those who choose to go toward road to the picturesque village of Zagorje Kumrovac, waiting for one of the main attractions Kumrovec - Ethnological Museum Staro Selo Kumrovec.
Continuing further south, lies the village Zagorska Sela. The village is built around the parish church of Sv. Catherine. In the far northwestern part of the Croatian Zagorje, near the town Desinić on a beautiful hill lays fortified castle Veliki Tabor, in the highest category of monuments.
