Medvedgrad Castle – Risnjak Mountain Lodge loop from Zagreb

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Medvedgrad Castle – Risnjak Mountain Lodge loop from Zagreb

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Medvedgrad Castle – Risnjak Mountain Lodge loop from Zagreb

07:33

19.3km

1,010m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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1.87 km

Medvedgrad Castle

Highlight • Castle

One of the best views of Zagreb from Medvednica. Also, the old town is decorated in colorful colors like a fairy tale. It's worth a visit.

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5.00 km

Risnjak Mountain Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Risnjak Mountain Lodge (724 m above sea level) is run by the Risnjak Mountaineering Association, of which the members of the band Cinkuši are an integral part today. Risnjak is …

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9.16 km

Sopot Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The "Sopot" waterfall, 9 m high, is the largest waterfall on Medvednica. It is located on Vrapčanski potok (Vrapčak stream) and the hiking trail 4 leads to it from Gornji …

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12.7 km

Grajfova Kopanja Mountain Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A shelter on the hiking trail 8, with a bench near by. An ideal spot to rest the legs and enjoy some snacks.

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14.2 km

Grafičar Mountain Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Grafičar is a classic mountain hut serving good local food, such as Bosnian bean soup. It's located on the main Medvednica ridge and is ideally situated for those ascending via …

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14.5 km

Zrinski Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

Zrinski mine
Near the Grafičar mountain lodge, there is an area called Rudarski vrt or Miners’ Garden, a site where mining of precious metals represented one of the key human …

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15.4 km

Bench With a View of Zagreb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you'll find a welcome resting point. Tucked along a forest path on Medvednica, this wooden bench offers a perfect picnic spot with stunning views over Zagreb.

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17.5 km

The hiking trail to Kraljičin zdenc number 13 (the so-called Miroslavec Educational Trail) leads from Šestine (more precisely from the Potočani road) and is probably one of the most visited trails on Medvednica.

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