Medvedgrad Castle – Grafičar Mountain Hut loop from Podsljeme

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City of Zagreb

Medvedgrad Castle – Grafičar Mountain Hut loop from Podsljeme

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Medvedgrad Castle – Grafičar Mountain Hut loop from Podsljeme

06:56

18.8km

860m

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 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Park prirode Medvednica

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.18 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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8.03 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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8.29 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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8.57 km

Forest Trails

Highlight • Forest

Immersive trails through the enchanting forests of Medvednica Nature Park. This landscape is full of wildlife, including many species of birds and mammals such as wild boar and deer.

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10.5 km

Sljeme Cable Car

Highlight • Structure

Nova Žičara Sljeme offers passengers an impressive view of Zagreb and its surroundings.

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12.3 km

Grofica Mountain Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Just a short distance from Medvednica's principal Sljeme summit, Planinarski Dom Grofica is a classic mountain hut. It provides accommodation for up to 19 people in its 5 rooms, while …

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13.7 km

Viewpoint

14.3 km

Picnic area in Medvednica Nature Park

Highlight • Rest Area

15.5 km

Adolfovac Mountain Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This delightful little shelter on the way up Medvednica is the ideal spot for a quick refuel. If you ascend from Zagreb, it's around the halfway point and is a …

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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