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    Glavica mountain hut (420 m)

    Nestled on the southwest slopes of Medvednica, above Gornji Stenjevec, Glavica mountain hut is a peaceful, green retreat perfect for a short escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

    The hut is accessible by bus line 124 and just a ten-minute walk away you’ll find the Veternica cave, which is open for visitors.

    At 420 metres above sea level, Glavica offers stunning views of western Zagreb from its spacious terrace, along with a children’s playground and homemade food and drinks. It’s open on weekends and offers 30 rooms for overnight stays.

    You can reach the hut by a pleasant 30-minute walk either from Gornji Stenjevec or from the Ponikve meadow. Glavica was built in 1936 through the volunteer work of Zagreb’s workers, members of the "Friends of Nature" society, many of whom later joined the resistance during World War II. Glavica is not just a place to rest but also a quiet testament to community spirit, courage and  love for nature.

     

    Hiking trails leading to the destination:
    Hiking trail no. 103     – 0:25 h
    Hiking trail no. 2 + hiking trail no. 45 + hiking trail no. 3 – 1:30 h
    Hiking trail no. 3 – 0:50 h

     

    Distance to:
    The Stone Wedding – 1:40 h
    Sopot waterfall (hiking trail no. 103) – 2:00 h
    PD Glavica (hiking trail no. 102) – 1:50 h
    PD Grafičar (hiking trail no. 103 + hiking trail no. 8) – 3:00 h

     

    Food and drinks: YES
    Accommodation: NO
    Pets: Indoors NO, on the terrace YES
    Vehicle access: Take the paved road (Zelena magistrala) from Gajnice to Ponikve (approximately 25 minutes from the mountain lodge), then continue on a rough forest road to reach the lodge.
    Parking:  YES
    Storage for hiking equipment: YES
    Accessible for people with disabilities: YES
    First aid kit: YES
    Children's playground / Facilities for children and families: YES

     

    Radno vrijeme: UTO-PET: 11:00-19:00; SUB, NED: 08:00-19:00
    Mail: renci68@gmail.com

    How to get there?

    Trail
    2.
    Bizek – Njivica
    Easy
    West
    1:20 h
    3,2 km
    170 m
    Trail
    45.
    Bizek quarry – Veternica
    Easy
    West
    0:55 h
    1,7 km
    120 m
    Trail
    3.
    Gornji Stenjevec – Glavica mountain hut
    Moderate
    West
    0:50 h
    1,4 km
    250 m
    Trail
    103.
    Glavica mountain Hut – Sopot waterfall
    Easy
    West
    2:00 h
    4,5 km
    200 m

    What to eat?

    Barbecue

    Barbecue is the method of preparing meat over an open flame or hot coals. Common choices include ćevapi, pljeskavice (burgers), sausages, skewers, marinated chicken, pork neck or chops. A mixed meat platter is a popular option, often accompanied by ajvar or kajmak.

    Smoked pork knuckle

    Buncek is the local name for a smoked and cured pork shank. This cut of meat needs long cooking to become tender but once ready, it’s a delicious specialty often added to stews or served on its own with sauerkraut and roasted or mashed potatoes.

    Stuffed cabbage rolls

    A dish of long-simmered rolls of fermented cabbage leaves filled with a mixture of ground meat, rice and spices is the most popular winter food. It is served in the flavourful broth they were cooked in, with paprika and chopped cabbage, and always with mashed potatoes.

    Bean stew

    A thick and simple stew made from beans, with some onion, carrots, smoked meat and spices, is the most common hiker’s meal. It’s available year-round and especially comforting in winter with added sausage or smoked pork and sauerkraut.

    See also

    Ivan Pačkovski mountain hut – Puntijarka

    At an altitude of 957 metres, Puntijarka is the second highest peak of Medvednica, also known for its radar station.

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    Stara lugarnica

    If you wander a little deeper into the forest, to the spot where hikers once warmed their hands by the fire and watched the first light of dawn, you’ll find Stara Lugarnica (Old Forester’s Lodge). It’s not just a bistro, but a piece of mountain history.

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    Lugareva Kuća

    If you’re hiking around Medvednica and the trail takes you toward Kraljičin Zdenac, make sure to pop by Lugareva Kuća, a charming little mountain hut full of character.

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    Sljeme Viewpoint

    At the very top of Medvednica, where the forest opens up and the vistas unfold in all their glory, you'll find the Sljeme Viewpoint – a place where the view takes your breath away.

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    Grofica restaurant

    A walk across Sljeme gets even better when it ends with a delicious meal – and Grofica certainly delivers.

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    Mala Hunjka Lodge (875 m)

    Set along the eastern ridge of Medvednica, about an hour and twenty minutes’ walk from the summit, Hunjka is a quiet, green haven with an open meadow and views that stretch for miles.

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