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    Runolist mountain hut (830 m)

    Tucked away in the scenic Zgorelina area of Medvednica, Runolist mountain hut is a favourite spot to rest and enjoy stunning views over Zagreb.

    Built in 1935 by the Runolist Mountaineering Society, the location was chosen by head forester Albin Leustek for its natural shelter, nearby water spring and easy access to Sljeme Road and the newly built Forest Road (now Šumarev Put).

    Sadly, hikers didn’t get to enjoy it for long – soon after opening, during World War II, the hut was turned into a field hospital. It remained closed for many years after the war, until it was finally returned to the Runolist Mountaineering Society. Today, it's the only mountain hut on Medvednica where you can stay overnight.

    The hut has two dining rooms and six cosy sleeping rooms: one single, two doubles and three shared dorms, with a total of 44 beds. Out front, the spacious terrace showcases unbeatable views of Zagreb and the surrounding forest. The kitchen dishes out hearty homemade classics – with plenty of plant-based options for vegetarians, too.

    Planning a day trip or a night in nature? Come hungry, stay cosy and soak up the mountain charm at Runolist.

    You can reach the hut via Leustek trail (no. 14). At the 9th kilometre, turn right onto Forest Road (trail no. 16), and you’ll be there in no time. If you're coming from the top of Sljeme, take trail no. 1 down, passing by Grofica along the way.

     

    Hiking trails leading to the destination:
    Hiking trail no. 14 + hiking trail no. 16 – 2:30 h
    Hiking trail no. 57 + hiking trail no. 16 – 2:20 h

     

    Distance to:
    Sljeme (hiking trail no. 107) – 0:50 h
    PD Puntijarka (hiking trail no. 107) – 0:30 h

     

    Food and drinks: YES
    Accommodation: YES
    Pets: Indoors NO, on the terrace YES
    Vehicle access: Via the Sljeme road, a gravel turnoff leads to the mountain lodge at a bend in the road at 750 meters elevation
    Parking:  YES
    Storage for hiking equipment: YES
    Accessible for people with disabilities: NO
    First aid kit: NO
    Children's playground / Facilities for children and families: NO

     

    Radno vrijeme: PON-PET: 10:00 – 20:00; SUB-NED: 8:00 – 20:00
    Mail: runolistsljeme@gmail.com
    Web: https://runolistsljeme.com/

    How to get there?

    Trail
    57.
    Gračani – Šumarev Put (Runolist mountain hut)
    Moderate
    Central
    2:00 h
    4,3 km
    458 m
    Trail
    14.
    Gračani – Sljeme chapel (Leustek trail)
    Easy
    Central
    2:30 h
    6,3 km
    670 m
    Trail
    16.
    The ninth kilometre of Sljemenska Cesta – Runolist mountain hut
    Easy
    Central
    0:30 h
    1,4 km
    115 m

    What to eat?

    Strudel

    Strudels are the most practical and always available mountain dish. Thin layers of stretched dough filled with sweet or savoury mixtures are crispy on the outside and juicy inside. They’re most often made with seasonal fruits like apples, cherries or plums, or with fresh cheese.

    Meat under the bell

    A simple, traditional method of preparing meat under an iron bell covered with embers makes the dish both juicy and perfectly roasted. The most common choices are veal or lamb, along with potatoes, herbs and seasonal vegetables as desired.

    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

    Kućica Sljeme (1033 m)

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    TA Snježna Kraljica

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