Hunjka: Medvednica Mountain Hiking Trip Zagreb, Hunjka: Unforgettable hiking on Medvednica mountain
ID: GYG924197-1444712
Category:
Country: Croatia
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of Medvednica Mountain on a guided hike. Learn about the history of the area, see the 300-year-old black yew tree, and visit a lookout with a view of Hrvatsko Zagorje.
Enjoy a guided hike through the beautiful forests of Medvednica mountain, near Zagreb, the Croatian capital. Learn about the plants and animals that live in the area, and the story of the narrow railway line that existed 100 years ago on the path you're walking.
Meet your guide and learn how to walk with sticks. As you walk through the forest trails, listen to the story of the plants and animals that live in the Medvednica mountain and the story of the narrow railway line that existed 100 years ago on the path you're walking.
Rest in an amazing place listening to birds and the sound of a mountain stream. Here, hear the story of Vladimir Horvat, the builder of 500 stairs, the central location of your program.
Pass through a smaller cave and begin to climb the stone steps, which are reminiscent of alpine paths, with numerous natural stone forms and endemic trees black yew. As you go out on the mountain meadow, stop and see the 300-year-old black yew tree.
Follow mountain trails through the mixed forest and return to the place of departure. Stop at the lookout with an amazing view of the whole of Hrvatsko Zagorje.
Highlights
- Discover the story of the narrow railway line that existed 100 years ago
- Learn about the plants and animals that live in the Medvednica mountain
- Rest in an amazing place listening to birds and the sound of a mountain stream
- Visit the lookout with an amazing view of the whole of Hrvatsko Zagorje
- See the 300-year-old black yew tree and learn about Vladimir Horvat
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The trail is not marked and can be difficult to find without a guide
The lookout is at 930 m above sea level
Suitable footwear is required
The tour is light and technically undemanding and lasts from 3 to 4 hours.
Hunjka, 49240, Podsljeme, Zagreb, Hrvatska
The bus interchange and the last stop of the public bus line from Zagreb. Parking is free.
The guide will meet you at last stop of the public bus line from Zagreb in hiking clothing and footwear, and with your equipment.
INCLUDED
- Guidance of a licensed mountain guide and interpreter of cultural-historical and natural heritage with the education on the basics of Nordic walking
- Bringing the guest to locations that the guest cannot find on their own
- interpretation of the seen cultural-historical and natural heritage
- Hiking sticks
- Backpacks with a bottle of water and energy bar
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Meals
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
