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Distance: 14.85 mi
Elevation gain: 3,205 ft
Technical difficulty: Easy
Elevation loss: 3,205 ft
Max elevation: 2,844 ft
TrailRank: 49
Min elevation: 1,206 ft
Trail type: Loop

Moving time: 6 hours 12 minutes
Time: 9 hours 14 minutes
Coordinates: 4250
Uploaded: October 8, 2022
Recorded: October 2022

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near Jarušje, Zagrebačka (Hrvatska)

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Itinerary description

Physical difficulty: 3/5
Technical difficulty: 1/5

Note #1: Any of the 3 peaks can be skipped, while still completing the loop trail.

Note #2: All of the 3 peaks can be almost reached by car, within a 10-15 minutes walking distance.

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This a long(er) and technically not demanding trail in the Žumberak & Samobor Hills Nature Park. It's literally a stroll in the woods, without any difficult terrain, except for a few steeper descends and ascents. Basic hiking equipment will be sufficient.

The flaw of this hike is the fact that more than half of it is on gravel/paved roads, which serve as the thoroughfares through the Nature Park. The forests in the hills are nice, especially in the autumn season, but the hike does lean towards being boring due to all the road-walking.

The highlight of the trail is the mountain lodge "Žitnica", a popular picnic area - where most people get by car! In any case, you can get a good cold or hot meal there, beverages of all kinds, and desserts. The lodge, and also the nearby peak Japetić, provide the best views on this hike - if you're lucky and fog doesn't obstruct the panorama.

For more details on specific waypoints, read the waypoint descriptions.

Waypoints

Dragonoš - Car park

Completely free car parking at Dragonoš, basically on the side of the road. It even may be on private property, but no one will bother you. There's an alternate and bigger parking place just outside of Dragonoš, on the Japetić/Dragonoš crossroads, also free.

Intersection #1 / to 'Zečak'

Intersection #2 / go right

Intersection #3 / go left

Intersection #4 / continue straight

Intersection #5 / go right (to 'Zečak')

Intersection #6 / to 'Zečak'

Intersection #7 / to 'Zečak'

Intersection #8 / to 'Zečak'

Intersection #9 / continue straight (to 'Zečak')

Intersection #10 / to 'Zečak'

Once you get circle here after visiting Zečak, you'll continue towards the mountain lodge "Žitnica" and the Japetić peak.

House/lodge near Zečak

Just left of this house, you can climb a small hill and go directly through the bushes and then right towards Zečak peak. However, if you continue past the house, you will get on the hill which provides a nice panorama of the surrounding nature.

Zečak (knoll)

The whole grassy knoll is called Zečak, while the peak itself is a bit higher up. However, it does not offer a view, so this is the place to get your money camera shots!

Zečak (795 m)

The highest point on the Zečak knoll/hill. It's an unimpressive place completely enclosed by trees which obstruct every view.

Intersection #11 / go left

Intersection #12 / left or right

We took the place on the right, but got lost a bit and improvised to the next intersection. To stay surely on the course, just continue left on the main road.

Intersection #13 / to 'Žitnica'

Intersection #14 / go left

Višošević's Mill / St. Hubert's Chapel

Photo of'St. Hubert' hunters' lodge and firing range

'St. Hubert' hunters' lodge and firing range

The hunter's lodge is located near a creek, and the ruins of an old mill.

Intersection #15 / right or straight

Either way you go, you can reach "Žitnica". The way straight goes completely on gravel roads, while the way right should go partly through hills.

Intersection #16 / go right

Intersection #17 / go left

Intersection #18 / left or straight

Whichever way you choose, it connects to the same spot a few minutes later,

Intersection #19

Mountain lodge 'Žitnica'

The mountain lodge offers food, drinks and desserts, accompanied by a nice view if there isn't any fog or clouds.

Intersection #20 / to 'Japetić'

Intersection #21 - Frate / to 'Japetić'

Intersection #22 / to 'Japetić'

Japetić (879 m)

Japetić peak wouldn't be impressive if it wasn't for the steel tower which serves as a watch-post. It's a protected cultural site, and it's history is detailed on the info-table located near it.

Intersection #23

Intersection #24 / alternate car park

This parking place serves as the starting point to the hike to Japetić, for those who don't want to drive ALL the way up there. It's also a good alternate spot to start this whole trail.