Across the Sava river by ferry
Zagreb County

This route is a part of Zagreb County Cycling Network project run by Tourist Board of Zagreb County. We are recommending that together with this description you are using published/paper map (scale 1:30000) which can be obtain from office of Tourist Board of Zagreb County, Preradovićeva 42, Zagreb, Croatia, www.tzzz.hr. Please contact office for map delivery.

Across the Sava river by ferry

This diverse bicycle route, rich in tourist attractions, begins from the parking  1  in the centre of Samobor, the most renowned tourist town in Zagreb County. After you finish preparations and once again examine the entire route over a drink in one of the lively bistros on the banks of the Gradna River, start along the parish Church of St. Anastasia, the patron saint of the town of Samobor. Head across Samobor's romantic main square, Kralja Tomislava Square, next to the Livadić Hotel and then straight along Šmidhenova Street, all the way to Bregana. Šmidhenova Street to Bregana changes its name to Ulica Josipa Jelačića Street and then Bistrac. 4.2 km from the starting point, there is an intersection where you can turn left to go to Otruševac and Grgosova Špilja, which is also the turnoff for the Instruktor bike service. Turn right at intersection  2  in Bregana, 5.3 km from the start of the route.  3  From the overpass the International Border Crossing Bregana is visible to your left.  4  At the 8.5 km mark, not far from the ferry is the "Dva ribiča" inn. The ferry crossing is a real rarity these days, and in that sense is a special experience that is remembered, while the fare is only symbolic. If the ferryman is not on the ferry, contact him by telephone or check and give notice beforehand. After the ferry crossing, the route continues left along the gravel trail towards Prudnice.  5  At the 11.8 km mark, the trail emerges onto the asphalt road. 6  On the right hand side of the road is the “Pliva” factory. On turning from route  $ , to the left of the road, head towards two smaller gravel pits, where sand swallows nest. The ride through the lower part of the Brdovec district gives time for a rest to enjoy the views of the Medvednica slopes. At the 13.8 km mark, at the shrine to St. Anthony the Hermit (Antun Pustinjak), turn right and continue straight toward Savski Marof.  7 

On the main road, at the 15.2 km mark of the route, there is the Januševec tavern on the left hand side, which is suitable for a short rest and refreshment.  8  Before entering into Marija Gorica, it will be necessary to overcome three hills, spread along the route very well, with sufficient time for a short break.  9  At the 21 km mark, in Marija Gorica, the home of the writer Ante Kovačić, we recommend a rest and refreshment at the Ladanjski Raj inn, on the rise to the right of the road, with a fantastic vista over the entire region and offering homemade specialties, but also take a look at the valuable parish Church of the Appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On turning from route  B , the trail leads to the town of Kraj Donji, which has one beautiful country-house that is a part of the tourist region but is also the border crossing. 10 From Vidikovac Street, to the left is a vista of the hilly Marija Gorica landscape, the Sutla River valley and the neighbouring Slovenska Vas. Cross the intersection with the access road, note the crucifix and continue straight across the road, and then turn right after 50 m to a steep uphill, towards the Chapel at Marija Magdalena. 11 At the route's 24 km mark, its highest point, treat yourself to a well deserved rest and indulge in the splendid views on all sides. Breathe in the splendours of the Marija Gorica, Dubravica and Pušća regions! On the continuation of your ride, take note of the steep downhill after which you sharply turn to the left and then head straight through the valley. 12 At the intersection itself, the Tri Platane tavern is on the left side of the road. At the 26.8 km mark, on turning from road C to the left and an easy uphill ride past the sanctuary, we recommend that you look over the parish Church of St. George (Jurij) and the Chapel of the Mother of God of Čislav (Majka Božja Čislavska) in Donja Pušća. Both of these sacral buildings, situated high on the rise above the district centre, give the town and the Pušća region a special charm and a view recognised from afar. On return to the main road Pušća – Zaprešić, just continue straight to the point 13 Between points 13 and 14, it is necessary to take care due to much heavier traffic.

At the route's 31.8 km mark, you pass by the Equestrian club and the Trajbar team restaurant on the right side of the road, which is also recommended for a shorter rest, while only 700 m on, the route leads to the left, over the main road into the beautiful Novi dvori Jelačićevi park forest complex in Zaprešić. Begin the ride through the complex by entering the park from the main road, near the neo-Gothic mausoleum of the Jelačić family and exit it via the main park lane, near the Matija Skurjeni Museum. 14 Arrive at point 15 via Mokrička Street. At 1/B Pavla Lončara Street, to the left of the intersection, you can find the Vajt Prom bicycle service shop. Continue straight along the sanctuary all the way to point 16. Some 400 m after the railroad, at the route's 36.5 km mark, arrive at the end of the asphalt road and start on the gravel trail. From here to point 16, attention needs to be paid to orientation, since during the ride through the fields on the way to the Sava River, there are many field trails branching off. Turn right at the 37.7 km mark at the Y intersection, right again at the 38.8 km mark at the intersection, and turn right once again 200 m further on. At the 39.7 km mark, you should have blissfully reached point 17. If the ferryman is not on the ferry, contact him by telephone. During periods of high water on the Sava River, the ferry does not operate! On the Sava's southern side, in the suburb of Medsave, the paved road begins once again, ride along it to point 18. At the route's 42.2 km mark, pass by the SRC Celine Samoborske and the school on the right side of the road, while 900 m further on, you reach the overpass and point 19. From point 19 to point 20, ride along the main road through the suburb of Gradna, towards Samobor, while the view of the Samobor mountains and the bell tower of the parish Church of St. Anastasia extends before you. Pass by the Fotokemika and Chromos factories. 20 After carefully crossing point 21, take Zagrebačka Street to the intersection of Perkovčeva and F. Ivanščaka streets, turn right across the Gradna river, to the route's starting point.

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Autors: Lidija Mišćin, Robert Rigo, Bernardica Kauf
Published: Kolovoz 2004.

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