Pedala: The Wells and traditional wooden houses of the Ivanić-Grad region

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 1:60 000) 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.

Route description

The route begins at the railway station in Ivanić-Grad. There is sufﬁcient space in the parking lot if you come by car, while Zagreb and Ivanić-Grad are well connected by intercity train. The Lonja Express on the route Dugo Selo – Novska had already reached Ivanić-Grad in 1899. The route sets off along Kolodvorska St. Immediately at the intersection, turn left onto Savska St. and cautiously cross the railway tracks. To your left is the Bus Station, and several cafés and shops. Cautiously ride through the center of Ivanić-Grad and pass straight through the intersection with K. Tomislava St. and continue along Savska St. To your left is the Ivanić Town Pub and Brewery, which we warmly recommend. After the lovely old house with its Toto café and Manaus Club chocolate shop, turn left onto S. Majdaka St. and continue riding straight. Be careful while crossing the street at the intersection with the heavily travelled road Ivanić-Grad – Čazma. Continue straight along S. Majdaka St. The route now leaves the busy and noisy centre of town, and leads you to the smaller villages surrounding Ivanić-Grad on a road ﬁlled with fantastic, traditional wooden houses with engravings. At the intersection 1 of S. Majdaka and Žutićka St., next to the chapel, turn left and continue on S. Majdaka St. across the small bridge. At the 3.7 km mark of the route, you will come onto a gravel road. At the 4.5 km mark, the route crosses the railway tracks, so take caution. At the 5.2 km mark, near house numbers 46 and 48, the route will continue straight along the paved road T. Ludvaića St. At the 6 km mark of the route, at house number 42, turn right at the intersection 2 .

At the 6.4 km mark, at the intersection at the wooden house bearing the number 28 on your left, turn right. You will pass by a poultry farm and enter into Derežani. At the 7.2 km mark, near the white house on the left, continue riding straight along the paved road (the gravel road continues to the right). At the 7.7 km mark 3 , turn to the right quite suddenly near house number 41 on the right hand side of the road. Cross the railway track leading from the railway fuel pumping station in Graberje to Deanovec, and continue riding straight along the road through the lovely row of trees along J. Cobovića St., with wooden houses on both sides of the street. At the 8.8 km mark, the road to the right leads towards the Deanovec railway station, while our route continues to the left towards the centre of Deanovec. Take caution as you are now entering J. Badalića St. that leads to Širinec and Križ. You are now at the intersection with the cruciﬁx and monument to Josip Badalić, Slavicist, writer, university professor, interpreter and director of drama at the Croatian National Theatre, born in Deanovec in 1888. On the left side of the intersection, you will see the Deanovec radio tower. This is the oldest tower of the Croatian Radio-Television transmission and broadcasting unit, in operation since 1949.

For many years, it was the most important tower as it was the ﬁrst radio medium wave transmitter, and it continues to function as one of the most signiﬁcant radio transmitters. In this part of the route leading through Deanovec, enjoy the view of the well maintained or restored wooden, two-storey, traditional houses called ćardaci, on both sides of the road (house numbers 18 and 22, and no. 54 across from the ﬁre station are particularly lovely). At the 11.2 km mark you will enter into Širinec. At the intersection near the bus station and the small white cruciﬁx in Širinec, continue left along the main road. At the 14 km mark, you will reach the centre of Križ. Take a short break and look around the town. The centre of the town is dominated by the Church of the Holy Cross, surrounded by park. The route continues downhill along the windy M. Trnina St. On the left is the Križ Tourist Board info centre & souvenir shop. At the 15 km mark, you will reach the busy intersection with the bypass road around Križ, heading towards Novoselec and Popovaća, so take extra care. On the left of the intersection is a petrol station with a small café. At the 16.1 km mark of the route, turn left at the intersection with the sign for Konšćani 4 onto Granićarska St. In the centre of Konšćani 5 at the 18 km mark of the route, at the cruciﬁx, continue to the left alongside the ﬁre station. Ride along the row of houses with a view of the ﬁeld to your right. At the 18.5 km mark, you will reach the gravel section of the route that passes through the ﬁeld. You will enter into Donji Prnjarovec.

The hunting lodge and ﬁring range is on your left. At the Y intersection, at the 19.6 km mark of the route next to the bus station, continue riding straight along the paved road. About 50 metres further, continue next to the Lura milk collection station, riding straight along the road. At the 20.1 km mark, after leaving Prnjarovec, you will again come onto a gravel road through the forest and the ﬁelds, with many small oil drills, working to pump oil from wells up to 600 m deep. At the 21.5 km mark, at the intersection in Šušnjari 6 , turn left onto the paved road. After 150 m, in the middle of the village, you will come to an intersection with a cruciﬁx. Continue straight through. A well known motocross track called Dundin brijeg is on the hill in Šušnjari. At the 23 km mark, after a small climb, you will reach an intersection that you will ride straight through. At the 24.4 km mark, turn right in the direction of Šumećani at the intersection 7 of I. Vešligaja and Staklena Sts., while the road to the left leads towards Bunjani. Pass by the local football ﬁeld. Staklena St. will lead you into Šumećani and the area of Ivanić-Grad. At the 26.5 km mark of the route, at the intersection with the main road 8 , be cautious in crossing the road due to the poor visibility from the curve. At the Chapel to St. Joseph, turn right uphill along the gravel Trijemski brijeg St. to the Kezele rural tourism farm. At the end of the uphill section, turn left onto the road to the entrance to the Kezele family farm, an ideal spot to take a break and try some homestyle meals and experience their warm hospitality. The route continues northwest along the gravel road through the Marća forest, ﬁrst downhill, then gently uphill. At the intersection, you will see the sign for Trijemski brijeg on your left, while the route continues straight through the vineyards overlooking three wine huts.

After about 500 m, you will come to an intersection in the forest 9 , where you will turn right past the ramp and continue through the forest. At the next intersection, you will see the junction with the green route from Sovari, continue riding straight through the forest. At the 29.5 km mark of the route, after a short uphill climb, you will come to a T intersection 10 with the main forest road, where you will turn left towards the exit from the Marća forest. To the right of the intersection is turnoff C which leads you to the interesting village of Stara Marća and the Janković rural tourism complex with lake (see the green biking route). Poorly marked forest road is only for those with GPS navigation datas. If you continue to the left on the route from the intersection, after about 1.5 km of riding through the forest you will leave the forest at the ramp at Grabersko Brdo. You will come onto the paved road and continue straight to the intersection 11 with the Chapel of St. Anthony. Here turn right downhill onto Rebro Street. At the end of the downhill section, you will ride along the lovely row of evergreen trees on the right hand side of the road. At the 32.3 km mark of the route, you will again come onto the gravel section of the road, continue riding straight. After the village, you will again enter into the forest. At the intersection in the forest, continue straight and ride downhill to the intersection where you will see another ramp on the right hand side of the route. The route turns left and leads you uphill on the gravel to the paved road above Soboćani at the 33.8 km mark of the route and the intersection 12.

Take caution while coming onto the road. Turn right at the small football ﬁeld. Your reward follows, a long but gentle downhill section all the way to Bešlinec. Passing through the village, you will again see many lovely vineyards and the bell tower of the Church of St. John the Baptist in Kloštar Ivanić to your left. At the intersection at the cemetery with the Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity (1924), continue to the left along Vinogradska St. After the Amadeus pizzeria, at the intersection of Vinogradska and Križevaćka Sts. at the 37.5 km mark of the route, cautiously cross the busy street and continue riding straight along. At the next intersection 13 near the Chapel of St. Anne, turn left down Školska St. to the centre of Kloštar Ivanić and Sv. Ivan (St. John) Square, with its beautifully restored well. Pass by the old Franciscan apothecary (pharmacy), the magniﬁcent monastery of the Church of St. John the Baptist, which today houses the convent of the Carmelite Sisters. At the Rošo Buffet, turn left onto Sv. Marije St. Pass by the lovely Baroque Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary with its Franciscan monastery. This is one of the largest shrines to Mary (feast day 15 August on the Feast of the Assumption) and pilgrimage centres of northwestern Croatia. The church has a magniﬁcent interior and includes the Treasury and Painting Gallery of the Franciscan monastery and the Kloštar Ivanić parish, which were opened on 15 June 1994.

The main road from Kloštar Ivanić to Ivanić-Grad, 3 km in length, is very busy, so take care. At the 40 km mark, Etanska St. to the left leads to the Petek Sports and Recreation Centre with the Garﬁeld Restaurant, a recommended spot for rest and refreshment. On the right you will pass by one of the three cemeteries in Ivanić-Grad, and just before entering into the very centre of Ivanić-Grad, you will cross the Žeravinec Stream. The route ends back at the Ivanić-Grad railway station.

Technical description of the route

Intersection of Stjepana Majdaka and Žutićka Streets. Turn left next to the chapel and continue riding along Stjepana Majdaka Street, across the bridge and through the ﬁeld.
At the intersection of three streets at house number 42, turn right and continue through the village.
At the Y intersection, at house number 41 on your right, turn right. After you turn, you will see the sign marking approach to the railway crossing.
At the intersection with the road for Novoselec and Popovaća, at the sign for Konšćani, turn left onto Granićarska Street.
In the centre of Konšćani, continue along the street towards the left, between the cruciﬁx and the Konšćani ﬁre station (DVD).
At the intersection after the gravel section of the route, turn left onto the paved road and cross the small bridge.
At the Y intersection of I. Vešligaja and Staklena Sts., turn right along the football ﬁeld towards Šumećani.
Caution! At the intersection of Staklena Street and the busy state road Ivanić-Grad – Čazma, cross the road at the curve and continue 20 m to the left to the chapel dedicated to St. Joseph.
At the intersection in the forest, turn right and pass by the closed ramp, and continue along the hard gravel road through the forest.
After a short climb, turn left at the T intersection with the main forest road towards the exit from the Marća forest. Turning right would take you to turnoff C for Stara Marća and the Janković rural tourism farm (also accessible from the green route). Good navigation or GPS data download recommended.
At the intersection of Vinogradska and Rebro Streets, at the Chapel of St. Anthony, turn right downhill onto Rebro St.
At the intersection, after the climb along the gravel road, you will come onto the paved road, turn right next to the football ﬁeld. Follow the road downhill all the way to Bešlinec.
At the intersection near the chapel of St. Anne, turn left next to the veterinary clinic and the ﬁre station. Here, join onto the green route. Head down Školska Street into the centre of Kloštar Ivanić.

Cultural-historical, ethnology and natural points of interest:

Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Kloštar Ivanić – the most signiﬁcant sacral monument of the old Ivanić history. The church and accompanying convent was built on orders of Zagreb Bishop Stjepan II Babonić, it is considered to have been built in period 1227 to 1242. The church was expanded and renovated from 1757 to 1759. It received its current appearance and was newly consecrated in 1759. The main altar was erected by Bishop Franjo Thansi in 1762, and since that time, it has been a votive church. Kloštar Ivanić parish ofﬁce (for both churches), Sv. Marije 4, tel. +385 1 2831 400
Church and Franciscan monastery of St. John the Baptist, Kloštar Ivanić – comprises a unique, monumental architectural complex. According to the date engraved in the Renaissance arch over the main church portal, the church and monastery were built by Zagreb Bishop Luka Baretin, who completed his work in 1508. Church tower in Kloštar, pursuant to a decision from 1817, was chosen by Austria as the base point for the cadastral measurements for Croatia and Slavonia. This tower, 69 m in height, can be seem from many neighbouring points, and therefore serves as a starting point in the trigonometric network.
Franciscan apothecary (pharmacy), Kloštar Ivanić – tied to the Franciscan monastery and one of the oldest in this part of Croatia. There are data that this apothecary already existed in the monastery from 1670. There is a list of Franciscan apothecaries and surgeries. In 1742, the monastery apothecary received the status of a public institution serving the health care needs of the people.
Great Well, Kloštar Ivanić – this rural central well with interesting above-ground architecture stands in the centre of Kloštar. It was likely constructed, for the needs of the Military Border (16th to 19th ct.). The well is one of the very rare historical and architectural monuments of its kind in northern Croatia.
Church of the Raising of the Holy Cross, Križ – one of the best preserved medieval structures in central Croatia, and a monument of the highest category. The altar of the old church was destroyed in a ﬁre in 1714, so a new altar with valuable wooden sculptures was installed in 1720. The two side altars, consecrated to St. Rocco and St. Anthony of Padua, dating back to 1761, are of special value. The church also contains valuable gold artefacts from the 18th and 19th centuries. The centuries old park around the church was restored in 1894, according to the principles of English park architecture. Križ parish ofﬁce, Trg sv. Križa 3, tel. +385 1 2824 747
Church of St. Peter the Apostle, Ivanić-Grad – Ivanić-fort’s third bishop, Ivan Bartolić, had a new church built in 1831. In 1866, the organ created by Antun Mćlzer from the Czech Republic was installed. In 1909, the interior of the church was painted by Italian painter Leonardo Marotti. It was Zagreb Archbishop Juraj Posilović, born in Ivanić-Grad, who deserves the most credit for bringing Marotti here. The painted interior was restored from 1981 to 1991. The restoration was strictly true to the original and carried out by academic painter Vladimir Pavlek, who also restored the cathedrals in Đakovo and Zagreb and the Zagreb government building (Banski dvori). The Croatian Ministry of Culture has adopted a decree proclaiming the Church of St. Peter as a rarity in northern Croatia due to its exceptional interior, and the church is thus a protected monument. Ivanić-Grad parish ofﬁce, Park S. Posezija 3, tel. +385 1 2889 030
Chapel of St. Mary Dolores (Mother of God of the Seven Sorrows), Oborovo – the year 1735 is written over the entrance into the chapel, partially in Arabic numbers and partially in Roman numerals. In the chapel, view the stone sculpture of Mary in a red gown with a blue cape holding the baby Jesus (1703), and the priests of the rosary with St. Mary, St. Dominic in his black habit and St. Catharine of Sienna in a blue and white gown. The Baroque painting of Mary with seven swords in her heart, as she holds her dead son at the foot of the cross, is in line with the name of the chapel. The motive of seven swords originates from Flanders, and recollects the difﬁcult moments of Mary’s life.
Parish Church of St. George and Jacob, Oborovo – renovated in the Baroque style in 1757. The monumental value of the church is even greater due to the well preserved wooden furnishings dating back to the mid 18th century, the marble main altar with statues of Sts. Peter and Paul, the central painting of St. George on the horse, with St. Jacob and the angels hovering overhead, and the pulpit from 1760.
Church of St. Peter the Apostle, Veleševec (see Map 7)
Church of St. Nicholas, Lijevi Dubrovćak – built after 1789 when the parish was established. The Baroque church has a preserved main altar with 3 sculptures of saints 4 angels and an altar pale with scenes of St. Nicholas, and the right side altar of the Adoration of the Magi with pale and wooden relief with cruciﬁx (19th ct.).
Church of St. Maximilian, Posavski Bregi – the parish was established in 1790, and the church erected in 1815. The wall paintings date back to the time of construction. The inventory is from the 19th century, and includes the main altar with three wooden statues (Sts. Maximilian, Ciril and Methodius).

Service information

Ivanić-Grad

Ivanić-Grad Tourist Board, Moslavaćka 13, tel. +385 1 2831 361, turistickazajednica@ivanic-grad.hr, www.ivanic-grad.hr
Ivanić-Grad Town Council, Moslavaćka 13, tel. +385 1 2831 360, poglavarstvo@ivanic-grad.hr
Open University & Town Library, Moslavaćka bb, tel. +385 1 2881 689, info@pou-ivanic-grad.hr
Bicycle Club Ivanić, Kundekova 2, tel. +385 1 2888 945, mob. +385 98 288 107 (Mario Biršić, president), fax. +385 1 2896 094, www.bk-ivanic.hr
Health Clinic and Emergency Services, Omladinska 25, tel. +385 1 2881 493
Ivanić-Grad Police station, Maznica 3, tel. +385 1 2881 111
Ivanić-Grad railway station, Kolodvorska bb, tel. +385 1 2882 471, www.hznet.hr
Raft on the river Sava, Lijevi Dubrovćak–Desni Dubrovćak, raft operator Boris Sućec, tel. +385 44 716 017, +385 98 9898 297
Electro center Petek, Deželićeva 2, tel. +385 1 2888 482 (spare parts and tyre shop)
INA petrol station, Obilaznica bb, tel. +385 1 2888 775, www.ina.hr
Ivanić-Grad ATM machines – Zagrebaćka banka d.d., Trg V. Nazora 7; PPZ d.d., Školska 2 and Omladinska 23a; Erste & Steiermarkische Bank d.d., Moslavaćka 1 (FINA); HPB, Moslavaćka 14 (Post ofﬁce); Raiffeisen Bank Austria d.d., Moslavaćka 11
Naftalan Special hospital (accommodation), Omladinska 23a, tel. +385 1 2834 555, naftalan@zg.t-com.hr, www.naftalan.hr
Kezele Family rural estate, Šumećani, (homemade food, wines, accommodation, events) tel. +385 1 2820 496, kezele-vino@zg.t-com.hr, www.kezele-vino.hr
Prenoćište restoran Ivanićanka, Trg V. Nazora, (accommodation), tel. +385 1 2888 947, www.insula-tours.hr
Town Pub and Brewery Ivanić, Savska 15, tel. +385 1 2888 840, www.aeks.hr
SRC Petek & Garﬁeld restaurant, Etanska cesta bb, tel. +385 1 2883 070, www.ecp.hr

Kloštar Ivanić

Kloštar Ivanić Municipality & Tourist Board, tel. +385 1 2892 341, 2892 475, www.klostar-ivanic.hr
INA petrol station, Kralja Tomislava bb, tel. +385 1 2892 230
Kloštar Ivanić ATM machines – Zagrebaćka banka d.d., Kralja Tomislava 6; Privredna banka Zagreb d.d., Trg svetog Ivana 1
Janković family rural estate, Stara Marća (homemade food, events),
tel. +385 1 2888 656, www.jankovic.hr

Križ

Križ Municipality & Tourist Board, tel. +385 1 2831 510, tzkriz@tzzz.hr, www.opcina-kriz.hr
Forestry Ofﬁce, Kolodvorska 27, Novoselec – Križ, tel. +385 1 2897 088, sumarija-novoselec@hrsume.hr, www.zagreb.hrsume.hr
Educational & recreational path in Veliki Jantak forest, 3 km long, contact: Mr. Goran Bek, tel. +385 1 2820 716
INA petrol station, Svetog Križa bb, tel. +385 1 2824 501, closed Sun.
Petrol station Sirovina benz, Zagrebaćka bb, tel. +385 1 2824 910, open on Sun.
Križ ATM machines – Privredna banka Zagreb d.d., Trg svetog Križa bb

Dugo Selo and Rugvica

Dugo Selo Tourist Board, A. Mihanovića 1, tel. +385 1 2751 404, tzdugoselo@tzzz.hr, www.dugoselo.hr
Dugo Selo 2001 Cycling Club, Domobranska 4, tel. +385 1 2753 868, mob.: +385 98 693 276 (Dragan Mikulić-Mika), dragan.mikulic@bk-dugoselo.hr, www.bk-dugoselo.hr
Rugvica Municipality, Trg J. Predavca 1, tel. +385 1 2764 220, opcina.rugvica@zg.t-com.hr
Dugo Selo Health Clinic, D. Domjanića 12a, tel. +385 1 2785 500, Emergency assistance: +385 1 2753 094, 2785 555
Dugo Selo XII police station, A. Mihanovića 2, tel. +385 1 2753 044, 2753 083 or 92
Dugo Selo railway station, M. Gupca 5, tel. +385 1 2753 277, timetable: www.hznet.hr
BELI tire repair shop, car wash, J. Predavca 26, Dugo Selo, tel. +385 1 2751 254, open 8 am to 5 pm
D. Selo ATM machines – Zagrebaćka banka, J. Zorića 17, Kolodvorska 1, Zagrebaćka 108
Raft on the Sava River, Oborovo – Vrbovo Posavsko, raft operator Damir Obrstar, tel. +385 1 2761 129, mob. +385 98 376 517
Ribarska koliba restaurant (Ciglana ﬁsh ponds), Rugvićka bb, tel. +385 1 2753 393, www.buncic.hr
Dioniz restaurant, J. Zorića 31, Dugo Selo, tel. +385 1 2759 760, restoran.dioniz@email.t-com.hr
Posavska hiža restaurant, Dugoselska 28, Rugvica, tel. +385 1 2760 602, Mon. to Sun. 7 am to 11 pm
Guest-house with rooms Ježevo, Ježevećka 3d, Rugvica, tel. +385 1 2775 688, spenava@inet.hr

Authors: Lidija Mišćin and Robert Rigo
Published: December 2007.

If you notice any changes on route, which are not introduce in route description, please inform us about changes on email: rigo@pedala.hr