Vaellusreitit Grad Samoborissa

Hiking & Mountain Huts

The Samoborsko Gorje range, part of the Žumberak-Samoborsko Gorje Nature Park, features a dense network of trails connecting prominent peaks like Oštrc and Japetić. This selection includes historic landmarks such as the medieval Okić fortress ruins and the Plešivica iron pyramid observation tower. Hikers can find traditional mountain huts, including the 19th-century Šoićeva kuća and the high-altitude Žitnica, which provide local refreshments and lodging along the routes.

Hiking & Mountain Huts — Kartta

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Oštrc

Conical peak at 752 meters above sea level, known for its sharp alpine-like ridge and views of the surrounding hills.

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Okić

Steep limestone ridge featuring the ruins of a medieval fortress and the site of Croatia's first recorded alpinist ascent in 1843.

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Planinarski dom Žitnica

Mountain lodge situated on the Japetić ridge at 815 meters, offering views of the Pokuplje plain and the distant Klek mountain.

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Planinarski dom "Dr. Maks Plotnikov"

Located at the base of the Okić cliffs, this hut serves as the primary starting point for climbing the historic fortress.

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Željezničar

Alpine hut situated on the Veliki Dol pass, positioned between the peaks of Oštrc and Plešivica.

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Vidikovac

Observation point overlooking the town of Samobor and the Sava river valley.

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Tušćak Gradina

Remains of a medieval fortification on a 585-meter hill, providing clear views of the Bregana valley.

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Sveti Bernard

Mountain lodge in the Veliki Dol area, managed by the local mountaineering association.

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Šoićeva kuća

Historic mountain house in the Lipovec valley, serving as a traditional trailhead for ascending Oštrc and the Old Town Lipovec ruins.

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Planinarski dom Ivica Sudnik

Located at Veliki Dol, this hut is named after Ivica Sudnik, the founder of Samobor mountaineering.

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Oštrc

Panoramic viewpoint near the summit offering vistas of the Žumberak range and the Alps on clear days.

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Dražićin kamen

Distinctive rock formation and viewpoint located on the hiking slopes leading toward the Oštrc peak.

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Scout

Mountain lodge in Koretići managed by the Scout association, located in the central part of the mountain range.

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Zub

A sharp rock formation on the Okić ridge, frequently used by climbers for technical practice.

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Piramida na Plešivici

Iron observation tower at the 779-meter summit of Plešivica, providing 360-degree views of central Croatia.

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