Municipality of Cetingrad

The Koranski planinarski put is a circular trail from Gnojnice through the Jovac karst depression and the Korana Canyon, past several mills, to a local bathing area on the Korana. The Korana and Glina rivers shape the landscape with their narrow, canyon-like valleys. The ruins of an important medieval fortress are located near Cetin.

The Korana and Glina flow through the municipality, carving narrow river valleys into the carbonate bedrock. Their canyon-like character is particularly evident along the Koranski planinarski put, which passes by the Korana Canyon. Those interested in river landscapes will find a tangible connection here between the hiking route and the area's geological features.

Other waterways in the area include Ruševica, Grabarska and Žrvnica, in addition to the Korana and Glina. The rivers and streams are rich in different fish species. These waters are another aspect of nature in the municipality, whether you plan to spend most of your time on the circular trail or at historical sites.

The route is a circular hiking trail with six control points, marked in both directions. It is estimated to take about six hours to complete. The route has no technically difficult sections.

The starting point is in the village of Donje Gnojnice. It can be reached via the D1 road and a local paved road; you can park your car by the former school building. The route connects the Jovac karst depression and the Korana Canyon with several mills and the local bathing area on the Korana. This lets you familiarize yourself with the named stops in advance and decide whether this hike suits your travel interests.

The ruins of the old town of Cetin are considered the municipality's most important attraction. The medieval fortress is located several kilometres south of Cetingrad. Cetin is also associated with an important date in Croatian history: on 1 January 1527, the Croatian nobility elected the Austrian Archduke Ferdinand I of Habsburg King of Croatia there. The fortress ruins and this historical connection give a visit to Cetin a distinctive cultural and historical focus.

The remains of an old Franciscan monastery are also located near the ruins. The present-day Church of the Assumption of Mary in Cetingrad is the fourth church to have stood at this site. A memorial chapel for the war victims of the Cetingrad parish was consecrated in its crypt in 2007. The Feast of the Assumption is Cetingrad's patronal feast and draws many worshippers from the municipality and other areas.

Josipovo is a traditional livestock fair in Cetingrad, held every year on the feast day of Saint Joseph. The fair includes a procession with horse-drawn carriages and riders. The Cetingrad fair offers traditional and handmade products, as well as souvenirs. It also celebrates the authentic flavours and aromas of Kordun.

The Cetingrad Cultural and Artistic Society, Cetingradska tamburica, preserves and presents the traditions, customs and folklore of the Cetingrad region. Those looking to include regional culture in their travel plans, alongside the landscape and history, will find another local point of interest here. To get your bearings within the municipality, you can also visit the pages for Bilo and Maljevac. Other municipal destinations to compare include Municipality of Vojnić, Municipality of Barilovići, Municipality of Krnjak, Municipality of Duga Resa, Municipality of Bosiljevo and Municipality of Ogulin.

How long does the Koranski planinarski put take?

The circular hiking trail has six control points and takes about six hours. It is marked in both directions and has no technically difficult sections.

How do you reach the starting point of the hiking trail?

The starting point in Donje Gnojnice can be reached via the D1 road and a local paved road. Parking is available by the former school building.

What can you learn about history at Cetin?

The ruins of the old town of Cetin are the remains of an important medieval fortress. On 1 January 1527, the Croatian nobility elected Ferdinand I of Habsburg King of Croatia there.

What is part of Josipovo in Cetingrad?

Josipovo is an annual traditional livestock fair held on the feast day of Saint Joseph. It includes a procession with horse-drawn carriages and riders.

For the broader travel overview: Karlovac County.