Discover the Municipality of Stubičke Toplice

The historic “Kamenjak” educational trail is 1,200 metres long, with an elevation gain of 87 metres. The two-kilometre “Kapelščak” educational and recreational trail takes about 45 minutes at a leisurely pace. Walking the full length of hiking trail 39 from Stubičke Toplice to Sljeme takes about four hours. The four mineral water springs in Stubičke Toplice reach temperatures of up to 69.7°C.

The historic “Kamenjak” educational trail offers a short, clearly measured route: 1,200 metres long with an elevation gain of 87 metres. Rest areas and information boards complement the trail. The boards introduce local tree, plant, and animal species. The pedunculate oak “Galženjak” stands along the route, in the Kamenjak forest.

The “Kapelščak” educational and recreational trail starts in Maksimilijan Vrhovac Park and climbs towards the viewpoint and the Chapel of Saint Catherine. Its amenities include information boards, eco-messages, wooden benches, and waste bins. Allow about 45 minutes to cover the two-kilometre route at a leisurely pace.

Those considering longer hiking routes will find two other described connections. Hiking trail 38 leads from Stubičke Toplice to the main hiking trail 1 along the Medvednica ridge. Hiking trail 39 runs from the Zagorje side via Stubičke Toplice and Pila to Sljeme, the summit of Medvednica, and has two access points. The walking time of about four hours refers to the entire route from Stubičke Toplice to Sljeme.

“Galženjak” is protected as a natural monument. Another protected natural monument is the yew tree at the upper end of Horvatove stube; it is considered one of the oldest specimens of its kind in Croatia. Horvatove stube comprises 500 stone steps, built single-handedly by Vladimir Horvat between 1946 and 1953. The name of the route and its steps also commemorate the work of their builder.

On Kapelščak, a memorial plaque stands beside the Chapel of Saint Catherine. It commemorates the last battle of the 1573 peasant uprising. The chapel was built and consecrated in 1814 and is considered a rare example of early classicism. For those interested in cultural history, the site brings together architectural history and the memory of a specific event.

The Betlehemska spilja is also located on the grounds of the parish church of Saint Catherine. This grotto is the work of sculptor Izidor Popijač Bednjanski and houses a permanent exhibition of Nativity scenes as well as the Tomb of Christ. It offers another cultural highlight alongside the hiking trails and historic memorial sites.

The four mineral water springs in Stubičke Toplice are hyperthermal and reach temperatures of up to 69.7°C. Culinary tradition is also part of the region’s character: the “Gljivarenje v Stubakima” event promotes the gastronomic tradition of Zagorje.

To explore the individual places featured in the municipality profile, you can also open the entries for Strmec Stubički and Stubičke Toplice. Other municipality profiles to explore include the Municipality of Zlatar, the Municipality of Tuhelj, the Municipality of Krapinske Toplice, the Municipality of Klanjec, the Municipality of Đurmanec, and the Municipality of Zabok.

How long is the “Kapelščak” educational and recreational trail?

The trail is two kilometres long. At a leisurely pace, it takes about 45 minutes.

How long does the full route to Sljeme take?

Walking hiking trail 39 from Stubičke Toplice to Sljeme takes about four hours.

What can you learn on the “Kamenjak” educational trail?

Information boards cover local tree, plant, and animal species. The protected pedunculate oak “Galženjak” also stands along the trail.

For the broader travel overview: Krapina-Zagorje.