Discover the Municipality of Selnica: Oil History and Cycling Routes

• Oil production in Selnica continued until 1952; the Selničko naftno polje is considered one of the oldest oil fields in the world.
• The L17 Rudarska MTB loop passes through Selnica and by the Selnica retention basin.
• Dan Pikača takes place on the third Saturday in July. Check the exact date for the relevant year before your trip.

The oil story gives the municipality an unusual historical theme. The Selničko naftno polje is considered one of the oldest oil fields in the world, and oil production in Selnica continued until 1952. If you are interested in industrial history, this timeline offers a concrete starting point for exploring the development of the area.

Another historical trace is the Parish Church of St. Mark in Selnica: it is mentioned in a parish register of the Diocese of Zagreb, compiled on 9 August 1334. The year refers to the church’s mention in the register, not to a documented construction date.

The Selnički Pikač is also part of the local cultural heritage. It is the only traditional Međimurje mask in the Croatian Register of Cultural Heritage. For a focus on vehicle history, the Šardi Vintage Car Museum offers something different: it is Croatia’s first museum of historic vehicles and displays more than 100 exhibits in a permanent exhibition.

The L17 Rudarska loop is 17.70 kilometres long and rated as a medium-difficulty MTB route. Its surface is 46 percent gravel and 54 percent asphalt. These details can help you compare the route’s distance and surface with your own plans.

The route passes through Selnica and by the Selnica retention basin. The Municipality of Selnica is also near EuroVelo Routes 13 and 9. Check their current alignments and signage before setting out. The municipality is also on the European transport corridor E65; for specific journeys, check your route and road conditions separately.

Dan Pikača takes place in Selnica on the third Saturday in July. As the exact calendar date varies from year to year, check it before your trip. At the seventh edition of the FICKO festival in Selnica, visitors could sample the žganice on offer in 2025. If a tasting is important to you, ask about what will be offered at a future edition.

A historical event date is the 2022 Traktorijada: that year, the 16th edition took place, bringing together owners of vintage tractors. It was organised by the Oldtimer klub Selnica, the Municipality of Selnica, and the City of Mursko Središće. This information dates the event; it is not a statement about a current event date.

Selnica is one of the hilly settlements on the eastern edge of the Međimurje Wine Road.

At the regional level, Međimurje County can be reached by car, train, or bus. The A4 motorway connects Zagreb, Čakovec, and the Goričan border crossing. For the onward journey to the Municipality of Selnica, check connections and road conditions for your travel dates.

To find your way around the Municipality of Selnica, you can also visit the pages for the localities of Bukovec, Donji Koncovčak, and Praporčan.

Discover more destinations: Municipality of Gornji Mihaljevec, Municipality of Vratišinec, Municipality of Sveti Juraj Na Bregu, Municipality of Orehovica.

How long is the L17 Rudarska MTB route, and how challenging is it?

The loop is 17.70 kilometres long and has a medium difficulty level. Its surface is 46 percent gravel and 54 percent asphalt.

When does Dan Pikača take place?

It takes place on the third Saturday in July. Check the exact date for the relevant year before your trip.

What historical themes can you explore in Selnica?

The area’s history includes oil production until 1952, the mention of the Parish Church of St. Mark in a register from 1334, and the Šardi Vintage Car Museum, with its permanent exhibition of historic vehicles.

For the broader travel overview: Međimurska.