Municipality of Dubrava: Routes, Agriculture and History

• The Zrno Organic Farm is located in Habjanovac, covers 20 hectares and combines organic farming with food processing and bakery production. Group visits can be arranged by appointment.
• OOPG Mlađan manages a 7.5-hectare organic orchard in Ladina.
• Both routes start in the centre of Dubrava near the bus station. The Zelena ruta is a 46 km, moderately challenging cycling route.
• The Salers Centar in Stara Kapela opened in 2021; the parish church of St. Margaret in Dubrava was destroyed in 1552.

The Zrno Organic Farm is located in the village of Habjanovac, covers 20 hectares and is surrounded by forest. It combines organic farming with food processing and bakery production. The visit requirements are important for planning: visits are intended for groups only and must be arranged in advance. Plan accordingly for a pre-arranged group visit.

Another agricultural focus is OOPG Mlađan in Ladina, where there is a managed organic orchard covering 7.5 hectares. If you compare the two farms by their focus, they offer different perspectives: Zrno combines several types of production, while the size of Mlađan’s orchard gives you a point of reference. This makes it possible to understand the agricultural profile through concrete, distinct areas of focus.

The Svijetlo-crvena ruta starts next to the bus station in the centre of Dubrava. It passes the Chapel of St. Martin, located on a hill and dated 1679 on the route. The route thus connects a central starting point with a named historical site.

The Zelena ruta starts in a car park in the centre, near the bus station. It is a 46-kilometre, moderately challenging cycling route in the wider area of the Municipality of Dubrava. Its length and difficulty give you concrete points of reference when choosing a ride; check local conditions before cycling. Unlike the Zelena ruta, the Svijetlo-crvena ruta is described here in connection with the chapel.

The historical dates refer to two different buildings: the Chapel of St. Martin is dated 1679 on the route; the parish church of St. Margaret in Dubrava was destroyed in 1552. These are therefore not two dates for the same church. When considering both references, keep in mind which one relates to the chapel and which to the parish church.

The Salers Centar in Stara Kapela opened in 2021 and is intended for beginners in cow-calf farming, that is, keeping cows with their calves. For many, the practical training was a formative experience in deciding to start breeding. This educational aspect complements the historical connections to the area with an agricultural topic.

For a separate comparison of other destinations, you can also find pages about the Municipality of Zaprešić, the Municipality of Luka, the Municipality of Dubravica, the Municipality of Farkaševac, the Municipality of Vrbovec and the Municipality of Velika Gorica.

Where do the two routes start?

Both starting points are in the centre of Dubrava. The Svijetlo-crvena ruta starts in the centre near the bus station; the Zelena ruta starts in a car park in the centre near the bus station.

What is known about the Zelena ruta?

It is a 46 km, moderately challenging cycling route in the wider area of the Municipality of Dubrava. Check local conditions before cycling.

Can I visit the Zrno Organic Farm on my own without booking?

No. Visits are intended for groups only and must be arranged in advance.

What do the years 1679 and 1552 refer to?

The route dates the Chapel of St. Martin to 1679. The year 1552 refers to the destruction of the parish church of St. Margaret in Dubrava.

For the broader travel overview: Zagreb County.