Drenovec: Hotels and Accommodations

Culture

East of the settlement of Drenovec in Varaždin County lies the Gradina-Kukma archaeological site. It is designated under the code P-4875 as a preventively protected immovable cultural asset and individual archaeological heritage site.

Circular pits, possibly a tumulus, as well as two hill forts have been identified at Gradina-Kukma. The pits are probably prehistoric.

According to preliminary findings, Gradina-Kukma is a multi-layered archaeological site that, at this stage, can be dated to the prehistoric, ancient, and medieval periods. Gradina Kukma is so far the only known site in the central part of the Kalnik Mountains that may have been used in antiquity.

County road Ž2110 connects Jalševec Svibovečki with Drenovec and continues on to Ljubelj Kalnički.

Cooled thermal water emerges from the Drenovec mineral spring. Drenovec is listed together with Apatovac as one of two named mineral springs.

Hiking and Cycling

An educational hike combines an introduction to the history of the village of Drenovec with a walk to the Gradina-Kukma archaeological site.

An alternative for mountain bikers leads uphill from Jalševec Svibovečki towards Drenovec and continues uphill from Škarnik.

One excursion option is to drive to Drenovec and walk from there to the Gradina-Kukma archaeological site.

The approximately 14-kilometre Camino stage from Kalnik to Varaždinske Toplice is announced for 11 April 2026 as a walking and pilgrimage route over the green slopes of Kalnik to the healing springs of Varaždinske Toplice.

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To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Varaždinske Toplice.