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THE BEDEKOVIĆ ROUTE – 221

Situated on top of a hill in Bedekovčina, overlooking the Krapina Valley and the northern slope of Medvednica, you will find the Baroque castle Gornja Bedekovčina with gardens that were renovated late last year and a promenade rich in flowers, ancient trees and paths open to the public. However, the most beautiful feature of this area are the Bedekovčina Lakes, a popular place for swimming and walking activities. It also serves as the venue for numerous events such as the Summer on Bajeri, the Fair and Exhibition of Zagorje Wines, and the Igrajte Nam Mužikaši Festival (festival featuring the music of Zagorje). The Bedeković Route is a route that requires superior physical fitness and more advanced cycling skills. We definitely recommend using a .gpx file for navigation. As it includes many intersections with main roads, you can adapt it to your own capabilities. So don’t worry too much and just enjoy the noble area of Bedekovčina, where every resident will be happy to help if you run into any kind of challenges.

Technical description

Markings: County
Route type: Circular
Route weight: A demanding track
Route length (average): 20 – 40 km
Route length (correct): 29.30 km
Altitude climb: 500-1000 m
Rise: 720 m
Substrate of route: Mixed
Type of bicycle: MTB / Gravel