THE TRAKOŠĆAN ROUTE

In addition to the Zagorje, Toplice, and Sutla routes, another cycling route of great national importance is the one leading from Krapina via Macelj and Trakošćan to Bednja. Apart from being the easiest bicycle connection from Zagreb and Krapina to the most famous Croatian castle in Trakošćan, it is also important as an alternative to the state main Zagorje Route. More specifically, the connection between Krapina and Bednja via Trakošćan is slightly longer than the Zagorje route, but it is a more comfortable ride, featuring gentler slopes and quiet woodland areas. The ‘Trakošćan’ Route is also important because of the connection to Ptuj in neighbouring Slovenia – for cyclists from the European Union, currently only via the small border crossing point of Cvetlin near Trakošćan, and after the Schengen regime has been introduced, also via the border crossing point of Macelj where cyclists are currently not allowed to cross.