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Natural park · Samobor, Zagreb
Žumberak – Samobor Hills Nature Park
A nature park of low mountains and hills on the border with Slovenia, west of Samobor. It has forests, villages, fields and marked trails, and includes the protected Slapnica landscape.
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About Žumberak – Samobor Hills Nature Park
The Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park was established in 1999 and protects the Croatian side of the Žumberak range and the Samobor hills along the border with Slovenia. The area extends across the territories of Samobor, Jastrebarsko and Ozalj and some neighboring municipalities.
The landscape combines forests, meadows, vineyards and villages scattered on the slopes. Within the park are specially protected areas, such as the Slapnica landscape near Krašić, with streams, small waterfalls and mills, and the Japetić forest reserve.
The park has dozens of waymarked trails, as well as cycling routes, and mountain shelters that support hikes. The administration is based in Slani Dol, within Samobor’s territory.
Samobor is one of the most commonly used gateways, with roads and buses to some villages. To reach the higher and more remote parts, a car makes access easier.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day for a short hike; a whole day for the longer routes.
Best time
From spring to autumn paths are usually dry and the days are long. In winter there can be snow in the higher parts.
How to get there
By car from Samobor via the roads that climb into the hills; some villages have buses from Samobor or Jastrebarsko. The park headquarters is in Slani Dol.
Tip
Check the park’s trail maps before you set out and carry water: on many stretches there is nowhere to buy any.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Žumberak – Samobor Hills Nature Park
What is the Žumberak – Samoborsko gorje Nature Park?
A protected area of hills, forests and villages on the border with Slovenia, west of Samobor, created in 1999.
How to get to the park from Samobor?
By car, on the roads that climb into the hills, or by bus to some villages. The more remote parts are easier to reach by car.
What is Slapnica?
A protected landscape within the park, near Krašić, with streams, small waterfalls and mills.