The most beautiful lookouts of Zagorje
The green hills of Zagorje hide many blessings. They are brimming with meadows, pastures and vineyards, so the great richness of the Zagorje region lies in quality local food and award-winning wines. However, the icing on the cake of Zagorje hills are breathtaking views, and the most beautiful lookouts of Zagorje tell the best stories.
The highest peak of Zagorje is Ivanščica, a popular destination for hikers, adventurers and excursionists. It is possible to get there on foot, by bicycle or by car, and there is a view of the entire Zagorje and beyond from the Piramida lookout. Sušec is the highest peak of the Strahinjčica Mountain and another popular destination for mountaineers, located at 847 m. However, the best view from this mountain is from the paragliding runway Djed, which is located halfway between the Jelenska peć Mountain Lodge and the Sušec peak. Apart from the mountains, the hills of Zagorje also offer exceptional beauty. The lookout on Kunagora is located on a forest glade, and within Kunagora there is also Kostelgrad, located on the top of a hill overgrown with deciduous forest. Today, the fort is in a dilapidated condition, but it offers a beautiful view of the Sutinska valley. The Sv. Vid Hill is also home to the eponymous church and is located in Sveti Križ Začretje. At the Picelj peak near Zabok, it is possible to rest your eyes while enjoying the beautiful vistas, and next to the mountain lodge there is also the botanical collection Picelj Educational Park. The asphalt road that winds between houses, vineyards and orchards leads to one of the most visited Zagorje lookouts, Vinagora, which is dominated by a baroque church. Near Hrašćina, on the so-called Pipinić road, there is a 14-meter-high Piramida lookout.