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Family-Friendly Hikes near Zagreb

There are 117 hikes near Zagreb in our database that fit. They average 3.1 km and 68 m (223 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 6.3 km.

That is 72 percent of the 163 routes we map near Zagreb. They are shorter than the local average, 3.1 km against 7.1 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 68 m (223 ft) against 157 m (515 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Slap Sopot - Pliješ

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
3.7 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
81 m
Typical duration
53 min
  • Waterfall
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Zečak - Slap Brisalo

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
6.1 km
/ 3.8 mi
Elevation gain
134 m
Typical duration
1 hr 28 min
  • Waterfall
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Žetale - Donačka gora

Slovenia

Distance
5.1 km
/ 3.2 mi
Elevation gain
112 m
Typical duration
1 hr 14 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Stoperce - Rudijev dom

Slovenia

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
88 m
Typical duration
58 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Beli breg - Velika Vrata

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
44 m
Typical duration
29 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bernardići - Kalje

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
4.5 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
99 m
Typical duration
1 hr 5 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Braslovlje - Oštrc

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
31 m
Typical duration
21 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bukovje - Poljanice

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
23 m
Typical duration
15 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Draga - Žitnica

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
3.9 km
/ 2.4 mi
Elevation gain
87 m
Typical duration
57 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Dragonoš - Zečak

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
5.8 km
/ 3.6 mi
Elevation gain
128 m
Typical duration
1 hr 24 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Gabrovica - Kravljak

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
111 m
Typical duration
1 hr 13 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Gajev kamen - okolni put

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.6 mi
Elevation gain
20 m
Typical duration
13 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Gornja Vas - Jećmište

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
88 m
Typical duration
58 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Gornje Rude - Poljanice

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
3.9 km
/ 2.4 mi
Elevation gain
87 m
Typical duration
57 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Koretići - Jarušje

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
5.9 km
/ 3.7 mi
Elevation gain
130 m
Typical duration
1 hr 25 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Koretići - Kravljak

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
3.8 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
83 m
Typical duration
55 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Koretići - Noršić Selo

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
2.4 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
53 m
Typical duration
35 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kravljak - Poklek

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
66 m
Typical duration
43 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Lesično - Sv. Mihael

Slovenia

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
17 m
Typical duration
11 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Matin most - Drašći vrh

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
4.9 km
/ 3.0 mi
Elevation gain
108 m
Typical duration
1 hr 11 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Noršić Selo - Katin krč

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
5.9 km
/ 3.7 mi
Elevation gain
130 m
Typical duration
1 hr 25 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Novo Selo - Okić

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
43 m
Typical duration
28 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Odvojak na kotu 1006

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
0.5 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
11 m
Typical duration
7 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Okić - Plešivica

Zagreb County · Croatia

Distance
2.1 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
46 m
Typical duration
30 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Planinarska staza 1

Koprivnica-Križevci County · Croatia

Distance
5.5 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
122 m
Typical duration
1 hr 20 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Planinarska staza 17c

Koprivnica-Križevci County · Croatia

Distance
0.6 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
14 m
Typical duration
9 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Planinarska staza 17d

Koprivnica-Križevci County · Croatia

Distance
1.0 km
/ 0.6 mi
Elevation gain
21 m
Typical duration
14 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Planinarska staza 18

Koprivnica-Križevci County · Croatia

Distance
4.6 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
101 m
Typical duration
1 hr 6 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Planinarska staza 2

Varaždin County · Croatia

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
40 m
Typical duration
26 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Planinarska staza 23

Koprivnica-Križevci County · Croatia

Distance
1.5 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
34 m
Typical duration
22 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Planinarska staza 27

Koprivnica-Križevci County · Croatia

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
61 m
Typical duration
40 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Planinarska staza 27b

Koprivnica-Križevci County · Croatia

Distance
3.1 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
68 m
Typical duration
45 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Planinarska staza 28

Koprivnica-Križevci County · Croatia

Distance
4.1 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
91 m
Typical duration
1 hr
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Planinarska staza 29

Koprivnica-Križevci County · Croatia

Distance
4.9 km
/ 3.0 mi
Elevation gain
108 m
Typical duration
1 hr 11 min
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Marijina romarska potSlovenia5.1 km113 m1 hr 14 minEasyApril to October
Slap Sopot - PliješZagreb County3.7 km81 m53 minEasyOctober to May
Zečak - Slap BrisaloZagreb County6.1 km134 m1 hr 28 minEasyOctober to May
Dolina Winettu - JeloviceSlovenia2.9 km64 m42 minEasyApril to October
Grad Otočec - Trška goraSlovenia6.1 km135 m1 hr 29 minEasyApril to October
Žetale - Donačka goraSlovenia5.1 km112 m1 hr 14 minEasyApril to October
Stoperce - Rudijev domSlovenia4.0 km88 m58 minEasyApril to October
Zg. Kostrivnica - Velikonočnica - Dom na BočuSlovenia4.2 km93 m1 hr 1 minEasyApril to October
Kostanjeviška jama - KičerSlovenia2.7 km59 m39 minEasyApril to October
Poučna staza Put piramideZagreb County1.1 km24 m16 minEasyOctober to May

If you only have time for one, start with Marijina romarska pot, Zečak - Slap Brisalo, Dolina Winettu - Jelovice. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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