The Veronika Desinićka hiking trail was officially opened, with around 200 hikers, nature enthusiasts and guests attending the inaugural walk. The opening was organised by the Croatian Hiking Society Cesargrad Klanjec, while the participation of neighbours from Slovenia gave the event an international character.
The new trail connects Luka Poljanska, the Church of Saint Martin in Bojačno and Veliki Tabor. Participants set off from the former border crossing in Luka Poljanska, in the Zagorska Sela municipality, with the route passing through Bojačno towards Veliki Tabor in the Desinić municipality. The trail is approximately seven kilometres long with an elevation difference of around 400 metres, and the full circuit is estimated to take about two and a half hours to walk.
The trail’s initiators are Branko Cvetić, Dano Cvetić, Darko Valek and Ivan Šalamon. Among them is Mr Ivan Šalamon from the Slovenian municipality of Podčetrtek, which further confirms the cross-border significance of this route. Ksenija Krivec Jurak, mayor of Zagorska Sela, expressed satisfaction that the trail begins in her municipality, while County President Peter Misja also attended the opening and contributed to the organisation of the event.
As part of the programme, participants refreshed themselves with beans and sausages and drinks at the Church of Saint Martin in Bojačno, with live music rounding off the socialising. Organisers recommend sturdy hiking footwear, clothing suitable for the weather conditions and a sufficient supply of water. They also note that participation is at one’s own risk.
