Ribari is a settlement near Brođani on the boundary between the Pokuplje and Kordun microregions and is among the settlements at risk of flooding. Check local conditions before travelling. When planning your trip, it is worth distinguishing between the settlement itself and destinations in the surrounding area.

A farmstead in Ribari

A traditional farmstead is located at Ribari BB and is permanently listed in the cultural heritage inventory. It is a specific cultural landmark in the settlement. If you would like to include the farmstead in your travel plans, check access in advance.

Boat trip and cycling route in the surrounding area

The historic grain barge “Zora” departs from Brođani nearby. A trip on the “Zora” lasts 90 minutes. During the trip, you may see wild ducks, white-tailed eagles and cormorants; occasionally, otters or beavers can also be spotted. Check current departure options in advance if you want to make the trip a firm part of your plans.

For a cycling excursion, consider cycling route 47. It is 34.8 kilometres long and runs via Brođani, Lipje, B. Kovačevac, Sjeničak and B. Moravci before returning to Brođani. The route passes through forests and fields along a quiet, scenic stretch in Pokuplje, suitable for relaxed leisure cycling. One section follows the Kupa; the route also passes meadows, fields, wooded areas, hills, streams, villages and viewpoints. Check the route details before setting out.

Brođani is the reference point for both activities: the “Zora” departs from there, and cycling route 47 ends there. The boat trip is listed as lasting 90 minutes; route 47 can be assessed by its 34.8-kilometre length and scenery. This gives you two different options for a day out: a trip with a set duration and a cycling route with a defined distance.

Local cuisine and other destinations

The excursion destination Gliboki Brod is located on the banks of the Utinja stream in Brežani. Nettle juice, Balzamača cake, homemade bread and traditional dishes from Pokuplje are offered there. Visitor services may change; check current availability before your visit.

A relatively easy route passes through a lowland landscape and forest to the village of Crna Draga, where Lake Ciglana and a hunting area are located. In the Lasinja area, the Kupa is suitable for swimming, and angling tourism is also well developed there. Crna Draga offers a route through lowland and forest, with a lake and hunting area, while Lasinja offers swimming and angling tourism on the Kupa.

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Brođani is the starting point of the “Zora” and also the return point for cycling route 47; Gliboki Brod is in Brežani, with other destinations including Crna Draga and the Lasinja area.

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