Strmec Stubički is part of the Municipality of Stubičke Toplice. A locally named venue is Party Avion. A report from October 2024 describes it as an airplane-based venue for celebrations, especially children's birthday parties. It mentions indoor games and outdoor facilities with a pool, trampoline, disc golf, badminton, and a play area. Check current availability and booking conditions before visiting.
Excursions in the wider destination of the Municipality of Stubičke Toplice
In the Municipality of Stubičke Toplice, the wooded slopes of Medvednica descend toward thermal springs. 80 percent of the municipality lies within Medvednica Nature Park. Hills, Lake Jarki, promenades, parks, and biodiversity make it well suited to walks and excursions. The municipality also offers thermal water and wellness facilities, including hydrotherapy and amenities for relaxation and well-being. Four mineral water springs in Stubičke Toplice are hyperthermal and reach temperatures of up to 69.7°C. Check the conditions at individual facilities and access arrangements before travelling.
Nature trails and hiking routes
The historic Kamenjak nature trail is 1,200 metres long, with an elevation difference of 87 metres. Rest areas and information boards along the way provide details about local trees, plants, and animal species. The pedunculate oak Galženjak, a protected natural monument, stands beside the trail in Kamenjak Forest. The stated length and elevation difference provide practical guidance; trail conditions may vary.
The Kapelščak educational and recreational trail starts in Maksimilijana Vrhovca Park and climbs toward the viewpoint and the Chapel of Saint Catherine. The two-kilometre route takes about 45 minutes at a leisurely walking pace. A 2017 municipal description lists information boards, eco-messages, wooden benches, and waste bins; check their current condition on site. A memorial plaque beside the chapel commemorates the final battle of the 1573 peasant uprising.
For longer hikes, Route 38 runs from Stubičke Toplice to Main Hiking Trail 1 along the Medvednica ridge. Route 39 runs from the Zagorje side from Stubičke Toplice via Pila to the summit of Sljeme and has two access points. The full route from Stubičke Toplice to Sljeme is stated to take about four hours on foot. Actual walking time depends on trail conditions and pace. These times differ considerably from the roughly 45 minutes for Kapelščak; plan each route according to the time you have available.
Culture, tradition, and local history
In the Municipality of Stubičke Toplice, the local tourist board and associations organize exhibitions, concerts, cultural and sporting events, mushroom-picking programs, and other events. They promote the traditional heritage and gastronomy of Zagorje. The program recurs, but individual events and dates may change. The event “Gljivarenje v Stubakima” also promotes Zagorje's gastronomic tradition.
Architecture and commemorative history also shape places to visit in the wider destination of the Municipality of Stubičke Toplice. The Horvatove stube comprise 500 stone steps, built by Vladimir Horvat with his own hands between 1946 and 1953. The yew tree at the top of the steps is protected as a natural monument and is considered one of the oldest specimens of its kind in Croatia. The Betlehemska spilja is located on the grounds of the Parish Church of Saint Catherine. It is a work by sculptor Izidor Popijač Bednjanski and houses a permanent exhibition of nativity scenes and the tomb of Christ. The permanent exhibition describes what is on display; current visiting conditions are not specified.
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