Horse riding, a signposted route along the Rječina and a historic building offer specific starting points for planning a trip to Lopača. The wider destination of Općina Jelenje also has hiking and cycling trails, cultural history and regional cuisine.

Horse Riding and Trails Along the Rječina

The Linčetovo equestrian centre in Lopača offers recreational and therapeutic horse riding. If you are planning a visit, check in advance whether the activity is available on your chosen date and how to book.

The signposted Šetnica uz Rječinu trail runs from Rijeka to the source of the Rječina; Lopača is one of the places along the route. Nearby, the Rječina Gorge was declared a protected natural area in 1985.

Hiking and Cycling Trails in the Wider Destination of Općina Jelenje

Two hiking trails in the wider destination of Općina Jelenje differ considerably. The Šetnica uz Sušicu is an easy circular route of more than two kilometres along the Sušica, a tributary of the Rječina. Jelenje–J4 Uz Rječinu, by contrast, is a five-kilometre point-to-point route with an estimated duration of two hours. The descriptions offer different guidance: for the Šetnica, the circular route and easy rating are the main features, while for Jelenje–J4, the distance and estimated time are highlighted.

The cycling network in the wider destination of Općina Jelenje comprises nine routes with a total length of 170 kilometres. The Trnduro route in Jelenje consists of five stages and five climbs, with a total elevation gain of 1,010 metres over 18.2 kilometres, as well as five descents totalling 6.2 kilometres. The network figure gives an idea of the scale of the offering, while the Trnduro details describe a specific route profile.

History and Regional Culture

The building housing the healthcare facility in Lopača was originally built by the Jesuits in 1639. It offers a tangible point of reference for the local history.

In the wider destination of Općina Jelenje, visitors can learn at Gašparov mlin in Martinovo Selo how grain is turned into bread, from kernel to loaf. The watermill has been grinding wheat and corn using the power of the Rječina for four centuries. Visitors can buy organic flour there and see historic milling equipment, such as an old sieve.

In the wider destination of Općina Jelenje, the Grobnička balinjerada has been held for more than 15 years in January or February, depending on the length of the carnival. Around 20 creatively designed carts race down a steep slope from Jelenje to the Sušica Bridge. The international folklore event “Zakantajmo i zatancajmo po domaći va Jelenju” is also held in Dražice as part of Mihoja and the Municipality Day celebrations; it has been running for more than two decades. Dates and participants may vary, so it is worth checking before making specific plans.

Also in the wider destination of Općina Jelenje, Margareta Krstić’s permanent exhibition in Dražice features 15 sculptures depicting the lives and clothing of ancestors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Regional Cuisine

The Festival of Polenta and Cheese is also part of the culinary offering in the wider destination of Općina Jelenje. Traditional palenta and Grobnički cheese are served there. The venue and dates may vary; check the specific details before your trip.

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