Hills, Forests and Cultural Heritage in the Municipality of Gornji Mihaljevec

The Municipality of Gornji Mihaljevec is set in a landscape shaped by hills and wooded areas, near the Slovenian border. The Trnava stream rises within the municipality; forest covers 1,265.60 hectares. Local attractions include the Church of St. Catherine and an archaeological site in Preseka. Regional themes such as cycling, wine and cuisine add to the appeal of the area.

Landscape and Regional Routes

The hills and wooded areas give the municipality its distinctive landscape character. The area of forest provides one measure of this landscape, while the source of the Trnava marks a specific geographical point within the municipality.

The Municipality of Gornji Mihaljevec is part of the Srce Međimurja tourism area. It brings together routes, events and local cuisine across five municipalities. Cycling, wine and recreation are at the heart of the area’s tourism development. This makes it possible to combine local cultural sites with regional interests without conflating the wider area’s offerings with the municipality’s own features.

Međimurje’s tourism offerings promote cycling routes under names such as Pušipelova L, Panamura L11, Drava bike, Štrekarska L19, Međimurska M6, Duster Faster and Amazon of Europe S4 S3. Check route names and markings before setting off.

Church and Local Culture

The Church of St. Catherine, above Gornji Mihaljevec, dates from the 17th century and is one of the local attractions. The church is associated with the Krolovo celebration, held every year on 20 August. If you plan to travel specifically for this date, confirm the event date locally in advance.

The Pil s likom Trpećeg (Žalosnog) Krista is also a local attraction in Gornji Mihaljevec. Another cultural landmark is Veliko kamenje: the archaeological site is in Preseka, within the municipality. Check current access arrangements before visiting.

Getting There and Finding Your Way

Road ŽC2009 connects D227 with Gornji Mihaljevec, Macinec and D208. This road connection can help you find your way when travelling to the area. Road conditions and traffic regulations may change, so check them before setting off.

Beyond the Municipality: Međimurje County

For a broader regional perspective, explore Međimurje County. The Srce Međimurja tourism area is connected to the Mura–Drava Regional Park. Within the county, the park covers 16,962.54 hectares. In Robadje, the Mađerkin breg viewpoint is about 27 metres high and offers views from Međimurje’s highest point, which lies 361 metres above sea level.

The county’s cultural offerings also cover a range of themes: the Oil Heritage Memorial Park in Peklenica combines a reconstructed oil well with an oil museum, interactive exhibitions and educational activities for children. This stop offers another perspective on the wider region through an example of its industrial heritage.

The Međimurje wine region comprises five municipalities: Štrigova, Sveti Martin, Sveti Juraj na Bregu, Selnica and Gornji Mihaljevec. Culinary traditions associated with Međimurje include međimurska gibanica, meso 'z tiblice and Turoš cheese. Other specialities include fresh cheese with sour cream, duck with buckwheat groats, baked zander and ice cream with pumpkin seed oil.

Discover more destinations: Gornja Dubrava, Municipality of Selnica, Municipality of Sveti Juraj Na Bregu, Municipality of Vratišinec, Municipality of Orehovica

Go to the main travel overview: Međimurska.