Zupanje: Hiking and Cycling

Zupanje lies on two different routes: the “Putevima Dobrinjštine” circular route includes the village, and MTB Route 472 passes through Zupanje on the final ride back to Klimno. The two routes offer different perspectives on the surrounding area: a loop connecting several settlements, and a cycling route with varying trail surfaces. The landscape and rural heritage add to this picture.

Hiking the Putevima Dobrinjštine Circular Route

The 14.7-kilometre loop has 320 metres of elevation gain and connects Šilo, Žestilac, Gostinjac, Sv. Vid Dobrinjski, Dobrinj, Gornja Hlapa and Zupanje. This gives you a clear idea of its scope: the route passes through several settlements and is not limited to a single village. The trail that includes Zupanje runs through the gently rolling, green rural landscape in the northeast of Krk.

If you are considering this loop for your stay, you can factor its distance and elevation gain into your route planning. Check the route information before setting out: details may change following updates by the route’s managing body.

Cycling on MTB Route 472

MTB Route 472 offers a different experience. It passes through Zupanje on the final ride back to Klimno. The surface alternates between old gravel roads and off-road trails, becoming singletrack in some places. This information makes the trail surface a specific factor to consider when planning your route, without making a general statement about its difficulty.

Some sections are also marked as Camino Krk, the pilgrimage route around the island. On the section near Zupanje, the route offers views of the karst peaks in the Vinodol Valley. This stretch therefore combines a described trail surface, pilgrimage-route markings along parts of the route, and a named landscape view.

Rural Heritage and a Set Date

A gumno along the route is a circular, level platform enclosed by a low stone wall. It was once used for threshing grain. Its shape and former use go hand in hand: the level surface is the defining feature of this historic working place.

A celebration in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes is held on 10 May. This specific date adds a cultural connection to Zupanje’s landscape and rural themes.

Culture in the Wider Destination of Općina Dobrinj

In the wider destination of Općina Dobrinj, other cultural highlights lead to places such as Klimno and Dobrinj. The Church of St Clement in Klimno contains a protected wooden Renaissance polyptych depicting the Madonna and Child and the saints. In Dobrinj, the Church of the Holy Trinity is used as an exhibition space for objects from the Dobrinj area. The church is also home to the Maskeron: an impressive sculpture of a man’s head, believed to be the work of a local folk artist and dated to 1738.

The parish church of St Stephen in Dobrinj also brings together sacred art and a long history. It is one of the oldest parish churches and is mentioned in a Glagolitic document dating from 1100. Its collection of sacred art includes liturgical objects, paintings and sculptures from the 14th to the 19th century. The Bay of St Peter in Soline is also mentioned in Glagolitic documents, from 1379 and 1465.

The Ethnographic Collection in Dobrinj has seasonal visiting arrangements: it can be visited during the summer months; outside this period, you must make an advance appointment by phone with the Municipality of Dobrinj. Confirm visiting arrangements with the municipality by phone beforehand.

Discover more destinations: Gabonjin, Silo, Rudine, Gostinjac, Hlapa, Klimno, Dobrinj, Kras.

Return to the wider travel overview: Općina Dobrinj.