Municipality of Brod Moravice: Kupa River, trails and cultural heritage

The Kupa River offers both activities on the river and scenic viewpoints in the Municipality of Brod Moravice: rafting is possible within the municipality, and the view from the Orlove stijene viewpoint takes in the Kupa. Hiking trails, cycling routes and historical sites offer further options for planning your day.

Kupa River, viewpoints and trails

Possible activities in the Kupa Valley include kayaking and canoeing, fishing and paintball. Check the current availability of these activities before your trip. Conditions for rafting on the Kupa may vary locally.

The viewpoints offer different perspectives: Orlove stijene opens up a view of the Kupa, while Parag offers views of Brod Moravice and the surrounding villages. You can reach Parag by car in a few minutes via the village of Kuti, or on foot in about 20 minutes. As local road conditions may change, it is advisable to check the latest conditions before driving.

Medveja stena is also a named viewpoint. It is fenced for visitor safety and has a bench. The Stenica–Medveja stena hiking trail is 1.6 kilometres long and takes about 40 minutes. Another designated route is the educational Lazica hunting trail: it is 1.1 kilometres long and starts and ends at the Lazica hunting lodge. The Planica–Volfi route is listed as 4.9 kilometres long, with an approximate duration of two hours.

A network of cycling paths connects 38 settlements in the municipality. Route 781, “Brodmoravičkim selima,” is designated as a 17-kilometre MTB route; both the start and finish are in Brod Moravice. Cycling paths also lead to the stone Kula Turanj and the Delač House, dating from 1644. Check route conditions and GPX data availability before setting off.

Cultural sites and traces of history

Kula Turanj offers insight into the history of the area: at the end of the 16th century, it was built by a prince of the Zrinski family as a defensive structure against the Ottomans. The tower displays replicas of contemporary weapons, copies of maps and documents, and records about the history of the tower and Brod Moravice.

Piljdak is a stone signal pillar at the crossroads of the Brod Moravice–Moravička Sela–Maklen routes. According to local tradition, it served as a signal post during the Ottoman period: fires were lit to warn the population of their arrival. Near Kocijani, a marked trail follows an old cart track reinforced with stone. It was used during the time of the Zrinski family between Severin na Kupi and Brod na Kupi.

The Delač House is the oldest surviving house in Gorski kotar and was built in 1644. Today, it serves as an ethnographic museum of traditional objects. Confirm visiting arrangements before your trip. Kolarnica offers another way to discover local culture: it is an exhibition space in a former workshop. Traditional crafts from the Brod Moravice area are presented there, including the making of wooden horse-drawn carts.

More recent cultural history is also present: the installation “Buna Bunar” by Japanese artist Akiko Sato is located in Gornji Kuti. Hand-carved doors on a well are part of the work, which was installed as part of Rijeka – European Capital of Culture 2020. In Podstene, the Church of Saints Peter and Paul acquired its present appearance during restoration in 1837.

The Hrvatska čitaonica sela Kuti was founded by residents in 1936 and has been run by volunteers since its establishment. Religious sites in Brod Moravice are also part of the Camino Gorski kotar. If you plan to follow this route, check trail conditions before setting off.

Discover more destinations: Brod Moravice, Municipality of Jelenje, Municipality of Ravna Gora, Municipality of Čabar, Municipality of Bakar, Municipality of Opatija, Municipality of Lokve, Vinodol Municipality.

For the broader travel overview: Kvarner Bay.