In Ludbreg, a book presentation has been announced for Thursday, February 09 at 18 p.m. in the premises of the Center for Information and Culture. "My Way Camino" by Irene Kovačić and the presentation of the Camino Podravina route, which is divided into 7 sections with a total length of 160 kilometers. Irena walked the Camino Frances and is the initiator of the creation of the Camino route in Podravina, and she described a detailed description of each day of this interesting route in the Facebook group Camino Podravina.
Photo: Irena Kovačić
The plan that we transmit in its entirety is very detailed and can serve as an excellent guide as you walk along this route that passes through interesting landscapes and historical sights of this region. Find a detailed map of Camino Podravina here.
Camino tradition
Camina tradition it dates back to the 9th century, and today the Camino network stretches throughout Europe. Croatia, on the other hand, has a very rich history of the Camino, from local fraternities that operated as early as 1203, pilgrim robes made in this area, to special privileges granted to pilgrims who walked in the Middle Ages. from Croatia to Santiago de Compostela and back. Also, Croats have been known as pilgrims in Europe since ancient times - even Dante Alighieri in his Divine Comedy mentions the character of a Croatian pilgrim, and Croats were among the first Camino to the pilgrims.
A group of Croatian Camino enthusiasts gathered in The Brotherhood of Saint James decided to restore this rich Croatian Camino tradition, so a project to restore medieval Camino routes through Croatia was launched. They are currently active in Croatia Camino Krk, Camino Imota, Camino Podravina, Camino Banovina i Camino Sibenik, and the plan is Camino southern Istria. Reportedly, several more Camino routes are being seriously discussed in Croatia, so the story about Camino trails in Croatia is becoming more and more interesting.
Camino Podravina – detailed route description:
1. Ferdinandovac – Kalinovac 26,4 km
The Camino Podravina route starts in the town of Ferdinandovac in front parish church of St. Ferdinand - the king. Be sure to contact Robert (contact number at Facebook group), the recommendation is the day before and you will receive a stamp collecting passport. Here you will also receive your first stamp. Robert keeps records of pilgrims. Each pilgrim is escorted from the church to the Camino Podravina. Our Robert will treat you to interesting stories and you will find out why the Camino Podravina begins in Ferdinandovac and what connections Spain and Ferdinandovac have.
When you say goodbye to Robert, the path continues south and turns right into the surrounding fields. The Polish road leads you to the Bistra stream, which you follow on the right through a beautiful oak forest. During the rains, it is challenging to get along with the mud here. But even that has its charms. You separate from the stream to the right and through a large walnut plantation you reach an asphalted road that brings you to the small town of Batinska. You will pass by gallery of Ivan Lacković Croata which you must visit (right side).
Photo: Ante Drlja
Not far from the gallery, about five hundred meters to the east, there is a beautiful lake that is ideal for relaxing. The Camino route will take you over the bridge over the Čivičevac stream and you will pass through the small towns of Molvice and Draganci.
In Draganci, turn left from the main road and come to a side road on the right, which will take you past the native house of the famous Podravina musician Blaž Lenger. The path leads you further into fields and acacia forests and you will arrive in Podravske Sesvete. They will meet you there Ecological garden of peace, the parish church of All Saints and the ethnographic collection of Josip Cugovčan.
You continue along the paved road in a southerly direction and then turn right again into the fields, cross the stream and enter the forest. This path takes you through the forest to the Podravski Monastery. Church of St. Benedict and Our Lady of Sorrows is very noticeable because it is right on the road. There you will get a stamp from the pastor.
Take a break in the surroundings of the church. You continue to the center, to the roundabout and continue along the main road to the west. In Budančevica, turn right from the main road into the fields. The markings are on the electric poles. The Polish road leads you to a canal that dries up in the summer, and you have to cross an old wooden bridge and move on the right side of that canal following the Camino signs. If you've been walking all day, you're sure to be already in the afternoon, it's impossible not to notice the sunset ahead of you.
After a certain time, you turn right from the canal and continue along the field road through the beautiful acacia forest. The sandy path you walk along gives an additional sense of beauty. You will reach an asphalted road, just before the town of Kalinovac. Moving along that road, you will reach the main street that will lead you to parish church of St. Luke the Evangelist. And that's where the first day of walking the Camino Podravina ends. Enter the church and ask for a stamp. Our famous theologian Ivan Golub was born in Kalinovac, so you can also see his monument.
2. Kalinovac – Molve 22,5 km
The route continues from the church in the west direction and brings you to the geographical-botanical reserve Đurđevac sands which you must enter and feel what it is Podravina Sahara. Take some time to learn a little about the plants and animals found on this section of the Camino. I'm sure you'll find it interesting.
Photo: Tourist Board of the Drava Sands area
When you leave the reserve, you will come to an asphalted road and go left. You will pass by the Roma settlement, which is also a kind of experience. You will soon reach the cute little town of Đurđevac. The parish church of St. Jurja, fortress The old town of Đurđevac, camels and other interesting things, and in the church you can get a stamp.
In the town of Picoka, we advise you to take a break, you can walk to the aforementioned castle, in front of which a famous stage performance takes place every 6 months "Legends of Picoks". There is a restaurant and a gallery in the castle itself.
The Camino route continues from the center of the town of Đurđevac, you walk along the pavement and reach the Podravska magistrala in the west direction. You have to go along the highway for approximately 100 meters, then you cross the railway line to the left and you walk along the railway line on a field road. After a lot of asphalt, you are back in a natural environment. The main road is on your right.
After a certain time, the route takes you back to the Podravska highway, just before the village of Virje, where you will have to walk three hundred meters along the highway itself. Extra caution is needed here. Through Virje, you move along the main road, following the camino signs until you reach the fork to the right parish church of St. Martin.
At this place you will see a sign that directs you to the left about five hundred meters to visit the chapel of St. Jacob which is located in the local cemetery. In the church of St. Martin, you can get your stamp. The parish office is across the street from the church, on the left. From the parish church, follow the camino signs to the north. You will pass a roundabout and the path continues along an asphalt road.
At the end of the village, after passing the railway line, you will already see the parish church in Molvi in the distance. That road will bring you right in front Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Search here for pastor Pater Zdravko Tuba. Not just to get your stamp, but to meet the priest who supported the Camino Podravina project from day one. Be sure to enter this Marian sanctuary and give thanks for the beautiful 22 km you walked today.
Photo: Irena Kovačić
3. Molve – Hlebine 19.1 km
You start the journey ahead Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary through the center of the town itself. He walks on the sidewalk. It passes by shops and cafes, ideal for stocking your backpack with the necessary food for the trip. On the left side, you pass a large football field and the sidewalk ends there, you are now walking along the main road.
Caution is required, but the road is not busy and along the edge it is wide enough that you can get off the road if necessary. In 4 km you will reach a turn to the left where the Camino trail goes, but before that we recommend walking 250 meters straight to the Repaški bridge. Be sure to notice the speed and power of the Drava. You can return to the Camina trail along the meadow along the road. The path leads along a macadam road along the embankment.
This part of the Camino is reminiscent of well-known areas Messete in Spain. It is necessary to walk about 10 km along the embankment. But before the boring part of the flat embankment starts (which also has its good sides, meditation at its best) the path will turn you to the left towards Lake Čingi Lingi, an artificial lake created by digging gravel. About 3 kilometers from Molvi and one and a half kilometers from Repaški bridge. It is located in a natural environment by the river Drava and is one of the main tourist destinations in the municipality of Molve.
The town of Čingi Lingi bears the same name, and it is mostly a weekend village that surrounds one of the three lakes. Čingi Linga consists of a total of 3 lakes with a total area of 18 hectares and an average depth of 16 meters. During the summer you can also swim in the lake. The Camino path after Čingi Lingi will lead you through the edge of the forest, past several houses and after the winding path you will find yourself on the embankment again. During the summer heat, it is mandatory to have protection for your head and, of course, plenty of fluids. At one point along the embankment on the right, you will see the Drava again.
And when you've had enough of embankments and plains, a resting place can be seen in the distance along the Drava River on the right side of the Camino trail. Be sure to rest there along the Drava, enjoy the sculptures of the naive. The Camino trail takes you along the only dusty, cobbled road next to the forest to the road and that is the place of Komatnica.
You will see a social center, a school and a small chapel. The Camino arrows lead you to the left along the road towards Hlebine, which is 5 kilometers away. At one part, the asphalted road ends and becomes cobbled, and through the fields you soon reach the Hlebina signpost, the tower of the Hlebina church can be seen in the distance.
When entering the town of Hlebine, it is necessary to follow the asphalted road again. Passing through the village, you will first pass by on the left Galleries of naive art in front of which is a sculpture park. The gallery is located in the center of the village, across the street from the municipality and a shop. A few meters ahead, on the left, there is Church of St. Catherine built in 1833/1834. in the Romanesque style.
Next to the church is the parsonage where you can find the stamp on the window near the front door. Enter the church if possible. Be sure to look behind the church for the Stations of the Cross, which was made in the nave. You are still in the cradle of naive art. At the end of the day, if you want to go back to the gallery, look and learn something about naive art.
Photo: Anto Drlja
4. Hlebine – Draganovec 21,5 km
The day starts in the center of Hlebin, where you have a store for supplies. Arrows lead you out of Hlebin along the sidewalk along the main street, you will notice several more ateliers and smaller naive galleries. On the left, you come to K. Hegedušića Street, where the Camino trail enters.
After a short time, the house disappears, the macadam road begins and you enter the natural environment of Camino. The path leads through a field and along a small forest. You turn right along the Bistra canal. You will pass over the main road and further on the path leads along the canal. In the distance on the right you can see the church in Hlebine greeting you.
When there is no more road along the canal, turn slightly to the left towards the houses and the small settlement that you will pass by chapel of St. John the Baptist. The stairs in front of the chapel call for a short rest. You continue on the unpaved road and further along the fields, the path directs you to the left side where you already see the forest in the distance, which you must be looking forward to if it's hot and the sun is already high above.
When you enter the forest, you walk along a beautiful part of the Camino surrounded by the forest. It is possible that a car will pass, but it is not a busy road. Leaving the forest, you entered the Koprivnica Brega, on the right you will be greeted by a sign and the asphalt begins. The Camino turns right and quickly left at the crucifix. You are walking along the main street and on the left side in the distance you must see the municipal flag with the Pilgrim's shell on it. You have a shop there, a cafe across the street and a large park in front of the school.
It is located at the bottom of the park church of st. Roka where you can get your stamp. When you have rested and gathered your strength, you will continue on the path straight out of Koprivnički Brega. Turn left and you are back on the macadam road that follows you for about 5 km to the entrance to Koprivnica. You are walking along the railway and on this section you have to be careful not to run out of water and to protect yourself from the sun. When you step onto the asphalt in the distance, you will see a shopping center that will never reach you.
Once you've arrived, you can take a break, it's about 2 kilometers to the city center. You walk along the houses of Bjelovarska cesta and on the left you enter the fairground, the famous Koprivnica gathering place on Mondays when it's fair day. You will notice ramparts, the remains of wooden dwellings that are used during the Renaissance Festival. You can pass the ramparts and enter the old core of Koprivnica, where you first see it Franciscan Church of St. Anthony of Padua.
On the right is the museum of the city of Koprivnica and on the left at the beginning of the Koprivnica park is the church of St. Nikola, which you enter for your stamp. The parish office is next to the church. There's another stamp in the office Tourist Boards of Koprivnica-Krizevačka County some 200 meters from the church, on Trg B. Jelačića.
The Camino trail continues through the park next to the pavilion. You can take a walk around the square, have something to eat in the famous Pivnica, or drink coffee in the numerous cafes located on and around the square. When leaving the square, you pass in front of the county building, cross the zebra crossing to the other side of the road, where you can see the Orthodox church in front of you. For a while, you leave the city on the pavement, then enter Magdalenska Street, at the roundabout into Gorička Street and the end of the road.
You have reached the level crossing. Special caution is required here, you have to cross the main road to enter Širovice Street. Straight on the asphalt until the arrows turn you left towards Draganovac. At house number 7 in Draganovac, on your right, you will see the Camino trademark in front of the house, on the house, on the road, on the pillar. Contact Barica and Zvonko Polak (contact phone number can be found at Facebook group).
Your day can end here, or you can continue straight to the community center in Draganovac, where there is also a large playground and a fire training ground. It is the beginning of Polak's path (Zvonko will tell you everything about the path itself), it is also the Camino path that awaits you tomorrow.
Photo: Goran Kovačić
5. Draganovec – Reka 19,2 km
You are in a green environment on the playground, in front of the entrance to the forest. The beginning of today's Camino path is also the beginning the newest hiking trails "Polakova staza". When you pass the playground at the bottom on the right, you enter a narrow forest path. Along the path, follow the asphalt road on one part on the left, to which the path will bring you back. You will walk on the asphalt for a while and pass the ramp, which is transient and usually elevated. If it is down, simply lift it up and close it again, it is not locked.
If you continue walking along the asphalt road, you will see signs on the wood and on the asphalt in front of you, directing you to re-enter the forest path on the right. This is where the adventure begins, you will cross a small improvised bridge and begin the ascent of about 200 meters. Extra caution is required during rains. The path is winding to make it easier to overcome. With a light and cautious step, you will soon be at the top.
When you rest and your heart stops pounding, you will notice what a wonderful road is ahead of you. You are in the heart of the forest and now you can enjoy the road ahead. A leisurely walk in the forest will recharge your batteries.
When you leave the forest path, you are on a turnpike and on a forest road. The arrows point you straight. You have about an hour's walk to the mountain house and the turn for "Stankov vrh". Along the way, you will pass several "checks", feel free to climb one of them. At the end of that road, you come to a wider, unpaved road that takes you to the right along the Camino path. The marks are on the trees.
You walk for a short time and there is a mountain house on the left. Camino road is on the right. But you have a mark here "Stank's peak" 500 meters to the left. It is definitely recommended to visit it, even though you got the stamp from the Poles in Draganovac. Stankov vrh is a special peak, from which you will not see or experience a spectacular view (we saved that for later), it is the highest peak of Bilogora, a slight elevation in a huge, spacious wooded and slightly hilly landscape. At the highest point on 309 meters above sea level is a stone pillar and several benches where you will rest.
You can, if you want, get a hiking stamp in your passport at this place. When you have visited Stankov vrh, return to the mountain house and continue the Camino straight, still following the signs on the trees. At one point you reach an asphalted road and several houses and cottages meet you. When leaving the village, you must turn right towards the hunting lodge "Draganovec". The signs direct you well to the right, but if you happen to reach the main road, take a few steps back. The hunting lodge will be on your left, there is also a clay pigeon shooting range. You enter the forest again along the forest road.
Although it will be in the forest of side paths you are walking straight along the road, the markings are still on the trees. Exiting the forest gives you a beautiful view of the nearby hills, and there you follow the sign that leads you to the left. You go down the road to the main road. Now walk along the road for about 200 meters to the right, until the Camino turns left, back onto the dirt road. Soon left again. On the left side you will see the main traffic road, the forest and the path you took down from the forest. Soon we turn right, climbing gently. You will pass several weekend houses and continue along a nice path through the forest.
At one part of the trail, it will again widen into a forest road, and there follow the signs to the right and at the sign "Olimp" to the right again. A few cottages and you come to a place where a spectacular view awaits you. On the left, you can see the mountain in the distance fender, and the view to the right is breathtaking. The first thing you will see is the way you came, the hill opposite. Koprivnica is literally in the palm of your hand even if the weather is nice you will see Hungary. You can also see Molve where you were the other day and other parts of Camino Podravino that you passed. When you have enjoyed the view of the landscape, you look at where you are standing. We are sure that you are on the roof of the house, if you do not believe, check. Continue straight along the path to the crucifix and further straight.
On the left side, between several cottages, you can once again enjoy the view of Koprivnica and part of northwestern Croatia. Although you are surrounded by weekend houses, the road will disappear and you will enter the forest on the right by a narrow path. The descent begins along the path and further through cottages or cellars. Be careful not to slip if the grass is wet. You will come to larger stone slabs that you continue to descend to the road. When you reach the road, turn left. You are in Starigrad. On the left, you pass PRC, a restaurant where you can have refreshments.
The Camino trail leads you straight through the Starigrad settlement next to the houses. Then right to get to Church of Blessed Mother Teresa. It is a modern church and the only parish in Croatia dedicated to this saint. You can get a stamp in the church. When you leave the church, go right along the road towards the Reka settlement. The part ahead of you is on an asphalt road and you need less than an hour to complete today's section. When you enter Reka, you pass through the settlement i Church of the Holy Trinity waiting for you on the left, also a stamp.
6. Reka – Kuzminec 29 km
You are ahead Church of the Holy Trinity in Reka. The Camino path leads to the railway and the main road. On the left, you will pass a small park, a railroad crossing and a large football field will be on your left. Before you cross the main road, because the Camino takes you straight, get food and water because you won't have a chance to reach Rasinja. The shop is also on the left. You walk along the paved road to the point where the Camino turns right onto a dirt road. Soon left and right to Rečko polje.
You pass through the settlement and the road along the fields. On the road that has been re-paved at the major bend, you will notice a sign where the Camino trail takes you sharply to the left onto an unpaved road. This is where the hiking trail begins and you enter the trim track on your right. You walk for about a kilometer along a beautiful path through the forest.
Often on this part of the trail you can meet people who are recreating here. The path takes you past the Avalon restaurant, which will be in front of you. You turn left if you're not going to the restaurant to drink coffee and slowly descend the narrow path through the forest. The markings are on the trees and must be carefully followed to stay on the trail.
Coming out of the forest, you go straight to the main road, where we now turn right onto Vinogradska Street. From that street, the next turn is a sharp left into Dubovečki hill. It will be on your right chapel of St. Leopold Mandić. Follow the signs along that street, which will take you several more times to Josipa Sirutka Street. On that street you pass over Vinica Street and to the left you go to a smaller, narrow, unobstructed road, which is the passage through the "Klanac". When you get out onto the road, you are in the street of Dr. NIkole Sertić and the direction of Camino is to the left. Not long, you turn right into Močilski branch 1 and follow the signs that still direct you a little in their directions.
You are in a populated part of Koprivnica where there are many forks, but the Camino path is well marked if you follow the arrows, which are now mostly on electric poles, you can't get lost. In this part, all streets lead to Močile do Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which will be on your left.
Before you turn left towards the church where the arrows lead you, on the right side about 100 meters is the restaurant "Zlatan", which is a friend of Camino. There you can get a meal and also a good night's sleep. When you get to church in Močila request a trademark. The parish office is located a little to the right of the church on the Camina path. If it happens that you cannot reach the trademark, contact our Ksenia (contact number can be found at Facebook group). Ksenija and Luna will be happy to accompany you for a few kilometers if Ksenija is not working. further along Močile street and follow the signs to Močilski vineyards.
You are back on the unpaved road and entering the forest. Now you walk along the forest road following the markings on the trees to the place where the Camino path will direct you right onto the asphalt. On the right is the mountain house "1 Baraka". Ahead of you is a long walk through the forest, but on an asphalted road. Sometimes a car passes by. When you wonder how much more to walk and I believe you are a bit bored, you will reach the "Rudi Jurić" hiking house. It is not open and has no facilities, but you can rest on the benches and gather strength for further.
After a lot of asphalt, there is a cobbled road again that takes you to the right and at the sign Vrh Soviljnjak to the right again. You reach the place above Rasinja. It is a vineyard area with vineyards. In one part, you will see a beautiful view of Rasinja, which is below you. Passing by the chapel, you will gently descend to the cemetery, which is on the Camino path on the right. You have entered Rasinja and at the farm Gudan on the right (you can't help but notice) you will go right. You are on the main street in Rasinja and it will be in front of you Church of Našašča St. Crisis on the right side. Look for the stamp and we definitely recommend checking out the old cemetery next to the church, where the tombs of the Inkey family are located.
On the right side of the church, go down the stairs and there you will find a sleeping beauty waiting for better times, the castle of the Inkey family. The castle dates back to the 19th century. Tour the castle, take a few photos and take the path to the road that leads you right to an even bigger road that you can cross with a well-marked zebra crossing. You walk along the road to the railway crossing and immediately after the railway you have to turn left onto the dirt road.
You walk along the railway on your left until you reach a sign that will direct you to the right along the field path along the forest. That way straight to the paved road. In front of you is the Gorica board, and the first house on the right is the place where you can look for Slavek (contact phone number can be found in Facebook group ) that will take you to the chapel of St. Jacob and they will give you a stamp. Slavek welcomes every pilgrim with a smile on his face and wonderful stories.
When you leave Gorica, the signs lead you along the gravel road along the fields to the small town of Vojvodinec on the left, and you have to take a sharp right onto the asphalt and follow that road to Kuzminec. Esther is waiting for you in Kuzminac (contact phone number at Facebook group). Her house is across the street from the church. If he is at home, he will quickly come to you to brag about his rich history Church of St. Kuzma and Damjan.
A beautiful church that leaves no one indifferent. You are done for today. Come in and get your stamp and give thanks for this day, it's been a long one.
7. Kuzminec – Ludbreg 22,7 km
The center of the world
Photo: Ludbreg Tourist Board
When you are in front of the church in Kuzminac, head towards the fire station and in front of the station, the Camino trail leads you right into the fields. You are walking along a field path in a beautiful natural environment. Following the arrows that will redirect you several times, you will reach an asphalted road where you have to go right. You have entered the Podravina part of Ludbrek. You will come to chapel of St. Magdalene to you on the right. It is the burial chapel of the counts Drašković, which is surrounded by the Križenčija forest.
After the break you take next to the chapel, you go straight along the cobbled road into the forest. On the right is the hunting lodge. This forest seems relaxing, it's time for meditation. When you leave the forest, walk a little further to the intersection where you will go left towards the village of St. Peter.
In the center of town, the church will be on your right and you go right, then immediately left at the crucifix. On the way, you will find the restaurant "Lav" on the right. Take the opportunity to have a coffee or something to eat. When you leave the village, there is a plain in front of you, the road requires a little caution. Then you come to an even more important road, you are on the main Koprivnica-Ludbreg road. You have about 1m of space to walk on the side of the road, so you are safe, but still be careful. When you come to the town of Globočec Ludbreški, near the small chapel on the left, you have to go to Cvjetna ulica, to the left. Soon turn right and continue along Cvjetni Street.
When you get to the intersection of Cvjetna Street with Izvorska and before you take the Camino straight to the narrow road. On the right is the red house no. 11, where is Kristina's (contact number, mobile phone at Facebook group ) you can get the stamp of St. Vinka. A slight ascent and the path leads you to the right and you continue to ascend gently.
You are surrounded by wineries and vineyards, and in front of you you will see the chapel of the Mother of God. The Camino takes you to the left along Vinogradska street and there you prepare for the climb, you are still going towards the great saint of this region. You reach the lookout point, the statue of St. Vinko, the patron saint of the Ludbreš vineyard. Watch out now this is this the tallest statue of St. Vinko in the world 7,40 meters. The view from the observation deck reaches as far as Hungary. The association of winegrowers "Trsek" is responsible for the installation of this statue in 2011.
When you have enjoyed the view and rested, you start the last i believe the most beautiful 8,5 km Camino Podravina. When you turned your back to St. In Vinka, you go to Sigečak street, walk along the paved road with the splendor of beautiful cellars and cottages. There are signs on the electric poles, they will guide you several times until you reach the place where the view of the whole of Ludbreg spreads out in front of you. There you have to turn left and you will soon enter the forest. You will walk along a forest path, follow the signs on the trees.
When you leave the forest, you will pass through the meadow and come back to the cellar, where you will find yourself on the asphalt again. A gentle descent along the road, you turn left and soon right along a gentler climb. Again on an unpaved road. Beautiful cottages and cellars are all around you. When you reach the road, you have to turn right on the asphalt. You will pass by the crucifix, which will be on your right, and you have to go left, and soon you will have to turn off the road again to the left. The view to the left is spectacular again. If no one has stopped you and offered you a gem until now, you will hardly pass this part of the trail without it happening to you.
You are at the entrance to the forest and a small gorge. It's as if you're entering an enchanted forest, but only for a short time because at the bottom of the gorge you'll see the splendor of cottages again, and there you'll have to turn right and then left. You will reach the restaurant located on the Camino "Črn Bel" trail itself. You will pass the parking lot and you are literally in the restaurant. The stairs will direct you to the left, but before that we recommend that you enter the restaurant for refreshment or just take a look from the terrace of the restaurant at Ludbreg, which you will enter soon.
Extend your pilgrimage a little longer, which is coming to an end. When you start going down the stairs you are back on the Camino path, you will see a closed door in front of you. You are not on the wrong path, as in Spain you have to open the door and close it again behind you. You will find yourself on the asphalt and go left to Starjak Street. You soon turn right onto a dirt road. Left then right at the dam over Bednja. Spectacular experience.
Now with a gentle, beautiful walk to the island of Mladost. The famous Ludbreš excursion site. You will reach a lake with a waterfall. You will pass through the park, cross the bridge into Kalnička street and go right there until you cross the main street of Ban Jelačić into the educational park. You can learn a little about Ludbreg from the boards located throughout the park.
Leaving that park, the Camino trail goes about 100 m to the right to direct you towards the famous sanctuary of the Precious Blood of Jesus. Now you will go straight to Trg Svetog Trojstva by the shrine that you will leave on the right. You will pass the castle on the right. At the zebra crossing to the left you go towards "center of the world". Namely, here you will really stand in the center of the world.
The last arrow will point you to the right the Church of the Holy Trinity and the end of the Camino Podravina trail. Andreja (contact number u Facebook group) is a person who has a mark and will gladly welcome every pilgrim. Enter the church and see the famous relic of the Precious Blood of Jesus. Also on the right, there is the Tourist Office where you will get your compostela and stamp, but only when your excitement calms down a little and you realize that you have walked 160 kilometers of the Camino Podravina.
Photo: Irena Kovačić
