Explore Šulinec: Lonjska Ruta and Hrupec

Šulinec can be explored through two very different aspects: the Lonjska Ruta passes through the village, while Hrupec adds a culinary touch with Prigorje cuisine, wine, and views over the vineyards and the greenery of Prigorje. This is a useful distinction when choosing a holiday apartment: would you like to plan your stay around the route, or also arrange a culinary visit? The wider travel area also offers local club sports and an educational eco-trail.

The route and club life

The Lonjska Ruta passes through Šulinec between Sveti Ivan Zelina and Marinovec. This makes it possible to plan the village as a section of the route. If you are planning your trip around this stretch, check the route before setting out, as details may change. The sequence of the two neighboring place names also gives you a specific point of reference for locating Šulinec in your plans.

The Hockey klub “Zelina” shows another side of the village. It is based at Šulinec 4a and takes part in national and international competitions and tournaments. The club also has a hockey school with 45 children aged 7 to 10. These details make club sports a distinct part of the local scene, alongside the route and the culinary options.

Hrupec: cuisine, wine, and hilly scenery

Izletište Hrupec is located at Šulinec 72. At the same address, the Lonjska Ruta lists Vinotočje – kušaona vina Hrupec as a cultural and gastronomic stop. Klet Hrupec is a klet serving local cuisine. Its culinary profile features traditionally prepared Prigorje dishes and a selection of wines, including Kraljevina. This gives your stay a distinct regional flavor that goes beyond a general meal stop.

The klet is in the hills of the Zelina area and offers views of vineyards and the greenery of Prigorje. Izletište Hrupec also has a grill and a roasting oven. Visits are available Monday to Friday, as well as Saturdays and Sundays by prior arrangement. Confirm your preferred time before arrival so you can plan your visit accordingly.

Another trail in the travel area

In the wider travel area, the 7 km educational eco-trail “Kroz Zelinsku goru” runs from a spring near Biškupec, via Zelingrad, to the Kladešćica excursion area. The trail can be explored on foot or by bicycle. This tour is on a different scale from the Lonjska Ruta through Šulinec: the eco-trail has a specified length, stops, and two ways to get around, while the Lonjska Ruta places Šulinec between Sveti Ivan Zelina and Marinovec. This helps you decide whether to focus on a route through the wider area or on the section passing through Šulinec.

Choose a holiday apartment to suit your travel plans

The distinction between the village and the wider travel area may matter when choosing a holiday apartment. The Lonjska Ruta passes through Šulinec itself, while the educational eco-trail is described as an option in the wider travel area. Consider whether you would like to focus your plans more on Šulinec’s section of the route or give excursions into the wider region equal importance. Hrupec adds a culinary visit to these options, which requires prior arrangement.

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