Donje Makojišće: Vacation Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Lonja archaeological site, with Gradišće I and Gradišće II near Matušini in Donje Makojišće, is registered as protected archaeological cultural heritage under designation Z-6153.

Those who choose Donje Makojišće as a travel destination may wish to rent a vacation apartment.

Culture and History

The Lonja–Gradišče archaeological site is located on Gradišče Hill south of the village of Matušini and has significant archaeological potential.

The Futači Mill on the Lonja is provisionally protected under decision P-1741. The first written references to Grebengrad date back to 1209.

Nature and Landscape

Mount Sardanica, Mount Velišće, and Mount Veliki Ljubenjak are located in the immediate vicinity of Donje Makojišće. Mount Kam lies in the wider regional surroundings of Donje Makojišće.

The source of the Lonja is identified below Grebengrad Fortress; its upper course is described as a well-preserved natural river channel with habitats for crayfish and freshwater mussels.

Routes and Local Connections

County Road 25134 connects Mađarevo with Donje Makojišće over a distance of 3.841 kilometers. From Mađarevo, a route via Grebengrad Mountain Lodge leads to Veliki Lubenjak in 1 hour and 30 minutes.

At a Vincekovo celebration reported to have taken place on January 18, 2025, a walk led through Donje Makojišće. A hiking route between Donje Makojišće and Podevčevo is listed under the name “Donje Makojišće–Podevčevo.”

The names Novi Marof and Općina Novi Marof complete the local connections.