Medvednica & Sljeme
Medvednica / Sljeme
A forested mountain range north of Zagreb. A new cable car takes you to Sljeme Peak, where you can hike, ski, and eat at mountain huts.
Medvednica is a nature park, and its highest peak, Sljeme, rises to about 1,033 meters. The summit has a TV tower and several mountain hut restaurants. Opened in 2022, the new cable car runs directly from Gračani in the north of the city to the top in about 20 minutes, covering a single-trip distance of about 5 kilometers. The mountain has many forest trails, including a route down to the Medvedgrad castle ruins. In winter, there is a ski area that once hosted a World Cup slalom race. Mountain huts are crowded on weekends, so check the cable car's operating hours before you set out.
Opening hours
Cable car approx. 8:00 am–8:00 pm (seasonal changes)
Nearby sights
- Medvedgrad
- Mirogoj Cemetery
- Zagreb City Museum
- Tkalčićeva Street
- St. Mark's Church
- Croatian Museum of Naïve Art
- Museum of Broken Relationships
- Stone Gate