CAMINO MEĐIMURJE
The Way of St. James through Northern Croatia – 132.2 KM
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The journey begins where you decide. |
Route, Highlights and Accommodation
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Day |
Route |
Distance |
Highlights |
Accommodation |
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1 |
Ludbreg – Donja Dubrava |
20.7 km |
Sanctuary of the Precious Blood of Christ in Ludbreg (UNESCO Tentative List) |
Hotel Amalia Ludbreg |
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2 |
Donja Dubrava – Prelog |
25.6 km |
St. James Church in Prelog |
Hotel Panorama Prelog |
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3 |
Prelog – Čakovec |
23.2 km |
St. James Church in Prelog |
Hotel Panorama Prelog |
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4 |
Čakovec – Drava Bridge (Varaždin) |
16.2 km |
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Varaždin |
Hotel Park Varaždin |
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5 |
Čakovec (Old Town Zrinski) – Pleškovec (St. George Church on the Hill) |
10.5 km |
St. Anthony of Padua Church in Čakovec; St. Nicholas Church in Čakovec |
Hotel Castellum Čakovec or Hotel Park Čakovec |
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6 |
St. Juraj na Bregu – via Štrigova to the Slovenian border |
23.0 km |
St. Jerome Church in Štrigova |
Heritage Hotel Terbotz / Terme Sveti Martin |
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7 |
Slovenian border (Banfi) – Ljutomer |
13.0 km |
Cross-border stage connecting Croatia and Slovenia |
Terme Sveti Martin / Heritage Hotel Terbotz |
*Distances are approximate. Route conditions may vary.
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Book your Camino experience Guided and self-guided packages available. |
Packages
- Self-guided packages – walk at your own pace with route guidance, maps, GPX tracks, accommodation and support throughout the journey.
- Guided packages – join experienced local guides and enjoy a worry-free journey with full organization, logistics and authentic local stories along the route.
Additional Experiences Along the Route
Depending on the interests of the group, Camino Međimurje can be enriched with carefully selected tourist attractions, local stories and authentic experiences that add value to the programme. In addition to the walking route itself, cultural, creative, gastronomic, socially responsible and premium experiences can be included to connect travellers with the local community, nature and the identity of the destination.
Living history
Interpretive encounters and programmes that present local history, heritage and stories in an engaging, vivid and accessible way.
Pottery workshop in the studio of Vesna Osojnički
A creative experience of working with clay in an authentic artistic setting, ideal for smaller groups, special-interest travellers and programmes focused on local crafts and personal experience.
Socially responsible workshops with Humana Nova
Programmes connecting sustainability, social responsibility, textile recycling and community inclusion. An excellent option for groups seeking an experience with clear social and environmental value.
Garden-to-table culinary workshops with Baka Biba
A warm, homely and authentic gastronomic experience based on local dishes, seasonal ingredients and Međimurje flavours. The programme can include a garden story, harvesting, food preparation and shared dining.
Seasonal nature experiences
Depending on the travel period, the programme can include seasonal activities such as grape harvesting, lavender harvesting, plum or strawberry jam-making and other activities connected with nature, rural life and local production.
Premium experiences
For groups wishing to add something special to the programme, premium experiences such as a hot-air balloon flight, a themed picnic in nature or other tailor-made experiences can be arranged.