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A cycling tour, fishing, paintball and airsoft appeal to a range of interests. The wider travel destination of Općina Nova Kapela offers further cultural and natural attractions. You can take the activities and cultural themes mentioned into account when planning your trip.
Activities and planning
The Nova Kapela circular cycling route is about 26 km long. This approximate distance gives you a specific point of reference if you plan to include cycling in your trip. Route information may change, so check local conditions before setting out.
Fishing is possible along the Žavnjača watercourse in Nova Kapela. Check the applicable access rules and permits in advance, as these may change.
A club associated with Nova Kapela offers paintball and airsoft at a site in Batrina. If you plan to take part in either activity, check booking and operating arrangements in advance, as these may change.
Culture in the wider travel destination of Općina Nova Kapela
The Church of St. Luke in Srednji Lipovac dates back to 1275. It is considered the oldest original cultural asset in the municipality of Nova Kapela. In the village of Nova Kapela, the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built in the 18th century. The All Saints’ Cemetery Chapel in Nova Kapela is the mausoleum of Aleksandar Seitz.
Ravnjaš in Nova Kapela is also part of this cultural context. The archaeological site is classified as an immovable cultural asset under designation Z-3877. Archaeological investigations identified a large site from the Sopot culture period there. The church, cemetery chapel and archaeological site offer different perspectives on the cultural history of Općina Nova Kapela. In terms of age, the churches represent different periods: St. Luke dates back to 1275, while the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary dates from the 18th century. Ravnjaš complements the religious buildings with an archaeological site from the Sopot culture period.
Nature trail and village offerings in Općina Nova Kapela
The trail in Stara Kapela has six rest stops with sturdy oak tables and benches. Around 120 plant species along the trail are labeled in Croatian and Latin. At some rest stops, information boards display pictures and names of the birds and wild animals found there. The trail also provides information about local edible and non-edible mushrooms. Its natural history focus thus spans plants, animals and mushrooms.
The eco-ethno village of Stara Kapela has a weaving museum; check what is currently on display before your visit. There is also a stocked fishing pond for anglers. Check the current operating conditions in advance, as these may change. The village also has two traditional restaurants. Check their current availability before your trip.
For the wider travel overview: Općina Nova Kapela.
