Discover Zagradec on the Krka

Zagradec offers several clearly identifiable points to consider when planning a trip: its location on the Krka, a pilgrimage church, a mill that is still in operation and the annual Gregorjev sejem. The following features can help you decide whether the river landscape, cultural heritage, milling or an event date is the main draw for you.

Location on the Krka

Zagradec lies on a high rocky terrace on the left bank of the Krka. The Krka waterfalls shape the character of the town. The riverside setting describes its geographic position; the waterfalls are another feature of its character. Zagradec can therefore be understood both through its specific location on the river and through a defining element of the river landscape.

Pilgrimage church and cultural heritage

The pilgrimage church of the Immaculate Conception of Mary stands in the south of Zagradec. Inside the church is a marble pulpit that was moved here from Stična Monastery. The church is listed as a cultural heritage unit under EŠD 2696. These are two distinct aspects: the pulpit establishes a specific connection to Stična Monastery, while the listing identifies the church as a cultural heritage unit. If you are interested in religious cultural heritage, the dedication, pulpit and listing offer precise points of reference for understanding the church.

Štupnikov Mlin: millstone and hydropower

Štupnikov Mlin is now the only mill still operating on the upper reaches of the Krka. Various types of flour are ground and sold there using a traditional old millstone. The mill is supplied entirely with electricity by its own hydropower plant. The combination of a traditional millstone and an on-site hydropower plant describes two aspects of the mill’s operation: the milling process and its energy supply. For travellers interested in traditional processing, the direct connection between the flour on offer and the millstone is also tangible.

Gregorjev sejem and a hiking route

The annual Gregorjev sejem takes place in Zagradec. If you would like to plan your trip around this event, check the dates for your travel year. A specific hiking example comes from the 11th edition of the Prijetno-domače circular trail, which took place from 3 to 5 October 2025. On the second day, hikers set off from Zagradec; the route went via Ambrus, Korinj and Krka to Muljava. This route sequence applies to the 2025 edition. For later editions, check the relevant dates separately. These offer two distinct ways to plan: an annual event and a hiking route specifically dated to 2025.

Tourist information

Kavarna pri Joži serves as Zagradec’s tourist information centre. If you are looking for tourist information about the town, it is a specific point of reference for planning your trip.

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