The 29-kilometre Glogovnica cycling route runs through Kloštar Ivanić to the Glogovnica River. It connects the town with vineyards, settlements, orchards and Čret Forest. The area also features sacred architecture and historical landmarks. Kloštar Ivanić is the municipal centre in northwestern Moslavina, 4 kilometres northeast of Ivanić-Grad.
Cycling Along the Glogovnica
The route passes through varied landscapes: vineyards, settlements, orchards and Čret Forest are among the places in its surroundings. Its destination is the Glogovnica River. A separate note concerns the 3-kilometre main road between Kloštar Ivanić and Ivanić-Grad. It is considerably busier, so caution is needed when cycling there. Conditions may change. The two distances therefore refer to different routes: 29 kilometres for the Glogovnica cycling route and 3 kilometres for the main road.
Sacred Architecture and History
The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kloštar Ivanić is considered the most significant monument of sacred architecture and history in this area. The Franciscan monastery and the Church of St John the Baptist form a unified architectural complex. The tower of this church is 69 metres high and was selected in 1817 as the starting point for the cadastral survey of Croatia and Slavonia. Its height and historical function make the tower a distinctive feature of the town’s history.
The area’s history also includes its archives and pharmacy. The Book of Miracles of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Ivanić is kept in the parish archive of the Franciscan Church of St John the Baptist; its entries cover the period from 1757 to 1782. The Franciscan pharmacy in Kloštar Ivanić is one of the oldest pharmacies in this part of Croatia. It was already in existence in 1670 and received public institution status in 1742, serving the healthcare needs of the population.
In 2023, the information board “History of Kloštar Ivanić” was installed in the town centre. It makes basic historical information permanently accessible to residents and visitors. A historic village well is also located in the centre and is one of the rare architectural monuments of its kind in northern Croatia. It is believed to have been built to serve the needs of the Military Frontier.
Pilgrimage and Local Culture
The Mother of Mercy pilgrimage site in Kloštar Ivanić draws numerous pilgrims from Croatia and around the world each year. Another aspect of local cultural life is fostered by the Kloštar Cultural and Artistic Society, which presents traditional songs and dances from Moslavina. Along with the historic churches and monastery, these traditions bring different facets to the town’s cultural life.
Horse Breeding and Community Life
At the municipal level, horse breeding is another part of the local scene. Around 30 horse breeders operate in the Municipality of Kloštar Ivanić, mainly breeding the Hrvatski posavac breed. The horses are kept on more than 220 hectares of communal grazing land.
A dated example of community life is the Gulašijada, the Zvonko Dokmanić Memorial. Its 14th edition took place on 6 September 2026 in Kloštar Ivanić and brought together numerous teams, visitors and fans of good food and convivial gatherings. Thus, alongside the cycling route, sacred heritage and local traditions, the town’s character also includes a specific culinary event, dated as noted.
Discover more destinations: Kloštar Ivanic, Municipality of Dubrava, Municipality of Zaprešić, Municipality of Jastrebarsko, Municipality of Pokupsko, Municipality of Pušća, Municipality of Žumberak, Municipality of Farkaševac.
See the broader travel overview: Zagreb County.
