In the 1358 land register, Klenovšćak appears under the historical name Clunischach; at the same time, the 25-kilometre 5 Springs of Ćićarija cycling route passes through the village. This brings together a specific point of cultural history and a designated cycling tour. The cycling route is a loop that passes through the village; Kaštel, by contrast, refers to the upper part of the village, where the church and cemetery are located.

Kaštel and the village’s history

The upper part of the village is known as Kaštel. The Church of St. Catherine and the cemetery are located there. The name Kaštel helps identify their location in the upper part of the village. The church can be described by its exterior and interior features: its bell tower is ten metres high and has two bells. Inside, there are three altars with statues of St. Catherine, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Roch. Along with the church’s location in the village, these details also tell us about its furnishings.

Blue plaques in the courtyards record house and family nicknames such as Hlaji, Hrini, Matijni and Oštari. They add another kind of local history to the church and cemetery: names associated with individual households. The condition of the plaques may change. The village name, the named part of the village and the family nicknames thus offer different points of reference for exploring Klenovšćak’s cultural history.

On foot or by bike

A village walk starts and ends at the monument to the victims of the Second World War. The official 5 Springs of Ćićarija cycling route is a 25-kilometre loop of moderate difficulty that passes through Klenovšćak. The two activities differ mainly in how you get around: a walk starting and ending at the monument, or a cycling tour with a specified distance and difficulty. When planning your stay, you can decide whether the village walk or the cycling route better suits your plans.

The cycling loop includes a spring in Klenovšćak that is not always active. So do not rely on it as your only source of water. As route information may be updated, check the latest details about the route before setting out.

Choose accommodation to suit your stay

The local road LC50070 connects Brest with Klenovšćak. When searching for a holiday apartment, use your interests as a first filter: would you like to focus mainly on Kaštel and the village’s history, or include the 25 km cycling loop in your plans? This helps you tailor your accommodation search to what you want to do during your stay. For a specific listing, check its stated location and current availability.

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