Historical - educational trail "Kamenjak"
The oldest tourist material of Stubičke Toplice, dating back to 1914 (Mineral bath and spa, printing office William Eisenstädter) records the existence of this trail and promotes the same as additional nature relaxation content, stating "... fresh from the woods decorated shaded roads make patients and other guests staying in the bath more enjoyable."
Recognizing the historic tourist records and oral tradition of connoisseurs, this forgotten trail was rebuilt on the hill and the eponymous forest Kamenjak in late 2004 and early 2005, but also as a historical - educational trail in 2014. It is located on the southwest side of the forest Kamenjak, the northeastern part of the municipality Stubičke Toplice, near the hotel "Matija Gubec" and Special Hospital. The track is 1200 meters long, with a height difference of 87 meters.
This interesting promenade has a historical, religious and ecological characteristics, calls for a relaxing pace through the preserved nature and leads to:
- Piety in the forest park Kamenjak
where we can find the crucifix, work of late artist Božidar Staroveški and, in the cavity of an oak, a statue of Our Lady of Kamenjak, a gift of the first parish priest, reverend Philip Lucić
- Oak Galženjak - a protected natural monument
oral tradition speaks that the rebel peasants of The Great Peasant Rebellion in 1573 were hung on this oak.
Kamenjak forest is rich in biodiversity which is as an indicator of a healthy ecosystem. Meeting with the interesting forest world encourages the visitors to research and preserve the species, habitat and landscape diversity. Along the path there are resting places and educational boards placed with the characteristics of Kamenjak trees, shrubs, ground plants, animal species in the area, many of which are legally protected and endangered, so the historical - educational trail can also be used for the purposes of school in nature.
