Garić Grad

Garić Grad is a stone castle ruin situated at 356 meters (1,168 feet) elevation among forested hills. The remaining walls and structural elements reveal how the fortress was originally constructed.

The fortress was built around 1300 and served as a defensive fortification during the medieval period. It formed part of the region's defensive network protecting against external threats of that era.

The ruins are registered in Croatia's Cultural Heritage Registry, representing the medieval past of this forested region. You can see how the fortress was integrated into the local landscape as part of a broader defensive network.

Access is by a steep road with a small parking area near the entrance that fits about three vehicles. The site has no public lighting, so visiting during daylight hours is recommended.

The ruins sit completely isolated in the forest, far from any modern buildings or infrastructure. This creates a feeling of exploring an abandoned fortress in its natural surroundings.

Location: Berek

Inception: 13 century

Elevation above the sea: 356 m

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 45.63083,16.75667

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20