Tourists regularly undertake pilgrimages to the natural attractions and picturesque places of Zagreb's Green Ring. Those places offer the perfect hideaway to escape stress, city crowds and the fifth-gear lifestyle. It is impossible not to feel calm and relaxed in the harmonious greenery, with the discreet sound backdrop of sleeping villages, forests, meadows, mountains, streams and lakes. Finding a better way to get rid of worries and recharge with new energy is challenging. Some of the visitors are also looking for spiritual fulfilment, and the rich sacral heritage of Zagreb County hides many places worth visiting. Whether you are a person of faith or a curious traveller, this list of featured locations can inspire you to plan your next trip.

• The Cardinal Valley, Krašić
• The Wooden churches and chapels in Turopolje
• The Footprint of St. Martin, Dugo Selo
• The Franciscan monastery with the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jastrebarsko
• The Chapel of St. Elijah on the St. Gera mountain peak, Žuberak
• The Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Snow in Volavje, Jastrebarsko
• The Franciscan monastery and Church of St. John the Baptist, Kloštar Ivanić
• The Church of St. Lawrence, Lovrečka Varoš
• The Church of the Holy Three Kings, Komin
• The Greek Catholic Churches in Žumberak