The Mohokos is the highest peak of a hill range situated in Međimurje County, northern

Croatia , image_flag = Flag of Croatia.svg , image_coat = Coat of arms of Croatia.svg , anthem = "Lijepa naša domovino"("Our Beautiful Homeland") , image_map = , map_caption = , capit ...

. The hill range extends for about 20 kilometres across the northwestern part of the County (so called ''Upper Međimurje'') in northwest-southeast direction and represents the terminal easternmost slopes of the

Alps The Alps () ; german: Alpen ; it, Alpi ; rm, Alps ; sl, Alpe . are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe, stretching approximately across seven Alpine countries (from west to east): France, Sw ...

. As the highest elevation in the County, Mohokos lies exactly 344,4 metres above the

sea level Mean sea level (MSL, often shortened to sea level) is an average surface level of one or more among Earth's coastal bodies of water from which heights such as elevation may be measured. The global MSL is a type of vertical datuma standardised g ...

. There are meadows,

vineyard A vineyard (; also ) is a plantation of grape-bearing vines, grown mainly for winemaking, but also raisins, table grapes and non-alcoholic grape juice. The science, practice and study of vineyard production is known as viticulture. Vineyards ...

orchard An orchard is an intentional plantation of trees or shrubs that is maintained for food production. Orchards comprise fruit- or nut-producing trees which are generally grown for commercial production. Orchards are also sometimes a feature of larg ...

s and groves around it. On the top there is a stone

landmark A landmark is a recognizable natural or artificial feature used for navigation, a feature that stands out from its near environment and is often visible from long distances. In modern use, the term can also be applied to smaller structures or f ...

with a built-in polished plaque containing the following text: "The highest geographical point in Međimurje – Mohokos 344,4 m – 26.IX.1999". Mohokos is a popular tourist destination, especially for many admirers of

hiking Hiking is a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails or footpaths in the countryside. Walking for pleasure developed in Europe during the eighteenth century.AMATO, JOSEPH A. "Mind over Foot: Romantic Walking and Rambling." In ''On Foot: A Histor ...

, hillwalking or bicycle touring.

External links

Mohokos on the website of the Croatian Mountaineering Association

Highest peaks in Medjimurje County do not exceed 350 metres above the sea level

Mohokos - highest elevation point in Medjimurje County

* ttps://web.archive.org/web/20050210030739/http://pubwww.carnet.hr/pedala/staze/kleti/staza_kleti_mc1.html Mohokos in the network of the cycling routes in Croatia* ttps://web.archive.org/web/20120425055953/http://www.bundek.hr/pjesice.html Mohokos - point of climbers' interest with a nice view to the south
Mohokos is situated in ''Medjimurske gorice'', a wine-producing region
Tourist attractions in Međimurje County Hills of Croatia Landforms of Međimurje County