Croatia Forum

[Majestic]

Paklenica National Park is one of the most attractive natural phenomena in Croatia. Paklenica is a challenge to numerous mountaineers and has become worldwide known mountaineering attraction. It is situated in the south-eastern part of the Velebit littoral slope, close to Starigrad.

The National Park comprises one of the largest forests in the Mediterranean and two picturesque canyons; Velika and Mala Paklenica. The slopes of Velika Paklenica are up to 400m high. The canyon is wider at the point called Anića Kuk (714m); there is also a large meadow, one of the favourite destinations of mountaineers.

On the opposite side of the valley is Maniti Zub, a protruding peak of karst formation. Here is also the entrance into the best known cave of the region, Manita Peć (length 175m; two larger halls with stalagmites and stalactites). Apart from walking and hiking, one can also enjoy horseback riding and mountain biking. Velika Paklenica can also be reached by car.