:Velebit is the longest mountain range in Croatia; its northern part lies between Senjska Draga and a deep ravine called Brusanka. Its landscape is not typical for a mountain range, it consists of several ranges of ridges and crests, separated from each other by deep karst ravines and valleys.
The belt above 1000 m reaches here the width of 30 km. The highest peaks of Northern Velebit are Mali Rajinac (1,699 m), Veliki Zavižan (1, 676 m) and Veliki Rajinac (1,667 m). Among few favourable passes, the most important is Vratnik (698 m), which is also the point on the main road Karlovac – Senj (the so-called Emperor Joseph's road). Caves are amply represented in the relief of Velebit, the best known being Cerovac Caves (CerovaÄke Spilje) near GraÄac and the caves of Paklenica near Starigrad.
According to its size, natural features and role in Croatian history and culture, Velebit is the most famous Croatian mountain range. The Velebit ridge has a large number of relief, botanical and landscape values; scenic rocky landscapes are interwoven with woods and high-rising peaks, from which unique views are offered.
The most beautiful hiking trail on Velebit is Premužić's trail with wonderful vista points, this trail leads hikers to the magnificent karst formations known as Rožanski Kukovi, which, together with HajduÄki Kukovi, has been designated as a nature reserve, due to their specific natural features. In 1978 Velebit was included in the international network of biosphere reserves by the UNESCO.
Velebit can be accessed from the littoral (Primorje) and from the region of Lika.
