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[Majestic]

This is the short description of Risnjak National Park:

Risnjak is a mountain massif and a national park in the western part of Gorski Kotar, 18 km north-east from Rijeka. The top of Veliki Risnjak is 1,528 m high. The Risnjak massif is formed predominantly of limestone and sandstone.
The limestone features characteristic karst forms: cracks, sinkholes, caves and abysses in which many streams disappear.

Much of Risnjak is covered with the ancient coniferous forests, subalpine and alpine flora. The climatic conditions are typically mountainous, with the average annual temperature of 6,5°C; snow falls on about 115 days a year. The area of the Risnjak mountain plays a significant role in the stationary tourism and it is an attractive destination for excursions; climatic resorts, excellent winter sports grounds, mountain tours, hunting and fishing.

The towns and villages on the coast have good road connections with Risnjak, and it is easily accessible by the road from Zagreb to Rijeka. The are lodging facilities and small hotels in the area.