Tourist guide - Gračac, Croatia

The impressive Velebit mountain is the longest and largest mountain in Croatia, rich in flora and fauna, so it is no wonder that it has 2 national parks - national park Northern Velebit and national park Paklenica. Velebit mountain extends 150 kilometers from Senj (north) to Zrmanja river (south). The highest peak of Velebit is 1,757 meters high Vaganski vrh, which is part of Paklenica national park. Nature park Velebit covers an area of ​​about 2,000 km2 and it is the largest protected area in Croatia. On Velebit there are also strict reserves Hajdučki kuk and Rožanski kuk, Cerovac caves, Velebit botanical garden, Lukina jama (one of the deepest pits in the world), forest vegetation reserve...

The impressive Velebit mountain is the longest and largest mountain in Croatia, rich in flora and fauna, so it is no wonder that it has 2 national parks - national park Northern Velebit and national park Paklenica. Velebit mountain extends 150 kilometers from Senj (north) to Zrmanja river (south). The highest peak of Velebit is 1,757 meters high Vaganski vrh, which is part of Paklenica national park. Nature park Velebit covers an area of ​​about 2,000 km2 and it is the largest protected area in Croatia. On Velebit there are also strict reserves Hajdučki kuk and Rožanski kuk, Cerovac caves, Velebit botanical garden, Lukina jama (one of the deepest pits in the world), forest vegetation reserve Štirovača, bear shelter Kuterevo, numerous endemic species including bears and wolves. One of the biggest attractions is Premužić trail, a 50 km long trail that connects the northern and central Velebit, which offers attractive views of the sea, islands and, when skies are clear, even Italy. The specificity of Velebit is two completely different faces - mild, green and forested on the continental side and steep, rocky and bare on the sea side. The possibilities for activities on Velebit are diverse - from hiking, caving, walking, alpinism to cycling. The Adriatic sea and the attractive beaches of Velebit channel are also in the vicinity. You can visit Velebit from Starigrad Paklenica, Senj, Karlobag, Otočac, Gračac or Gospić.

Contact information

https://www.pp-velebit.hr

One of the most attractive caves in Croatia, Cerovac caves are located on the slopes of Velebit mountain in Lika near Gračac. Underground canals and passages of Cerovac caves are about 7 kilometers long, making them the largest underground cave system in Croatia. They are named after Cerovac railway station, given that they were discovered during the construction of railway Zagreb - Split in 1924. The cave system consists of the upper cave, the lower cave, and the middle cave. Cerovac caves have numerous cave ornaments (stalagmites and stalactites) that form impressive structures of different sizes and shapes, some of which are several meters high. More impressing is the fact that it takes a...

One of the most attractive caves in Croatia, Cerovac caves are located on the slopes of Velebit mountain in Lika near Gračac. Underground canals and passages of Cerovac caves are about 7 kilometers long, making them the largest underground cave system in Croatia. They are named after Cerovac railway station, given that they were discovered during the construction of railway Zagreb - Split in 1924. The cave system consists of the upper cave, the lower cave, and the middle cave. Cerovac caves have numerous cave ornaments (stalagmites and stalactites) that form impressive structures of different sizes and shapes, some of which are several meters high. More impressing is the fact that it takes around a thousand years for structures to grow 10 cm. The most famous rock in the caves is a rock that is irresistibly reminiscent of Santa Claus. In the caves, you can also see the remains of a cave bear, a bronze ax and human bones. Due to the uniqueness, size and archeological findings of the caves, in 1961 the caves were declared a geological monument of nature. The temperature in the caves is around 8 degrees throughout the year, so for visiting we recommend wearing warm clothes. Cerovac caves are open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Before visiting during the winter months, it is necessary to make an announcement. The tour of the caves takes about one hour.

Contact information

+385 53 560 450

https://www.pp-velebit.hr