Peaks above 1700 m a.s.l.

General information

THE PROCLAMATION DATE: October 19^th, 1949

THE HIGHEST PEAKS: Vaganski vrh (1757 m a.s.l.) and Sveto brdo (1753 m a.s.l.)

INTERNATIONAL DESIGNATIONS:

- Velebit Mountain Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO MaB), February 10^th, 1978
- Ecological network NATURA 2000 December 1^st, 2014
- UNESCO World Heritage Site, July 7^th, 2017

"Manita peć" Cave

Among 115 speleological objects so far known in the Paklenica National Park, Manita peć is the most famous among the visitors, as it is the only show cave made accessible to the public through guided visits. The cave's broad chambers and the beauty of its speleothems have been enchanting visitors since 1937. It is located at an altitude of 570 m a.s.l, and the walk up from the parking lot at Velika Paklenica takes about 1.30 h.

Hiking trails

Hiking is the only way to truly get to know Paklenica. The Park area contains 150-200 km of trails and paths, from those characterized as tourist trails - leading from Velika Paklenica canyon to Manita peć cave, Lugarnica foresters house and Paklenica Mountain hut, to those characterized as hiking trails - leading to the highest peaks of the Velebit Mountain.

Climbing site

Paklenica National Park is the most visited climbing center in Croatia, also popular outside Croatia. The close proximity of seawater gives this climbing site a special charm, making Paklenica Riviera an ideal place to combine climbing and water sports. Today, there are about 500 well-equipped marked routes of different difficulty and length (from grade 3 to 8b+), set in the carbonate rocks, so each climber can find something to his/her liking.

Peaks above 1700 m a.s.l.

Vaganski vrh (1757 m a.s.l.) is the highest peak of the Velebit Mountain. The top is relatively flat and grass-covered. On a sunny day, there is a clear view in all directions about 300 km in the distance: Risnjak (150 km distant), Klek (110 km) and Troglav (105 km) the highest peak of Dinara,

Sveto brdo (1753 m a.s.l.) is located on the easternmost part of the Paklenica National Park and it is the second highest peak of the Velebit Mountain. The peak is the most prominent in its surroundings and provides spectacular view of both the coastal and continental side of the Velebit Mountain. It can be reached in roughly five hours of hiking from the Mountain hut.

Liburnija (1709 m a.s.l.) is one of the most beautiful „viewpoints“ on the Velebit Mountain, offering a spectacular view on the entire mid-Adriatic archipelago. It was named after “Liburnija” Mountaineering Association, which was founded in 1899 and was the first one in Zadar and Dalmatia. The best starting point for the ascent is the Paklenica Mountain Hut (480 m a .s.l.) with a marked route leading to the top. The ascent is suitable only for experienced hikers, as it is quite steep and demanding.