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White and Saddle Rocks

It is telling that almost all protected natural areas of Gorski Kotar are related to the phenomenon of karst and are located in typical karst areas. That is why the karst regions of great beauty and the diverse landscapes of the continental, highland and mountainous parts of the county are primarily represented by our only strict nature reserve White and Saddle Rocks.

Čelimbaša Ski Resort, Mrkopalj

Skijaliste Celimbasa nalazi se u Mrkoplju na 832 metara nadmorske visine, a vucnica vas moze odvesti na 1084 metara nadmorske visine. Skijaliste se sastoji od 3 staze, turisticke, crvene -- duljine 1350 metara, crne -- duljine 500 metara i suncane, takoder crvene -- duljine 1000 metara. Osim skijalista u Mrkoplju se nalazi i biatlonska staza "Zagmajna" duzine 4,5 km.

Forest Park Golubinjak, Lokve

Forest parks were created on karst terrain, which is why, in addition to forest vegetation, some of them also feature extremely well-developed and rich karst phenomena. A typical example of this is the forest park Golubinjak, near Lokve. The spacious green clearing surrounded by tall coniferous trees rising high above the white rocks, take the breath away of almost all those who visit Golubinjak. This small area includes most of the special natural features relevant for the forests of Gorski Kotar, developed in carbonate karst terrain. The "Cave Trail" measures 10.82 km in length. The trail will lead you on a tour of speleological sites and along interesting and scenic paths and tracks where you can enjoy the numerous karst formations and decorations. Attractions along the trail: Dimnjacarova Cave, Medvjedja Cave, Lokvarka Cave, Pinora Ponor, Golubinja Cave, Paklena vrata, Ledena Cave, Bunker, Ciganska Cave, Hirceva Cave, Male Caves, Frankopan caravan route.

Lokvarka Cave

The deepest cave in Croatia stretching over six storeys, of which the first 4 are open to the public. The length of the thus far discovered part of the cave is 1179 m, and the depth 275 m. The temperature inside the cave ranges from 6 to 8 degrees. Restored for tourism in 1912.

Lake Lokve

A reservoir up to 40 metres deep in places. It stretches up to the foot of Risnjak, creating a unique visual postcard. It was constructed in 1954 when a dam was built to stop the flow of the river Lokvarka. Lake Lokve is a traditional gathering place for hikers and ramblers, as well as cyclists. In addition to walks along the lake, it is also great for swimming in the summer, or fishing throughout the year. Some of the world's largest trout were caught here!

The Source of Kupa River

The source of Kupa is a small karst lake of turquoise green colour located near the village of Razloge in Gorski Kotar. Approximately 100 m downstream on the right-hand side it receives water from the occasional torrential stream of Krasicevica, and further down on the left side from the occasional stream of Susica, and turns north-east, and then north further downstream. Further downstream, Kupa is a fast river, but after a couple kilometres it loses its speed and slows into a calm river, interspersed by numerous weirs that were once used for powering watermills: flour mills and sawmills. Kupa turns into a border river at the location where the river Cabranka flows into it from the left-hand side. Kupa runs wild in its upper part, which is why boat rides here offer a true adrenaline experience, and its clean and crystal-clear waters are nice for swimming during the summer months. In its upper reaches, Kupa makes its way through a wooded canyon. The canyon widens in places, making space for fertile agricultural land. The source of the river Kupa, as one of the many still unsolved mysteries of the karst landscape, is one of the strongest, widest and deepest springs in Croatia. At 313 m above sea level, the body of water formed a small lake of turquoise green and blue colour, 200 metres in length and averaging at around 30 metres in width, from which water flows at the full width of the river. The source lies below Gavranova stijena, a vertical and almost straight-cut cliff around 250 metres tall. Access to this site is possible via a scenic serpentine trail from the village of Razloge or the village of Kupari, where the path is somewhat longer, and climbing upwards, parallel with the flow of the river, or from the valley of Kupa, from the village Hrvatsko.

Bajer Lake, Fužine

The reservoir was constructed in 1952 when a dam was built on the river Licanka, near the centre of Fuzine. The lake is 2 to 7 metres deep. A scenic, 7 km long hiking trail for pedestrians and cyclists wraps around Bajer. You can also enjoy the tourist train or horse-drawn carriage, or the tourist boat ride on the lake.

Risnjak National Park

The grand massif of Risnjak, with its bare white rocks rising on the highest peaks, dominantly rises above the greenery of the Gorski Kotar forests. As the crown of the rising rocks stands Veliki Risnjak (1528 m), one of the most beautiful Croatian viewpoints, opening out to the endless vistas of Kvarner Bay, Kamnik and Julian Alps -- Slovenia's Sneznik, Klek, Bjelolasica, Velebit... You can find a place to rest in the modern mountain hut "Dr. Josip Schlosser Klekovski" (with a capacity of 55 beds), right at the foot of the peak, on the beautiful Schlosser's meadow, open from May to October. The most commonly taken routes to the top of the Risnjak massif are: from Crni Lug from the Park's management building, from the Gornje Jelenje pass via Vilje, from Mrzla Vodica, from the direction of the Lazac meadow, and from the direction of Platak.

"Large Carnivores", Stara Sušica

The "Large Carnivores" Visitor Centre in Stara Susica is a place where you can learn interesting facts about bears, wolves and lynxes. Its multimedia set-up, providing visitors with a forest feel, combines a classic and modern approach to the interpretation of Gorski Kotar. With the effects of seasonal changes, it introduces the visitors to the magical and hidden world of large carnivores. The display relies on modern technologies of 3D print and computer software, as well as classic skills in modelling, sculpting and painting, which adds warmth and emotion of human creative processes.

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