2025 Lika-Senj County Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

North Velebit National Park is the largest, longest and highest mountain range in Croatia and the largest limestone mountain range in Europe, covering an area of ​​about 109 square kilometers with altitudes ranging from 500 to 1,676 meters. It is the junction of continental and Mediterranean climates, and the park's ecology is composed of various types of habitats such as grassland, shrubs, forests, rocks, etc. These habitats support approximately 3,000 species of plants and animals, many of which are endemic or rare to the harsh environment of high altitude, drought, cold and strong winds, making them one of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. We crossed the mountains from Starigrad on the coast to Babić Siča, the main entrance to the Northern Velebit National Park. After purchasing your ticket (three-day ticket, only 7 euros per person), drive about 20 minutes from Babić Siča to the parking lot of the Zavižan mountain hut. Walk along the Premužić Trail and admire the park's diverse terrain and landforms, such as cliffs, canyons, caves, forests and grasslands. The forests here are lush and dense, and the autumn atmosphere is already in full swing by the end of October. The sky was cloudy and there were not many tourists. Walking on the soft mountain path covered with fallen leaves made me feel more comfortable and relaxed. We passed by Velebit Botanical Garden. As the colorful summer flower season has passed, it is much quieter here and looks like an ordinary valley grassland. Then we will climb to the highest peak in the park, Veliki Zavižan (1676 meters above sea level), for spectacular views of the Adriatic Sea and Rab, Pag and the surrounding islands.

This is a place where the deep blue sky and the emerald-colored lake come together to create a unique synergy. Walking along the wooden deck paths between the Plitvice Lakes, you feel small, as if you are just a part of nature, while the scenery feels overwhelmingly beautiful. As you stroll through landscapes that are unlike anything you see in daily life, you can fully experience the comfort and healing that nature provides. If you're planning a trip to Croatia, I highly recommend visiting this place. Just a tip: the entrance fee varies significantly between peak and off-peak seasons, so if possible, try to visit during the off-peak season when there are fewer people.

#AprilTravelSupportPlitviceLakeNationalParkTheroadisbettermaintainedthanyou’dthink,soyoucanwalkcomfortablyevenwithoutneedinghikingboots.SomeoftheseniorsfromAsiaweredressedinallthehikingbootsandhikingsuitsasiftheywouldgototheHimalayas,butin fact,justwearingcomfortableclothesisenough.Werecommendedtowearcomfortableclothes#croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport The color of the lake changes depending on the movement of the sunlight. I saw emerald, green, and blue. The color of the lake changes every moment as if someone had poured paint, so it's beautiful. I definitely recommend you visit. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupportYou can tour Plitvice Lakes in various routes. The staff at the entrance will recommend it, and the time required for each route is kindly written down, so I recommend that you choose a route that suits your schedule and time, and manage your physical strength, and go hiking in Croatia. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport There is a mart and souvenir shop in the second parking lot of Plitvice National Park where you can buy Croatian souvenirs as gifts. You can buy a bag of dried lavender and a postcard with beautiful Croatian scenery, so I recommend it. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport I was able to relax while drinking an espresso after hiking in Croatia's Plitvice National Park. You can relax on the comfortable sofas inside the cafe and on the chairs provided outside, so I recommend it before or after hiking. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupportUntil the spring of 2018, this lake was full of water, but when the rock that supported it broke, the water that had been in the lake for so long disappeared. I recommend visiting Plitvice National Park because it teaches us how to follow the flow of nature, but also how to make efforts to protect it. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport Croatia Plitvice National Park entrance fee varies by season. Off-season until the end of May is 23 euros for adults, and from June to September is 40 euros. The price is the price, but during peak season, there are a lot of people, so it is recommended to go early in the morning or visit during the off-season. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupportYou can't miss the souvenir shop at Plitvice National Park. You can buy everything from local specialties to Croatian liqueurs, so I recommend buying T-shirts and hats to keep as a light souvenir after enjoying hiking in the national park. #croatiatravel