This guide describes 20 walks and 7 short treks in Croatia. Around half the routes focus on the striking limestone ranges of Gorski kotar and Velebit, which form part of the Dinaric Alps, but there are also routes in Dalmatia and on the Istrian peninsula, as well as four walks centred around the capital, Zagreb. They are easily accessible from the coastal resorts and main cities such as Zagreb, Rijeka and Split, and the guide includes advice on the most convenient bases.
Showcasing Croatia’s majestic scenery, the routes range from short, easy walks to more challenging treks and mountain traverses. Step-by-step route description is accompanied by clear mapping, and there are notes highlighting where refreshments are available on or near the trails. The treks make use of mountain huts and shelters, details of which are provided, although it is also possible to camp.
The guide also includes information on local points of interest, fascinating overviews of Croatian history, plants and wildlife and a comprehensive English-Croatian glossary. Many routes take in the dramatic karst landscapes and peaks of Croatia’s mountains; others explore the country’s stunning national and nature parks – including the breathtaking UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes; yet more visit local attractions and highlights, such as Vrelo Cave and Pazin’s castle and gorge.
Table of Content
Map key
Overview map
Introduction
Geography and geology
History
Architecture, art and culture
Wildlife and plants
Climate
Getting to Croatia
Visas
Getting around
Accommodation
Food and drink
Language
Money
Postal services and telecommunications
Equipment
Maps
Walking and trekking in Croatia
What to do in an emergency
Using this guide
Part 1 Walks around Zagreb
Route 1 Grafi?ar, Sljeme
Route 2 Vrh Sljeme
Route 3 Veternica Cave
Route 4 Samoborsko gorje
Part 2 Istria and the Opatija Riviera
Route 5 Vrh U?ka
Route 6 Pazinska jama
Part 3 Gorski kotar
Risnjak National Park
Route 7 Vrh Risnjak
Route 8 River Kupa source
Route 9 Risnjak, Snje?nik and Hahli?
Skrad and Fu?ine
Route 10 Vra?ji prolaz (the devil’s throat’) and Zeleni vir
Route 11 Burnji Bitoraj
Route 12 Bajersko jezero and Vrelo cave
Velika kapela
Route 13 Bjelolasica, Bijele stijene and Samarske stijene
Route 14 Klek
Part 4 Velebit
Northern Velebit National Park and Central Velebit
Route 15 Mali Rajinac, Veliki Zavi?an and Botani?ki vrt
Route 16 Northern Velebit and Central Velebit
Paklenica National Park and Southern Velebit
Route 17 Anica kuk
Route 18 Manita pe?
Route 19 Ju?ni Velebit (southern Velebit) and Paklenica
Part 5 The Dalmatian Hinterland
Route 20 Dinara
Route 21 Krka National Park
Route 22 Plitvice Lakes National Park
Part 6 Central Dalmatia
Route 23 Mosor
Route 24 Kozjak
Route 25 Biokovo traverse
Part 7 Southern Dalmatia
Route 26 Snije?nica (Ilijin vrh)
Route 27 Sveti Ilija (Peljeac)
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Gateway cities – Zagreb, Rijeka, Zadar, Split
Appendix C Useful contacts
Appendix D Croatian language notes and glossary
Appendix E Other hiking areas in Croatia
Appendix F Further reading
About the author
Rudolf Abraham is an award-winning travel writer and photographer specialising in Croatia and Eastern Europe. He is the author of over 10 books including Peaks of the Balkans, The Alpe Adria Trail, The Islands of Croatia, National Geographic Traveller Croatia, The Mountains of Montenegro, Walking in Croatia and St Oswald’s Way, and co-author of Istria – The Bradt Travel Guide. His work is published widely in magazines and online, including Arts Society Review, BBC Countryfile, BBC Travel, Evening Standard, France, Geographical, Hidden Europe, Morning Calm, Mountain Pro, The National, OE, The Telegraph, Top Trails etc.
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