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Paklenica National Park

A national park of limestone gorges, woodland and mountain trails near the Adriatic coast. Velika Paklenica ranges from interpretive walks to demanding mountain routes, while Manita peć requires an uphill walk and coordination with a guided visit.

Walking trail between limestone walls in Velika Paklenica canyon, Paklenica National Park.
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The place

What makes it special

  • The Pjeskarica trail follows the stream through karst terrain and sub-Mediterranean vegetation.
  • Velika Paklenica runs between rock walls towards Lugarnica and the mountain shelter.
  • Manita peć combines an approximately one-and-a-half-hour ascent with a guided half-hour visit inside the cave.
Entrance to Manita peć cave in Paklenica National Park.
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Paklarić viewpoint and fortification remains above Velika Paklenica.
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Paklenica National Park

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Walking trail between limestone walls in Velika Paklenica canyon, Paklenica National Park.

Paklenica via Velika Paklenica and Manita peć

The Velika Paklenica canyon lets you tailor your visit: a short interpretive walk, a full day in the valley or a climb planned around the Manita peć cave.

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Profile updated: 24/09/2026