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Starigrad-Paklenica

Starigrad-Paklenica is the practical base for entering Paklenica through Velika Paklenica. From here, visitors can plan a gorge walk, choose a shorter route or coordinate the ascent to Manita peć without trying to cover everything in a few hours.

Starigrad-Paklenica
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What makes it special

  • It is the logical base for access to Velika Paklenica.
  • It helps organize gorge walks and decide whether to continue towards Lugarnica and the shelter.
  • The ascent to Manita peć must fit the confirmed schedule of the guided visit.
Starigrad-Paklenica
Photo by Joadl Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Starigrad-Paklenica
Photo by JOADL Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Starigrad-Paklenica

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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