Natural wonders in Velebit

Natural Wonders of Lika

The Lika region is home to some of Croatia’s most significant geological formations, centered around the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park. This collection highlights the park's interconnected tufa-barrier lakes and cascading waterfalls, such as the 78-meter Veliki Slap. Beyond the lakes, the list includes the extensive Cerovačke cave system, the deep Mamet pit on Velebit, and the ancient salt pans of Pag. These sites demonstrate the unique karst topography of the Dinaric Alps, featuring subterranean rivers and ancient limestone structures.

Natural Wonders of Lika — Map

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A

Galovac

One of the largest Upper Lakes in Plitvice, known for the 28-meter high Galovački buk waterfall on its eastern edge.

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B

Lake Gradinsko

An Upper Lake in Plitvice characterized by shallow, emerald waters and its proximity to the Burget cascades.

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C

Gavanovac

A Lower Lake in Plitvice named after a legendary treasure hidden in the nearby Gavanovo cave.

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D

Cerovačke Cave

A system of three different caves, well-known for the various animal and human remains found inside.

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E

Great Waterfall

The tallest waterfall in Croatia at 78 meters, formed by the Plitvica stream dropping over steep limestone cliffs.

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F

Milanovac

The first and largest of the Lower Lakes in Plitvice, bordered by high limestone canyon walls.

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G

Samograd

A large cave within the Grabovača Cave Park, featuring several chambers and impressive dripstone formations.

H

Mali Prštavac

A scenic waterfall located between Galovac and Gradinsko lakes within the Upper Lakes section of Plitvice.

I

Lake Kozjak

The largest and deepest lake in Plitvice National Park, featuring a small island and electric boat crossings.

J

Okrugljak

The second lake in the Upper Lakes sequence, fed by a 7-meter waterfall from Ciginovac Lake.

K

Big cascades

A series of tufa barriers and cascading waterfalls located between the Gavanovac and Kaluđerovac lakes.

L

Galovački buk

A 28-meter high waterfall that plunges from Galovac Lake into the Gradinsko and Milino lakes.

M

Ciginovac

The second lake in the Plitvice chain, receiving water from Prošćansko Lake through surface and subterranean channels.

N

Batinovac

A small Upper Lake surrounded by lush vegetation and tall beech trees, situated near Okrugljak.

O

Kaluđerovac

A Lower Lake named after a monk who lived in a nearby cave, known for its steep canyon surroundings.

P

Labudovački slap

A series of waterfalls and tufa barriers located at the end of the Upper Lakes near the park entrance.

Q

Prošćansko jezero

The highest and second-largest lake in the Plitvice system, reaching a depth of 37 meters.

R

Solana Pag

The largest sea salt producer in Croatia, utilizing traditional evaporation methods across extensive clay pools.

S

Manita peć

The only cave in Paklenica National Park open to visitors, featuring massive stalagmites and flowstone columns.

T

Mamet Cave

A massive vertical pit on Velebit mountain, approximately 206 meters deep, used for extreme BASE jumping.

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