Walks and Treks in Croatia - Cicerone Press

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.

Part 1 Walks around Zagreb
Route 1 Grafičar, Sljeme
Route 2 Vrh Sljeme
Route 3 Veternica Cave
Route 4 Samoborsko gorje

Part 2 Istria and the Opatija Riviera
Route 5 Vrh Učka
Route 6 Pazinska jama

Part 3 Gorski kotar
Risnjak National Park
Route 7 Vrh Risnjak
Route 8 River Kupa source
Route 9 Risnjak, Snježnik and Hahlić trek
Skrad and Fužine
Route 10 Vražji 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 trek
Route 14 Klek

Part 4 Velebit
Northern Velebit National Park and Central Velebit
Route 15 Mali Rajinac, Veliki Zavižan and Botanički vrt
Route 16 Northern Velebit and Central Velebit trek
Paklenica National Park and Southern Velebit
Route 17 Anica kuk
Route 18 Manita peć
Route 19 Južni Velebit (southern Velebit) and Paklenica trek

Part 5 The Dalmatian Hinterland
Route 20 Dinara trek
Route 21 Krka National Park
Route 22 Plitvice Lakes National Park

Part 6 Central Dalmatia
Route 23 Mosor trek
Route 24 Kozjak
Route 25 Biokovo traverse trek

Part 7 Southern Dalmatia
Route 26 Sniježnica (Ilijin vrh)
Route 27 Sveti Ilija (Pelješac)