Plitvice (Croatia): what to see between the lakes of the national park


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What to see in Plitvice Lakes National Park, an extensive forest reserve in central Croatia, located between the cities of Zadar and Zagreb in the Licka Pljesivica mountain complex.


Tourist information

Established in 1949 and 1979, the Plitvice Lakes National Park is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The park's territory is inserted in an area characterized by a soil with karst characteristics but, despite this, an exceptional phenomenon occurs in the area which, by causing very abundant water to flow on the surface, causes the formation of lakes.


The park includes 16 lakes connected to each other by sparkling waterfalls.

These bodies of water have splendid shades of color and are surrounded by beautiful vegetation, where many species of animals live.

The landscape is typical of karst areas, the surface has numerous cavities and the water is lost underground through the numerous cracks.


The main sources from which the lakes draw water are the sources of the Black River and the White River.

What see

- The upper lakes, immersed in the woods and connected by spectacular waterfalls, are Kozjak, the largest lake, Procansko jezero, Ciginovac, Okrugljak, Batinovac, Veliko jezero, Malo jezero, Vir, Galovac, Milino jezero, Gradinsko jezero, Buk.

- The lower lakes, smaller and surrounded by lower vegetation, are Milanovac, Gavanovac, Kaluderovac and Novakovica Brod.


The water of the Plitvice torrent, along its path, makes a jump about 78 meters high, forming a wonderful waterfall which, together with that of the lake, forms a complex of waterfalls from which the Korana river originates.

It is possible to visit the park along paths and walkways, there are also electric boats, some boats and a train.

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At the park entrance there are two entrances through which you can access two different itineraries.

Along the route you will find rest stations equipped with refreshment points and, in the surrounding areas, it is possible to find various types of accommodation.

The best time to visit the lakes is between the months of May and June, when the water level in the lakes is high and nature awakens.

The park is open all year round, with the difference that in winter the paths are reduced.

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