City of Gospić - Hiking trail Krčmar
Krčmar is a hill above Smiljan, 773 m high. From the top, there is a beautiful view of the Velebit peaks, the town of Gospić, the neighboring hill Oštra and the whole Lika. The top is reached by a macadam road on which the Way of the Cross is arranged. The Way of the Cross is consisting of fourteen stations in stone, depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion. At the top of Krčmar, there is a cross. The trail begins from Smiljan, near the Memorial Center. It takes about 50 minutes to climb Krčmar.
Smiljan Gospić - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: The Krčmar hiking trail is ideal for hiking lovers who do not want a demanding trail. The climb takes only 50 minutes, and the view from the top is
incredible.
During the celebration of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, many Christians climb the hill passing the stations of the cross. The local church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is built next to Krčmar.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: A few hours
Opening: Always available
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Not suitable for people with mobility problems
Tourist contact: Mountaineering Association Željezničar
Cultural material heritage: Way of the cross
Cultural immaterial heritage: Religious cult
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Hills, Flora, Hiking trails
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Pathways
Experiences: Climbing, Religious tourism
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver
Municipality of Lovinac - Zir mountain
Zir is a mountain 850 m high, located in the municipality of Lovinac. Seen from a distance, it seems like a mountain has grown in the middle of the plain. There are two legends about the origin of its name. The first is that the mountain served as an observatory during the Turkish conquests. The peak Zir was an ideal place to control the Lika Valley. The second legend says that with its beauty, it always attracted the eyes of travelers who looked at it. In Croatian language “zurenje” means "looking".
unknown Lovinac - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: The top of Zir can be reached in approximately 1.5 hours on foot. The trail passes through the forest, then next to a cave and on the steep rocky cliffs, and then there is the harder part on the rocks towards the stone head of Zir. The ascent to the stone head is a bit steeper and there are cables in two places to help climbing.
From the top of Zir, beautiful views are spreading in all directions. One can see the entire southern Velebit (Crnopac, Sveto brdo, Vaganski vrh, Visočica, etc.) all the way to the middle Velebit and also a large part of the northern Velebit.
Experience duration: 2 hours
Opening: Always available
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Not for people with mobility problems
Tourist contact: Siniša Radulović Lovinac Tourism Forum
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Mountains, Hills, Flora
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver
Vaganski peak
Vaganski peak is the highest peak of Velebit. With a height of 1757 m, it offers a beautiful view on all sides. The view from the top shoots towards Lika, while the view towards the sea is somewhat weaker due to the plateau on the sea side of Velebit.
unknown Gospić - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Vaganski vrh is an ideal destination for all lovers of mountaineering. With a height of 1757 m, it offers a beautiful view on all sides.
Experience duration: 2,5 hours climbing from Bunovac
Opening: Always available
Accessibility: Not suitable for people with mobility problems
Tourist contact: Nature Park Velebit
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Mountains, Hills, Flora, Fauna
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes
Experiences: Picking up wild herbs, Climbing, Walking
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver