City of Gospić - Bicycle trails
In the area of the town of Gospić, there are eight bicycle trails, with a total length of 397 km. They are known under the common name "Paths of Velebit and Greats".
The first two trails lead from Gospić to Smiljan ("Velikana I" - 41 km and "Velikana II" - 41 km), and on that route you can see the birth house of Nikola Tesla, where the Memorial Center is arranged. Driving along this trail you will arrive to Veliki Žitnik, where the Croatian politician and Father of the Nation Ante Starčević was born, and you can visit his birthplace - the Memorial Home.
The third trail is "Jezero" leading to the village of Klanac where one can see fascinating canyon of the river Lika, and Lake Kruščica is nearby. The length of the trail is 35 km.
The "Štirovača" trail is the most demanding, its length is 104 km. It passes through the village of Aleksinica where is one of the most important sacral monuments in the area of Lika, the parish of St. John the Baptist. A beer factory and an Indian village can be seen in village of Pazarište.
The "Brušane" and "Rizvanuša" trails are 36 km long and more demanding. They lead to the village of Rizvanuša where the Adrenaline Park is located.
The "Velebit" trail is 58 km long. It leads through Baške Oštarije with a beautiful view of the Adriatic Sea and the island of Pag.
The "Jadovno" trail is 48 km long, and you can see pits and a church in the village of Jadovno, the Nikola Tesla Memorial Center in Smiljan, and the Kolakovac Park in Gospić.
Gospić - Croatia / Lika-senj county
Tourist experience: Bicycle trails are an ideal way to actively explore natural and cultural sights. Driving these trails you can see Kolakovac Park, Rizvanuša Adrenaline Park, Nikola Tesla Memorial Center, Ante Starčević Memorial Home, Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the village of Klanac, Lika River Canyon, Lake Krušćica, beer factory in Pazarište, Indian village in Velika Plana…
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: A few hours, depends which trail you choose
Opening: Always available
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Experience accessible to everyone who has a bike
Tourist contact: Tourist Board Gospić
Cultural material heritage: Museum, Religious building, Church, Historic house
Cultural immaterial heritage: Historical itinerary
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Lakes, Hills, Caves, Rivers, Flora, Fauna, cycling trails
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Water streams, Pathways
Experiences: Cycling through nature
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver
Municipality of Lovinac - Speleological objects
In the Municipality of Lovinac, there are a lot of speleological objects that are not explored enough. The most famous cave is Debeljača, which is the largest known speleological object in this area. It was discovered during quarrying for the construction of highways. There is Vranik cave above the village Vranik which is currently closed for visitors and is only open to archaeologists. Inside the cave, the archaeologists found numerous remains of pottery which are probably from the time when the region inhabitants were Iapodian tribes. Rokina cave, also known as Brkića cave, is located in the hill above Piplica and is available for visitors. It has particularly outstanding cave decorations. The cave in Zir was previously a "bad weather" shelter for local people and their livestock. Today you can visit it while climbing to hill Zir. Brkina cave in Resnik has always been visited by local residents who entered into it to prove their youthful bravery. The Rabbit's cave, Babina Cave and Strmotić abyss, are reserved only for experienced and equipped speleologists. These caves are good examples of karst topography, such as the picturesque-shaped peaks, cones, beams, sinkholes, rocks, or karst depression.
Lovinac - Croatia/ Lika-Senj county
Tourist experience: Adventure tourism; active tourism. For speleology lovers, the karst area of Lovinac has many hidden gems found in the surrounding hills.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 1 day
Opening: Always available
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Not accessible to people with mobility problems or those untrained in speleology for more demanding caves
Tourist contact: Nature Park Velebit
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Mountains, Hills, Caves, Flora, Hiking trails, Speleological object
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Pathways
Hidden intangible patrimony: Community tales
Experiences: Cave exploration
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver