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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
Master Road / Majstorska cesta
Construction of the Master Road began in 1825, and it took 11 years to build it. It was built by Josip Kajetan Knežić, a self-taught engineer back then working for the Austrian army. The function of the road was to shorten the road from the north to Zadar and Dalmatia. The Master Road is included in the list of the cultural heritage of the Republic of Croatia. It is the masterpiece of 19th-century road construction and the first modern road that connected Dalmatia with continental Croatia. Today, the Master Road is a unique panoramic road, the most beautiful mountain road from which at the same time one can experience beautiful views of the spectacular shapes of Tulove grede, as well as the Zadar hinterland and the sea.
Majstorska cesta bb Jasenice / Lovinac - Croatia/ Zadar County / Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: The Master Road is visited by fans of adventure, driving, nature, cycling, but also the Winnetou movie. Namely, nearby one can find Winnetou's tomb, which merged with the mountain. The surrounding mountain area served as the backdrop for the cult German movie about an Indian chief, so here you can often meet fans of this movie.
Experience duration: 42 km long, 1 hour by car
Opening: Accessible non-stop
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Accessible to everyone
Tourist contact: Nature Park Velebit
Cultural material heritage: Cultural heritage under the protection of the Ministry of Culture
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Mountains
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes
Hidden intangible patrimony: Building practices
Experiences: Cycling through nature, Road trip
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver
Municipality of Lovinac - Cycling trails
Lovinac area abound in bicycle trails - more than 750 km of trails. Members of the association Heart of Velebit continuously improve the existing ones, trace and mark new trails. With its picturesque panoramas and natural beauties, It could be said that Lovinac is a veteran in the increasingly popular cyclo tourism. Association Heart of Velebit organizes already traditional bicycle race Heart of Velebit.
There are several cycling trails: Suvajski bunari route, Zir route, Pilar route, Lička polja route, Mila voda route and Velebit route.
Lovinac - Croatia/ Lika-Senj county
Tourist experience: The Lovinac area is an ideal place for everyone who is in love with nature and active tourism. Cycling enthusiasts will for sure find interesting routes for themselves. Driving this routes one can see pitoresque landscape, old wells, beautiful peaks, rivers, cultural monuments etc.
Experience duration: Depends which trail you choose, approximately 2-3 hours
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: Siniša Radulović Lovinac Tourism Forum
Cultural material heritage: Historical monument, Church
Cultural immaterial heritage: Historical itinerary
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Lakes, Hills, Caves, Rivers, Flora, Fauna, cycling trails
Experiences: Cycling through nature
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver
Municipality of Perušić - Tsar Fir
This tree is known by the locals as "Jela Car" meaning Tsar or Emperor Fir, which is a name it got because it is gigantic. It is the largest known fir tree on Velebit and in Croatia, and one of the largest in Europe. Its height is around 42,5 meters, it has a diameter of around 5,40m and with estimated volume exceeding 60 cubic meters. It is located nearby Kosinjski Bakovac in Begovača Forest.
Begovača Forest Municipality of Perušić, Kosinjski Bakovac - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Adventure tourism, active tourism. Visitors can see the biggest fir tree in Croatia and go hiking in nature. Around 5 km from Kosinjski Bakovac, the access point is located, after which one needs to hike for 2 km through the forest until reaching Tsar Fir.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Opening: Accessible any time
60-120 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Not for people with mobility problems
Tourist contact: Perušić Tourist Board
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Flora
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes
Experiences: Cycling, hiking, trekking, adventure motor, jeep safari, rafting, walking, exploring
Form filler: Anita Ladišić
Velebit
Being the longest mountain in Croatia, Velebit is also is the largest protected area in Croatia. In its length of 145 km, there are two national parks – Northern Velebit and Paklenica, whereas the entire mountain area is a Nature Park. Because of its biological diversity of flora and fauna, and being a habitat to many endemic species, Velebit is included in the network of international biosphere reserves of UNESCO.
unknown Gospić - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Because of its extremely diverse and rich landscape, Velebit offers various opportunities for exploration – from hiking, walking, cycling and trekking, to exploring caves, bird watching or simply enjoying the amazing view on this giant. Due to its beauty and size, many folk tales and legends of Lika include its biggest mountain.
Vaganski vrh (1757 m) is the highest peak on Velebit, while the most famous trail for hikers is called Premužić trail.
Spoken languages: Italian, English, Croatian, Deutsche
Experience duration: From a few hours to a few days or even weeks.
Opening: Paklenica National Park – open all year
Northern Velebit National Park– open for visitors from May to November
Booking: No need, except for group guiding
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Not for people with mobility problems
Tourist contact: Nature Park Velebit
Cultural immaterial heritage: Historical itinerary, Local traditions or legend
Natural heritage: Parks, Naturalistic itineraries, Mountains, Hills, Medical herbs, Caves, Flora, Fauna, cycling trails, Hiking trails, Speleological object
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Pathways
Hidden intangible patrimony: Local customs, Community tales, Knowledge related to agriculture and wild herbs, Family tales
Experiences: Cycling through nature, Cycling, hiking, trekking, adventure motor, jeep safari, rafting, walking, exploring, Road trip, Cave exploration, Sledding, Climbing, Horse riding, Picnic, Sport activities
Form filler: Anita Ladišić
Frankopan city Novigrad; Old town Novigrad
Old town Novigrad was allegedly built in 1193 but exact year is not actually known. However, it is known that in the 15th century at the latest it came into the possession of the Frankopan princes of Krk, and remained in their possession until their downfall in the "Zrinsko-frankopanska conspiracy" in 1671. Until today, many owners have been changed.
As well as the owners, the architecture of the building has also been changed throughout the history. From a defensive burg to a lavish baroque castle, but its defensive role, which it had due to its location, has never been in absence. Its ground plan is an elongated pentagon of unequal sides with a pointed tip to the northeast. There are towers in all the peaks, four approximately semicircular and smaller in size, while the fifth on the steepest cliff is the largest. The main and the only entrance to the city is on the south wall with a folding entrance bridge, and later a walled ramp.
In 1999, the reconstruction of the southern left tower began, it was completely reconstructed and a lookout was built on it. The intention is to preserve at least the existing condition and restore the most valuable parts old town.
The Old town of Novigrad na Dobri is one of the most important cultural heritage buildings in the municipality of Netretić and Karlovac County, and in the future it will certainly become a tourist pearl of this part of continental Croatia.
TZ grada Duge Rese street Novigrad na Dobri, Municipality of Netretić - Croatia, Karlovac County
Tourist experience: Culture/History
The tourist experience includes sightseeing of the Old town Novigrad (Frankopan city Novigrad). Since the renovation in 1999, it has become more accessible and interesting to tourists, visitors and locals, especially with regard to the built lookout. Several possible activities are sightseeing from the outside and using walking and cycling routes leading to the tower.
Reconstruction of old town has continued in order for Novigrad to become an attractive tourist destination in the near future. The importance of the Old Town of Novigrad as historical place in the continental part of Croatia is evidenced by the registration as a protected cultural property in the Register of Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Croatia.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: Less than 30 min
Booking: No booking required
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: The old town is accessible to everyone from the outside (sightseeing), but from the inside it is difficult to access, especially for people with mobility problems.
Tourist contact: Nikola Volović
Cultural material heritage: Historical monument, Historical palace/castle
Local contact: Ana Barković
Form filler: Juraj Randelj