City of Gospić – Mushroom Hunting
Lika area is rich with mushrooms and even truffles (Tuber aestivum, Tuber uncinatum, Tuber magnatum) can be found there with a help of trained truffle dogs. From boletes and chanterelles to high-quality truffles, more than 50 species of edible mushrooms can be found in Lika. By exploring the world of mushrooms, visitors can learn more about the natural heritage of Lika.
Bilajska 25 Gospić - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: The best way to learn about the mushrooms is to go to nature and learn on the spot, which can be combined with exploring famous natural sites, like the River Lika or Velebit. This experience can be organised by Ivan Golac, a famous mushroom hunter and artist from Gospić, who, in addition, can also offer his knowledge about flora and fauna of the area, e.g. on wild herbs and other plants.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: From a few hours to one day
Booking: Contact with Ivan Golac
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Not recommended for people with mobility problems
Tourist contact: Ivan Golac
Natural heritage: Parks, Naturalistic itineraries, Lakes, Mountains, Hills, Medical herbs, Rivers, Flora, Fauna, Hiking trails
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Water streams, Pathways
Hidden intangible patrimony: Gastronomy and culinary practices, Community tales, Knowledge related to agriculture and wild herbs
Experiences: Picking up wild herbs, Mushroom hunting
Form filler: Anita Ladišić
Municipality of Perušić - Marko Abyss
Located on the southwest part of the Kosinj Valley, there is a place where the Lika River meets mountain Velebit and becomes invisible to the eye of the beholder as it continues its flow subterraneanly. This hydrologically active speleological object is called Marko Abyss and it is not only fascinating because of the spectacular view on the Lika but also its fauna. Near the entrance, the remains of congeria, a Dinaric relict and the only living freshwater underground shellfish, were found. It is interesting to note that only 2,5 km of channels have been explored so far.
Kaluđerovac Lipovo Polje - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Adventure tourism, active tourism. The visitors can see the abyss into which the river Lika sinks, explore plant and animal species and experience large changes in temperature in the range of just a few meters.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 2 hours
20-40 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Not accessible to people with mobility problems
Tourist contact: Perušić Tourist Board
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Rivers, Flora, Fauna, Speleological object
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Water streams
Experiences: Cycling, hiking, trekking, adventure motor, jeep safari, rafting, walking, exploring
Form filler: Anita Ladišić