City of Gospić - Park forest Jasikovac
Jasikovac is a park-forest located in the wider area of the town of Gospić and it spreads on an area of 86 ha. It was named after General Jasyk, who initiated the planting of trees in the Jasikovac. Soon the forest became a famous picnic spot and promenade for the people of Gospić. The first tennis match in this part of Europe was played in Jasikovac in 1900, and the oldest tennis club in Croatia, the City Tennis Club "Gospić 1900", was founded at that time. In the following years, unfortunately, the Jasikovac became more and more destroyed and it losts status of protected area.
For this reason, the Lika Ecological Action launched the ecological action "SOS for the Park-Forest Jasikovac " with the aim of restoring and revitalizing this valuable park-forest. Today the forest park once again serves citizens who like to spend their free time there.
Gospić - Croatia / Lika-Senj county
Tourist experience: Jasikovac Forest Park is ideal for those who prefer a walk in the open air. In addition to many facilities, there are children's playground, benches, climbing rocks, sports equipment, bird watching, gazebos, bungalows etc.
Spoken languages: Italian, English
Experience duration: From a few hours to one day
Opening: Always available
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Accessible to everyone
Tourist contact: Tourist Board Gospić
Natural heritage: Parks, Naturalistic itineraries, Flora, Fauna
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes
Experiences: Walking, Picnic, Sport activities
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