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