City of Gospić - Baške Oštarije
Baške Oštarije is a village located on one of the most beautiful mountains, Velebit, 936 meters above sea level. It is situated about twenty kilometers from Karlobag on one side and almost as much from Gospić on the other. It is a place with many beautiful peaks, a place of irresistible beauty and fresh air where the Mediterranean and continental climate combine.
Baške Oštarije - Croatia/ Lika-Senj county/ Brušane
Tourist experience: Baške Oštarije is an ideal place for hiking enthusiasts. There are many peaks with an amazing view on Velebit and the Adriatic Sea: Filipov kuk, Ljubičko brdo, Dabarski kukovi, Kiza, Badanj, Veliki Sadikovac etc. When visiting Baške Oštarije, in the recreation center there is a possibility of recreational riding. Here one can also ski on a prepared trail just over a kilometer long, located near the hostel. The hostel also has a restaurant where one can taste local dishes. Nearby, there is one of the most beautiful hiking trails - Premužić trail, which is today considered a masterpiece of trail building. There is also an educational trail/road Terezijana built in 1786, named after Maria Theresa - Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary. One should definitely not miss visiting a viewpoint Kubus and enjoy the panoramic view on the mountain, islands and the sea.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: From one to a few days
Opening: Always available
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Hiking is not for people with mobility problems; otherwise, the village offers various experiences accessible to everyone
Tourist contact: Nature Park Velebit
Cultural material heritage: Church, Hostel
Cultural immaterial heritage: Historical itinerary, Local traditions or legend
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Mountains, Hills, Medical herbs, Flora, Fauna, cycling trails, Hiking trails, Ski trails
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Water streams, Pathways
Hidden intangible patrimony: Gastronomy and culinary practices, Local customs, Community tales, Knowledge related to agriculture and wild herbs, Family tales
Experiences: Picking up wild herbs, Cycling through nature, Cycling, hiking, trekking, adventure motor, jeep safari, rafting, walking, exploring, Road trip, Sledding, Climbing, Skiing, Horse riding, Walking, Picnic, Sport activities
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver
City of Gospić - Hiking trail Krčmar
Krčmar is a hill above Smiljan, 773 m high. From the top, there is a beautiful view of the Velebit peaks, the town of Gospić, the neighboring hill Oštra and the whole Lika. The top is reached by a macadam road on which the Way of the Cross is arranged. The Way of the Cross is consisting of fourteen stations in stone, depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion. At the top of Krčmar, there is a cross. The trail begins from Smiljan, near the Memorial Center. It takes about 50 minutes to climb Krčmar.
Smiljan Gospić - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: The Krčmar hiking trail is ideal for hiking lovers who do not want a demanding trail. The climb takes only 50 minutes, and the view from the top is
incredible.
During the celebration of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, many Christians climb the hill passing the stations of the cross. The local church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is built next to Krčmar.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: A few hours
Opening: Always available
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Not suitable for people with mobility problems
Tourist contact: Mountaineering Association Željezničar
Cultural material heritage: Way of the cross
Cultural immaterial heritage: Religious cult
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Hills, Flora, Hiking trails
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Pathways
Experiences: Climbing, Religious tourism
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver
City of Gospić - Hiking trail Oštra
Oštra is a peak near Gospić, 798 m high. The peak is reached by a hiking trail that starts from the village Podoštra. The ascent time is about 45 minutes.
Gospić - Croatia / Lika-Senj county
Tourist experience: The Oštra hiking trail is ideal for hiking enthusiasts who do not want a demanding trail. The climb takes only 45 minutes and the view from the top is amazing.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: A few hours
Opening: Always available
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Not suitable for people with mobility problems
Tourist contact: Mountaineering Association Željezničar
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Hills, Flora, Hiking trails
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Pathways
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver
City of Gospić - Village Brušane
Brušane is a beautiful village placed at the foot of Velebit. Around one hundred years ago, Brušane had a population of around 730, and today it is only 130. The River Suvaja flows through it and it used to be famous for trout farming. There is also one renovated watermill. The village is built on the oldest karst rocks from Mesozoic and there are 3 world-famous geological sites visited by many scientists -Kalvarija / Velnačka glavica, Paripov jarak and Košna vrelo. There is also St. Martin's church, named after the patron saint of the village. Monument to the Velebit Uprising is a memorial of the first organized resistance of the Croatian people against the military police terror of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
Brušane - Croatia/ Lika-Senj county
Tourist experience: In a village Brušane one can experience active tourism - there are many cycling trails, beautiful peaks for climbing, rivers for fishing, and the locals are known mushrooms pickers. If one is more interested in geology, Kalvarija / Velnačka glavica, Paripov jarak and Košna vrelo are places to visit. For those who love going off the beaten track, it could be interesting to discover the remains of the old village of Brušane (Cimitar), hidden from the main road.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: From a few hours to a few days.
Opening: Always available
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: Religious building, Church
Cultural immaterial heritage: Historical itinerary
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Mountains, Hills, Flora, Fauna, Hiking trails, Ski trails
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Pathways
Hidden intangible patrimony: Local customs, Knowledge related to agriculture and wild herbs
Experiences: Climbing, Skiing, Horse riding
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver
Visočica
Visočica is 1615 m high peak on the mountain Velebit. Thanks to its location, it is one of the most beautiful lookouts on the entire Velebit. It is extremely rich in flora, about 500 different plant species have been found and described there. The nearest town on the Lika side is Gospić and there is a mountaineering association with the same name as the peak.
Near Visočica, there is a mountain house located on the edge of the forest, next to the remains of the former Gojtan home, on the ridge of Visočica. The house is equipped with several beds, stoves, and benches. Mountaineering association "Željezničar" Gospić should be contacted if one wants to stay over. From the house, you can reach the top of Visocica in 20 minutes.
unknown Gospić - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Although not the highest, Visočica is one of the mountaineers' favorite peaks of Velebit. Thanks to its position, it is one of the most beautiful lookouts on the entire Velebit and without a doubt the most beautiful lookout point with a view of Lika and almost the entire Velebit with its peaks from Zavižan to Crnopac.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: Depends which trail you choose, from 1 hour to 11 hours
Opening: Always available
60-120 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Not suitable for people with mobility problems
Tourist contact: Nature Park Velebit
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Mountains, Hills, Flora, Fauna, Hiking trails
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Pathways
Experiences: Picking up wild herbs, Climbing, Walking
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver