Municipality of Perušić - Lake Kruščica
Lake Kruščica is the most popular artificial lake in the Municipality of Perušić. It was built on the River Lika in 1971 for the needs of the hydroelectric plant Sklope-Senj. Its name originates from the name of a village that was evacuated and flooded during the construction of the plant. When the lake is drained due to the maintenance of the plant (every 10 years or so), the remains of the former village are visible.
Kosinj - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Adventure tourism; active tourism. The lake is popular for swimming, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing. With a proper permit, it is possible to catch large species of carps, pikes and catfish.
If one goes down the River Lika's canyon, it will take them to Lake Kruščica. There is an interesting dam, but it is not open to the public.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: One day
Opening: Always available
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Limited accessibility for people with mobility problems
Tourist contact: Perušić Tourist Board
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Lakes, Rivers, Flora, Fauna
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes
Experiences: Fishing, Swimming, Kayaking, canoeing
Form filler: Anita Ladišić
The Lika River
The Lika is a subterranean river that is also the longest river in the region called Lika. Its spring is next to Mountain Velebit at around 600 m above sea level. Stretching along the karst area of the Lika Valley, it is one of Gospić’s three rivers, it continues flowing down the territory of the Municipality of Perušić, entering the artificial Lake Kruščica and disappearing human eyes in many abysses in Lipovo Polje.
Kaluđerovac Gospić, Perušić - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Many who visit the Lika River describe it as magical and spectacular. They are most impressed with its stunning canyon, and surrounding landscape and wilderness, as well as many tales connected with this living witness of the turbulent history of this area. The visitors can go swimming, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, fishing etc., or just walking around the riverbank.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 1 day
Opening: Always available
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Limited accessibility for people with mobility problems
Tourist contact: Perušić Tourist Board
Cultural immaterial heritage: Local traditions or legend
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Lakes, Rivers, Flora, Fauna
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Water streams
Form filler: Anita Ladišić