Located on the southern slopes of the Velebit mountain range, Paklenica National Park features two dramatic canyons -- Velika Paklenica and Mala Paklenica -- cutting through the mountains to the coast. The park is Croatia's premier rock climbing destination with over 400 routes on its towering limestone cliffs. Hiking trails range from easy canyon walks to challenging mountain ascents reaching 1,757m at Vaganski Vrh. The park also contains a WWII-era tunnel complex, caves, and diverse wildlife including griffon vultures.
Located on the southern slopes of the Velebit mountain range, Paklenica National Park features two dramatic canyons -- Velika Paklenica and Mala Paklenica -- cutting through the mountains to the coast. The park is Croatia's premier rock climbing destination with over 400 routes on its towering limestone cliffs. Hiking trails range from easy canyon walks to challenging mountain ascents reaching 1,757m at Vaganski Vrh. The park also contains a WWII-era tunnel complex, caves, and diverse wildlife including griffon vultures. Entrance fee: adults from €5 to €10. Best months: April, May, June, September, October. Highlights: Velika Paklenica canyon, 400+ climbing routes, Manita Pec cave, WWII tunnel complex, Vaganski Vrh summit, griffon vultures.