National park · Croatia · Zadar
Paklenica National Park
Deep limestone canyons on the slopes of Velebit, popular for hiking and rock climbing.
Paid entry about 4 h
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Why Paklenica National Park matters
Paklenica is where Croatia gets wild. Two narrow canyons cut into the Velebit mountains with sheer limestone walls, forest trails and climbing routes. You can take a gentle walk along the canyon floor or push on to high viewpoints and mountain huts. It is a very different Croatia from the beaches below.
Talking points
- Sheer canyon walls are popular with climbers.
- The park sits right above the coast.
- Easy valley walks and hard mountain hikes are both possible.
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Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.