Plitvice Lakes

The largest and oldest national park in the Republic of Croatia is Plitvice Lakes. Between the Lička Plješivica mountain range to the southeast and the Mala Kapela mountain range to the west and northwest, the park is located in Croatia's mountainous region.

This region has long drawn nature enthusiasts because of its extraordinary natural beauty, and on 8 April 1949, it was named Croatia's first national park. Tufa formation, which leads to the construction of travertine or tufa barriers and the development of the lakes, is the Plitvice Lakes' outstanding universal significance, for which they were officially recognized on October 26, 1979, when they were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The national park's boundaries were increased in 1997, and as a result, it now encompasses a little under 300 km2. With a few smaller parts covered by grasses, the park is mostly covered in forest vegetation. The lakes, which make up the majority of the park's most appealing features, make up less than 1% of its overall area.

The Plitvice Lakes National Park provides visitors with four hiking trails and seven various ways to explore the lake system. All seasons can be spent at the park. All visitors are expected to adhere to the guidelines provided on the information panels, stay on the designated trails, and not harm the environment in any way by leaving behind trash or other signs of their visit.

Location: Lika-Senj, Karlovac, Croatia