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Paklenica National Park

Paklenica National Park brings together limestone cliffs, forest and mountain trails. Velika Paklenica has routes with varying levels of effort, from interpretive walks to mountain hikes; Manita peć requires a walk and a guided visit at limited times.

Walking trail between limestone walls in Velika Paklenica canyon, Paklenica National Park.
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The place

What makes it special

  • Pjeskarica follows the stream through karst landforms and sub-Mediterranean vegetation.
  • The Velika Paklenica canyon trail passes beneath large rock walls towards the forest and mountain hut.
  • Manita peć combines an approximately one-and-a-half-hour climb from the car park with a guided visit inside.
Entrance to Manita peć cave in Paklenica National Park.
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Paklarić viewpoint and fortification remains above Velika Paklenica.
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Paklenica National Park

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Walking trail between limestone walls in Velika Paklenica canyon, Paklenica National Park.

Paklenica via Velika Paklenica and Manita peć

The Velika Paklenica canyon lets you tailor your visit: a short interpretive walk, a full day in the valley or a climb planned around the Manita peć cave.

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Profile updated: 05/10/2026