Velebit - a mythical mountain that conquers at the first step

Velebit is an ideal destination for all lovers of untouched nature far from crowds and busy everyday life. Our most famous mountain is known for its incredible landscapes, and for mountain lovers, Velebit offers numerous hiking trails.

Velebit, view from Premuzic's path
Photo source: Tourist Stories

This admirable mythical mountain stretches for about 145 kilometers. The peaks of Velebit offer a view of Lika and the interior as well as the sea and the complex islands like pearls in the blue sea.

With its specific position, Velebit offers a variety of vacation opportunities. Fans of active holidays can try hiking, walking on educational trails, visiting caves, cycling, rafting and canoeing, sport fishing, mountaineering activities, horseback riding…

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There are numerous hiking trails that stretch across the entire mountain massif of varying difficulty. We can safely say that they are suitable for hikers of different experience levels. Whether you want to climb peaks, explore forest trails or enjoy spectacular sea views, Velebit has something for everyone.

The Premužić trail celebrates its 92th birthday this year

It is certainly the most famous Premužić's path which we consider real today a masterpiece of construction because it is built in stone - drywall, and is laid out in a very simple way that leads you to the harshest and most rugged parts of northern Velebit - Hajdučka and Rožanska kukova. From the Premužić trail, which is celebrating its 92th birthday this year, there are several ascents to some of the most beautiful peaks of northern and central Velebit – Gromovača, Crikvena, Šatorina and others.

Velebit Premužić's path
Photo source: Tourist Stories

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The most famous Velebit peaks are Vaganski vrh, Zavižan, Sveto brdo, Crnopac and Tulov grede. Numerous mountaineers dream of conquering these heights, which are the most attractive in Croatia and beyond due to their incredible scenery.

Velebit - powerful, cruel and wonderful

No matter which route or peak you choose, the scenes from Velebit will surely enchant and win you over from the very first step. It is important to note that it can be extremely dangerous on mountains like Velebit. Therefore, it is necessary to be careful and well prepared. You should definitely have the necessary hiking equipment because Velebit is not a coastal tourist promenade but a serious mountain.

Premužić's path, Velebit
Photo source: Tourist Stories

It is recommended to check the conditions on the mountain before starting your trip and it is mandatory to follow the mountaineering rules. The mass tourism that occurs in Croatia during the summer months often brings less experienced walkers and tourists without mountaineering experience to Velebit. That is why it is definitely important to repeat again and again that you should not go on a tourist walk on these trails. Contact hiking societies or national parks for guides and be sure to take hiking gear. You certainly don't want him to join you for a walk already overloaded with interventions, HGSS.

Velebit, view from Premuzic's path
Photo source: Tourist Stories

You should respect this space and remember that you can only leave footprints behind you on the mountain, and take only beautiful memories with you. And memories and beautiful memories are surely the most valuable things you will take with you from his majesty of Velebit.

Velebit is powerful, cruel and wonderful, Velebit is "To be or not to be", as the legendary good spirit of Velebit wrote Vladimir Prpić – Prpa in whose mountain lodge you will finish the Premužić trail.

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Zavratnica Bay, source: JU Velebit Nature Park

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