Walking / Hiking in Croatia

The diversity of landscapes makes Croatia a magnificent place for all hiking, walking and trekking enthousiasts. Conquer the most beautiful peaks and explore fascinating mountain ranges, canyons, forests and countryside paths. Hauntingly rugged beauty awaits, don't miss it.

With minimum impact on the environment you will get to see all the hidden and best preserved parts of our country. The diversity of landscapes makes Croatia a magnificent place for all outdoors enthusiasts. It is a paradise for those who love hiking, walking, trekking, camping or backpacking activities.

Exploring mountain ranges and conquering the most beautiful peaks of Croatia you will see that the rivers of mountain regions have carved fascinating canyons – they are rocky in Dalmatia region (very near the coast), and surrounded by forests in the north. The impressive Dinara mountain chain outlines the coast of Croatia. Velebit is the largest mountain, a nature park with incredible variety of plants, forests, canyons, rocks and caves that lure the hikers, climbers and underground explorers. Ucka in Istria and the nearby Gorski Kotar mountains are another favorite destination for backpackers and outdoor fans. Croatia has eight national parks which you can explore walking / hiking: Brijuni, Kornati, Krka, Mljet, Paklenica, Plitvice Lakes, Risnjak and North Velebit.

The mountains do not all disappear in Adriatic Sea – they emerge again on islands with a unique Mediterranean touch. While exploring the islands make sure to bring comfortable walking / hiking shoes or you will miss a lot. A great thing about walking / hiking the hills in Croatia by the coast or on islands – you always end on the sea level with a relaxing swim in warm blue sea.