Plitvice Lakes NP, Croatia

Quick facts

• Plitvice Lakes National Park features a series of 16 interconnected lakes that cascade into one another, covering a total area of 300 square kilometers.
• The park is home to over 1,200 plant species, including 55 rare species, making it a biodiversity hotspot in Croatia.
• Plitvice Lakes was established as a national park in 1949, and it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 for its exceptional natural beauty.
• The park's largest waterfall, Veliki Slap, plunges 78 meters, making it the tallest waterfall in Croatia.
• Visitors can explore approximately 18 kilometers of wooden walkways and hiking trails that provide stunning views of the lakes and waterfalls.

Travel details

Country

Croatia

Wind (now)

10 km/h

Coordinates

44.8650, 15.5820