Turistguide Slunj - Rastoke, Kroatien

Plitvice lakes is the oldest and most famous national park in Croatia, consisting of 16 connected lakes that cascade down the cliffs and hills towards the spectacular waterfall Sastavci. The impressive waterfall Sastavci is almost 70 meters high and Korana river starts flowing from it. National park Plitvice lakes is located in Lika, near Korenica, and covers the area of ​​approximately 300 m2. Plitvice lakes became a national park in 1949. The specificity of the national park is the phenomenon of tuff ("sedra") - the constant formation of waterfalls due to the deposition of calcite (calcium carbonate), and the process of formation of waterfalls continues until today. The lakes are surrounded by trails, so it is possible to visit all the lakes. An electric tourist boat drives across the largest lake Kozjak. Enjoy views of the turquoise color of water, listen to the sound of waterfalls, stroll along the lakes or hike through dense fir and beech forests. The national park is home to the original Čorkova rainforest that has been preserved to this day. Plitvice lakes national park is also rich in animal species such as bears, wolves, lynx and many others. Due to its exceptional beauty and biological richness, Plitvice lakes are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Although Plitvice lakes are attractive at all times of the year, to avoid large groups of visitors, we recommend visiting in the spring, fall or winter.

Rastoke is a small charming village located on Slunjčica river, close to Plitvice lakes. Rastoke is especially impressive in the spring when the village is colored by water, waterfalls, and greenery that provide an indescribable experience. Over travertine rocks, lakes and waterfalls, Slunjčica river flows into Korana river. Although most of the buildings in Rastoke were built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the first mill was built in the 17th century. In Rastoke there are many options for activities, from sightseeing of mills, art to local restaurants offering indigenous trout.