Within
the boundaries of this heavily forested national park, 16 crystalline lakes
tumble into each other via a series of waterfalls and cascades. The
mineral-rich waters carve through the rock, depositing tufa in continually
changing formations. Clouds of butterflies drift above the 18km of wooden
footbridges and pathways which snake around the edges and under and across the
rumbling water.
It takes
upwards of six hours to explore the lakes on foot, or you can slice two hours
off by taking advantage of the park's free boats and buses (departing every 30
minutes from April to October). From Entrance 2, catch the bus to the top of
the upper lakes and wander back down to the shore of Kozjak , the park's
largest lake (about 4km in length). A boat will whisk you from here to the
lower lakes, where the circuit culminates in the aptly named Veliki Slap , the
tallest waterfall in Croatia (78m). The path then climbs steeply (offering
great views and photo opportunities) to a bus stop, where you can grab a lift
back to Entrance 2.
If
you've got limited time, the upper lake section can be completed in two hours.
The lower section takes about three, although we recommend that you start with
the bus ride and end with the boat to save yourself a climb.
Rowboats
can be hired from the shores of Lake Kozjak near Entrance 2 (50KN per hour).
Note: swimming is not permitted in any of the lakes.
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