| POI BRIEF DESCRIPTION |
| Description of the POI |
In the area of the town of Gospić, there are eight bicycle trails, with a total length of 397 km. They are known under the common name "Paths of Velebit and Greats".
The first two trails lead from Gospić to Smiljan ("Velikana I" - 41 km and "Velikana II" - 41 km), and on that route you can see the birth house of Nikola Tesla, where the Memorial Center is arranged. Driving along this trail you will arrive to Veliki Žitnik, where the Croatian politician and Father of the Nation Ante Starčević was born, and you can visit his birthplace - the Memorial Home.
The third trail is "Jezero" leading to the village of Klanac where one can see fascinating canyon of the river Lika, and Lake Kruščica is nearby. The length of the trail is 35 km.
The "Štirovača" trail is the most demanding, its length is 104 km. It passes through the village of Aleksinica where is one of the most important sacral monuments in the area of Lika, the parish of St. John the Baptist. A beer factory and an Indian village can be seen in village of Pazarište.
The "Brušane" and "Rizvanuša" trails are 36 km long and more demanding. They lead to the village of Rizvanuša where the Adrenaline Park is located.
The "Velebit" trail is 58 km long. It leads through Baške Oštarije with a beautiful view of the Adriatic Sea and the island of Pag.
The "Jadovno" trail is 48 km long, and you can see pits and a church in the village of Jadovno, the Nikola Tesla Memorial Center in Smiljan, and the Kolakovac Park in Gospić. |
| POI GEOREFERENCE |
| Georeference |
44.54622071855752 15.377398682222395 |
| Street address |
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| City |
Gospić |
| State/Province/Region |
Croatia / Lika-senj county |
| Postal/Zip Code |
53000 |
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| RELEVANT INFORMATION |
| Type of tourist experience |
Bicycle trails are an ideal way to actively explore natural and cultural sights. Driving these trails you can see Kolakovac Park, Rizvanuša Adrenaline Park, Nikola Tesla Memorial Center, Ante Starčević Memorial Home, Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the village of Klanac, Lika River Canyon, Lake Krušćica, beer factory in Pazarište, Indian village in Velika Plana… |
| Length of tourist experience |
A few hours, depends which trail you choose |
| Contact person |
Tourist Board Gospić [info@visitgospic.com] |
| Opening |
Always available |
| Booking |
No need |
| Cost |
Free |
| Languages |
English, Croatian
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| "Last mile" accessibility |
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation/car parking/bus station |
| Accessibility/limitations to access |
Experience accessible to everyone who has a bike |
| Popularity of the attraction among the locals |
6 |
| Influence on destination choice |
8 |
| Tag |
Cycling; nature; museum; caves; naturalistic itinerary; Gospić; Rizvanuša; Klanac; Velebit; Baške Oštarije; flora; rivers |
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