national park
Paklenica National Park
Dramatic Velebit canyons and big-wall climbing crags rise straight from the coast near the Maslenica bridge.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Gospić
Lika-Senj, Croatia · Europe
About Gospić
Gospić is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Lički Osik, 27km from Paklenica National Park.
Gospić is in Lika-Senj, Croatia, with about 6,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Lički Osik, about 8 km away.
Gospić (pronounced [ɡǒːspitɕ]) is a town in Lika, Croatia. It is the seat of the Lika-Senj County. It is located in the mountainous region of Lika, one of the least densely populated areas of the country, and lies along important inland transport routes connecting northern and southern Croatia.
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local economic, cultural, and administrative hub for the surrounding rural settlements. Gospić has historical significance dating back to earlier periods of regional development in Lika, and today it is known for its quiet environment, natural surroundings, and proximity to national parks and mountainous landscapes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Gospić?
Within an hour or so of Gospić: Paklenica National Park (27 km), Maslenica Bridge (38 km), Plitvice Lakes (39 km), Zavratnica (41 km).
Are there any good drives near Gospić?
The nearest famous roads are Adriatic Highway (D8 / Jadranska magistrala) and Dalmatian Coast Road.
Where is Gospić?
Gospić is in Lika-Senj, Croatia, about 8 km from Lički Osik.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,362
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Croatia
- Region
- Lika-Senj
- Timezone
- Europe/Zagreb
- Coordinates
- 44.5461, 15.3747
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Croatia
HAK roadside assistance: 1987.
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Worth the detour from Gospić
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
bridge
Maslenica Bridge
Bridges over the narrow Novsko Ždrilo strait on the Adriatic Highway and the A1, infamous for bura gusts so fierce the crossing is regularly closed to high-sided vehicles.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Plitvice Lakes
Breathtaking series of 16 terraced lakes connected by waterfalls set in a lush forested national park.
39 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Zavratnica
A narrow fjord-like inlet below the Velebit mountains near Jablanac, ringed by a stone promenade with a sunken WWII German freighter visible from the shore. Reached by a short path from Jablanac off the coastal Magistrala.
41 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Plitvice Upper Lakes Viewpoint
A boardwalk viewpoint where the upper cascade of sixteen interconnected lakes stretches out in graduated shades of emerald and azure.
42 km · about 50 min drive
national park
Northern Velebit National Park
Karst pinnacles and the Premužić trail thread Croatia's wildest mountain range with sweeping Adriatic views.
42 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Plitvice Lakes Viewpoint (Veliki Slap)
A viewing platform overlooking Croatia's tallest waterfall and the turquoise travertine pools that make Plitvice a UNESCO treasure.
44 km · about 50 min drive
national park
Una National Park
Emerald river canyons, cascading waterfalls, and pristine forest along the Una River in Bosnia.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Gospić
- 38 kmMaslenica BridgeBridges over the narrow Novsko Ždrilo strait on the Adriatic Highway and the A1, infamous for bura gusts so fierce the crossing is regularly closed to high-sided vehicles.
- 42 kmPlitvice Upper Lakes ViewpointA boardwalk viewpoint where the upper cascade of sixteen interconnected lakes stretches out in graduated shades of emerald and azure.
- 44 kmPlitvice Lakes Viewpoint (Veliki Slap)A viewing platform overlooking Croatia's tallest waterfall and the turquoise travertine pools that make Plitvice a UNESCO treasure.
Driving in Croatia
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.52/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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