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Plitvice Lakes Viewpoint (Veliki Slap)
A viewing platform overlooking Croatia's tallest waterfall and the turquoise travertine pools that make Plitvice a UNESCO treasure.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Karlovac, Croatia · Europe
Rakovica works well as a base: 20 minutes from Tržačka Raštela, 54km from Una National Park.
Rakovica is a town located in Karlovac, Croatia. With a population of 247, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Rakovica sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rakovica to your route.
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Rakovica is located in Karlovac, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 44.9931 latitude, 15.6503 longitude.
Rakovica has a population of approximately 247 people, making it a town in Croatia.
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scenic viewpoint
A viewing platform overlooking Croatia's tallest waterfall and the turquoise travertine pools that make Plitvice a UNESCO treasure.
10 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A boardwalk viewpoint where the upper cascade of sixteen interconnected lakes stretches out in graduated shades of emerald and azure.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Breathtaking series of 16 terraced lakes connected by waterfalls set in a lush forested national park.
15 km · about 30 min drive
photogenic
A watermill hamlet at Slunj where the Slunjčica river splits into dozens of travertine cascades tumbling between wooden houses: a miniature Plitvice most tourists drive straight past on the way to the lakes.
15 km · about 30 min drive
national park
Emerald river canyons, cascading waterfalls, and pristine forest along the Una River in Bosnia.
54 km · about 60 min drive
waterfall
A 24-metre travertine waterfall on the Una river at the Croatian border, reached by a rough side road with a viewing platform and car park.
56 km · about 65 min drive
national park
Karst pinnacles and the Premužić trail thread Croatia's wildest mountain range with sweeping Adriatic views.
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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