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Učka Tunnel
A 5 km motorway tunnel bored beneath Mount Učka in 1981, linking inland Istria with the Opatija Riviera and sparing drivers the old switchback climb over Poklon Pass.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Veprinac
Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia · Europe
About Veprinac
Veprinac is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Pobri, 31km from Risnjak National Park.
Veprinac is a town located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia. With a population of 1,008, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Veprinac 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 Veprinac to your route.
About Veprinac
The Carmen Sylva forest path (Croatian: Šetalište Carmen Sylve) is a trail in Opatija, Croatia.
The forest path, which starts approx. 45°20'00.3"N 14°17'50.0"E and ends approx. 45°20'58.7"N 14°18'35.5"E, was originally called "King Carol's Forest Trail" (König-Carol-Waldweg).
King Carol I of Romania came to OpatijaRead more
in April 1896 and stayed in the Villa Angiolina together with his wife Elisabeth (née Elisabeth of Wied), also known by her literary name of Carmen Sylva. King Carol I is said to have discovered the trail during a horse ride in the woods beneath Veprinac. A plaque today commemorates Baron Arthur Schmidt-Zabierow, the former district principal of Volosko, who constructed the path with funds donated by King Carol.
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Where is Veprinac located?
Veprinac is located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 45.3355 latitude, 14.2756 longitude.
What is the population of Veprinac?
Veprinac has a population of approximately 1,008 people, making it a town in Croatia.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,008
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Croatia
- Region
- Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Timezone
- Europe/Zagreb
- Coordinates
- 45.3355, 14.2756
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Croatia
HAK roadside assistance: 1987.
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Worth the detour from Veprinac
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
bridge
Krk Bridge
Twin reinforced-concrete arches leap from the mainland to Krk island; on opening in 1980 the 390 m main span was the longest concrete arch in the world, a dramatic gateway to the Kvarner islands.
25 km · about 30 min drive
national park
Risnjak National Park
Dense beech-fir forests and the Kupa river spring crown the Gorski Kotar highlands above Rijeka.
31 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Motovun
A captivating hilltop medieval town in Istria surrounded by truffle-rich forests and vineyards, known for its annual film festival.
35 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Škocjan Caves
A UNESCO-listed cave system featuring one of the largest underground river canyons in the world at 146 meters deep.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Grožnjan
A once-abandoned Istrian hill town repopulated by artists in the 1960s: now some 20 galleries and studios fill its Venetian stone lanes, with a summer jazz festival and views over vineyards to the sea.
44 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Lipica Stud Farm
The 16th-century birthplace of the elegant white Lipizzaner horses on the windswept Karst plateau.
48 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Postojna Cave
A 24-kilometer karst cave system explored by underground railway, home to the rare cave-dwelling olm salamander.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Veprinac
6 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- Right hereUčka TunnelA 5 km motorway tunnel bored beneath Mount Učka in 1981, linking inland Istria with the Opatija Riviera and sparing drivers the old switchback climb over Poklon Pass.
- 25 kmKrk BridgeTwin reinforced-concrete arches leap from the mainland to Krk island; on opening in 1980 the 390 m main span was the longest concrete arch in the world, a dramatic gateway to the Kvarner islands.
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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