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National parks near Predavac, Bjelovar-Bilogora

Predavac sits inside the Bjelovar area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Bjelovar for the full write-up.

Plitvice Lakes National Park is the closest national park to Predavac, Bjelovar-Bilogora — 152 km (94.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 41 min behind the wheel.

Plitvice Lakes makes a full day trip — leave early. Risnjak, Northern Velebit, Paklenica, Triglav, Krka, Brijuni, Kornati, Berchtesgaden, and Mljet are better with a night booked nearby.

Predavac has a population of about 1,144.

National parks near Predavac

Parks ranked by distance from Predavac
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Plitvice Lakes National Park152 km (94.2 mi)2 hr 41 minDoable as a day trip
Risnjak National Park176 km (109 mi)3 hr 2 minBest as a weekend
Northern Velebit National Park196 km (122 mi)3 hr 20 minBest as a weekend
Paklenica National Park207 km (129 mi)3 hr 30 minBest as a weekend
Triglav National Park232 km (144 mi)3 hr 52 minBest as a weekend
Krka National Park240 km (149 mi)3 hr 58 minBest as a weekend
Brijuni National Park261 km (162 mi)4 hr 17 minBest as a weekend
Kornati National Park264 km (164 mi)4 hr 20 minBest as a weekend
Berchtesgaden National Park341 km (212 mi)5 hr 28 minBest as a weekend
Mljet National Park354 km (220 mi)5 hr 39 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Plitvice Lakes National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.

Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.

July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.

Month-by-month detail for Plitvice Lakes National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Predavac are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Predavac
PairApartEstimated drive
Plitvice Lakes → Northern Velebit49.5 km (30.7 mi)1 hr 5 min
Northern Velebit → Paklenica56.3 km (35 mi)1 hr 12 min
Plitvice Lakes → Paklenica61.3 km (38.1 mi)1 hr 18 min
Risnjak → Northern Velebit86 km (53.4 mi)1 hr 43 min

Planning a trip from Predavac

Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.

Read the Plitvice Lakes National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Predavac?

Plitvice Lakes National Park. It is about 152 km (94.2 mi) from Predavac, roughly 2 hr 41 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Predavac?

Yes — Plitvice Lakes National Park is within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Predavac?

10 parks are within reach of Predavac, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Predavac?

For Plitvice Lakes National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.