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National parks near Rakovica, Karlovac

The closest national park to Rakovica, Karlovac is Plitvice Lakes National Park — about 15.2 km (9.4 mi) away, or roughly 25 min of driving.

7 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Plitvice Lakes, Northern Velebit, Paklenica, Risnjak, Krka, Kornati, and Brijuni.

National parks near Rakovica

Parks ranked by distance from Rakovica
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Plitvice Lakes National Park15.2 km (9.4 mi)25 minRight on your doorstep
Northern Velebit National Park60.8 km (37.7 mi)1 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
Paklenica National Park76.2 km (47.3 mi)1 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip
Risnjak National Park92.9 km (57.7 mi)1 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Krka National Park129 km (79.9 mi)2 hr 20 minDoable as a day trip
Kornati National Park135 km (83.9 mi)2 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
Brijuni National Park148 km (92.1 mi)2 hr 38 minDoable as a day trip
Triglav National Park209 km (130 mi)3 hr 31 minBest as a weekend
Mljet National Park282 km (175 mi)4 hr 36 minBest as a weekend
Monti Sibillini National Park302 km (188 mi)4 hr 53 minBest as a weekend

Towns and cities in Rakovica

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Rakovica?

Plitvice Lakes National Park, about 15.2 km (9.4 mi) away and roughly 25 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Rakovica in a day?

Plitvice Lakes National Park, Northern Velebit National Park, Paklenica National Park, Risnjak National Park, Krka National Park, Kornati National Park, and Brijuni National Park — all within about three hours' drive.