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National parks near Mrkopalj, Primorje-Gorski Kotar

The closest national park to Mrkopalj, Primorje-Gorski Kotar is Risnjak National Park — about 21.1 km (13.1 mi) away, or roughly 34 min of driving.

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

National parks near Mrkopalj

Parks ranked by distance from Mrkopalj
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Risnjak National Park21.1 km (13.1 mi)34 minRight on your doorstep
Northern Velebit National Park69.4 km (43.1 mi)1 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
Plitvice Lakes National Park75.9 km (47.2 mi)1 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Brijuni National Park95.8 km (59.6 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Paklenica National Park121 km (75.1 mi)2 hr 14 minDoable as a day trip
Triglav National Park142 km (88.3 mi)2 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Kornati National Park173 km (107 mi)2 hr 59 minDoable as a day trip
Krka National Park184 km (115 mi)3 hr 10 minBest as a weekend
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park237 km (147 mi)3 hr 56 minBest as a weekend
Berchtesgaden National Park287 km (178 mi)4 hr 40 minBest as a weekend

Towns and cities in Mrkopalj

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Mrkopalj?

Risnjak National Park, about 21.1 km (13.1 mi) away and roughly 34 min of driving.

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

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