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National parks near Rab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar

The closest national park to Rab, Primorje-Gorski Kotar is Northern Velebit National Park — about 19.7 km (12.3 mi) away, or roughly 33 min of driving.

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

National parks near Rab

Parks ranked by distance from Rab
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Northern Velebit National Park19.7 km (12.3 mi)33 minRight on your doorstep
Plitvice Lakes National Park65.7 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 minDoable as a day trip
Paklenica National Park74.2 km (46.1 mi)1 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
Risnjak National Park75.4 km (46.9 mi)1 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Brijuni National Park80.4 km (50 mi)1 hr 38 minDoable as a day trip
Kornati National Park116 km (71.8 mi)2 hr 9 minDoable as a day trip
Krka National Park138 km (86 mi)2 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
Triglav National Park194 km (121 mi)3 hr 18 minBest as a weekend
Monti Sibillini National Park240 km (149 mi)3 hr 58 minBest as a weekend
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park260 km (162 mi)4 hr 17 minBest as a weekend

Towns and cities in Rab

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Rab?

Northern Velebit National Park, about 19.7 km (12.3 mi) away and roughly 33 min of driving.

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

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