If you're going to go up the mountain, take sturdy shoes. We went up Vidakov Kuk. 745m high. About 6.4km to get there. The trail is fine up to the point of the Manitec cave. After that, you follow the red and white circles and lines to the top. It's not easy, there are no safety barriers, and sometimes it's pretty much straight up, holding onto rocks, steel wire and trees. Take your time and look for the next red and marker to set your course. When you get to the top, you are rewarded with a magnificent view. To get down there are 2 ways, back the way you came, or keep going, following the red and white markers. I would recommend going back the way you came. Even though the first part of that will be difficult, one you hit the trail it's easy sailing. Continuing on is a task and a half. The trail is VERY difficult. Steep slopes, on rocks most of the way, and you only have the markers as a guide as there is no real trail marked. It's tough on knees and ankles. Sometimes it feels like it will never end, you double back on yourself and feel lost. Plus it takes a lot longer this way. And when you get to the end, you will probably question your intelligence as why you did it 😄. But, if adventure is what you are wanting, do it.

This NP exceeded my expectations. Was a really lovely walk up to the cave and we had a great tour of the cave too. Toilets were clean and stocked. Great day out.

So the park and scenery is great. But the trails although clearly marked they are extremely confusing for people who want to hike more difficult trails. The map provided doesn’t align with the signs on the trails. So you don’t really know what you will see when you reach the trail end. They could mark up loop trails and colour code them by time and difficulty level. But if you have a one day there and want to do quick hike it will be nearly impossible to understand which trail to choose to see something as everything provided by the park is unusable. Restaurants in the park is cash only so don’t forget the money if you want to eat something.

Wonderful landscapes. Beauty of mountains. Amazing National Park - must see !! Entry is 10€, I bought Ticket online. There are free toilets. Free car park spots before entry.

Where the mountain meets the sea. Beautiful place, nice trails, awesome views.

The park is absolutely stunning and worth visiting, but hikers (especially visitors unfamiliar with the terrain) should be careful — it’s very easy to lose the trail, even just a few meters off. The rocky karst slopes can make every direction look the same, and some paths aren’t clearly marked. A small wrong turn can quickly lead into thick, thorny bushes and rough ground. I recommend adding more visible trail markings and some English-language signs or disclaimers, especially near confusing sections, so visitors can stay safe and enjoy the hike with confidence. Huge thanks to the park staff — they were incredibly kind, calm, and helpful when I got disoriented and needed assistance. Their professionalism and kindness really stood out.

Magnificent and off the beaten path!! Great spot for rock climbing or excellent views of the canyon and coast! Absolutely loved the trail and the rain helped cool us off. Could definitely see the park trails getting more slippery when wet.

If you're going to go up the mountain, take sturdy shoes. We went up Vidakov Kuk. 745m high. About 6.4km to get there. The trail is fine up to the point of the Manitec cave. After that, you follow the red and white circles and lines to the top. It's not easy, there are no safety barriers, and sometimes it's pretty much straight up, holding onto rocks, steel wire and trees. Take your time and look for the next red and marker to set your course. When you get to the top, you are rewarded with a magnificent view. To get down there are 2 ways, back the way you came, or keep going, following the red and white markers. I would recommend going back the way you came. Even though the first part of that will be difficult, one you hit the trail it's easy sailing. Continuing on is a task and a half. The trail is VERY difficult. Steep slopes, on rocks most of the way, and you only have the markers as a guide as there is no real trail marked. It's tough on knees and ankles. Sometimes it feels like it will never end, you double back on yourself and feel lost. Plus it takes a lot longer this way. And when you get to the end, you will probably question your intelligence as why you did it 😄. But, if adventure is what you are wanting, do it.

This NP exceeded my expectations. Was a really lovely walk up to the cave and we had a great tour of the cave too. Toilets were clean and stocked. Great day out.

So the park and scenery is great. But the trails although clearly marked they are extremely confusing for people who want to hike more difficult trails. The map provided doesn’t align with the signs on the trails. So you don’t really know what you will see when you reach the trail end. They could mark up loop trails and colour code them by time and difficulty level. But if you have a one day there and want to do quick hike it will be nearly impossible to understand which trail to choose to see something as everything provided by the park is unusable. Restaurants in the park is cash only so don’t forget the money if you want to eat something.

Wonderful landscapes. Beauty of mountains. Amazing National Park - must see !! Entry is 10€, I bought Ticket online. There are free toilets. Free car park spots before entry.

Where the mountain meets the sea. Beautiful place, nice trails, awesome views.

The park is absolutely stunning and worth visiting, but hikers (especially visitors unfamiliar with the terrain) should be careful — it’s very easy to lose the trail, even just a few meters off. The rocky karst slopes can make every direction look the same, and some paths aren’t clearly marked. A small wrong turn can quickly lead into thick, thorny bushes and rough ground. I recommend adding more visible trail markings and some English-language signs or disclaimers, especially near confusing sections, so visitors can stay safe and enjoy the hike with confidence. Huge thanks to the park staff — they were incredibly kind, calm, and helpful when I got disoriented and needed assistance. Their professionalism and kindness really stood out.

Magnificent and off the beaten path!! Great spot for rock climbing or excellent views of the canyon and coast! Absolutely loved the trail and the rain helped cool us off. Could definitely see the park trails getting more slippery when wet.

The walk up was hard going in the heat but worth it for the views and the cool of the cave was lovely. It took us almost two hours from parking the car to the cave so give yourself plenty of time and be sure to get there before it closes 🙂

This is an absolute must if you are anywhere near the Paklenica national park. The hike to the caves is not too difficult - you do have to wear proper hiking shoes though. Also, while you don't have to be a mountaineer, being in good shape makes this hike very enjoyable. Make sure you bring cash for the entrance fee to the national park area and to the caves.

Beautiful Cave, I recommend to visit, it's worth it :)) It's only opened till 13:00, so hurry up. Exploring in groups with Tour guy. 5€ cash for Ticket. No toilets there.

The cave and the whole national Park is amazing! I have never seen anything like it! Absolutely loved it! Please note that the climb from the parking lot to the cave is quite hard and steep - I recommend having extra time for getting up there! We did it in 1 hour and 15 minutes but we have hiked a lot. Totally worth the climb! Note also that it takes time to come down from here too - even more than going up! Take your time and enjoy the amazing views, with rushing you are going to hurt yourself!

Tours run from 10am-1pm and the signs say to arrive at the cave at least an hour before they close. The cost for the cave tour is 5 euros per adult, cash only. You also need to pay 10 euros per adult for park entry (can pay by card). The signs from the start of the park state the walk to the cave takes 1.5 hours, but be aware that as the park gets busier, you will be parking much further away from the start of the trail, so allow plenty of time. Quite a steep walk to the caves (570m above sea level) so I was glad I'd read other reviews saying take plenty of water. The views on the way to the caves are spectacular and the caves themselves are stunning. Some reviews say they aren't lit up enough, but in the tour they explain this is to protect the caves and the wildlife which I would much prefer. An excellent trip and a great tour.

A true hidden gem ! Be careful : the cave closes at 1pm and there is a 1h30 hike from the parking. But it's definitely worth a sweat ! The ça e is gorgeous !

Although not big, it offers some amazing views. It is totally worth the effort of climbing the mountain side. Tourists guide provides valuable information and are very friendly. I have visited twice already and I love it. Strongly recommend that you visit the cave if you are in the surroundings.

If you're going to go up the mountain, take sturdy shoes. We went up Vidakov Kuk. 745m high. About 6.4km to get there. The trail is fine up to the point of the Manitec cave. After that, you follow the red and white circles and lines to the top. It's not easy, there are no safety barriers, and sometimes it's pretty much straight up, holding onto rocks, steel wire and trees. Take your time and look for the next red and marker to set your course. When you get to the top, you are rewarded with a magnificent view. To get down there are 2 ways, back the way you came, or keep going, following the red and white markers. I would recommend going back the way you came. Even though the first part of that will be difficult, one you hit the trail it's easy sailing. Continuing on is a task and a half. The trail is VERY difficult. Steep slopes, on rocks most of the way, and you only have the markers as a guide as there is no real trail marked. It's tough on knees and ankles. Sometimes it feels like it will never end, you double back on yourself and feel lost. Plus it takes a lot longer this way. And when you get to the end, you will probably question your intelligence as why you did it 😄. But, if adventure is what you are wanting, do it.

This NP exceeded my expectations. Was a really lovely walk up to the cave and we had a great tour of the cave too. Toilets were clean and stocked. Great day out.

So the park and scenery is great. But the trails although clearly marked they are extremely confusing for people who want to hike more difficult trails. The map provided doesn’t align with the signs on the trails. So you don’t really know what you will see when you reach the trail end. They could mark up loop trails and colour code them by time and difficulty level. But if you have a one day there and want to do quick hike it will be nearly impossible to understand which trail to choose to see something as everything provided by the park is unusable. Restaurants in the park is cash only so don’t forget the money if you want to eat something.

Wonderful landscapes. Beauty of mountains. Amazing National Park - must see !! Entry is 10€, I bought Ticket online. There are free toilets. Free car park spots before entry.

Where the mountain meets the sea. Beautiful place, nice trails, awesome views.

The park is absolutely stunning and worth visiting, but hikers (especially visitors unfamiliar with the terrain) should be careful — it’s very easy to lose the trail, even just a few meters off. The rocky karst slopes can make every direction look the same, and some paths aren’t clearly marked. A small wrong turn can quickly lead into thick, thorny bushes and rough ground. I recommend adding more visible trail markings and some English-language signs or disclaimers, especially near confusing sections, so visitors can stay safe and enjoy the hike with confidence. Huge thanks to the park staff — they were incredibly kind, calm, and helpful when I got disoriented and needed assistance. Their professionalism and kindness really stood out.

Magnificent and off the beaten path!! Great spot for rock climbing or excellent views of the canyon and coast! Absolutely loved the trail and the rain helped cool us off. Could definitely see the park trails getting more slippery when wet.