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Hiking in Croatia
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items Croatia is a dream destination for hikers, not only for the many mountainous areas on the mainland, such as in the Velebit and Medvenica Mountains, Paklenica National Park, Biokovo Nature Park, Risnjak National Park, Istria region, but also in the thousands of islands dotting the Adriatic and along the country's spectacular coastline.
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Hiking Websites
Hiking Guidebooks
Guided Hiking Tours
Hiking & Trip Planning Resources
Hiking Websites
These websites will help you plan your trip to Croatia, including the Croatia page from my website Where to Hike When and a summary of the best Croatian islands to explore.
This site gives you all kinds of useful info to help you plan your hiking trip to Croatia, including guidebooks, when to hike, maps, apps, where to stay, guided tours, and so much more!
Hiking in Croatia
There are so many Croatian islands to explore, it can be hard to choose which are the best for hiking. Check out this blog post to get our roundup of which islands to check out for the best hiking.
Best Croatian Islands for Hiking - Where To Hike When
The official tourism website of Croatia which provides plenty of helpful information to plan your trip to Croatia.
Hiking and walking in Croatia - best hiking trails in Croatia | Croatia.hr
Hiking Guidebooks
If hiking independently, these are great guidebooks to have, which cover hiking regions on the mainland and the islands.
A great guidebook to hiking in Croatia, providing info on 20 day hikes and 7 multi-day routes in several hiking regions in the country, including Northern Velebit, Paklenica, Risnjak, Plitvice Lakes, the Zagreb area, Istria and the Opatija Riviera, G...
Walks and Treks in Croatia: 30 Routes Guide
While a little dated, Cicerone guides are always stellar and this one is one of the few official guides out there for hiking on the Croatian islands.
The Islands of Croatia: 30 Walks on 14 Islands
A great, up-to-date guide on hikes and road trips in Croatia, providing details and maps.
Croatia: 9 Car Tours, 70 Walks (Landscapes)
Croatia is featured in this extremely popular book highlighting the world's top 100 scenic trails, by the esteemed National Geographic.
100 Hikes of a Lifetime: Ultimate Scenic Trails
While not a hiking specific guidebook, this is a popular guide for exploring Croatia, including the most popular sites such as Dubrovnik, Split, and so much more!
Fodor's Essential Croatia with Montenegro & Slovenia
One of the premier general guides (which includes information about hiking), Lonely Planet doesn't fail to deliver on providing the essential information to plan a successful trip to Croatia.
Lonely Planet Croatia (Travel Guide)
Guided Hiking Tours
Leave the planning to someone else and go on a guided hiking/trekking tour.
Get to know Croatia’s heavenly Dalmatian Islands on this self-guided trekking tour. Imagine savoring Mediterranean food and culture while you explore some of the most stunning places in all of Croatia.
Croatian Trekking from Split to Dubrovnik
Check out this one day guided hike in the lesser known Risnjak National Park.
Guided Hiking Excursion in the Risnjak National Park | Manawa
Explore the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site of Plitvice Lakes National Park, on this guided hiking trip. You will experience the interconnected waterfalls up close on this full day adventure.
Guided Hiking tour in the Plitvice Lakes National Park from Zagreb | Manawa
Check out this guided hike through Northern Velebit National Park where you'll get panoramic views over the Adriatic Sea and the scattered islets of the Zadar archipelago.
Guided Hike in Northern Velebit National Park from Novalja | Manawa
This guided hike takes you through beautiful Krka National Park, a lesser known (but no less stunning) alternative to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Guided Hike in Krka National Park departing from Novalja | Manawa
Hiking & Trip Planning Resources
Use these essential resources when planning your hiking trip to Croatia.
The best platform for finding deals on accommodation, from hostels to guesthouses to hotels, Booking.com is the way to go!
Booking.com | Official site | The best hotels, flights, car rentals ...
You will likely need a car to get around and get to trailheads. I've used Rentalcars.com for great deals on car rental, so I would highly recommend for your car rental in Croatia.
Cheap Car Rental, Price Match Guarantee - Rentalcars.com
Stay connected on the cheap while in Croatia, with Airalo, a very affordable eSim that is easy to install and use.
Croatia eSIM, from 4.00 € | World’s first eSIM store · Airalo