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Valleys full of adrenaline Enhance your active days in the Plitvice Valleys by visiting Speleon and discovering the secrets of the underground. of Drežnik; 2 Quad adventures; 3 Horseback riding through untouched nature; 4 Cycling through idyllic nature; 5 An adrenaline park; 6 Speleon; 7 The Barać Caves.
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top destination in Croatia for fans of adrenaline sports, you will also find the peace you need in the Plitvice Valleys. Connect with untouched nature on the "Water Route" circuit hiking trail, which passes alongside mountain pastures, pine forests, springs with drinking water, and idyllic landscapes. It is also a special experience to go horseback riding through the dense forests and green valleys that follow the crystalclear river. In the Plitvice Valleys, you will also find ranches and equestrian clubs that offer recreational and professional riding, and riding schools... Enhance your stay by visiting the attractions there. Speleon, a fantastic center of underground heritage, will take you to the world of the Ice Age and impress you with hyper-realistic replicas of extinct and exotic animals - a wooly rhinoceros, cave lion, bear, wolf, and hyena. The center reveals many secrets of the mystical and lush underground world, which the nearby Barać Caves will also impress you with. Deer Valley, the Old Fort of Drežnik, Rastoke... There are many other enchanting experiences in the Plitvice Valleys.
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ear the enchanting water of the Plitvice Lakes is an area where nature created an inspiring landscape, intertwined with forests, water, and caves that beckon you to have an adventure. While in the Plitvice Valleys, you will find the right dose of absolute peace and adrenaline, novel attractions, and gastronomic delights. It is a destination that will satisfy the expectations of a relaxed family holiday, a romantic getaway, team building, and an adventure with friends. There are many options to explore the area and experience an adrenaline rush. From lively trails for relaxing walks and Nordic walking to a network of cycling trails, both easier and more challenging, depending on what you prefer. Cave cycling is one of the special features of the area and an idea for an unusual excursion. Off-road quad rides on forest trails guarantee an unforgettable adventure, just like riding in kayaks or rafting on the Mrežnica River. Adrenaline parks with zip lines, giant swings, a rope obstacle course, a karting track, and other challenges are also places to release some adrenaline in fairytale surroundings. Although they are a
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