The conserved biodiversity and the experience of wilderness are vital parts of the Northern Velebit, that has been a connection point since Prehistory. It's a heaven for speleologists.
The
most valuable and most attractive region of the summit area of Velebit in terms
of nature.
The widest part of the
Velebit massif - edged on the seaward side by bare rocks, and on the mainland
side by wooded plains - extends from the Vratnik Pass (698 m) on the road
Otočac-Senj, to Veliki Alan (1379 m).
The peak of Zavižan (1594 m), where there
is a mountain lodge and a botanical garden, is an excellent starting out point
for hiking and riding expeditions. The area offers serious challenges for
experienced mountain bikers, climbers, fliers and speleologists. The ridge
trail, known as the Premužić Trail, leads through the Rožanski kukovi reserve
and offers breath-taking views of the sea and the islands all the way to the
Island of Rab, as well as to the Hajdučki kukovi reserve, which is subject to a
strict preservation regime.